Tempered glass

[insight]

What is the effective date for tempered glass in windows next to a bathtib and or jacuzzi for single family residence? A Code reference number would be appreciated.

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

First, just letting you know these are not "Private Questions" (which are set up to be password protected and not accessible to others - and only so for very specific reasons).

I will move this to the appropriate forum for the answer, okay?

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

What code(s) has been adopted for your area?

With that, I can possibly track back to when safety glass became a requirement.

However, generally speaking, the furthest back I have traced safety glass in houses, sliding glass doors, tub and shower enclosures, etc., is to 1965 in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, more specifically Orange County I believe, effective by ordinance in January 1965, but not yet in the building code.

[insight]

North Carolina

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

North Carolina uses the ICC codes, and (for the most part) used to use the Standard Codes from SBCCI.

The oldest Standard Building Code I currently have is the 1988 edition, which includes enclosure and glazing around bath tubs and showers in the hazardous locations which require safety glass - and it was not a new section to that 1988 edition, meaning that it goes back in time to previous editions.

[insight]

Any other updates?

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

No updates.

As I stated, safety glass was required back to, and prior to, the 1988 Standard Building Code.

A search of the old codes at what is now the ICC would be needed, which would involve time and expense, if you would like me to do so.

[insight]

Thanks.

[Murray]

What is tyhe minimum sill height for apartment unit windows on the first floor. I know second floor has to be 24" AFF but I have several plans that are 1'-8" on the first floor. Do these windows need to be tempered or is this allowed on first floor? Thanks

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]