Commercial Glazing
Regulation 14
The requirements of Regulation 14 and those of Document N (fourth impressions) of the 1991 Building Regulations are reflected in the British Standards Code of Practise BS6262 Part 4 1994.
All low level Glazingwhere employees or the public are likely to come into contact should where necessary for reasons of health and safety be of safety material or be protected against breakage.
It is imperative that Building Owners, Building Managers, Tenants and Health & Safety Managers are aware of glass types in the locations within Regulation 14. Failing to do so could result in Corporate Manslaughter charges. Penalties where injuries are sustained through glass that does not meet regulation 14 are unlimited.
Evander Glazing and Locks can carry out a detailed review of your premises identify the relevant glass, determine which needs upgrading, provide an estimated cost and agree a planned implementation programme to complete the work.
Alternatively existing glazed area can be enhanced to meet BSEN12600 by the application of non-abrasive safety film which will satisfy Reg 14. A robust screen or barrier may also be adequate to prevent a falling person coming into contact with glass.
What is meant by safety material?
Reg 14 clearly states that laminated glass, toughened glass and annealed glass of the correct thickness are all suitable.
Do we replace glass immediately?
Good practice glazing companies have been meeting the standards of B6262 for many years. If you have not had any glass replaced recently then it is important for you to assess the risk of harm likely to occur should glass in the critical locations be damaged, and a common sense approach should be adopted.
What areas are affected?
Only the critical locations which form or are part of the internal and external walls and doors of shops, showrooms, offices, factories, public or other non domestic building.
All Glazing where any part is below 800mm in height and if it is within or adjacent to a door all glazing up to 1500mm