1 SCOPE
1.1 This Code (Part 6/Section 8) covers,
a) selection and application of glass in buildings, different types of glass, their requirements and associated glazing materials;
b) guiding provision for glazing in buildings with respect to their effect on energy, visual (light) and solar environments in the building;
c) selection of glass in buildings, subject to wind loading, seismic loading and special considerations for fire rated glass and related materials;
d) provisions for the selection, manifestation of glass in buildings, subject to safety with respect to human impact of the occupants; and
e) provisions relating to glazing systems such as selection, design, fabrication, installation, testing and maintenance.