Kmiainfo : Practical Local building Glass code guide for Use safety

Below is a practical local building-code style guide commonly followed in many regions (based on widely used standards like IRC / IBC / NBC). Always confirm with your local authority or municipality, but this works well as a safe default.

🪟 WINDOWS (Human Impact Areas)

Code Suggestion:

Use tempered (toughened) glass if: Bottom edge is below 600 mm (24 in) from floor, Window is near doors, walkways, or stairs.

Use laminated glass for: High-rise buildings, Noise control, Fall-risk areas.

✅ Typical Thickness: 6 mm – 8 mm

🚪 DOORS & SLIDING DOORS (MANDATORY SAFETY)

Code Requirement (Almost Universal): Tempered safety glass is compulsory

Laminated glass recommended for: Main entrance doors, Large sliding doors.

❌ Normal float glass is not allowed

✅ Typical Thickness: 8 mm – 12 mm

🚿 BATHROOMS & TOILETS (WET AREAS – HIGH RISK)

Code Requirement: Tempered safety glass is mandatory, Laminated glass strongly recommended for shower enclosures.

📍 Applies to: Shower partitions, Bathroom doors, Wet-zone windows

✅ Typical Thickness: 8 mm – 10 mm

🍽️ KITCHEN (HEAT + IMPACT ZONE)

Code Suggestion: Only tempered (toughened) glass allowed.

Especially for: Backsplashes, Glass partitions, Cabinet shutters near cooking areas.

❌ Normal glass not permitted near heat

🪜 STAIRCASES, BALCONIES & RAILINGS (CRITICAL SAFETY)

Code Requirement (Strict): Laminated glass is compulsory

Best practice: Tempered + Laminated combination

📍 Applies to: Stair railings, Balcony railings, Double-height voids

✅ Typical Thickness: 10+10 mm laminated or higher

🧒 CHILDREN / ELDERLY AREAS

Best-Practice Code Advice: Prefer laminated glass everywhere, Prevents glass from falling if broken

🛡️ QUICK CODE SUMMARY :--

1. Float (normal) glass ❌ → Not allowed in safety zones

2. Tempered glass ✅ → Minimum safety standard

3. Laminated glass ⭐ → Highest safety & compliance.