Where safety glass is required?
Fixed or operable windows must include safety glass if they measure larger than 9 feet square, the bottom edge is less than 18 inches above the floor, the top edge is more than 36 inches above the floor, and there is a walking surface within 36 inches of the glass.
What is the minimum height for toughened glass?
Glass in doors below a 1500mm threshold should be toughened glass, and any glazing within 300mm of a doorway should also be toughened glass up to a height of 1500mm.
What is Class C glass?
Classification Methods This impact method is designed to represent accidental impact from a human body. Three classification levels are achievable – Class A, the highest, when the impactor is swung through a drop height of 1219mm, Class B, 457mm drop height, and Class C, 305mm drop height.
Does toughened glass have to have a Kitemark?
How do I know if it’s safety glass? British Standard 6206 requires that each piece of safety glazing used within ‘critical locations’ should be marked with a Kitemark with British Standard number ‘BS 6206’.
What is safety glass requirement?
Safety glazing is required for any fixed or operable panel of glass that meets these criteria: Exposed area of an individual pane greater than 9 square feet. Exposed bottom edge less than 18 inches above the floor. Exposed top edge greater than 36 inches above the floor.
Is safety glass a legal requirement?
To comply with the Building Regulations glazing requirements or also known as ‘Critical Locations’ there must be safety glass or safety guards in place to protect people from injury. Safety glass should be fitted in all doors and other windows or glazed areas that are lower than 800mm from the floor level.
At what height are window restrictors required?
Falls from windows and balconies Windows that are large enough to allow people to fall out should be restrained sufficiently to prevent such falls. The opening should be restricted to 100 mm or less. Window restrictors should only be able to be disengaged using a special tool or key.
Can I drill toughened glass?
It is not possible to drill a hole in tempered glass. It would completely shatter as soon as the drill comes into contact with the glass. Thicker and larger products of tempered glass are still drilled and cut for desired shape and design before the tempering process because, after the tempering, it is not possible.
What glass is Class A?
Class C to BS EN12600:2002 – minimum 6mm toughened glass. Class A to BS EN12600:2002 – minimum 10mm toughened glass.
Can toughened glass be cut?
Can toughened glass be cut? Yes, your toughened glass for shower enclosures, balustrades, splashbacks or any other application can be cut to any size and shape you require. Cutting tempered glass, however, happens before the glass toughening process so it’s easier and more precise.
Is tempered glass required by codes?
According to the building codes, you should use tempered glass for both. Tempered glass is a must for all of the glass adjacent to stairs, landings, and ramps.