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SANCO Safe®

Even with masses of glass, there is noneed to compromise on safety.SANCO Safe offers effective protectionfrom break-ins and injury risks at homeand in the work environment.

SANCO Safe® –The built-in safety made

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Modern architecture is striking in its large glass facades, seeminglyseamless glass surfaces that play with natural light. They reproduce thevistas of their surroundings, or they create their own points of focus bytheir form and dimension. Progressive and innovative techniques permitglazing solutions that just a few years ago were impossible.But in interior finishing too, glass dominates the atmospheric ambience.Very high standards are set for a transparent design both outside andinside. Bigger and more ambitious visualizations are continually callingfor greater safety requirements too. SANCO offers products individuallymatched to requirements and catering to design and functional needs aswell as to statutory provisions.

� Toughened safety glass SANCO DUR (ESG), laminated safety glassSANCO Safe (VSG) and heat-strengthened glass (TVG)

� For protection from break-ins, bullets and damage to health andproperty

� To protect against injury if the glass breaks� For residual stability if the glass breaks� Many possible combinations with functions such as thermal

insulation, sound insulation and solar control� Passive safety, e.g. for glass doors, balustrades, stairwells…� Active safety, e.g. as attack-deterring glass which is proof against

thrown objects, penetration, bullets or falling

Glass is different: helpful instead of brittle

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Safety glass at a glance

Glass is a very hard, highly resistant and yet brittle material thatmight break when subjected to high mechanical or thermal stress.Further processing of the glass to match the stresses expected for itcan give it special safety characteristics.Safety glass is understood as glass provided with defined and safety-relevant characteristics by specific treatment, such as tempering orlamination.Safety in glass means: protection of people and property from outsideeffects, and protection of people if the glass breaks. Protection of peo-ple and property is understood to be protection from penetration, tar-geted attack such as break-ins, bullets and explosives, and protectionfrom falls.Protection of people if the glass breaks is understood to be protectionfrom injuries, from falling or flying glass and from cuts by glass splin-ters.

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Toughened safety glass (ESG)

Thermally toughened safety glass (EN 12150) is distinguished by increased resistance to thermal stresses andblunt mechanical stresses. In the event of excessive stresses, it fragments into small and tiny chunks, some sharp-edged, sometimes interlocking with one another, particularly in the case of thick glass or additional enamelling.These glass fragments have a lower propensity to inflict injuries than untempered glass.

Heat-soaked toughened safety glass (ESG-H)

Like ESG, but subjected to an additional and standardised heat-soak test (EN 14179), to avoid subsequent spon-taneous fractures. Mainly required as a facade panel or where called for by technical construction regulations.

Heat-strengthened glass (TVG)

Heat strengthening imparts an increased resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses, although not asstrong as in toughened safety glass, and results in a fracture pattern similar to that in a normally cooled floatglass. Heat-strengthened glass (EN 1863) therefore cannot be safety glass when it is single-pane; it is how-ever often the ideal safety glass when used as laminated safety glass.

Laminated safety glass (VSG)

Two or more glass sheets are laminated using a PVB laminate film (EN ISO 12543-2 and Construction ProductsList). The glass sheets are mostly float glass panes. In the event of the glass breaking, its fragments remainsticking to the film, thereby providing a high degree of residual structural strength. The glass sheets can how-ever also consist of ESG or TVG or a combination of these. In laminated safety glass (VSG) made of two sheetsof heat-strengthened glass, the residual structural strength is particularly high. With VSG made of two sheetsof toughened safety glass, by contrast, it is however practically non-existent if both panes in the laminate aredamaged.

Laminated glass (VG)

Cast-resin laminated glass and all other laminated panes with laminate materials not made of PVB in or onthe glass (EN ISO 12543-2 outside Construction Products List and EN ISO 12543-3) afford certain safety char-acteristics. This applies particularly for higher-quality and multiple-laminated fire-resisting glass. They can how-ever often not attain the safety level of a laminated safety glass. A special case is laminated glass with plasticpanels integrated into it, among others.Safety properties of laminated glass must be verified separately by tests. To be recognised as laminated safe-ty glass, general building authority approval is required.

