FireLite® Ceramic Glass

Fire protective glass contains a fire-rated glazing that protects against heat and smoke and is used for door, window and partition applications in commercial and medical buildings. Glass products treated with a fire protective glazing are rated in minutes, which determines how long the glass can contain flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other areas. Fire protective glass products are also manufactured to be impact resistant and can be used in applications involving X-ray and radiation protection.

Fire Protective Glazing Solutions for Protection Against Flames and Smoke

Ray-Bar Engineering provides fire protective glazing solutions for commercial, medical and industrial applications, including shielding products. Our glass products are available in fire ratings ranging from 20 to 90 minutes and all our fire protective products, except for FireGlass 20 tempered fire glass, have passed the Hose Stream Test for resistance to thermal shock.

Our FireLite fire protective products are resistant to flames and smoke but do not provide protection from radiant heat. For applications requiring protection from smoke, flames and thermal heat transfer, view our Fire Resistive Products.

Before choosing your fire protective glass products it is always important to confirm your application’s fire rating requirements prior to submitting your quote request.

Our Fire-Lite NT and FireLite-Plus products are typically ready to ship in only 3 business days.

Product Name	Fire Rating	Positive Pressure	Impact Resistant	Thermal Shock Tested	Hose Stream Tested	Tempered	Other Options Available
FireLite	20 to 90 Min	X		X	X
FireLite-NT	20 to 90 Min	X	X	X	X
FireLite-Plus	20 to 90 Min	X	X	X	X
FireLite-IGU	20 to 90 Min	X		X	X		X
WireLite-NT	20 to 90 Min	X	X	X	X
FireGlass20 (doors only)	20 Min	X	X			X

Fire Protective Glass Options and Features

Our high performance "wireless" clear view ceramic fire protective glazing products are available in Standard* and Premium grades of surface clarity. We also offer options for Impact Resistant glazing in 3/16" FireLite-NT filmed and 5/16" FireLite-Plus laminated ceramics that meet the impact safety rating requirements of ANSI-Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201 Cat 1 and 2.

*With the quality of current production surfacing methods "Standard" grade is widely accepted.

The FireLite ceramic fire glass products are also offered in Insulated Glass Units (IGU) sealed assemblies that provide additional protection from medical diagnostic X-Ray Gamma radiation (up to 1.6mm and 2.0mm lead shielding equivalency) or the benefits of Low-E ratings, and naturally provide higher insulation factors and sound transmission reduction (STC Rating 35 dB) than single pane monolithic glazing.

UL Labeled Fire Rated window frame assemblies are available with FireLite ceramic glazing for fire protective wall, partition or door applications are available in standard or custom sizes and profiles with powder coating and stainless steel durable finish options.

Our extensive range of Life and Safety protective products, systems and accessories comply with applicable U.S. and International fire glass safety codes and specifications in meeting current construction, safety and Industry Standards.

FireLite-NT Impact Resistant Clear Ceramic Fire Rated Filmed Glazing 

FireLite-NT is an Fire-Rated Impact Resistant clear transparent filmed treated ceramic "wireless" UL Classified fire-rated 3/16" (5mm) thick glazing material meeting 20,45 and 60-minute fire ratings with required Hose Stream Test and Positive Pressure Tests (per UL 10C).

This fire protective glass is offered in “premium” grade and is also available as FireLite-NT-IGU insulated glass units or as FireLite-Plus impact resistant glass units with a laminated interlayer.

See comparisons of the different 45 minute rated fire glass products.

Ray-Bar Engineering’s FireLite-NT fire-rated filmed products are for impact safety rated locations and are labeled as meeting the Impact Resistance requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat I and Cat II) as required per IBC 2406 Safety Glazing in Hazardous Locations. Impact Resistant locations include any windows occurring in a wall within 24" of a door opening, or within 18" of the floor,

borrowed lites, sidelites, transoms or any glazing occurring in a swinging or sliding door or other high risk of human impact areas.

