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SG461

Glazing

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to Design Guide sections DG/ WINDOWS, DG/ SECURITY CATEGORY FOR OPENINGS

ID
Title
Compliance Level
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1
General
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC.

GUIDE NOTE: Refer to the NATSPEC Building Template. 

2
Products
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC except as follows: 

2.2 Glass
 
GUIDE NOTE: Do not use wired glass.
3
Execution
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC except as follows: 

3.2 Installation
 

Frameless glazing
Requirement: Do not use frameless silicone jointed glazing in external locations.

Glazed shower screens
Requirement: Do not use glazed shower screens.

Low level glazing
Glazing below 1000 FFL is permitted however it must be fixed (not openable), fully framed Grade A safety glass in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards.

 
4
Selections
Mandatory
Mandatory

As per current NATSPEC except as follows: 

4.2 Glazing

 

Clear float glass

GUIDE NOTE: Use clear laminated safety glass wherever possible.

Clear float glass may be used for re-glazing existing windows, subject to complaince with AS 1288.

Clear laminated safety glass

GUIDE NOTE: For general use.

Solar control glass

GUIDE NOTE:  Use clear laminated safety glass wherever possible for colour matching  and ease of future replacement.

Solar control glass may be used in specific areas which are air conditioned, subject to DoE approval. refer to the EFSG  Design Guide -  DG / ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Toughened Glass should only be used in situations where the use of laminated safety class is not possible

Glazing plastics
Location: To the following areas:

  • Wood Technology Bays
  • Metal Technology Bays
  • Control Room in Movement Complex

Type: UVP high impact clear polycarbonate.

Thickness: 6mm minimum.

Mirrors
Material: Grade A safety glass, complying with AS 2208, and backed by a reflective vinyl film.

Thickness: To AS1288. Minimum thickness 6mm.

Mirror frames: Provide a clear anodised aluminium frame around the perimeter. Vertical joints between mirrors panels are to have splayed edges and a 3mm joint for expansion, filled with clear silicone.