Safety glazing

SCOPE

This National Standard of Canada applies to glazing materials that have been subjected to the test methods  described herein. Such test methods are intended to demonstrate minimum performance characteristics designed  to reduce the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting when glazing materials used in areas of human  impact (see Annex A) in building and architectural applications are broken by human impact.

This standard does not address the strength, durability, fire rated characteristics, appearance or methods of  installation for glazing materials.

The following are not considered safety-glazing materials under this standard: monolithic annealed glass, monolithic  heat-strengthened glass, monolithic chemically-strengthened glass, monolithic glass-ceramic and monolithic wired  glass.

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment  that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use.  Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate  health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

Units of measurement – Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are provided in units from the International  System of Units (imperial equivalents may be shown in brackets).