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60-120 Minute Fire Resistive Floor System
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FIRE RESISTIVE
Contains smoke, flames and blocks the passage of radiant heat.
Product Advantages
- Largest tested and listed individual glass panel sizes to maximize the amount of daylight penetrating between floors while meeting fire rated requirements.
- Maximum individual panel area of 7,017.3 sq. in. (82-3/8 in. x 85-3/16 in.) fully supported and 4,763.9 sq. in. (67-7/8 in. x 70-3/16 in.) butt-glazed for 1 hour floor assemblies.
- Maximum individual panel area of 7,179.9 sq. in. (96-3/8 in. x 74-1/2 in.) fully supported and butt-glazed for 2 hour floor assemblies.
- Single glass unit comprised of custom SuperLite® II-XL combined with a tempered laminated walking surface and a structural steel framing grid. Both the glass unit and structural steel framing grid are manufactured and provided by SAFTI FIRST®.
- Meets ASTM E119 / UL 263 / CAN/ULC S101 and blocks smoke, flames and radiant heat up to 2 hours.
- Available with a durable, non-slip walking surface with loads up to 100 psf.
- Modular system with a top-loaded design for easy installation.
- Can be used in interior and exterior applications.
- Available in multiple frame finishes and glass make-ups.
- US Pat. No. 9,926,709.
- Standard 5 year limited warranty.
- USA manufactured for fast lead times and competitive pricing.
maximum sizes
INDIVIDUAL PANEL SIZES (LOAD BEARING)
Fire Rating | Application | Max. Area | Max. Width | Max. Length |
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60 minutes | Fully Supported | 7,017.3 in.² (4.53 m²) | 82-3/8 in. (2.09 m) | 85-3/16 in. (2.16 m) |
60 minutes | Butt-Glazed | 4,763.9 in.² (3.07 m²) | 67-7/8 in. (1.72 m) | 70-3/16 in. (1.78 m) |
120 minutes | Fully Supported | 7,179.9 in.² (4.63 m²) | 96-3/8 in. (2.45 m) | 74-1/2 in. (1.89 m) |
120 minutes | Butt-Glazed | 7,179.9 in.² (4.63 m²) | 96-3/8 in. (2.45 m) | 74-1/2 in. (1.89 m) |
INDIVIDUAL PANEL SIZES (NON-LOAD BEARING)
Fire Rating | Application | Max. Area | Max. Width | Max. Length |
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60 minutes | Fully Supported | 5,889.6 in.² (3.79 m²) | 78 in. (1.98 m) | 78 in. (1.98 m) |
60 minutes | Butt-Glazed | 5,889.6 in.² (3.79 m²) | 78 in. (1.98 m) | 78 in. (1.98 m) |
Product Specifications
Thickness
4-3/16 in. for 60 minutes with load bearing
5-3/16 in. for 120 minutes with load bearing
3-3/16 in. or 41/16 in. or 4-13/16 in. for 60 minutes with non-load bearing
5-3/16 in. for 120 minutes with load bearing
3-3/16 in. or 41/16 in. or 4-13/16 in. for 60 minutes with non-load bearing
Weight
Approximately 40 lbs. / sq. ft. for 60 minutes with load bearing
Approximately 51.6 lbs. / sq. ft. for 120 minutes with load bearing
Approximately 51.6 lbs. / sq. ft. for 120 minutes with load bearing
Fire Rating
60-120 minutes for load bearing
60 minutes for non-load bearing
60 minutes for non-load bearing
Application
Floors
Load
Up to 100 psf. for load bearing
Related Case Studies
Learn more about fire rated glass and framing through our case studies. We highlight innovative design applications in real-world settings and show how architects continue to push the boundaries of what fire rated glass and framing can do.
Fire Resistive Glass Floors Make a Dramatic Statement in Nashville’s Historic Neighborhood
SAFTI FIRST® became aware of the new 21c Museum Hotel project when the design team called looking for an economical option for a unique fire rated application for a boutique hotel in Nashville’s historical Printers Alley neighborhood. The design featured a glass floor on the 2nd level that would also act as a light well. In order to comply with fire rated code requirements, the transparent floor needed to meet a 1-hour fire resistive rating.
Beautiful 2-Hour Glass Floor Brings Light and Protection to San Francisco’s Union Square Station
SAFTI FIRST® provided a unique, artistic 2-hour fire resistive glass floor to the new Union Square Station in San Francisco. This glass floor acts as a lightwell and designed to improve wayfinding by welcoming commuters into the concourse level while meeting all the fire rated code requirements. Because SAFTI FIRST®’s products are proudly USA-made, it met the Buy America requirements of the project as well.