Safe at home – protected in daily life and at work

SANCO Safe® adapts to increasingsafety requirements

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Safe windows and balcony doors – the bestprotection against burglars

Most burglars try for windows and balcony doors. This is why it’s worth-while to take the necessary safety precautions in these areas. Every sec-ond break-in could be prevented if windows, conservatory doors and bal-cony doors were suitably equipped. 85 % of the windows fitted today failto offer sufficient protection. Property and personal safety can be dramat-ically endangered in a matter of seconds.

Balconies and patios 20 %Ground floor windows 13 %

Roof windows 2 %Garages 5 %

Cellar doors 25 %Cellar windows 11 %

Light wells 9 %Front doors 2 %

Conservatory doors 13 %

Weak spots based on burglary frequency statistics

SANCO Safe closes off the weak spots in the house that are at risk frombreak-in. Various features are available to ward off specific attack scenar-ios. Resistance to thrown objects, penetration and bullets are the stan-dardised criteria to be met by SANCO Safe safety glass.

Active resistance is aimed protecting flats, houses or villas, as well asbanks, jeweller’s shops and shopping areas which are increasinglyexposed to burglary and vandalism. Higher requirements, for example forgovernment buildings, can also be met with enhanced safety features.

SANCO Safe offers a complete range of glass for protecting both privateand public property. In addition to attack resistance alone, SANCO safetyglass also offers fall prevention, e.g. for balustrades and glass surfaces inelevators.

SANCO Safe® – Attack-resistant glazing

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Classification of requirements and resistance classes against attackEN standards Resistance Test criteria Resistance class (old standard)

class as per as per DIN 52290 VdSDIN EN 356 Part 3 Part 4 3163*

SANCO Safe · Thrown-object resistanceof resistance classes P1A - P5A

Protection from break-in, spontaneous attack and vandalism.In conjunction with suitable fittings, the ideal protection inprivate surroundings.

Test array for ball drop testA ball weighing 4.1 kg and 100mm in diameter is droppedfrom varying heights (usingwhich the safety classes P1A toP5A are defined) 3 times eachonto a clamped glass sheet. The glass must not be penetrated evenat the third attempt.

SANCO Safe · Penetration resistanceof resistance classes P6B - P8B

These glass types fend off extremely severe attempted attacks.Penetration with an edged striking tool, e.g. an axe, must be pre-vented. Applications are jeweller's displays, shops with high-valuearticles and museums.

SANCO Safe · Bullet resistanceof resistance classes BR and SG

Combination with different thicknesses of glass sheets andmulti-layer films of highly tear-resistant material results in bullet-resistant safety glass. Depending on their type and structure,these glass types can withstand different firearm types. Theaffixed letters non-split (NS) and split (S) indicate whether peopleare safe when close to the glass. It is used in state buildings,such as those used by government, police or justice, or in busi-ness premises.

SANCO Safe · Blast-resistantsecurity glazing

P1A 1500 mm - - -Ball drop height

P2A 3000 mm A1 - -Ball drop height

P3A 6000 mm A2 - -Ball drop height

P4A 9000 mm A3 - EH 01Ball drop height

P5A 9000 mm - - EH 02Ball drop height

P6B 30-50 - B1 EH 1Axe blows

P7B 51-70 - B2 EH 2Axe blows

P8B über 70 - B3 EH 3Axe blows

*Transfer of DIN / EN classes only afteradditional VdS testing

DIN EN 356:2000-02-; testing and classification ofresistance against manual attackP1A - P5A

DIN EN 356:2000-02-; testing and classification ofresistance against manual attackP6B - P8B

DIN EN 1063:2000-01-; testing and classification ofresistance against bulletsBR1 – BR7,SG1 + SG2

DIN EN 13541:2001-02Special processes for blast-resi-stant security glazing – classes,classification and test methodsER1 – ER4

BR1 – S/NS Rifle, -calibre 0.22 LR

BR2 – S/NS Pistol, C1 – SA/SFcalibre 9 mm Luger

BR3 – S/NS Revolver, calibre 0.357 C2 – SA/SFMagnum

BR4 – S/NS Revolver, calibre 0.44 C3 – SA/SFRem. Magnum

BR5 – S/NS Rifle, -calibre 5.56 x 45

BR6 – S/NS Rifle, calibre7.62x51 C4 – SA/SF(soft core)

