Fireswiss is the label for CGI International's traditional monolithic fire resistant glass, providing 'integrity only' performance in large panel sizes for both 30 minute and 60 minute time duration, principally for steel framing systems.

Fireswiss is a specially treated and toughened clear float glass which can be manufactured in single monolithic form (6mm, 8mm, 10mm etc), in laminated construction (3ply 12.4mm thickness) or as insulating glass (double glazing units) from 20mm thickness and beyond for a wide variety of size and frame applications.

Fire and Impact Performance

Fireswiss has been tested in the UK also in mainland Europe and other international countries. For the UK, tests to BS 476 Part 20 have been achieved at 30 and 60 minute time periods.

All Fireswiss glasses are manufactured to meet Class A safety level to BS 6206 and exceed the requirements of BS 6262 Building Regulations Document N and Health, Safety and Welfare Regulation 14.

Typical Frame

The frame details listed in the test reports show some of the specific types in which CGI International-Fireswiss has been tested. A variety of additional frame styles may be used subject to general or specific assessment by an approved test house of assessment authority.

Glazing Details

In all the listed tests, CGI International-Fireswiss is glazed in ceramic tape (CGI International 'K' Tape or similar approved). The design edge cover to the glass (by the frame) is 10mm; for the tested sizes, the minimum edge clearance on each edge is 6mm, except on the bottom edge where two setting blocks of non-combustible material (CGI International Vermipan or similar approved) are used.