Fire-Lite-NT Fire Protective Glass Applications

Walls and Partition Assemblies

• 60 Minute Fire Rated applications in walls or partitions with a maximum visible exposed daylight area of 3,325 square inches and a 95" maximum width or height dimension cut from a 48" x 96" glass sheet.
• 90 Minute Fire Rated applications in walls or partitions with a maximum visible exposed daylight area of 2,627 square inches and a 56-1/2" maximum width or height dimension

Non-Temperature Rise Fire Rated Door Assemblies

• 20, 45 and 60 minute fire ratings with required Hose Stream Test and Positive Pressure Tests (UL 10C). Maximum visible exposed “daylight” viewing area of up to 3,204 square inches of with a max. width of 36" and max. height of 89"
• 90 minute fire rating with a maximum visible exposed “daylight” viewing area of up to 2,034 and a 36" max. width and 56-1/2" max. height

Temperature Rise Fire Rated Door Assemblies

• 20, 45, 60 and 90 minute rating with a maximum visible exposed "daylight" viewing area of up to 100 square inches of with max. dimension of 12" wide and 33" high

FireLite-NT Glass Ceramic Features and Options

• Fire-Rated up to 90 minutes, with required Hose Stream Test (Pressure and Thermal Shock) 
• Passes the Positive Pressure Test standards of UL 10C, UBC 7-2 and UBC 7-4 
• Impact Resistant Safety Rated meeting ANSI.Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat.I and II)
• Withstands sudden Thermal Shock
• Provides protection from fire and impact safety both sides of glass
• Provides a clear view and is completely wireless
• Larger pane sizes available (See FireLite-NT approved listing sizes and limits on technical data sheet)
• Available in 2 optical surface grades: FireLite Standard and FireLite Premium
• Can be lightly sandblasted/etched with graphics or logos on 1 side

FireLite-NT Certifications, Listings and Approvals

• Classified and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada.
• Ray-Bar's UL File number for labeled fire-rated glazing assemblies is R38927.
• Tests performed in accordance with UL 9, UL 10B, CSFM 43.7, NFPA 80, NFPA 252, NFPA 257, UBC 43.4, UBC 7-2, UBC 7-4,CAN4 S-104 and CAN4 S-106.
• Approved for use in Los Angeles, CA: LARR 25798 and in New York City, NY: MEA 290-90-M-6

Important Notice: This product is not a barrier to radiant heat. This product does not meet the test standards of ASTM E-119 or UL 263. If your project requires a "barrier to heat" compliant product, see our Fire Resistive Products. 

FireLite-Plus Impact Resistant Clear Ceramic Fire Rated Laminated Glazing 

FireLite-Plus is a Fire-Rated Laminated Impact Resistant clear transparent ceramic "wireless" UL Classified fire-rated 5/16" (8mm) thick laminated glazing material meeting 20,45 and 60-minute fire ratings with required Hose Stream Test and Positive Pressure Tests (per UL 10C). This fire glazing is also available in “Premium” grade or as FireLite-Plus-IGU insulated glass or Fire-Lite Plus laminated, impact resistant fire glass.

Ray-Bar Engineering’s FireLite-Plus laminated fire-rated products are labeled as meeting the Impact Resistance requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat I and Cat II) as required per IBC 2406 Safety Glazing in Hazardous Locations. Impact Resistant locations include any windows occurring in a wall within 24" of a door opening, or within 18" of the floor, borrowed lites, sidelites, transoms or any glazing occurring in a swinging or sliding door or other high risk of human impact areas.

Fire-Lite Plus Impact Resistant Clear Ceramic Fire Rated Laminated Glazing Applications

Wall and Partition Assemblies

• 60 Minute Rated walls or partitions with up to 3,325 square inches of maximum visible exposed "daylight" viewing area and a 95" maximum width or height dimension.
• 90 Minute Rated walls or partitions up to 2,627 square inches of maximum visible exposed "daylight" viewing area with a 56-1/2" maximum width or height dimension

