(1) |
Any material used in the glazing of any building shall be of a secure and durable type and shall be fixed in a manner and position that will ensure that it will— |
(a) |
safely sustain any wind actions which can reasonably be expected; |
[Regulation N1(1)(a) substituted by regulation 101 of Notice No. R. 574 of 2008]
(b) |
not allow penetration of water to the interior of the building; and |
(c) |
be apparent, in the case of clear glazing, to any person approaching such glazing. |
(2) |
Glass, plastics and organic coated glass shall be selected in order to provide, in the case of human impact, a degree of safety appropriate in relation to— |
(a) |
the position of the glazed area; and |
(b) |
the number and likely behaviour pattern of persons expected to be in close proximity to such glazed area. |
(3) |
The requirements of subregulations (1) and (2) shall be deemed to be satisfied where the glazing material is selected, fixed and marked in accordance with SANS 10400-N. |
[Regulation N1(3) amended by regulation 102 of Notice No. R. 574 of 2008]