According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), educational facilities reported an average of 3,230 structure fires annually between 2014 and 2018.  

SAFTI FIRST®’s wide range of innovative, USA-made fire rated glass and framing products are indispensable components in modern school design. It offers multifaceted benefits beyond basic fire protection. It ensures safety compliance, enhances the learning environment, and provides design flexibility – making it the ideal solution for both new constructions and renovations.

Below are some key benefits of fire rated glass in educational facilities:

• Safety Compliance and Fire Protection.  Meets stringent building codes and standards for doors, openings, walls and floors up to 2 hours. This compartmentalized smoke, flames and dangerous radiant heat, allowing for safe egress during emergencies. 

• Enhanced Learning Environment. Optimizes natural light transmission, potentially boosting student performance by up to 25%. High STC ratings also improve acoustic performance, reducing external noise and enhancing speech intelligibility.

• Durable and Cost-Effective.  Meets CPSC Cat. II, the maximum federal impact safety standard. Reliable protection that requires minimal maintenance, reducing long-term costs.   

• Design Flexibility.  Allows for maximum vision and transparency while maintaining fire and safety code requirements.