TL;DR
Safety glazing is glass that is tempered or laminated so it breaks into blunt pebbles or stays bonded to an interlayer instead of shattering into shards. The IRC requires it in hazardous locations such as doors, tub and shower enclosures, glass near stair landings, and large panes close to the floor or a walking surface.
What it means
Safety glazing is glass that is tempered or laminated so it breaks into blunt pebbles or stays bonded to an interlayer instead of shattering into shards. The IRC requires it in hazardous locations such as doors, tub and shower enclosures, glass near stair landings, and large panes close to the floor or a walking surface. Each compliant lite carries a permanent etched bug in a corner certifying it meets CPSC 16 CFR 1201 or ANSI Z97.1, which inspectors look for during final walkthroughs.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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