SS 653:2020

Code of practice for glazing in buildings – Safety related to human impact

OVERVIEW

Gives safety requirements for the vertical use of glass in locations likely to be subject to accidental human impact. The objective is to reduce impact-related injuries, in particular cutting and piercing injuries.

Does not apply to patent glazing, glass in non-vertical applications, glazing for furniture and fittings, glazing for greenhouses, leadlights or vision panel within doors which cannot be mistaken for an opening and where the smaller dimension of the panel is 250 mm or less and its area is 0.5 m2 or less.


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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Current
Edition 2020
No. of Pages 16
ICS Classification 81.040.20 Glass in building
91.100 Construction materials
Committee Building and Construction Standards Committee
Available for Purchase Global
Adoption -