Fire-Rated Glass,
Supplied & Installed
We supply and install TGP FireLite® Plus — fire-rated, impact safety-rated glass ceramic for doors, sidelites, transoms and borrowed lites. Rated from 20 minutes to 3 hours.
FireLite® Plus Glass Ceramic
FireLite Plus is a laminated glass ceramic that does two jobs at once: it holds back fire and smoke for a rated period, and it meets impact safety standards so it protects people on both sides of the glass.
At 5/16" (8 mm) thick, it is clear and wireless — so you get the code compliance a fire-rated opening demands without the old-fashioned look of wired glass. It carries UL Classification and is listed for doors, sidelites, transoms and borrowed lites.
Blade Glazing LLC supplies and installs TGP fire-rated glass and fire-rated frames across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, for architects, general contractors and building owners.
- Clear and wireless — no obstructed view
- Protects from fire and impact on both sides of the glass
- Fits TGP Fireframes® Designer Series or standard fire-rated frames
- Backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty
Why Specifiers Choose FireLite Plus
Code compliance without compromising on clarity, size or design freedom.
20 to 180 Minute Ratings
Rated up to 180 minutes where the required hose stream test applies, covering everything from a 20-minute door to a 3-hour assembly.
Impact Safety-Rated
Meets ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 (Categories I and II) — so it is safe for use in doors and areas with human impact risk.
ultraHD® Surface
TGP's ultraHD technology improves surface quality, clarity and colour compared to standard fire-rated ceramics.
Large Sheet Sizes
Available in sheets up to 48" × 96", so larger openings can be glazed without extra framing members breaking up the view.
Decorative Options
Can be lightly sandblasted or etched on one side without affecting the fire rating — useful for privacy and branding.
Thermal Shock & Insulation
Withstands thermal shock, and can be built into an insulated glass unit where a thermal or acoustic upgrade is required.
Listed Applications
FireLite Plus is listed for use in these fire-rated openings, in TGP Fireframes Designer Series or standard fire-rated framing.
Specifications at a Glance
Key characteristics of FireLite Plus. Full details are in the manufacturer's fact sheet, linked below.
| Thickness | 5/16" (8 mm) nominal overall |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 lb / ft² (19.53 kg / m²) |
| Fire rating | 20 minutes to 3 hours |
| Impact safety rating | ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16 CFR 1201 (Cat. I & II) |
| Visible transmission | Approx. 85% |
| Visible reflection | Approx. 9% |
| Hardness (Vicker's scale) | 700 |
| STC rating | 38 |
| Warranty | 5-year limited |
| Maximum sheet size | 48" × 96" (1.21 m × 2.43 m), both grades |
|---|---|
| Surface grades | Premium and Standard |
| Premium grade | Ground and polished both surfaces for superior clarity |
| Standard grade | Polished finish comparable to premium-marketed alternatives |
| Doors, 20–60 min (non-temp rise) | Up to 22.25 ft² exposed · max 36" W × 89" H |
| Other than doors, 20–60 min | Up to 23.09 ft² exposed · max 95" × 95" |
| Doors, 90 min (non-temp rise) | Up to 14.13 ft² exposed · max 36" W × 56½" H |
| Other than doors, 90 min | Up to 18.24 ft² exposed · max 56½" × 56½" |
| Doors, 180 min | Up to 0.69 ft² exposed · max 12" W × 33" H |
Individual lite sizes cannot exceed the maximum exposed area shown. Always confirm maximum tested glass sizes and required stop height with the frame manufacturer.
Listings & Standards
Classified and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.® and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada. The file number for labeled fire-rated assemblies is R13377, with testing performed to the following standards.
Permanent Labeling
Every piece is permanently labeled with the FireLite Plus logo, the UL logo and its fire rating — so inspectors can verify compliance on site.
Correct Glazing Method
Glazed into appropriate fire-rated framing with an approved glazing compound. Larger 90-minute assemblies require TGP's fire-rated glazing tape — we handle this correctly.
Not a Radiant Heat Barrier
FireLite Plus is not a barrier to radiant heat and does not meet ASTM E119 or UL 263. If your jurisdiction requires a heat-barrier product, talk to us about Pilkington Pyrostop® instead.
TGP Fire-Rated Product Family
TGP offers a complete family of fire-rated glazing products from 20-minute to 3-hour applications. We can supply and install any of them.
FireLite® Plus
Fire-rated, impact safety-rated glass ceramic — the product detailed on this page.
FireLite®
Fire-rated glass ceramic.
FireLite® NT
Fire-rated, impact safety-rated glass ceramic with a surface-applied film.
FireLite® IGU
Fire-rated or fire/impact safety-rated insulated glass units.
Fireglass® 20
Fire-rated, impact safety-rated glass for 20-minute applications.
Pilkington Pyrostop®
Fire-rated, impact safety-rated transparent wall panels — used where a radiant heat barrier is required.
WireLite®
Fire-rated wired glass.
WireLite® NT
Fire-rated, impact safety-rated wired glass with a surface-applied film.
Fireframes®
Fire-rated framing and doors for use with all TGP glass products.
FireLite®, FireLite Plus®, WireLite®, Fireframes® and ultraHD® are trademarks of Technical Glass Products or Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Pilkington Pyrostop® is a trademark of Pilkington plc. Product data is provided for general reference — for current listing details visit fireglass.com or call TGP at 800.426.0279.
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