When is safety tempered glass required by code for glass near a door.
Safety glass requirements near doors.
All glass used in.
Many residential building codes require the use of tempered or other safety glass near stairs to reduce the risk of injury in a stair related trip or fall.
All glass in any bathroom or wet area such as showers bathtubs hot tubs steam rooms whirlpools saunas spa decks and swimming pools should be made of tempered glass or safety glass if the bottom edge is less than 60 inches above the walkway or standing surface and within 60 inches of the water.
Safety films can be used to bring ordinary glass up to grade a safety glass requirements.
There are restrictions on using film instead of toughened or laminated glass and this depends on the size of the glass pane and its thickness.
Or near the door.
Glass in the bathroom.
Where glass and products are supplied for domestic use such as conservatories garages double glazing porches they must comply with the general safety requirement of the general product safety regulations 2005.
Glass fittings ins critical locations in domestic buildings must be safe.