Who is responsible if Ive specified the wrong glass or framing, and it gets installed?
Potentially, everyone involved in the selection, specification, approval, or installation of products may be held liable. The building owner may look to the architect, who might point to the code officials and the glazing contractor. Code officials will say their approval has the disclaimer that it is “subject to errors and omissions”. Glaziers are the glass experts, and architects rely on them for advice. If a glazier sees a problem, he needs to alert the architect about suitable alternatives. Using the excuse, “I just bid what the architect specified…”, may not go far in a court of law. When it comes to life safety in a building, everyone involved bears some responsibility to avoid making costly or dangerous mistakes. After examining the application and narrowing the option for glazing and framing materials, review an individuals product’s literature in detail. Look for any special requirements, limitations or exclusions. It is important to gather all the details.
