Keeping Schools Safe with Fire-Rated Glazing Solutions
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)
Webinar On-Demand
Photo courtesy of Technical Glass Products
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James Wharton represents Technical Glass Products (TGP) in New York, New Jersey, and all of New England. Wharton has been with TGP for 13 years and has successfully worked with numerous architects, building owners, and subcontractors from development of schematic design through installation. |
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Technical Glass Products (TGP), a division of Allegion, is the recognized leader in the fire-rated glass and framing field, offering the FireLite® family of ceramic glazing, Pilkington Pyrostop® transparent wall panels, and Fireframes® fire-rated framing. The company provides AIA-registered continuing education, project consultation, product specifications, CAD drawings and rapid-response quoting. |
Technical Glass Products (TGP), a division of Allegion, is the recognized leader in the fire-rated glass and framing field, offering the FireLite® family of ceramic glazing, Pilkington Pyrostop® transparent wall panels, and Fireframes® fire-rated framing. The company provides AIA-registered continuing education, project consultation, product specifications, CAD drawings, 3D BIM Models and rapid-response quoting.
Originally published in Engineering News-Record
Originally published in October 2019
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the ways fire-rated glass products protect students and staff in the event of a school fire, noting the difference between “fire-protective” and “fire-resistive” classifications.
- Demonstrate the role of fire-rated glazing in real-life educational facilities.
- Identify current fire, impact and general life safety codes and standards related to glass and its surrounding assemblies in educational applications.
- Illustrate how glasses’ transparency can create attractive, light-filled environments that contribute to students’ and administrators’ well-being.
