Code-Compliant Protection. Transparent Safety. Built for Life-Saving Performance.
Fire-rated glass is a life-safety essential in many commercial and institutional buildings. Engineered to withstand flame, smoke, and intense heat, it protects egress routes, slows fire spread, and enables safe evacuation. At Centennial Glass, we supply and install certified fire-rated glazing systems that meet the latest building codes helping architects, engineers, and property managers meet critical safety standards without compromising on visibility or design.
Building or renovating a code-sensitive space?
Life-Safety Glass for Critical Zones
Fire-rated glass is used wherever fire-resistance ratings are mandated for walls, doors, windows, or partitions. It’s a must in:
- Exit corridors and stairwells
- Elevator lobbies and vestibules
- Institutional and government facilities
- Schools, hospitals, and healthcare centres
- Commercial kitchens and high-risk zones
We supply fire-rated products that meet CAN/ULC-S104, ASTM E119, and OBC requirements.
Key Benefits
- Code-Approved Fire Ratings
- Slows Heat, Flame & Smoke Spread
- Safe Egress Protection
Fire-rated glass resists cracking, breaking, and collapse under extreme heat—maintaining integrity for 20, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes depending on the product and assembly.
Certified Systems with Full Integration
Centennial Glass works with top fire-rated manufacturers to supply and install fully certified systems. Options include:
- Fire-protective glazing (blocks flame and smoke)
- Fire-resistive glazing (also blocks heat transfer)
- Wired, ceramic, or laminated specialty fire-rated glass
- Compatible fire-rated frames, stops, and seals
- Insulated fire-rated IGUs for exterior applications
We coordinate with design teams and inspectors to ensure compliance and help streamline permit approvals.
Also need impact, privacy, or energy performance?
Explore Laminated Glass, Spandrel Glass, and Acoustic Glazing
Applications in Code-Critical Commercial Environments
Fire-rated glass is essential in:
- Hospitals, daycares, and senior care facilities
- Schools, colleges, and public institutions
- High-rise exit stairwells and elevator shafts
- Retail podiums, kitchens, and service corridors
- Assembly occupancies and mixed-use buildings
It can be paired with soundproofing, privacy etching, or safety laminates for added performance and comfort.
Why Choose Centennial Glass?
- 55+ years serving Ottawa’s most complex glazing needs
- In-depth knowledge of fire codes and safety specs
- Certified installation of fire-rated systems
- Trusted brands and CSA- and ULC-tested materials
- Full lifecycle support, including inspection coordination and retrofit upgrades
Unsure what fire rating your space requires?
- Tempered Glass
- Laminated Glass
- DFI Glass Coatings
- Annealed Glass
- Acid Etching
- Low Iron Glass
- Monolithic Glass
- Insulated Glass
- Fire Resistant Glass
- Low e Glass
- Spandrel Glass
- Specialty Glass
- Single Pane
- Double Pane
- Triple Pane
- Acoustic Glazing
- Translucent Glazing
- Bird Friendly Glass
- Plexiglass
- Fire Rated Glass
- Fire Rated Doors and Glass
- Mirrors
- Glass Edgework
- Glass Shape
- Glass Bevelling
- Glass Milling & Drilling
- Mirror Safety Backing
Glass That Holds Strong When It Matters Most.
Centennial Glass supplies and installs fire-rated glass systems that protect lives and property, meet code, and support clear, connected design in Ottawa’s most safety-critical buildings.
- Call 613-738-9500
- Visit Our Showroom at 8–855 Industrial Avenue Ottawa ON K1G 4L4
- Request a contractor quote