FireLite® Standard
Standard FireLite is typically available and "Ready to Ship" in only 3 working days!
"Standard Grade" FireLite products are polished for a smoother surface quality that most other alternate fire rated ceramics currently offered on the market advertise as "premium", and this is typically accepted by more than 80%+ of projects optical quality expectation requirements.
FireLite Glass Ceramic Features and Options
- Fire-Rated up to 90 minutes with required Hose Stream Test
- Passes the Positive Pressure Test standards of UL 10C,UBC 7-2 and UBC 7-4
- Can withstand sudden thermal shock
- Provides fire protection from flame and smoke from both sides of FireLite ceramic glass
- Provides a clear view and is completely wireless
- Larger pane sizes available (See FireLite approved Listing sizes and limits)
- Available in 2 optical surface grades: FireLite Standard and FireLite Premium
- Available as laminated as Impact Resistant FireLite-Plus
- Can be lightly sandblasted/etched with graphics or logos on 1 side
- Also available in insulated glass units as FireLite-NT-IGU (Contact Ray-Bar for details)
FireLite Standard Certifications, Listings and Approvals
- This FireLite product is 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
- Also approved for use in New York City, NY: MEA 290-90-M-6.
Standard FireLite Impact Rating
This FireLite product is NOT for impact safety rated locations or doors.
This regular 3/16" FireLite product is for use in fire rated windows that occur in walls at least 25"+ away from any door openings, and not impact resistant.
However 3/16" FireLite-NT fire-rated safety filmed products and also 5/16" FireLite Plus fire-rated safety laminated 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.
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" product please visit the Pilkington PyroStop product webpage.
Contact Us to Learn How Ray-Bar Can Be Your FireLite® Standard Supplier
For 80+ years, Ray-Bar Engineering has set the standard in fabricating fire rated glass and manufacturing other protective glass products and related accessories. We proudly serve commercial, medical, and industrial customers nationwide, providing top-quality custom fire rated glass solutions for demanding applications. Our expert engineers and rigorous manufacturing practices ensure your products meet and exceed building industry quality, safety, and performance standards.
Contact us today to learn how we can promptly supply you with the best fire-rated glass solution for meeting your project's needs. For pricing estimates on your quote or order, request a quote online. With the fastest fabrication and order turnaround times and quick shipping, Ray-Bar Engineering is your source for unparalleled fire-rated glass products.