Guidelines for the use of glass in protective barriers
Glazing Manual Data Sheet 7.2
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Glazing Manual Data Sheet
Abstract
The use of glass in protective barriers (balustrades) designed to offer protection to people where a difference in height constitutes a falling risk; covering full height protective barriers, balustrades with glass infill panels and free standing glass protective barriers.
History
November 2014 edition. Supersedes the May 2012 edition.
Subjects
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
- Glazed cladding/covering
Publisher History
The Glass and Glazing Federation represents employers and companies in the flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement, plastics and applied window film industries in the UK.
Information
NBS
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