UK Glazing Regulations

On May 1st 2004 a new regulation Document M - Access to and Use of Buildings (2004 edition) was issued. This refers to new critical location buildings, and refurbishments of existing buildings from that date, it is a duty of care and states the following:-

They are clearly defined with manifestation on the glass at two levels, 850 to 1000 mm and 1400 to 1600 mm above the floor, contrasting visually with the background seen through the glass (both sides from inside and outside) in all lighting conditions.
Manifestation takes the form of a logo or sign at least 150 mm high (repeated on a glazed screen) or a decorative feature such as a broken lines or continuous bands, at least 50 mm high.
Glazed entrance doors, where adjacent to, or forming part of, a glazed screen, are clearly differentiated from it by the provision of a high contrast strip at the top and on both sides.
Glass entrance doors, where capable of being held open, are protected by guarding to prevent the leading edge constituting a hazard.

Did you know?

There are around 58,000 hospital treated accidents and 10 fatalities per year in the UK involving fixed glass. Approximately 63% of these accidents involve glass in doors and 31% involve window panes.