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Safety glazing — Glazier
Identify where the glass will be used, such as a door, low panel or another potentially vulnerable area, and provide any design specification. The glazier should determine the appropriate glass and supporting details rather than asking you to choose a thickness or safety label without context.
Service scope
Specification and installation of glass with safety properties appropriate to its particular use, including relevant toughened or laminated products. Safety, security and fire performance are treated as separate requirements, with the glazing and supporting assembly selected for the application.
What is normally included
- Application-specific safety-glass selection
- Compatible supporting-detail assessment
- Documented fitting of the specified product
What is not included
- Assuming all safety glass is burglar resistant
- Inferring a fire rating from toughening or lamination alone
Typical tasks
- Identify the intended glass application
- Clarify required safety characteristics
- Review supporting frame or fittings
- Obtain the specified glass and documentation
- Fit and record the agreed installation
What to include in your brief
- Location and use of the glass
- Available design or specification
- Approximate dimensions
- Frame or hardware information
- Any separate security or fire requirement
Choosing the right professional
Ask which property is required for the application and what documentation supports the proposed product. Make any security or fire requirement explicit; a quote that says safety glass without identifying the intended performance does not settle those other questions.
Important considerations
- Different glass types behave differently when damaged
- Glass selection alone does not establish the performance of the complete assembly
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