Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 24
Glass and Glazing
International Building Code 2021
[F] 2401 General
Section 2401 — General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.1 Scope - Glass and Glazing
Section 2401.1 — Scope - Glass and Glazing. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.1.1 Glass and Glazing Applicability
Section 2401.1.1 — Glass and Glazing Applicability. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.1.2 Safety Glazing Locations
Section 2401.1.2 — Safety Glazing Locations. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.1.3 Tempered Glass
Section 2401.1.3 — Tempered Glass. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.1.4 Laminated Glass
Section 2401.1.4 — Laminated Glass. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.1.5 Insulating Glass
Section 2401.1.5 — Insulating Glass. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.2 Referenced Standards
Section 2401.2 — Referenced Standards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2401.2.1 Glass and Glazing Scope
Section 2401.2.1 — Glass and Glazing Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2402 Definitions
Section 2402 — Definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2402.1 Definitions
Section 2402.1 — Definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2402.1.1 Glass Selection for Hazardous Locations
Section 2402.1.1 — Glass Selection for Hazardous Locations. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2402.1.2 Impact Resistance
Section 2402.1.2 — Impact Resistance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2403 General Requirements for Glass
Section 2403 — General Requirements for Glass. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2403.1 General Glass Identification
Section 2403.1 — General Glass Identification. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2403.1.1 Glass Thickness and Area Limitations
Section 2403.1.1 — Glass Thickness and Area Limitations. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2403.2 Safety Glazing General
Section 2403.2 — Safety Glazing General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2403.3 Framing
Section 2403.3 — Framing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2403.4 Interior Glazing
Section 2403.4 — Interior Glazing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2404 Safety Glazing
Section 2404 — Safety Glazing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2404.1 Wind loads - Glass design
Section 2404.1 — Wind loads - Glass design. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2404.1.1 Hazardous Glazing Locations
Section 2404.1.1 — Hazardous Glazing Locations. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2404.2 Design Procedures
Section 2404.2 — Design Procedures. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2404.3 Sloped Glazing and Skylights
Section 2404.3 — Sloped Glazing and Skylights. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2404.4 Glass in Handrails and Guards — Load Path
Section 2404.4 — Glass in Handrails and Guards — Load Path. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2405 Sloped Glazing and Skylights
Section 2405 — Sloped Glazing and Skylights. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2405.1 Sloped Glazing and Skylights
Section 2405.1 — Sloped Glazing and Skylights. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2405.2 Sloped Glazing
Section 2405.2 — Sloped Glazing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2405.3 Impact-Resistant Coverings
Section 2405.3 — Impact-Resistant Coverings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406 Hazardous Locations
Section 2406 — Hazardous Locations. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.1 Human Impact Loads
Section 2406.1 — Human Impact Loads. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.1.1 Safety Glazing Required Locations
Section 2406.1.1 — Safety Glazing Required Locations. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.1.2 Safety Glazing Adjacent to Doors
Section 2406.1.2 — Safety Glazing Adjacent to Doors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.2 Hazardous Locations Requiring Safety Glazing
Section 2406.2 — Hazardous Locations Requiring Safety Glazing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.3 Glazing Adjacent to Stairways and Ramps
Section 2406.3 — Glazing Adjacent to Stairways and Ramps. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.4 Glazing Adjacent to Stairways and Ramps
Section 2406.4 — Glazing Adjacent to Stairways and Ramps. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.4.1 Glazing in Doors
Section 2406.4.1 — Glazing in Doors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.4.2 Glazing Adjacent to Doors
Section 2406.4.2 — Glazing Adjacent to Doors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.4.3 Glazing in Bathrooms
Section 2406.4.3 — Glazing in Bathrooms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.4.4 Glazing in Guards and Railings
Section 2406.4.4 — Glazing in Guards and Railings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2406.4.5 Glazing Near Walking Surfaces
Section 2406.4.5 — Glazing Near Walking Surfaces. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2407 Glass in Handrails and Guards
Section 2407 — Glass in Handrails and Guards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2407.1 Glass in Handrails and Guards
Section 2407.1 — Glass in Handrails and Guards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2407.1.1 Glass in Guards and Railings
Section 2407.1.1 — Glass in Guards and Railings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2407.2 Glass in guards
Section 2407.2 — Glass in guards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2408 Glass in Athletic Facilities
Section 2408 — Glass in Athletic Facilities. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2408.1 Floor Glass
Section 2408.1 — Floor Glass. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2408.2 Louvered windows
Section 2408.2 — Louvered windows. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2408.3 Exterior Walls — Glass Block
Section 2408.3 — Exterior Walls — Glass Block. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2409 Glass in Elevator Hoistways and Elevator Cars
Section 2409 — Glass in Elevator Hoistways and Elevator Cars. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2409.1 Glass in Elevator Hoistways and Cars
Section 2409.1 — Glass in Elevator Hoistways and Cars. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2409.2 Hurricane-prone regions
Section 2409.2 — Hurricane-prone regions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2410.1 Windborne Debris Protection
Section 2410.1 — Windborne Debris Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2410.2 Structural glass walls and balustrades
Section 2410.2 — Structural glass walls and balustrades. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 2411.2 Decorative glass and mirrors
Section 2411.2 — Decorative glass and mirrors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.