Non-Temperature Rise Fire Rated Door Assemblies

• 20, 45 and 60 minute fire ratings with required Hose Stream Test and Positive Pressure Tests (UL 10C).  Maximum visible exposed "daylight" viewing area up to 3,204 square inches with a 36" maximum width or 89" maximum height dimension
• 90 minute rating with a maximum exposed viewing area up to 2,034 square inches and maximum dimensions of 36" wide and 56-1/2" high

Temperature Rise Rated Fire Door Assemblies

• 20, 45, 60 and 90 minute rating with a maximum visible exposed "daylight" viewing area up to 100 square inches and maximum dimensions of 12" wide and 33" high

FireLite-Plus Laminated Ceramic Glazing Features and Options

• Fire-Rated up to 90 minutes with required Hose Stream Test (Pressure and Thermal Shock)
• Passes the Positive Pressure Test standards of UL 10C, UBC 7-2 and UBC 7-4 
• Impact Resistant Safety Rated meeting ANSI.Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat.I and II)
• Withstands sudden Thermal Shock
• Provides protection from fire and impact safety from both sides of glass
• Provides a clear view and is completely wireless
• Larger pane sizes available (See FireLite-NT approved Listing sizes and limits technical data sheet)
• Available in 2 optical surface grades: FireLite Standard and FireLite Premium
• Can be lightly sandblasted/etched with graphics or logos on 1 side

  Fire-Lite PlusCertifications, Listings and Approvals

• Classified and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada.
• Ray-Bar's UL File number for labeled fire-rated glazing assemblies is R38927.
• Tests performed in accordance with UL 9, UL 10B, CSFM 43.7, NFPA 80, NFPA 252, NFPA 257, UBC 43.4, UBC 7-2, UBC 7-4,CAN4 S-104 and CAN4 S-106.
• Approved for use in Los Angeles, CA: LARR 25798and in New York City, NY: MEA 290-90-M-6.

Important Notice: This product is not a barrier to radiant heat. This product does not meet the test standards of ASTM E-119 or UL 263. If your project requires a "barrier to heat" compliant product, view our Fire Resistive Products.

FireGlass20 - Tempered Fire Glass (for 20 minute rated doors only)

Please note that our FireGlass 20 Tempered Fire Glass is 20-minute rated glass is for installation into door frames only. It does not provide a protective barrier to radiant heat, nor has sit passed the hose stream test. it is a clear and affordable option for 20 minute rated door vision glass applications.

FireGlass 20 is typically not a cost-effective Fire Glass glazing option for applications into fire rated door vision lites as this product has a much longer fabrication time, and most importantly it does NOT meet or pass the hose-stream test.

Any 1/4" clear tempered fire-rated glass is inherently susceptible to shattering due to thermal shock, which is when glass is heated by exposure to fire, and then violently shatters when suddenly exposed to cool water such as an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system, or a first responder fireman's water-hose. This shattering can put the first responders and public at greater risk of injury during a fire.

We will however offer our 3/16" FireLite-NT (Safety Filmed) and/or 5/16" FireLite+Plus (Safety Laminated)  product lines as a far superior alternate fire rated glazing option. These products meet specifications required for use in 20 minute fire rated door applications.

3/16" FireLite-NT (Safety Filmed) and 5/16" FireLite+Plus (Safety Laminated) are always "good in stock" and promptly available from Ray-Bar in only 3-5 working days, offer higher than mere 20-minute fire ratings (FireLite is available as 45, 60, 90 and up to 180 minutes fire ratings). These fire-rated glass product lines also larger clear view sizes while maintaining impact resistant safety ratings in compliance with International Building Codes IBC 2406 "Safety Glazing" as required for in door applications. FireLite NT and FireLite Plus also meet both ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 impact safety standards, meeting the hose-stream requirements, and are not sensitive or reactive to sudden thermal shock exposure. These products are a superior performance and fire protective product.

Ray-Bar FireLite products can also optionally be lightly frosted to obscure view and provide privacy to assist in meeting Federal HIPPA privacy law requirements.

