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Report BR 471 Sloping glazing: understanding the risks
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
The use of glass in many applications has increased in recent years and a number of cases of glass breakage have given rise to concerns, especially where the glass is in sloping glazing. Building regulations do not provide advice on overhead and sloping glazing. This report gives guidance on the risks of failure of glazing in sloping glazing and the assessment and management of those risks. Describes the main types of glazing used in sloping glazing and the factors associated with glazing failures. Risk assessment and management is fully covered, with an example risk assessment.
Document History
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Author
Kelly, D. Garvin, S. and Murray, I.
ISBN
9781860817168
Publisher Information
BRE
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