SECTION 2401.1 Scope:
The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and quality of glass, light-transmitting ceramic and light-transmitting plastic panels for exterior and interior use in both vertical and sloped applications in buildings and structures.
• SECTION 2401.2 Glazing Replacement:
The installation of replacement glass shall be as required for new installations.
• SECTION 2403.1 Identification:
Each pane shall bear the manufacturer’s mark designating the type and thickness of the glass or glazing material. The identification shall not be omitted unless approved and an affidavit is furnished by the glazing contractor certifying that each light is glazed in accordance with approved construction documents that comply with the provisions of this chapter. Safety glazing shall be identified in accordance with Section 2406.2. Each pane of tempered glass, except tempered spandrel glass, shall be permanently identified by the manufacturer. The identification mark shall be acid etched, sand blasted, ceramic fired, laser etched, embossed or of a type that, once applied, cannot be removed without being destroyed. Tempered spandrel glass shall be provided with a removable paper marking by the manufacturer.
• SECTION 2403.2 Glass Supports: Where one or more sides of any pane of glass are not firmly supported, or are subjected to unusual load conditions, detailed construction documents, detailed shop drawings and analysis or test data assuring safe performance for the specific installation shall be prepared by a registered design professional.
• 2404.1 Vertical glass shall be designed to resist the wind loads in Section 1609 for components and cladding.
• Applicable requirements of SECTION 2406 SAFETY GLAZING and SECTION 2407 GLASS IN HANDRAILS AND GUARDS are also to be addressed.