Safety glass - UNI 7697:2014
On May 22nd, 2014 the new standards 7697 “Safety criteria in glassmaking applications” has been published.
These rules direct the selection of safety glass depending on the different building applications.
Among the most important modifications there’s the inner layer of safety glass for windows placed at a height of over
They can be made of tempered glass or laminated in according to UNI EN 12600:
- Tempered glass : minimum class 1C3;
- Stratified glass : minimum class 2B2;
These standards are binding and their validity is immediate; so, the fabricators are required to comply to the rules in order to avoid disputes with the customers.
