Is tempered glass required here?

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Jim, you lost me on that one.

Both Safety and tempered glass are marked and identified in there on way as such they are.

Every piece of tempered glass must have a permanent stamp or logo to signify it is tempered glass. However, there are no standards which regulate which surface of the glass is to receive the stamp or where the stamp is to be placed on the surface. Tempering stamps can face in or out on an insulated glass unit.

I'll have to research the code book.

Last month, my ICC chapter had a 6 hour course on inspecting a house by the IRC and the instructor (an ICC certified 30 year building inspecter from Minnesota) took pains to explain to the class that the requirement for "safety glass" was not filled by tempered glass or wired glass. There is a particular approved spec number that must appear in the corner.

I'm sorry for not having the source readily available. I just got in the door. When I get some time, i'll look up the source.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

No problem Jim, I was just confused by the statement. I am just used to seeing the inscription, on commercial buildings anyways.

[James H. Bushart]

The required marking is "16CFR1201".

He assured us that this marking will not be found on "tempered glass" which is designed to shatter into small pieces.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by jbushart

The required marking is "16CFR1201".

He assured us that this marking will not be found on "tempered glass" which is designed to shatter into small pieces.

Because it is not tempered I believe.

Ask him about this one;

CIC 3Tempered 16CFR R01 111

I can't find a link.

[James H. Bushart]

I hate quoting from my notes. I always get left hanging in the breeze.