Glass In Doors Regulations

Glass safety legislation the law and glazing.

Glass in doors regulations.

This means that the glass must be approved safety glass. An external window or door is a controlled fitting under the building regulations and as a result of this classification these regulations set out certain standards to be met when such a window or door is replaced. There are two types of safety glass available toughened and laminated glass. The regulations apply to thermal performance and other areas such as safety air supply means of escape and ventilation.

Often this means that the glass will be toughened safety glass that s designed to prevent dangerous shards being produced if the glass is ever. Per the international residential code all glass or panels in fixed operable swinging sliding and bifold doors must be constructed from safety glass regardless of size. While laminated glass toughened glass and window film can all be used to meet australian building regulations it s worth selecting the most appropriate one to meet your needs. Any glass used in doors or used adjacent to a door such as sidelights must comply with the approved document n of the building regulations 1991.

Other annealed glass regulations are as follows 8mm glass can be used as safety glass if it does not exceed 1100mm in any direction 10mm glass can be used as safety glass if it does not exceed 2 25m in any direction. Your legal responsibilities with regard to glazing are governed by two key areas. Alternatively glass safety film can be applied to existing windows and glass areas.