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Further information References Ro

More information on laminated glass can be found
in the following GGF publications:
Laminated Glass and Laminated Safety Glass Data Sheet 4.11
Toughened glass safety and strength
The Right Glazing in the Right Place
Marking of Installed Safety Glass
Visual Quality Standard for Installed Insulating Glass Units
Constructed from Flat Transparent Glass Data Sheet 4.10
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The following standards refer to laminated glass
BS 5357 1995 Installation of security glazing.
BS EN 356 2000 Glass in building – Security glazing – Testing and
classification of resistance against manual attack.
BS EN 1063 2000 Glass in building – Security glazing – Testing and
classification of resistance against bullet attack.
BS 6180 1999 Code of practice for protective barriers in and about buildings.

Security of Window and Door Products Data Sheet 6.3 BS EN 12600 2002 Glass in building. Pendulum test. Impact test method and
Non-Vertical Overhead Glazing Data Sheet 7.1 classification for flat glass.

Guide to the Selection of Glass and Plastic Glazing Sheet BS 6262 1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings.
Material for Overhead Glazing in Conservatories Data Part 4 1994 Safety related to human impact.
Sheet 5.7.1
BS 7376 1990 Inclusion of glass in the construction of tables and trolleys.

The Glass and Glazing Federation
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is the
recognised leading authority for employers and
companies within the flat glass, glazing, home
improvement, plastics and window film industries.
GGF Members can be found in over 1,500 business
BS 7449 1991 Inclusion of glass in furniture other than tables and trolleys
including cabinets, shelving systems and wall hung or free standing mirrors.
Laminated
Glass
BS EN 12543 Laminated glass and laminated safety glass.
BS EN 14449 Laminated glass and laminated safety glass –
evaluation of conformity

lifelong
locations throughout the UK. Building Regulations 1991.Approved Document N for England and Wales.

Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2006, Part P.

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All GGF members follow a strict code of conduct Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 Part V

which is laid down in the government approved Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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GGF Code of Good Practice. By dealing with a GGF
Member you reduce the risk of problems with any
work carried out.The GGF logo on a company’s
literature or vehicles is a sign of quality and reliability.
Insist on a GGF member. Contact us for a list of
Laminated Glass Group Members in your area.

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