Denray Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Since this is single hung and has these sashes across it then it needn't be safety glass, right? Click to Enlarge 33.69 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Where is the window located? I cannot tell from the photo why you think tempered glass may be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denray Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Just being below 18 inches from the floor. Seems like the sashes make it not 9 sq ft of glass, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Since this is single hung and has these sashes across it then it needn't be safety glass, right? Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 It's less than 9 sf but the bottom sash is too close to the floor and should be tempered. If this is still your single wide it won't be. If there is not a bug you can look for ripples in the glass to tell if it's tempered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 It's less than 9 sf but the bottom sash is too close to the floor and should be tempered. If this is still your single wide it won't be. If there is not a bug you can look for ripples in the glass to tell if it's tempered. I believe the typical code requirement (IRC) for tempered glass includes distance from the floor and glass area, not either or. If the sill is closer than 18 inches and the glass area is less than 9 sf it would not require tempered glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Must meet all 4 conditions to require safety glass. IRC 308.3 & .4 Greater than 9 sq feet Lower edge less than 18 to the floor, Upper edge greater than 36 inches above the walking surface & within 36 inches horizontal of walking surface. If only meets three conditions, not required. Probably still a good idea but not required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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