Fire-Rated Solutions for
Public Buildings

Explore design strategies for transit hubs,
libraries, museums, and more—balancing
safety, aesthetics, and occupant experience.

Even a single significant fire involving mass transit can destroy costly infrastructure and undermine riders’ confidence, in addition to endangering many lives.”

- Federal Transit Administration

In addition to standard building code requirements, museums, libraries, archives and other buildings that house records and historical objects may also need to comply with The National Fire Protection Association Standard for the Protection of Records (NFPA 232).

Fire-rated glazing systems meet the highest demands, with ratings up to 120 minutes. From full-lite doors to expansive walls, they deliver code-compliant safety without compromising design.

Fire-rated glazing for public buildings enhances wayfinding, daylighting and code compliance

Fire-resistant-rated curtain walls, doors, and glass partitions provide code-compliant fire and life safety solutions across diverse applications. Beyond protection, these transparent systems enhance daylighting, improve wayfinding, and support occupant-centric design in public spaces—all while offering passive defense against fire, smoke, and radiant heat.

Compartmentalization Without Barriers:
Large public buildings need fire containment. Transparent fire-rated glazing limits fire spread while preserving sightlines.

Clear Egress & Wayfinding:
In museums, transit hubs, and more, fire-rated glass in staircases ensures safe exits and intuitive navigation.

Enhanced Daylighting:
Fire-rated glass for public buildings brightens libraries, mixed-use spaces, and other public areas, creating inspiring interiors.

Seamless Integration:
Narrow-profile fire-resistant curtain walls match non-rated systems, ensuring design continuity while defending against fire, smoke, and radiant heat.

Public buildings must meet energy efficiency, sustainability, and longevity standards, requiring transparency in both design and materials.

TGP provides fire-rated glazing that helps architects achieve these standards while supporting sustainability certifications.

Building a
SUSTAINABLE
Future, One
Lite at a Time

Fire-Rated Glazing & Sustainable Design

Material Transparency: Many TGP fire-rated glazing systems have Declare Labels for lifecycle disclosure
Energy Efficiency: Fire-resistant curtain walls offer top U-values and improve daylighting
LEED Contribution: TGP fire-rated glazing supports LEED certification

The Basics: FIRE-RATED,
SECURITY-RATED GLASS AND FRAMING

No matter what type of building a project is, there will almost always be questions around fire- and life-safety code requirements. But specifiers do not have to find the answers on their own. Learn crucial information about building codes, test standards and how to incorporate fire-rated glazing into public buildings.

Seamless Design,
Uncompromised Safety

Learn more about a striking, light-filled transit center that meets rigorous performance standards without sacrificing aesthetics.

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Answering the Question: Why Can’t Glass Be Fireproof?

Fireproof glass vs. fire-rated glass: what’s the difference?

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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

Meeting code-driven fire rating requirements has never been easier. From fire-resistant curtain walls to butt-glazed, fire-rated glass for staircases, TGP offers innovative solutions that align with building codes while enhancing your design. Discover how our fire-rated systems can overcome challenges and elevate your next public building project.