Building Protection: Guide to Glazing

Glass has come to be a prominent element in all types of buildings, being used widely and in a broad range of situations. With justifiable cause, glass can be said to substantially define the architecture of today. Yet, despite widespread use, appreciation of the properties and capabilities of glass is generally at a low level. This handbook looks specifically at the types of fire-resistant glass, glazed systems, specification, installation, and maintenance, referring to relevant legislation and guidance.

This handbook covers:

• Glass, fire, and fire-resistant glass
• Fire resistance: principles and classification
• Fire-resistant glazed systems
• Fire-resistant glass
• Seals for fire-resistant glazed systems
• Test evidence, certification, and information
• Applications of fire-resistant glazed systems
• Timber framing systems
• Metal and other systems
• Regulation, legislation, and risk-based approaches.

Published in 2015.

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