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Vision panels.

SDS offers a large number of standard vision panel types to suit any healthcare situation.

For most internal doorsets within hospital, healthcare and clinical environments, glazing is a vital element. Ensuring the correct size and positioning of vision panels is fundamental for safety, compliance, light admittance, privacy, and user comfort. The type of glass used, and methods in which it is glazed, are also key to ensure fire integrity, acoustic ratings, and safety.

SDS offers a large number of standard vision panel types to suit any healthcare situation. These provide a number of different size and layout options and have been designed following many years of experience in the industry. Vision panels noted with ‘Part M’, also comply with the Building Regulations Approved Document Part M (BS8300) and the Equality Act (EA) 2010.

The Building Regulations Approved Document Part M (BS8300) also states that doors within entrance and reception areas, and other appropriate internal doors which are wider than 450mm, must be provided with a Part M compliant vision panel as noted above.


SDS Glazing.

SDS provides a range of glazing options, enabling you to select the perfect option to complete your project.

Choose the perfect vision panel finish for your project.

SDS provides a range of finishes to choose from for your vision panels, ensuring that you get the exact finish you require for your hospital or healthcare project.

Get in touch.


Choose SDS for your next project. Get in touch with our specialist team to find out more about how our UK-designed and manufactured, fully compliant, healthcare doorsets can meet the needs of your project.