Thread: Window Hazards

These windows are about 2 feet from the ground. They require safety glazing. Right? They are in every room of the upstairs.

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No Jim. For safety glass to be required in your example, it would have to meet ALL of the following:

• exposed area of gazing>9sq ft
• bottom edge<18 inches
• top edge > 36 inches above floor
• within 36 inches horizontal of walking surface

Even when all those exist, if a minimum 1 1/2 inch high protective barrier is constructed at 34 to 38 inches above the walking surface, the safety glazing is not required.

Originally Posted by Thom Walker

No Jim. For safety glass to be required in your example, it would have to meet ALL of the following:

• exposed area of gazing>9sq ft

This is the key one here in most cases.

That mean 'ONE SINGLE' pane is that large. Not the entire window opening.

Thanks guys.

Hello Jim,

For future visual reference, here are a couple of illustrations to add to your library to glance at when the need should present itself:
(see attachments)

Richard

Thanks Richard. That is very helpful.