Safety Standards Code-Accepted Glass thickness guide Book

Below is an approved, code-accepted glass thickness guide commonly followed in residential and small commercial buildings.

This aligns with widely used building standards (IRC / IBC / NBC practice) and is generally accepted by architects, inspectors, and contractors.

🪟 WINDOWS – APPROVED THICKNESS :-

A. 6 mm Tempered → Small to medium windows (standard approval)

B. 8 mm Tempered → Large windows / low-level windows (recommended)

C. 6+6 mm Laminated → High-rise, child-safe, noise-control areas.

✅ Approved minimum: 6 mm tempered.

⭐ Best practice: 8 mm tempered or laminated.

🚪 DOORS & SLIDING DOORS (MANDATORY SAFETY) :-

A. 8 mm Tempered → Internal glass doors

B. 10 mm Tempered → Main doors & sliding doors

C. 6+6 mm Laminated → Entry doors / premium security.

❌ Float glass not approved.

🚿 BATHROOM & SHOWER AREAS :-

A. 8 mm Tempered → Bathroom doors & partitions

B. 10 mm Tempered → Shower enclosures (most approved choice)

C. 5+5 mm Laminated → Extra safety for kids/elders.

✅ Tempered glass is mandatory.

🍽️ KITCHEN (HEAT ZONE) :-

A. 6 mm Tempered → Backsplashes

B. 8 mm Tempered → Kitchen partitions / cabinet shutters

❌ Normal glass not approved near heat

🪜 BALCONY, STAIRCASE & RAILINGS (CRITICAL SAFETY) :-

A. 6+6 mm Laminated → Minimum approved

B. 8+8 mm Laminated → High-rise / luxury

C. 10+10 mm Laminated → Heavy load / commercial.

✅ Laminated glass is compulsory

🧒 CHILD / ELDERLY SAFE AREAS :-

A. 5+5 mm Laminated → Windows, partitions

B. 6+6 mm Laminated → Doors & low-height glazing.

📋 APPROVED QUICK SUMMARY :-

Area Minimum Approved Recommended :---

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

2. Doors 8 mm tempered 10 mm tempered

3. Bathroom 8 mm tempered 10 mm tempered

4. Kitchen 6 mm tempered 8 mm tempered

5. Railings 6+6 laminated 8+8 / 10+10 laminated.

✅ Inspector-Friendly Rule :-

1. Tempered = minimum approval

2. Laminated = maximum safety & compliance.