1. Scope
1.1 This practice addresses elements related to load bearing glass walkways, including performance, design, and safe behavior. It addresses the characteristics unique to glass. Issues that are common to all walkways, such as slip resistance, are addressed in existing referenced standards.
1.2 This practice does not address glass walkways that require a fire rating, glass walkways comprised of insulating glass units, glass tiles that are directly bonded to a non-glass structural substrate, or glass walkways intended to support vehicular traffic.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
removal of language from model codes, guidance is needed in industry.
Keywords
glass, flat glass, laminated glass, floors, stairs
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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