Kmiainfo : Safety Glass Code for High raise vs an independent house

Below is a clear comparison of glass requirements for a HIGH-RISE vs an INDEPENDENT HOUSE, focusing on safety, code practice, and cost-effective compliance.

🏢 HIGH-RISE BUILDING (Apartments / Towers)

Safety priority: VERY HIGH (fall risk, wind load, height)

✅ Recommended Glass Setup

Windows:---

Minimum: 8 mm tempered

Preferred: 6+6 mm laminated (fall & wind safety)

Balcony / Railing:---

Laminated glass ONLY (6+6 mm minimum)

Premium: 8+8 mm laminated

Sliding / Balcony Doors:---

10 mm tempered or 6+6 mm laminated

Bathrooms (Showers):---

10 mm tempered (mandatory)

Low-level windows (<1100 mm height):---

Laminated glass required

🔒 Why High-Rise Needs More :-

1. Glass must not fall if broken

2. Higher wind pressure

3. Stricter inspection & society rules

4. Safety of people below

5. ❌ Float glass usually not permitted

🏠 INDEPENDENT HOUSE (Bungalow / Villa)

Safety priority: MODERATE–HIGH (depends on floors & design)

✅ Recommended Glass Setup

Windows:---

6–8 mm tempered (most areas)

Balcony / Stair Railing:---

Minimum: 6+6 mm laminated

Single-floor balcony may allow 10 mm tempered (local approval)

Doors / Sliding Doors:---

8–10 mm tempered

Bathrooms:---

8–10 mm tempered

Kitchen:---

6–8 mm tempered

💰 Why Independent Houses Cost Less

1. Lower fall height

2. Less wind load

3. More flexibility in approvals

4. Laminated glass used only where needed

⚖️ SIDE-BY-SIDE SUMMARY :-

Area High-Rise Independent House

1. Windows 8 mm tempered / 6+6 laminated 6–8 mm tempered

2. Balcony railing 6+6 laminated (mandatory) 6+6 laminated / 10 mm tempered*

3. Doors 10 mm tempered / laminated 8–10 mm tempered

4. Bathroom 10 mm tempered 8–10 mm tempered.

5. *Subject to local authority approval

🔑 Simple Rule to Remember

1.High-rise = Laminated wherever there is fall risk.

2. Independent house = Tempered for most areas, laminated only where critical.