Bullet-resistant glass in Falkirk: what will it cost?
As a guide, allow £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Falkirk, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
Bullet-resistant glass is a thick laminated composite of glass, interlayers and often polycarbonate that is tested to stop specific firearms under BS EN 1063. The class, from BR1 to BR7 plus the shotgun classes SG1 and SG2, describes the weapon and ammunition the glass has been shown to stop. Ratings belong to the manufacturer's tested product, and their test evidence comes with your quote.
Specification at a glance
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
Fitting in Falkirk and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Falkirk and the FK1 postcode district, and in nearby Grangemouth (3 miles), Alloa (8 miles) and Cumbernauld.
Forth Valley covers Stirling's historic old town, Falkirk's town centre and industrial areas, and smaller towns such as Alloa and Grangemouth with a mix of tenements and post-war housing.
Typical settings for bullet-resistant glass:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
Getting the right glass for your building
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
The rest of the screen
Frames, joints, trays and the wall below the counter must give matching protection, or the weakest part decides the real level.
What the rules say in Scotland
Planning permission
Under the Scottish planning system the council decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission; changing the glass in an existing frame usually does not. Bollards or barriers in a road or footway need consent from the roads authority, which is normally the council.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Scotland. Windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates must be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety requires it, and marked so people see them. The duty holder's risk assessment decides where.
How it works
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Bullet-resistant glass in Falkirk: questions
Do you cover Grangemouth as well as Falkirk?
Yes. As well as Falkirk, we can arrange surveys in nearby Grangemouth, Alloa and Cumbernauld. Dates depend on installer availability.
How do I know which BR class I need?
From a risk assessment of your site, often done by your security adviser, insurer or head office. We then quote glass and framing tested to that class.
Can any glass stop every bullet?
No. Glass is tested to resist particular weapons and ammunition, which is why it is called bullet-resistant and given a BS EN 1063 class rather than described as stopping everything.
What does NS mean on bullet-resistant glass?
NS means no splinters came off the protected face during the test. S means some fragments did. NS is the safer choice where people sit close behind the glass.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Falkirk
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Security window film
- Broken glass replacement
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security glazed doors and screens
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Falkirk.