--- title: "Fire-Rated Glass Hospital Installation Birmingham | NHS Case Study | Glass Technique Ltd" canonical_url: "https://gt.glass/case-studies/hospital-firesafety" last_updated: "2026-10-04T02:30:54.658Z" meta: author: "Glass Technique Ltd" description: "EI60 fire-rated glass systems installed across a major NHS hospital — ward corridors, stairwells, and operating theatre panels. Case study by Glass Technique " keywords: "glass supplier London, switchable glass, smart glass, security glass, fire-rated glass, acoustic glass, PDLC glass, mesh laminated glass, LED glass, Glass Technique Ltd" "og:description": "EI60 fire-rated glass systems installed across a major NHS hospital — ward corridors, stairwells, and operating theatre panels. Case study by Glass Technique " "og:title": "Regional Hospital — Fire Safety Refurbishment" "twitter:description": "EI60 fire-rated glass systems installed across a major NHS hospital — ward corridors, stairwells, and operating theatre panels. Case study by Glass Technique " "twitter:title": "Regional Hospital — Fire Safety Refurbishment" --- Search products [Back to Projects](https://gt.glass/projects) Case Study # Regional Hospital — Fire Safety Refurbishment Healthcare / NHSBirmingham, UKDuration: 6 monthsArea: 1,200m² Glass Technique Ltd delivered an EI60 fire-rated glass refurbishment across a major NHS hospital in Birmingham, replacing non-compliant partitions in ward corridors, stairwells, and operating theatres. The project was completed in a live hospital environment over six months with zero disruption to patient care. ![Bright hospital corridor with fire-rated glass partitions]() ![Hospital hallway with certified fire-rated glass panels]() ![Modern medical facility interior with glass viewing panels]() ## The Challenge A major NHS hospital in Birmingham required a fire safety refurbishment across multiple wards and departments. Existing timber-framed partitions and standard glass panels did not meet current fire safety requirements under Approved Document B. The hospital needed EI60 fire-rated glass systems for ward corridors, stairwell enclosures, and operating theatre viewing panels — all while maintaining operational continuity in a live hospital environment. The scope included coordination with infection control teams, as all work areas had to meet healthcare hygiene standards during and after installation. Programme constraints were driven by NHS funding cycles — the works had to be substantially complete within a single financial year to align with capital expenditure approvals. ## Our Solution Glass Technique Ltd supplied and coordinated the installation of EI60 fire-rated glass systems across the hospital's key fire compartmentation zones. The work was phased to minimise disruption to hospital operations, with installations scheduled during quiet periods and weekends. Glass panels were specified with certified steel frames and intumescent seals to achieve the required EI60 rating. Operating theatre viewing panels used fire-rated laminated glass with acoustic properties for dual performance. Each installation phase was risk-assessed in collaboration with the hospital's facilities management team, with temporary fire safety measures in place throughout the works. All frames and seals were sourced from system houses holding third-party certification to EN 1634, ensuring traceability for the hospital's fire safety records. ## Products Used [Fire Rated Glass](https://gt.glass/product/fire-rated-glass) ## Technical Details Fire RatingEI60 (60 minutes integrity + insulation) Test StandardEN 13501-2, BS 476 Frame SystemCertified steel frames with intumescent seals Glass TypeFire-rated laminated with acoustic PVB InstallationPhased across 6 months, live hospital environment ## Results The hospital achieved full compliance with current fire safety regulations. All installations were completed without disrupting patient care or hospital operations. The project was delivered on schedule and within budget, with full certification documentation provided for the hospital's fire safety records. Building control signed off all fire compartmentation zones on first inspection, and the hospital's facilities team received complete EN 1634 certification packs for ongoing maintenance and compliance audits. The phased approach meant no ward was taken out of service for more than a single shift during installation. Start Your Project ## Discuss your glass requirements [Contact Us→](https://gt.glass/contact) [ Call +44 20 3838 0300](tel:+442038380300)