SAFETYGLAS
S
RULES
& REGS
Following these guidelines
will protect your customer
from injury and protect you
from liability
Although safety glass was originally
developed for use in cars, in recent years
it has become a standard feature in
many homes and commercial buildings.
According to government estimates,
about 190,000 people are injured in the
U.S. each year from accidents involving
architectural glass. For 30 years,
consumers, the glass industry, and others
have worked to establish uniform
s t a n d a r d s t o r e d u c e t h o s e g r i m
statistics.
As a result, safety glazing is now
required in doors, sidelites, shower enclosures,
and other areas where shattered
glass