Fire-Rated Glass
in Multifamily
Buildings

Discover how fire-rated glass can support
code-compliant and occupant-focused design.

According to NFPA,
Residential Fires Make Up

nearly 75%

of all structural fires.

In addition to meeting fire- and life-safety
requirements, multifamily residences are
incorporating biophilic design and welcoming
communal spaces to attract new residents.

Form Meets Function: Using Fire-rated Glass for Multifamily Residences

In multifamily residences, fire-rated glass solutions offer essential protection without sacrificing aesthetics. From fire-rated glass floors to fire-rated glass partitions, selecting the right fire-rated systems helps protect occupants and property while supporting modern, welcoming designs.

Enhanced Daylighting
& Connectivity

Fire-rated curtain walls for apartments maximize natural light and create a seamless connection between residents and their community.

Intuitive Wayfinding
& Open Spaces

Fire-rated glass doors in stairwells improve visibility, guiding occupants naturally while maintaining bright, open interiors.

Multi-Level Daylighting

Fire-rated glass floors enhance architectural appeal and permit daylight to flow through multiple levels, resulting in a more dynamic environment.

Superior Aesthetics

Advancements in fire-rated glass improve surface quality, clarity, and color, delivering a refined, non-institutional look.

Seamless Integration

Narrow-profile fire-rated frames closely match non-rated systems, ensuring visual consistency throughout the design.

Code-compliant Communal Spaces: Passive Protection with a Touch of Elegance

Fire-rated glass for residential buildings enhances safety and aesthetics, making shared spaces feel open and inviting while meeting code requirements. Yet, architects and designers may wonder where fire-rated glass in multifamily occupancies can have the greatest impact. Here are key applications where fire-rated glass elevates both function and form:

Fire-rated glass doors for multifamily buildings maintain a visually connected, welcoming environment while supporting safe egress routes.

Fire-rated windows for apartments near the property line support code-compliant daylighting strategies.

Fire-rated curtain walls improve stairwell visibility and navigation while meeting code requirements.

Fire-rated glass floors allow natural light to filter through multiple levels, enhancing daylighting strategies.

Fire-rated glass partitions, like butt-glazed systems, offer large expanses of glass within narrow-profile perimeter frames.

Smoke-rated glazing systems establish transparent yet enclosed elevator lobbies for improved safety and connectivity.

The Basics:
Fire-rated glass and framing

Explore key insights on fire-rated glazing solutions for your multifamily project. Get expert guidance on the topics that matter most!

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Beyond The Basics: FIRE-RATED, SMOKE-RATED GLASS & FRAMING FOR MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

LEVERAGING LANDSCAPE
WITH DAYLIGHTING DESIGN

Dramatic wall features create a visually interesting transfer of light in a Seattle, WA residential tower.

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CREATING CLARITY

Are there disadvantages to fire-rated glass?

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THE METTLE OF METAL

Fire-rated frames contribute light to code-compliant stairwell design.

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Products
And Solutions

TGP offers a range of fire-rated and smoke-rated glazing solutions for code compliance without compromise. Whether your project requires fire-protective, fire-resistive, or smoke-rated glazing, our custom solutions help create modern, code-compliant spaces without sacrificing aesthetics. Explore options to enhance your next multifamily project.