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GLASS BUILDING CODES

GLASS BUILDING CODES - HUMAN IMPACT SAFETY CODES SCOPE

5.1 Scope

Where any glazing is subject to the risk of human impact, it shall comply with this Section.

Where reference is made to floor or ground level this shall mean the highest abutting finished floor or ground level.

NOTE 1 In some circumstances the requirements of other Sections of this Standard can exceed the requirements of this Section (see Clause 1.2).

NOTE 2 Accident statistics show that glazing in some locations in buildings is more vulnerable to human impact than in others. These critical locations, some of which are shown in Eigure 5., include the following:

1. In and around doors (particularly in side panels which may be mistaken for doors).
2. Panels mistaken for a doorway or opening.
3. Panels at low levels in walls and partitions.
4. Bathrooms, spa rooms and ensuites.
5. Buildings associated with special activities, e.g. gymnasia, enclosed swimming pools, etc, Schools and child care facilities.
6. Nursing homes and aged care facilities.
7. All glazing, wholly or partly within 2 000 mm of the floor or ground level may be subject to the risk of human impact.

NOTE 3 Locations not listed in Note 2 above, where injury can occur, are addressed in specific clauses in this Section of the Standard.

NOTE 4 Precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of injuries that can result from glass breakage by -

(a)selecting glass of a suitable type, thickness and size in accordance with the requirements of this Section;

(b)enhancing a person's awareness of the presence of glass by making glass visible (manifestation, see Clause 5.19); or (c)minimizing manual handling of large pieces of glass during installation.

NOTE 5 Glass is a brittle material. The application of this Section requiring the use of either safety glass or thicker annealed glass will reduce the risk of injury from human impact. However, this does not assume that the glass will not be broken under all human impact conditions, but rather it will not be broken under the most likely forms of human impact. When broken, the likelihood of cutting or piercing injuries will be minimized by virtue of the protection given to the glass, or by the limited size or increased thickness, or by the fracture characteristics of the glass.

A FULL Version of the AS 1288:2021 can be purchased from the Standards Australia Website. https://store.standards.org.au/product/as-1288-2021

The Top Tint Mornington sales team are delighted to offer, obligation free quotations where one of the sales team can complete an onsite assessment and quotation.

GLASS BUILDING CODES - CRITICAL LOCATIONS

A very important and sometimes neglected item when it comes to new & existing buildings are glass safety marking decals. The sole purpose of a glass safety marking decal is to assist in identifying the existence of glass, avoiding potential collisions or injury as well as making the environment a safer place. To achieve this, a thin solid strip is placed on each appropriate glass panel, this strip must be a solid and non-transparent band while also providing enough contrast as to not blend in with background objects.

Where safety manifestation is deemed necessary, it may take the form of broken or solid lines, dots, squares, patterns and company logos as long as they are clearly visible and positioned at an appropriate height. Two height levels are currently required, depending on the standard to which compliance is required - 900 - 1000mm above floor level is required under AS 1428; and between 700 - 1200mm above floor level complies with the broader scope of AS1288. Check the below guide for the correct positioning when it comes to glass safety marking decals.

Whilst this information provides details of the content of the Australian Standard and the Building Code of Australia, the final decision as to suitability and compliance will rest with your building surveyor. We recommend you check with them if they have preferences as to how this is solved.