BR7 – S/NS Rifle, calibre 7.62 x 51 C5 – SA/SF(hard core)

SG1 – S/NS Shotgun, -calibre12/70 (1hit)

SG2 – S/NS Shotgun, -calibre12/70 (3hits)

Resistance Type of firearm/ Resistance classclass as per calibre (old standard) as perDIN EN 1063 DIN 52290 Part 2

Safety in structural use of glass

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To ensure safety in glass products, the respective building regulations,laws and standards must be complied with. The examples cited here areonly excerpts from the form valid at the time of going to print. No furtherclaims may be lodged on the basis of these. Further information is avail-able at www.sanco.de or from your SANCO company and as shown bythe list of sources on page 18.

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Structural use of glass

Supporting structures made of glass used as supports, beams or finsentail particular safety considerations when selecting the type of glazingand its dimensioning. Due to the required residual load-bearing capacity,only laminated safety glass (VSG) is used, predominantly of toughened(ESG) or heat-strengthened glass (TVG). Residual load-bearing capacityrefer to the ability of a glass structure to prevent, after a glass fracture,breaking through or coming loose from its mounts under its own weightand under an additional load for a certain period.

Vertical glazing

Vertical glazing is understood as aglass sheet or a glazing elementinclined no more than 10° out ofthe vertical.

Walk-on glazing

Walk-on glazing is used for the steps in stairways, for parts of ceilings,for platforms or for pedestrian bridges. In addition to absorbing structur-al effects, a sufficient residual load-bearing capacity after fracture isrequired and can only be met by at least 3-sheet laminated safety glass.For safety reasons, the topmost covering layer is not included in the load-bearing concept.

Tread-on glazing

Tread-on glazing differs from walk-on glazing in that only limited accessis possible to a person for cleaning and maintenance purposes. Therequirements are lower compared with walk-on glazing.

SealantGlazing stripSpacer block

Elastomer baseSubstructure

>20 mm <30mm

Linear mounting of walk-on glazing

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Technical rules for the use of fall-proof glazing (TRAV)

Technical rules for the use of linearsupported glazing (TRLV)Overhead glazing involves glass surfaces with an inclination exceeding 10°from the vertical. Special safety regulations apply with regard to the glasstype to be selected (usually VSG), to ensure residual load-bearing capacityafter a fracture and for dimensioning of the structure. If an overhead glaz-ing design does not conform to TRLV rules, approval on a case-by-casebasis (ZiE) is normally required. The only exceptions here are projectingroof systems with general building authority approval.

•Float glass•ESG-H•VSG•VSG made of TVG

•VSG made of float glass•VSG made of TVG

Overhead glazing may consist of the following glass types

Insulating glazing Single glazing

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Linear-mounted vertical glazing in the meaningof TRLV rules, which does not have a load-bear-ing sill rail or forward rail at the level mandatedby building laws for absorbing horizontal loads.The edges of the glazing must be dependablyprotected from impacts either by mounting (e.g.posts, rails, adjacent sheets) or by directly adja-cent structure parts (e.g. walls or ceilings).

Fall-proof glazing not used for transmission ofhorizontal loads at rail level and correspondingto one of the following groups: Balustrade fillerswith linear and/or point mounting on at leasttwo opposite sides.

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Load-bearing glass balustrade linear-mountedat its bottom edge in a clamping structure, withthe individual balustrade sheets being connect-ed by a fitted-on and continuous handrail. Inaddition to protecting the top edge of the glassbalustrade, the handrail must also ensuredependable transmission of the regular horizon-tal loads at the rail level (rail load) even in theevent that a balustrade element fails.

Vertical glazing arranged below a load-absorb-ing cross rail arranged at rail level and linear-mounted on at least two opposite sides, in themeaning of TRLV rules.

Glazing of Category A with forward load-absorbing rail at the level mandated by build-ing laws.

