Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 2) covers provisions relating to glazing in buildings with respect to their effect on energy, visual (light) and solar environments in the building.

1.2 This standard does not cover the following:

a) Glazing systems including frameless glazing system, and

b) Patent glazing.

NOTE - The provisions of this standard pertain to selection of glass and associated materials. However, parties, as per their mutual agreement, may appropriately utilize the relevant provisions for installation of alternative sheeting materials used for similar purposes such as plastic glazing sheets/polycarbonate sheets taking also into account requirements of safety issues as applicable with the specific material.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.