There are certain building situations that require fire rated steel widows. The reason why these windows are required in these areas is that they give extra level of protection to those who live in the premises and will also provide extra protection to fire fighters in the event of a fire likewise to the occupants of the adjacent buildings. There are two different ratings of fire rated windows and they are available in one hour burn time as well as 45 minutes burn time. This means that the firefighters are given more time to bring the necessary fire fighting equipment in order to bring the building under control.
There are several uses of windows in any building. Apart from allowing light to enter the rooms of a building, windows also provide ventilation to the rooms. Most normal windows in most cases are a threat to the occupants as well as fire fighters in the event of a fire because they break.