Glass types

VSG Float VSG VSG ESG

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VSG aus ESG

Glass type

Glass types

Bei allseitig linien-förmiger Lagerung

ESG VSG VSG aus ESG

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Glass types

ESG VSG Float ESG

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Glass types

VSG Float VSG Float ESG

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VSG Float VSG VSG ESG

VSG made of ESG

With linear mountingon all sides

ESG VSG VSG made of ESG

Impact side

ESG VSG Float ESG

With linear mountingon all sides Impact side

VSG Float VSG Float ESG

Impact side

Impact side

Fall-proof glazing must be providedin the area of balustrades and rail-ings where a minimum fall heightis as a rule 1 m (possible varia-tions depending on state, e.g.Bavaria 0.50 m). The main re-quirement is verification of thestructural safety in the case ofimpact loads due to people collid-ing with the glass structure. As arule, laminated safety glass (VSG)is used.

Glazing protecting against fallsgenerally requires approval for theindividual case (ZiE) from thesupreme building supervisoryauthority. The user of this informa-tion must ascertain the applicabil-ity of the provisions in that state inwhich the building project is to becompleted.

Design and safety

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Glass partition walls

Glass acts not only as a transparent partition wall between indoors andoutdoors: it also offers a wide range of options for the design of interiors –as accentuating wall panelling, as a partition wall or as a room divider.And it doesn’t have to be always ‘glass clear’ here. Structured orcoloured – sometimes it's just a detail that creates an entirely new effect.

Glass staircases

An invitation to step up: stairways and floors made of glass give a rooma very special atmosphere. They are attractive highlights for interior dec-oration. Bright, lightweight and visually open, walk-on glass fits in out-standingly with every building style.

More attractive home with glass:atmospheric, individualised, safe

SANCO® ROOF

A ‘floating’ projecting glass roof system with elegant design, withoutheavy supports obstructing the view. The important thing: SANCO ROOFis much more than just a facade set at an angle, because the glass pro-jecting roof system has to meet stricter requirements in terms of safety,design and glazing technology.

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Glass doors

A truly transparent invitation tostep inside, because glass createsa spatial separation that at thesame time visually connects. Forexample, glass room doors or all-glass door systems provide lots ofroom for light and a friendly ambi-ence too. The proverbial ‘opendoor’ in your own four walls has avariable and imaginative appear-ance and design.

Glass shower cubicles

Open, translucent and hygienic – that makes glass ideal for use in thebathroom. Small floor areas or dark niches in particular make a realsplash with a glass shower. Round or angular, with transparent or print-ed glass – there are almost no limits to individuality. With plenty of roomto move plus an open feel in the room, the morning shower becomes anexperience, almost as if it was outdoors.

Glass furniture

Cabinets, shelves, tables or hi-fi units can be made from glass – as stan-dard versions or as imaginative one-offs. To do so, all methods of glassfinishing can play a part: ornamenting, etching, sandblasting, enam-elling, silvering – the range of possibilities extends from a simple show-case to a high-quality set.

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LAMEX COLORDESIGNColoured safety glass for indoors and outdoors

It has the same basic properties as conventional laminated safety glass.In addition, it offers a universe of colours, if required in more than 1000nuances. Coloured glass combines functionality and aesthetics in aunique way. It permits functional room partitions as well as the design ofmedia facades. LAMEX COLORDESIGN conforms to European standardsin respect of safety requirements.

Examples for application:� Overhead glazing� Balconies� Partitions, stairs� Entrance areas� Facades

SANCO PRINT is a thermally toughened safety glass in accordance withDIN 1249. In conjunction with colour and light, it offers splendid possi-bilities and architecturally attractive solutions for the exterior and interiordesign of buildings, facades and window surfaces. But screen printingalso affords the option of printing arbitrary forms defying geometric def-inition or photos onto glass. Decors – applied selectively – are an effec-tive instrument for light control, e.g. on windows and roofs.Whether it's a brilliant white, a pastel yellow or a pale grey – the glassdecor colours can be freely selected. Almost any required tone is possi-ble. Even multi-coloured prints are possible, either next to or over oneanother.With SANCO PRINT, there are hardly any limits to your creativity: enam-el colours according to RAL, one-off colours, and numerous decors withgeometrically arranged dots, squares and stripes.

