Glass strength requirements are given for glazing, based on the tensile stresses developed on the surface of the glass.

This document does not cover the following:

(a) Glazing in lift cares and lift wells.
(b) Furniture glass, cabinet glass, vanities, glass basins, refrigeration units, internal glass fitments and internal wall mirrors not specifically covered by Section 5.
(c) Buildings and structures with no public access intended for horticultural or agricultural use.
    Note 1: The traditional use of these buildings suggests their current construction and             
    glazing practices are acceptable. However considerations should always be given to the     
    brittle nature of glass and the consequences of its breakage.
(d) Windows and doors in heritage buildings as defined by the relevant State or Territorial authority.
(e) Restoration and or repairs to existing headlights.
(f) Special glazing applications which might fail due to the stresses other than tensile stresses, such as shear stresses.
(g) Glass blocks, bricks or pavers.
    Note 2: In Australia, legislation requires products to be 'fit for purpose'. Where glazing is
    replaced because of breakage or any other reason, it is recommended that the replacement
    glass conform to the requirements of the relevant sections of this document, unless otherwise
    permitted by the relevant legislation.

Contents:

Preface
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Materials
Section 3: General Design Criteria
Section 4: Design For Wind Loading
Section 5: Criteria For Human Impact Safety
Section 6: Sloped Overhead Glazing
Section 7: Barriers Or Balustrades
Section 8: Installation
Section 9: Framed, Unframed, And Partly Framed Glass Assemblies
Appendix A: Simplified Method For Determining Ultimate And Serviceability Limit State Design Wind Pressures
Appendix B: Worked Examples To Section 4 Wind Loading Requirements
Appendix C: Basis For Determination Of Fin Design To Prevent Buckling
Appendix D: Recommendations For Shower Screen Installation
Appendix E: Sloped Overhead Glazing Fracture Characteristics
Appendix F: Structural Silicone Glazing
Appendix G: Flow Charts
Appendix H: Glass Barrier Structural Resistance - Methods Of Test And Determination Of Results
Appendix I: Post-Breakage Test For Structural Barriers
Appendix J: Imposed Load Table
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