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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is ready to cover various aspects of fire glazing at the FIREX show taking place on the 19th to 21st June at London ExCel on stand A475.

In consideration of Grenfell Tower, the presentation on “Fire-rated Glazing – Getting It Right, Getting it Wrong” will discuss the importance of how glass plays its part in the fire strategy of a building.

This informative and educational presentation will highlight the multiple components of a fire-resistant glazing system and will show – through the promotion of best practice – what building contractors, designers, architects and specifiers need in order to achieve a fully-certified fire performance from their glazing.

Adrian Blaydon, GGF Technical Officer and Secretary of the Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) explained: “By attending this presentation, you will gain an appreciation of the significance of fire-resistant glazing, the performance levels of which it is capable; and how vital it is to combine the appropriate materials along with the correct installation method to achieve a certified fire-resisting performance.”

The unique discussion will focus on how non fire-rated glass products react in a fire situation, depicting how they are likely to fail spontaneously or within a short amount of time. This exclusive presentation will touch upon the types of fire performances required; and how glass, framing, glazing seals and installation combine to achieve them.

At the FIREX show the GGF will also be giving away a free hard copy of the newly launched Fire Resistant Glazing Guide (RRP £150) to the first 20 visitors to the GGF stand.

FIREX runs from 19^th to 21^st June at London’s ExCel.

Register for your free ticket here

The Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) is a specialist group reporting to the Glazing Executive of the GGF. It consists of manufacturers, distributors and installers of fire resistant glazing products. Learn more on the FRGG Group page.

The GGF and FENSA are to exhibit and present at the annual Chartered Trading Standards Institute Symposium taking place in Nottingham on 4th-6th June.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Symposium is a great opportunity for GGF and FENSA to network with Trading Standards Officers but also, and more importantly, a chance to engage with key influencers from like-minded organisations such as the Advertising Standards Authority, Citizen’s Advice, Which?, TrustMark and of course the CTSI.

GGF Head of Membership and Training Richard Hearn and FENSA Director of Membership Chris Beedel will jointly deliver a presentation on the topic of “GGF & FENSA – helping Trading Standards to protect & delight consumers”.

This will convey the benefits of the award-winning GGF consumer website MyGlazing.com and the Federation’s comprehensive range of consumer protections. These include the GGF Conciliation Scheme, which helps Members and homeowners resolve any disputes, and the improved Deposit Indemnity Fund which safeguards consumers’ deposits in the unlikely event that the GGF Member company that has carried out their installation ceases to trade.

In his part of the presentation, Chris from FENSA will highlight the important role his company plays in supporting Trading Standards. This includes doing its part to regulate the industry and assisting in the prosecution of rogue companies misusing the FENSA logo.

“It is critical that when a company states it is a FENSA member – which implies that it has been inspected and audited for compliance with the Building Regulations – that this is true. This is not just important for consumers but for FENSA Members, who choose to undertake work legally and ‘play by the rules’,” Chris says.

GGF/FENSA presentation info:

Title: GGF and FENSA helping Trading Standards to protect and delight Consumers
Date: Tue 5 June 2018
Time: 15:00 – 15:45

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Read more: Further information on the CTSI Symposium

FENSA is a government authorised Competent Person Scheme for the replacement of windows, doors, roof windows and roof lights in England and Wales against the relevant Building Regulations. 

The GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group will be raising the profile of fire resistant glazing at the FIREX International expo in London this June

Ever since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower last year, fire safety has not just been at the forefront of many minds but has become a priority on the national agenda for government. Naturally a lot of the focus has fallen on the construction industry. The GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) remains committed to providing the best industry guidance to protect people from fire and the effects of fire.

Specifically this relates to the safety of building occupants, while allowing unhindered access for rescue crews. Fire-resistant glazing physically separates people and valuable objects from flames, smoke, heat and other products of combustion, which is critical for safe egress.

FIREX International, taking place at ExCel London from 19-21 June, is the annual expo connecting the global fire and security markets, giving fire and security professionals access to the very latest technology from suppliers across the world, cutting-edge solutions and the essential knowledge to ensure life safety

This year once more the GGF is to exhibit at the fire protection and prevention event where we’ll be highlighting the importance of fire resistant glazing and why building contractors, designers, architects and specifiers should ensure they use trusted, qualified companies such as GGF Members to carry out the supply and installation of fire resistant glazing.

The GGF technical team will be on hand to answer technical questions regarding the performance of fire resistant glazing systems.

Adrian Blaydon, GGF Technical Officer and Secretary of the FRGG commented: “Over the last twelve months, the subject of fire-resistance within construction has been very much in the spotlight. The Guide to Best Practice in the Specification and Use of Fire-Resistant Glazed Systems offers assistance as to how glass can play its part in a building’s fire strategy, and we are pleased that the updated guide will be published in June with the launch planned for FIREX.”

The GGF will also deliver a presentation at the event titled “Fire-rated Glazing – Getting It Right, Getting it Wrong”. This will examine the important role glass plays in the fire strategy of a building.

If you’re one of the lucky first 20 visitors to the GGF stand at FIREX (we’ll be on stand A475), you’ll be rewarded with a free hard copy of the newly launched Fire Resistant Glazing Guide (RRP £150).

FIREX International 2018 – key informationDates: 19-21 JuneLocation: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XLGGF stand: Stand A475

Interested in attending? Register for your free FIREX ticket here

The Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) is a specialist group reporting to the Glazing Executive of the GGF. It consists of manufacturers, distributors and installers of fire resistant glazing products. Learn more on the FRGG Group page.

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