Not a contradiction: creative solutions and depen

SANCO PRINT® – Screen printing on glass makes ideas reality

SANCO Phon® SC and SANCO Phon® PS –the all-rounders for sound insulation and safety

SANCO Phon SC and PS have been optimised to cope with more strin-gent sound insulation requirements, while allowing contractors to meetall safety-relevant protection criteria.

SANCO Phon SC and PS also offer, following their approval as laminat-ed safety glass in line with TRAV and TRLV rules, solutions for overheadglazing and fall-proof glazing. SANCO Phon SC and PS thus provide allthe safety characteristics of a laminated safety glass. Thanks to thesound control film, outstanding values are attained in the field of soundinsulation. In practice, there are many multifunctional applications forthe exterior design of facades as well as in building interiors, e.g. in theform of partition walls, as overhead glazing or as fall-proof glazing.

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SANCO Alarm®

An electrically conducting loop connected to an alarm system is embed-ded at a corner of a toughened safety glass. When the glass is smashed,the alarm is given immediately and automatically. Full surface protectionwith the certainty of the alarm being triggered even by the most minortampering. Versatile combination options inside the insulating glass. Noinadvertent interruption of the circuit (false alarm) thanks to the simpleconducting loop.

Accents for the glass facade

SWISSWALL – perfect mounting, versatile use. SWISSWALL opens upmany possibilities for glass architecture and for impressively designedtransparent facades. With rigid and movable point holders, in a flush-mounted version or with an outer clamping sheet. There are many usesfor SWISSWALL: glass roofs, bus stops, elevator glass, stairway and bal-cony banisters, partition walls, room dividers, light protection walls andlight ceilings as mono or insulating glazing.

SANCO scaled facade MONO + DUOThe MONO + DUO scale holder is a low-cost alternative. The toughenedsafety glass used does not need holes drilled into it. Glass thicknessesfrom 8 to 12 mm can be held by the scale holder.

dable technical characteristics

SANCO® POINT – the point mounting

The striking thing about SANCO POINT is the simple glass mounting. Theglass holder is suitable for single glazing, for flush-mounted designs orwith an outer clamping sheet. SANCO POINT can still be adjusted afterthe glass has been suspended. It has been inspected in accordance withthe draft TRAV according to Categories A and C. SANCO POINT is usedin stairway and balcony banisters, partition walls, room dividers and busstops. Versions with toughened safety glass and laminated safety glass.

� Easy glass fitting – SANCO POINT can still be adjusted after theglass has been suspended.

� Inspected in accordance with the draft TRAV according toCategories A and C.

Recommended uses for glass applications

Detailed requirements for the glass structure and the design of the glass-es are set out in the respective rules and standards and are therefore notstated in detail.If there are additional requirements, such as for fire protection reasons orbuilding-specific requirements, they must be observed as well.

Vertical glazing without fall prevention

Application Float ESG1 ESG- VSG made from RemarksH Float ESG2 TVG

Window above balustrade height

Shop window

In view of lack of regulation, aminimum glass thickness of10 mm float glass or 12 mmVSG is recommended

Same-level glazing3

e.g. window door

Noise prevention wall

TRLV, ZTV-Lsw 88


All-glass door system

BG rules on sales places (BGR202), or German ‘ArbStättV’ regu-lations with ASR 10/5

Back-ventilated facade

DIN 18516-4; use of VSG onlywith general building authorityapproval (abZ) or approval on acase-by-case basis (ZiE)

Bonded glass facade3

ETAG 002 “Structural SealantGlazing Systems (SSGS)”

Point-mounted facade

According to abZ or ZiE approval;important: according to newTRPV rules only VSG made ofESG or TVG!

