In addition any glass.
Glass in doors regulations.
Alternatively glass safety film can be applied to existing windows and glass areas.
Glass safety legislation the law and glazing.
Any glass used in doors or used adjacent to a door such as sidelights must comply with the approved document n of the building regulations 1991.
Often this means that the glass will be toughened safety glass that s designed to prevent dangerous shards being produced if the glass is ever.
While laminated glass toughened glass and window film can all be used to meet australian building regulations it s worth selecting the most appropriate one to meet your needs.
An external window or door is a controlled fitting under the building regulations and as a result of this classification these regulations set out certain standards to be met when such a window or door is replaced.
Per the international residential code all glass or panels in fixed operable swinging sliding and bifold doors must be constructed from safety glass regardless of size.
Your legal responsibilities with regard to glazing are governed by two key areas.
There are two types of safety glass available toughened and laminated glass.
The regulations apply to thermal performance and other areas such as safety air supply means of escape and ventilation.
Safety window film and glass manifestation can be installed to glazing to meet the minimum standards set out in current glass safety legislation or the extended additional standards based on individual risk set out in the workplace regulations.