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#1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 10:03 AM

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

Thom Walker · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 10:59 AM

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.

Jerry Peck · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

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.

#4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 02:30 PM

Thanks guys.

Richard Rushing · #5 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 02:55 PM

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

#6 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 06:10 PM

Thanks Richard. That is very helpful.