Tempered Glass 2006 IRC R308.4, Item 6 Exception 4

The new code (change in the 2006 IRC) reads as follows.

Exception: The following products, materials and uses are
exempt from the above hazardous locations:…
…4. Glazing in Section R308.4, Item 6, in walls perpendicular to the plane of the door in a closed position, other than the wall toward which the door swings when opened, or where access through the door is to a closet or storage area 3 feet (914 mm) or less in depth. Glazing in these applications shall comply with Section R308.4, Item 7.4. Glazing in Section R308.4, Item 6, in walls perpendicular to the plane of the door in a closed position, other than the wall toward which the door swings when opened, or where access through the door is to a closet or storage area 3 feet (914 mm) or less in depth. Glazing in these applications shall comply with Section R308.4, Item 7.

 I take it that the window to the right of the door below does not have to be tempered.

Perpendicular Door

Perpendicular Door

Comments on Tempered Glass 2006 IRC R308.4, Item 6 Exception 4

September 24, 2008

Tony Tidwell
1:11 pm #

I agree that it does not have to be tempered.