In order to ensure effective fire protection, especially in environments particularly subject to the risk of propagation of flames, it is essential to use fireproof and firewall glass classified in accordance with the codes established by the Decree of the Ministry of the Interior no. 339 dated 30 November 1983 and updated on the basis of Ministerial Decree dated 16 February 2007. But what is the difference between fireproof glass (RE) and firewall glass (REI)? Why choose one type of glass rather than the other? In which environments is it better to use RE fireproof glass and in which instead require the protection of REI firewall glass?

  • Fireproof glass resistant to fire belonging to the RE class of resistance in the event of fire keeps intact the features of mechanical resistance (R) and is able to resist the heat of the flames and hot gases (E). The duration of resistance is indicated in minutes by the number included after the code (15, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180). According to the Ministerial Decree update dated 16/02/2007 which adds what has been established by new European regulations, the class of resistance of RE glass corresponds to the new code E.
  • Fire-resistant glass belonging to the REI class of resistance, or firewall glass, as well as maintaining the characteristics of mechanical resistance (R) and resistance from flames and hot gases (E) in the event of fire, guarantees thermal insulation (I) of the side exposed to fire compared to that which is not exposed. Now called EI, based upon the new European regulations, non-REI firewall glass belongs to the highest class of fire protection: the code REI in fact identifies the maximum level of resistance to fire that can be obtained by partitioning elements, therein including glass panes, glass dividing walls, doors and window frames and doors and windows.

o find out more details relating to the safety characteristics of RE and REI fireproof and firewall glass, please contact Vetreria Re, operating for over 20 years in the production of industrial and structural glass, safety glass and artistic glass.

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