Because there have been so many changes in code requirements pertaining to glass, and existing glass that does not meet current codes is so dangerous (particularly traditional wired glass), I wrote a series of posts to educate myself and my readers about the issues. Here are links to the posts in that series.
- Addressing the Hazards of Traditional Wired Glass – CBS News story and recent installations I’ve seen
- Traditional Wired Glass in the News – news articles about injuries, liability, and recommendations
- More Wired Glass in the News – 1983 news video and a letter from the mom of an injured teenager
- IBC Requirements for Safety Glazing – Hazardous Locations – which locations are considered hazardous and require safety glazing
- IBC Requirements for Safety Glazing – Impact Resistance – a summary of the 2 test standards for impact
- The Art of Wired Glass – a Wordless Wednesday post showing broken wired glass used as art photography
- Glazing Identification – how to decipher the marks on safety glazing
- Evolution of the IBC Requirements for Safety Glazing – a description of what the various editions of the IBC require
- IBC Requirements for Glazing in Athletic Facilities – requirements specific to gyms, basketball courts, and other athletic facilities
- Breaking Tradition – published in Doors & Hardware magazine, May 2013
- A Time Bomb in Our Schools, Kenneth T. Lumb – legal impact of failure to address the hazards of wired glass
- The Clock is Ticking – response to Kenneth T. Lumb article from former Oregon Senator Vicki Walker
- School District Settles for $2 Million and apologizes – USGlass News Network article on wired glass settlement
- WW: Are the kids to blame? – Follow-up on previous post and how injuries occur
- Breaks on Impact, Rob Botman – current wired glass situation in Canada
- Traditional Wired Glass Will Not Stop a Bullet – misinformation about wired glass
- School Guard Glass – a new product that can delay intruders
If you need a reminder of the code requirements for glass, click here to download the Safety Glazing Reference Card! If you print it, cut it out, and fold it twice, it will be the size of a credit card and will fit right in your wallet.