The Requirements of Regulation 14 and those of Document N(fourth impression) of the 1991 Building Regulations
are reflected in the British Standards Code of Practise BS6262 Part 4 1994.
All low level glazing where employees or the public are likely to come contact should where necessary for reasons
of health and safety be of safety material or be protected against breakage.
Aluline Group can carry out a detailed glazing survey of your premises identifying the relevant glass, determine which
needs upgrading, provide an estimated cost and agree a planned implementation programme to complete the work.
Alternatively existing glazed areas can be enhanced to meet BSEN12600 by the application of non-abrasive safety film
which will satisfy Regulation 14. A robust screen or barrier may also be adeguate to prevent a falling person coming
in contact with the glass.
Which areas are affected?
Only the critical locations which form, or are part of the internal and external walls and doors of shops, showrooms,
offices, factories, public or other non-domestic buildings.
In other words all glazing where any part is below 800mm in height and if it is within or adjacent to a door all glazing
up to 1500mm.
What is meant by safety material?
Regulation 14 clearly states that laminated glass, toughened glass and annealed glass of the correct thickness are
all suitable.
| Annealed Glass- Figures from Regulation 14 |
| Thickness |
Maximum Size |
This information is only used as a guide. The Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L24 1992 No 3004)should be
consulted to avoid any misinterpretation.
|
| 8mm |
1100 x 1100mm |
|
| 10mm |
2250 x 2250mm |
|
| 12mm |
3000 x 4500mm |
|
| 15mm |
Any Size |
|
Do we replace all glass immediately?
Good practise glazing companies have been meeting the standards of BS 6262 for many years. If you have
not had any glass replaced recently then it is important for you to assess the risk of harm likely to
occur should glass in the critical locations be damaged and a common sense approach should be adopted.
What is manifestation?
Large areas of transparent glazing in windows, walls and partitions which could be mistaken for openings
should be permanently marked with indicators such as broken or solid lines, patterns or company logos and
features such as mullions, transoms, substantial door frames, stall risers or large handles to make glazing
apparent.