Tempered glass is recommended for use as safety glazing in potentially hazardous locations, including all-glass doors, patio doors, sidelites, bath enclosures and handrails, and it is the most economical type of safety glass.

Upon breaking, tempered glass will shatter into small, blunt fragments rather than larger sharper, more dangerous pieces. Tempered glass will typically vacate the opening when broken.

 

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Resources:

GANA - Glass Association of North America

ICC - International Code Council

NGA - National Glass Association

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Technical Information:

Engineering & Hardware Layout for Tempered Glass

Fabrication of Tempered Glass

Laminated & Tempered Quality Assurance Program

Tempered Glass Marking Requirements

Thermal Stress: Avoiding Glass Breakage