Is wire glass safety rated?
No, it does not meet the requirements for safety glazing, based on CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing. However, wired glass used in fire-rated assemblies is exempt from this CPSC standard. Wire glass is required by the model building codes to meet the performance criteria of ANZI Z97.1, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings. However, the whole issue of wired glass in any safety applications is being reviewed for the new International Building Code (IBC) and (see Glossary “ANSI, CPSC, Impact/Safety Rating”). The revised 2003 International Building Code does not allow “conventional” wired glass to be installed in “hazardous” locations in K-12 schools or in athletic facilities. Hazardous locations are defined by those locations where safety glass is required. The code requires that the glazing materials in these locations meet the associated fire rating, hos
No, it does not meet the requirements for safety glazing, based on CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing. However, wired glass used in fire-rated assemblies was exempt from this CPSC standard for many years. Wire glass was required by the model building codes to meet the performance criteria of ANZI Z97.1, with a 12″ drop height. However, the whole issue of wired glass in any safety applications has been reviewed for the new International Building Code (IBC) and (see Glossary “ANSI, CPSC, Impact/Safety Rating”). The revised 2006 International Building Code does not allow “conventional” wired glass to be installed in “hazardous” locations. Hazardous locations are defined by those locations where safety glass is required. The code requires that the glazing materials in these locations meet the associated fire rating, hose stream test, except for 20 minute ratings in doors, a minimum Category I impact resistance for lite s
