No, not all glass partitions need to be fireproof. This is only a legal requirement in particular locations within certain types of buildings – the minimum requirements for health and safety standards are set out in the Fire Safety Building Regulations.
If you do need glass partitions with ratings that comply with regulatory standards, or would prefer for your glass walls and glass doors to provide fire protection for your own peace of mind, you can find several options to choose from here at Glass Interiors.
These resistance ratings are presented in letters and numbers, with E standing for its integrity against flames and smoke, and I representing its insulation level to prevent heat transfer. These are measured in minutes, with 30 minutes being the minimum legal rating.
Our fireproof glass partitions use PYRANOVA 30 and PYRANOVA 60 glass, which have EI30 and EI60 ratings respectively. These are available for free-standing screens and doors as well as standard glass partition systems.
However, in some cases, such as double-glazed partitions, only an integrity (E) rating is available, so these may not meet your protection needs if you require glass partitioning with an insulation (I) rating as well.