MIG

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Horizontal glazing


SkylightOnly flats and rooms for similaruse (e.g. hotel rooms and offices)with a light surface (frame inter-nal dimension) of < 1.6 m2, other-wise see under Horizontal glazing

Horizontal glazing

Glass projecting roof Linear-mounted according toTRLV; point-mounted accordingto abZ or ZiE approval; important:according to new TRPV rules onlyVSG made of ESG or TVG!;Clamping holders not permissible


Glass louvres Linear-mounted according toTRLV; point-mounted accordingto abZ or ZiE approval; important:according to new TRPV rules onlyVSG made of ESG or TVG!;Clamping holders not permissible

Walk-on glass

TRLV; according to abZ or ZiEapproval; topmost of three sheetsmade of ESG or TVG; sufficientskid resistance must be assured

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Fall-proof glazing


Room-height glazing(Category A as per TRAV)

All-glass banister withtop-mounted rail(Category B as per TRAV)

TRAV

Banister with glass fillinglinear-mounted(Category C1 as per TRAV)

TRAV; If not linear-mounted on allsides, VSG must be used; freeedges must be protected by thebanister structure or adjacentsheets from inadvertent impacts

Banister with glass fillingpoint-mounted(Category C1 as per TRAV)

TRAV; edge protection can be dis-pensed with.


Glazing under cross-rails(Category C2 as per TRAV)

Double facade

Elevator shaft

TRAV and EN 81

Banister with glass fillingmounted with clamping holder(not regulated by TRAV)

As per abZ or ZiE approval; freeedges must be protected by thebanister structure or by adjacentsheets from inadvertent impacts;ESG usable if permitted by abZapproval

‘French balcony’3

Component on side facing awayfrom impact completely assumesfall prevention function

MIG

EG

Applies for sheet on the impact side;sheet on side facing away from im-pact as required; if VSG on side fac-ing away, then ESG on impact side

TRAV

MIG

EG

Applies for sheet on the impact side;sheet on side facing away from impactas required; If not linear-mounted onall sides, VSG must be used

TTRAV; If not linear-mounted on allsides, VSG must be used

Room-height glazingwith forward rail(Category C3 as per TRAV)

MIG

EG

Applies for sheet on the impact side;sheet on side facing away from impactas required; if VSG on side facingaway, then ESG on impact side

Rail at level required by buildinglaw

Inner facade without fall prevention,consultation recommended withbuilding approval authority

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1 Important! According to new TRLV ESG only for installation

height above public area of < 4 m and when nobody is

directly underneath the glazing, otherwise ESG-H must be

used!2 Important! VSG made from 2 x ESG has no residual load-

bearing capacity. The installation conditions must be com-

plied with in particular.3 Glass when used according to ‘Glazing in special-use build-

ings’ takes precedence.

The following abbreviations are used:

EG = single glass

MIG = multi-pane insulating glass

abZ = General building authority approval

ZiE = Approval on case-by-case basis

Meaning of symbols

Recommended glass type

Minimum glass type required

Alternatively usable glass type

Non-permissible glass type

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Glazing for interior finishing without fall prevention


Tread-on glass

ZiE required as a rule; fewerrequirements than walk-on glass

Walk-on glass / Glass stairways ZiE required; TRLV, list of technicalbuilding regulations; permissiblestresses according to overheadglazing as per TRLV; VSG with PVBfilms of minimum nominal thick-ness = 1.5 mm

Shower wall

EN 14428

All-glass door

German ‘ArbStättV’ regulations10/5; possibly BG rules on salesplaces (BGR 202)


Door section in upper third

Glass blocks

Deemed to be fracture-proof andpenetration-resistant

Office partition wall

ASR 8/4

Wind traps

BG rules on sales places(BGR 202), or German ‘ArbStättV’regulations with ASR 10/5

Door section

German ‘ArbStättV’ regulations10/5; possibly BG rules on salesplaces (BGR 202)

Glazing in special-use buildings


Office, walls or doorsmade of glass

German regulations ‘ArbStättV’;GUV-8713 on administration

Entrance halls /areas

BG rules (BGR 202), orGerman ‘ArbStättV’ regulationswith ASR 10/5

School

GUV-V S 1; Up to a height of 2 msafety glass or sufficient screening

Child care centre

GUV-SR 2002; Up to a heightof 1.50 m safety glass orsufficient screening


Retail shops

German ‘ArbStättV’ regulations;BG rules on sales places (BGR202) or sufficient screening