Ray-Bar FireLite products are also available in many Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) assemblies and configurations to provide multi-performance characteristics such as Fire Protective for flame and smoke and additionally: Low-E (U-Insulation), STC (sound attenuation acoustics), X-Ray Shielding (Radiation Protection) and Privacy. Ray-Bar’s IGU assemblies have some size restrictions, but are able to fit any size through the use of mullions and muntins. Our Insulated Glass Units can be utilized with either our FireLite Products or WireLite products. We also provide IGU details for your submittals.

*Our Fire Rated Insulated Glass Units can either be rated for fire protection or fire resistive.

All Ray-Bar fire-rated clear ceramic FireLite glazing product lines are properly UL labeled for Fire Ratings, Impact Resistance and meeting Hose-stream test requirements.
Fire Rated Labeling Information Guide Link 
FireLite / WireLite Labeling guide

Ray-Bar FireLite products are U.L. Classified under UL File # R38927, and tested to meet UL 9, UL 10C, NFPA 80, NFPA 252, NFPA 257, CAN4 S-104 and CAN4 S-106.

3/16" FireLite-NT (Safety Filmed) and 5/16" FireLite+Plus (Safety Laminated) are rated for applications in either wood or metal fire rated doors, transoms, or sidelites. They are also impact resistant safety rated in compliance with International Building Codes IBC 2406 "Safety Glazing" as required for in-door applications and meet both ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 impact safety glazing national test performance standards. SAFETY GLASS LOCATIONS GUIDE

*Please Note: UL allows higher rated components to be utilized in lower rated assemblies. (I.E., 60-minute glass in a 20-minute door or window assembly)

*Ray-Bar also offers Fire Rated and Impact Resistant WireLite-NT, in standard Diamond Pattern Wire (Misco), and optionally Square Pattern (Georgian).

 *All Ray-Bar fire rated glass products are optionally available with fire rated or approved fire glazing tape.

*Ray-Bar also offers fire rated vision frames, and complete window assembly kits. Our Ray-Bar fire rated vision windows for wood or hollow metal fire rated doors that can offer a vision lite kit for your 20 minute fire rated door requirements. For higher protection requirements in walls we provide fire-rated windows for those applications. With full technical data sheets for submittals and approval.

*If Fire Resistive glass is required for providing flame, smoke and heat barrier performance meeting UL 263 or ASTM E119 please contact us on clear Multi-Laminated intumescent Pyrostop glazing product options:
Pyrostop Technical Data

Pyrostop Labeling Guide

FireGlass 20 Features

• 1/4” thick
• 20-minute fire rating (without hose stream test) in doors with a maximum exposed area of 3,204 square inches with maximum dimensions of 36” wide and 89” high
• Tempered for safety and 4x stronger than wired glass
• 89% visible light transmission
• Available in insulated glass units (IGU) for Low-E, Tinted, Reflective, 1-Way Mirror and X-Ray Protection glass products

FireGlass20 Certifications, Listings and Approvals

• UL Listed/Classified and permanently labeled
• Meets ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201 (Cat I and Cat II) impact safety rating
• UL File R13377, testing to UL 9. UL 10B, UL 10C, and NFPA 252 (without hose stream test)

View our FireGlass20 Technical Data Sheet for additional specifications.

ADDITIONAL FIREGLASS INFORMATION RESOURCES:

• Fire Glass Code Information Sheet
• Product performance selection Guide
• Fire Glass Products Options
• Protective VS Resistive performance Information
• Fire Rated Vision Windows with FireLite Ratings and Sizes

Safeguard Your Project with Ray-Bar's Industry-Leading Fire-Rated Glass Products

As a leading manufacturer of fire-protective and fire-resistant products, Ray-Bar's fire-rated glass, fire-rated doors, and fire-rated windows are meticulously engineered to provide superior protection. From hospitals, schools, and municipal facilities to rugged industrial environments, customers worldwide rely on Ray-Bar's fire-resistant or protective products to meet building life and safety codes and create a safer environment.

Contact us today to learn how Ray-Bar can supply fire-rated glass, windows, and building products can be custom-designed and fabricated for your application. For pricing information on your project, request a quote online. Ray-Bar Engineering is your source for industry-leading U.L. listed fire-rated products.