GLASS AND GLAZING
“The installation of replacement glass shall be as required for new installations.”
When we come across broken glass, its repair is not as straightforward as you may think. Due to location or application, the glass / glazing requirement may have changed over the years.
An example of this may be a window installed at the landing of a staircase or in a bathtub. Glazing requirements have changed over the years. Replacement or repairs of existing windows may incur additional expenses.
What does the “code” say about the glazing requirement?
According to the International Residential Code, all-glass located within 36 inches horizontally of any walking surface where the exposed glass surface is less than 60 inches above the walking surface must be constructed from safety glazing. This includes stairs, landings, and other walking surfaces on or around your staircase. The IRC also requires safety glazing in all glass adjacent to stairways within 60 inches horizontally of the bottom tread of the stair where the exposed glass surface is less than 60 inches above the nose of the stair. This could include windows in or around the stairwell along with other types of glazing. The code makes an exception for any glazing that meets these stipulations but is protected by a horizontal rail on the accessible side of the glass. The rail must be positioned between 34 and 38 inches above the walking surface and capable of withstanding 50 pounds of force per foot without touching the glass.
Window Styles & Designs
There’s more to windows than glazing. Learn about the different window types available today. Here you’ll find information about the design, history, and practical uses for ten of the most popular styles used in homes today.
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