Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 3) covers the selection of glass in buildings subject to wind loading, seismic loading and special considerations for fire rated glass including its related materials.

1.2 This standard does not cover the following:

a) Glazing system 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 subjected 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.