Car park building

German ‘ArbStättV’ regulations,Annex 1.7 (4); ASR 8/4 andASR 10/5

Bus station

German ‘ArbStättV’ regulations,Annex 1.7 (4); ASR 8/4 and ASR10/5

Swimming baths

GUV-R 1/111; DIN 18361; Up toa height of 2 m safety glass orsufficient screening

Hospital / care homeAccording to KhBauVO hospitalbuilding regulations, for certainareas (e.g. in stairwells) andfor special use (e.g. children’sdepartments)

Sports centre

DIN 18032-1; Up to a height of2 m flat-surfaced, closed and non-splintering; thrown-ball resistanceas per DIN 18032-3 required

Shopping mall

BG rules on sales places(BGR 202)

Squash court

DIN 18038; glass parts of rearwall must be of at least 12 mmthick ESG, manufactured as perDIN 1249-3

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1 Important! According to new TRLV ESG only for installation

height above public area of < 4 m and when nobody is

directly underneath the glazing, otherwise ESG-H must be

used!2 Important! VSG made from 2 x ESG has no residual load-

bearing capacity. The installation conditions must be com-

plied with in particular.3 Glass when used according to ‘Glazing in special-use build-

ings’ takes precedence.

Special safety glasses Structural use of glass


Burglar resistance

ENV 1627

Thrown-object resistance

EN 356 A or DH 4;VdS-guideline

Penetration resistance

EN 356 or EH VdS-guideline


Glass fins, glass as beam

ZiE required

All-glass structures

ZiE required

Glass special structures

ZiE required

Bullet resistance

EN 1063

Blast resistance

EN 13541

The following abbreviations are used:

EG = single glass

MIG = multi-pane insulating glass

abZ = General building authority approval

ZiE = Approval on case-by-case basis

Meaning of symbols

Recommended glass type

Minimum glass type required

Alternatively usable glass type

Non-permissible glass type

1.1 Basic legal aspects

The following basic legal aspects and requirements are applicable inany event. Depending on application, these refer to the standardsand guidelines set forth in 1.2.

1.1.1 LBO, MLTB and Construction Products List

The appropriate state building regulations (LBO) are the legal basisfor German construction laws and set forth the requirements placedon building structures. They are devised as model building regula-tions (MBO) jointly with the responsible authorities of the Germanstates and publicised largely in standardised form.

The Technical Rules publicised by the supreme building law authorityby their publication as Technical Building Regulations are summarisedin a specimen list of Technical Building Regulations (MLTB) approvedin principle by all the states. It is publicised in the states largely in stan-dardised form. The specimen list is continuously updated.

The DIBt (German Institute of Civil Engineering) publicises, in consul-tation with the supreme building inspection authority for constructionproducts in the appropriate list, the technical rules needed for meet-ing the requirements placed on the building structures. The construc-tion products list is continuously updated.

1.1.2Ordinance relating to workplaces (ArbStättV)with directive on workplaces (ASR)

They cover regulations for the protection of employees.To be complied with in particular:ASR 8/4 ‘Translucent walls’ASR 10/5 ‘Glass doors, doors with glass insert’ASR A 1.7 rules, ‘Doors, gates’

1.1.3Regulations on places of public assembly (VStättV)

Regulations for construction and operation of public assembly placesand sports stadiums. Taking into account potential risks due tocrowds.

1.1.4School building guideline (SchulbauR)

Regulations for protecting children and young people in school facili-ties.

1.1.5Hospital building regulations (KhBauVO)

Regulations for the building and operation of hospitals

1.2 Standards and guidelines

The following publications must be complied with, partly in line withstatutory requirements, and furthermore reproduce the generally recog-nised engineering rules for the application in question.

1.2.1Technical guidelines of DIBt

TRLVThe Technical Rules for the use of linear-mounted glazing govern bothvertical and overhead glazing. The September 1998 version was pub-lished in the DIBt issues 6/98. An update of TRLV (version of August2006) is currently in European notification. It also contains regulationsfor walk-on glazing.

TRAVThe Technical Rules for the use of fall-proof glazing, January 2003version, describe the requirements, conditions of use and the verifi-cation process for fall-proof glazing.VFF leaflet V.01: 2003-06 ‘Fall-proof glazing’ explains the TRAV rulesin detail.

