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When did the building code first require safety/tempered glass for sliding glass doors, glass shower doors, and low windows in walking areas?
Sunday, February 24, 2019
The history of safety/tempered glass dates back quite a ways: International Residential Code (IRC), since inception in 2000; Florida Building Code (FBC), since inception a couple of years later; Uniform Building Code (UBC) since 1967, and Southern Standard Building Code (SSBC), at about the same time. The Consumer Products Safety Council (CPSC) also established regulations as federal law “CPSC 16 CFR 1201,” which became effective on July 6th, 1977.
Safety glass is required in areas where there is the potential for human impact with the glass, and you can read more about it at our blog posts Where is safety/tempered glass required for the windows of a house? and How can I tell if a window or glass door is safety glass?
For links to all of our articles about safety glass, go to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Safety Tempered Glass
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To learn more about doors and windows, see these other blog posts:
• What causes sweating (condensation) on the inside of windows in the winter?
• Is every exterior door of a house required to have a landing outside?
• What are the small slots at the bottom of the outside of my window?
• Why does condensation form on the outside of some windows and not others in the morning?
• Why is the garage door track a white tube?
• What is the raised metal plate on the floor under the garage door?
• Why do I have to hold down the button to close the garage door?
• Should a front door swing in or out?
• Why is pressure washing double pane windows an expensive mistake?
• How many exit doors are required for a house?
• How many exit doors are required for a mobile/manufactured home?
• Can a bedroom door open into the garage?
• What are the building code requirements for a door from the garage to the house?
• What is "low-E" window glass?
• What does ANSI 297.1 on glass mean?
• Why is a double cylinder deadbolt lock on an exterior door a safety hazard?
• How can I check my garage door to make sure it is safe?
• Does a home inspector test all the windows and doors in a home?
• How difficult is it to change a window to french doors or a sliding glass door?
• How do you determine if a door is left-handed or right-handed?
• Why are window security bars dangerous?
• What are the common problems you find inspecting windows?
• What is causing a foggy haze on my windows?
• What do those numbers on the manufacturer's stickers in new windows mean?
• What does a home inspector check on an electric garage door?
• What is the tempered label on glass at windows and sliding glass doors called?
• Do I need to have two exterior exit doors in my house?
• When is safety glass required for windows at stairs and stair landings?
• Is tempered/safety glass required by the building code for windows and doors?
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