Fire resisting glazing in doors, screens and windows has been fitted as part of the refurbishment of the Grade II listed magistrates court building in Bedford.

Pilkington Pyrostop was installed by Billericay Glass in the refurbishment, which also involved the integration of the county court into the building and improved access to public areas.

Pilkington says the Pyrostop range of products turns opaque in the event of fire, maintaining integrity and providing a barrier to hot gasses and flames, as well as acting as effective insulation from heat for test times of up to 180 minutes.

“As a public building used by hundreds of people a week, it was essential we installed fully insulating fire and impact resistant glazing that offers the highest fire protection – both integrity and insulation,” said Brian Moss of Billericay Glass. “Pyrostop does just that and also maximises the available levels of natural light and visibility, while protecting against the spread of fire.”

In addition to doors and windows, Pyrostop was installed in consultation rooms and the district judge’s office in the court building.

Pilkington Pyrostop