TRPVThe Technical Rules for the design and execution of glazing with punc-tiform supports, August 2006 version, describe the requirements, con-ditions of use and the verification process for point-mounted verticaland overhead glazing. Introduction by the building authorities is stillpending.

1.2.2Guidelines of statutory accident insurance (GUV)

More safety when glass is brokenThis GUV information deals with special measures to prevent injurieswhen glass is broken.

Accident prevention regulations for schoolsRegulations for student-appropriate design of schools

Guidelines for child care centre construction and fittingThe guidelines are applicable to components, fittings and outdooramenities in areas intended for and accessible to children in childcare centres.

Sports facilitiesThis GUV information relates to safety for school sports.

1.2.3 Technical regulations of the glazier’s trade

Traffic safety with glass in public access areasDirections for use of glass in public access areas

1.2.4 Standards

EN 12600: 2003-04‘Glass in building – Pendulum tests – Impact test method and classifi-cation for flat glass’This standard describes the pendulum test, which is also used for dif-ferent structures.

DIN 18516-4: 1990-02‘Back-ventilated, non-loadbearing, external enclosures of buildings,made from tempered safety glass panels; requirements’This standard relates to the use of back-ventilated toughened safetyglass structures. As per LTB, ESG-H must be used for this purpose. Thestandard is also used for non-back-ventilated glass enclosures in simi-lar fashion.

DIN V 18008‘Glass in building – design and construction rules’. This tentativestandard is currently in preparation. Part 1: ‘Terms and generalbases’ and Part 2: ‘Linear-mounted glazing’ were published as draftsin March 2006. The standard is intended to supersede the DIBtTechnical Guidelines quoted in section 1.2.1 and is not yet applica-ble.

prEN 13474The European draft standard prEN 13474 ‘Design of glass panes’ iscurrently under discussion. The rules seem to be impractical partic-ularly for the large number of daily occurring ‘simple’ design situa-tions. They require a high degree of engineering expertise and can-not be used in practice without the use of powerful computer pro-grams.

EN 356Glass in building – Security glazing – Testing and classification ofresistance against manual attack

ENV 1627Windows, doors, shutters – burglar resistance – requirements and clas-sification

EN 1522Windows, doors, shutters – bullet resistance – requirements and clas-sification

EN 13123Windows, doors, shutters – blast resistance: requirements and classifi-cation – Part 1: Shock tube and – Part 2: Outdoor test

DIN 18032-3The standards series DIN 18032 describes requirements placed onsports halls. Part 3 deals with verification of thrown-ball resistance.Tests are conducted here using, for example, a handball and a hock-ey ball.

Literature, sources

Ordinances and statutory basesFrom the appropriate supreme building inspection authoritiesOn the Internet, also on the homepage of the building ministers’ confer-ence (ARGEBAU) at www.is-argebau.de

DIBt guidelinesDIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik) on the Internet at www.dibt.de

GUV guidelinesBundesverband der Unfallkassen e.V. (BUK)Fockensteinstraße 181539 MünchenTel. +49 (0)89 62272-0Fax +49 (0)89 [email protected]

Purchasing from regional ‘Unfallkasses’ is also possible.

Technical regulations of the glaziers’ tradeOn the Internet at www.glaserhandwerk.de

Technical guidelines and implementation provisions of the GermanstatesSo-called ‘glass decrees’ can also be obtained from the individual interiorministries of the states or from the supreme building inspection authoritiesof the states, in some cases also on their home pages.

StandardsStandards can be purchased from Beuth-Verlag at www.beuth.de

VFF leaflet V.05Recommendations for use of safety glass in buildingDecember 2006 issue

Standards and regulations for safety glass

Building regulations

TechnicalBuilding Regulations

Construction products list

Employees

Crowds

Children and youngpeople in schools

Hospitals

Linear-mounted glazing

Fall-proof glazing

Point-mounted glazing

GUV-SI 8027

GUV-V S1

GUV-SR 2002

GUV SI 8044

TR 8

Pendulum impacttest method

External enclosuresmade of ESG

Standard with designand construction rulesin preparation

European standard forglass design in earlydrafting stage

Security glazingagainst manual attack

Burglar-resistantstructures

Bullet resistance

Blast resistance

Thrown-ball resistancein sports halls

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