Safety stamp on toughened glass?

Possom · 10 Sep 2015

If I purchase single sheets of toughened glass from a glazing company to replace single-paned float glass, should I ensure there is some sort of safety mark (i.e. British Standard mark, Kite Mark etc) etched/stamped on the panes?

Was just wondering if such a mark is required to ensure the glass complies with regulations.

Thanks!

crank39 · 10 Sep 2015

It'll be stamped at source, certainly from a contractors POV it's a requirement but diy might not be, who's to know?

Possom · 10 Sep 2015

crank39 said:
It'll be stamped at source, certainly from a contractors POV it's a requirement but diy might not be, who's to know?

I was wondering if this is something (safety mark) that I should ensure on the glass though.

As I'd be replacing all the single glazing with toughened glass, I'd want to ensure there is no problem if I ever decide to sell my home in the future.

Though perhaps there's no requirement that the toughened glass must have a stamp on it to prove that it is as such?

When you say from a contractor's POV it's a requirement, does a contractor have to ensure that all single toughened installed has a mark on each installed pane stating it's complies with regulations? What stamp must be on each pane if this is the case?

Nooz · 10 Sep 2015

There should be an EN marking on all safety glass ( used to be BS ).

Your local glazier/glass company will probably source the glass from a larger company with a toughing machine or if their big enough use their own, which again will be stamped. Even laminate needs to be marked so if the glass you get isn't then send it back!

Possom · 10 Sep 2015

Nooz said:
There should be an EN marking on all safety glass ( used to be BS ).

Thanks Nooz. Having just referred to Wikipedia, that would appear to be:

EN 12600: Classification of Resistance of Glazing to Impact

Nooz · 10 Sep 2015

ronniecabers · 10 Sep 2015

should have EN 12150 and usually the company that actually toughens the glass's name on it too ( or logo ) ..It is a requirement on all toughened glass

ronniecabers · 10 Sep 2015

Oh should have added you can also get a furniture stamp , which is usually used on shelves and balustrade glass , that is a line on the very edge of the glass , rather than the more common circular stamps

Possom · 10 Sep 2015

Thanks Ronnie.

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