CI/SfB

Processing restrictions
The characteristics of toughened and heat strengthened
glass preclude any cutting or processing after
manufacture. All holes and shapes must, therefore, be
specified before processing.

The Glass and Glazing Federation

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is the
recognised leading authority for employers and
companies within the flat glass, glazing, home
improvement, plastics and window film industries.
GGF Members can be found in over 1,500 business
locations throughout the UK.

Further information on toughened glass can be found

in the following GGF publications:

Ro
August 2010
November
2010

The Right Glazing in the Right Place

GGF Standard for the Quality of Thermally
Toughened Soda Lime Silicate Safety Glass for
Building Data Sheet 4.4
GGF Standard for Heat Treated Glasses Data
Sheet 4.4.1
Guide to the Selection of Glass and Plastics Glazing
Sheet Materials for Overhead Glazing in
Conservatories Data Sheet 5.7.1
Non-vertical Overhead Glazing Guide to the
selection of Glass from the Point of View of Safety
Data Sheet 7.1
Marking of Installed Safety Glass

Talk to the specialists

All GGF members follow a strict code of conduct
which is laid down in the government approved GGF
Code of Good Practice. By dealing with a GGF
Member you reduce the risk of problems with any
work carried out.
The GGF logo on a companys literature or vehicles is a
sign of quality and reliability. Insist on a GGF member.
Contact us for a list of Toughened Glass Group
Members in your area.

References
The following standards refer to toughened glass
BS EN 12600 2002 Glass in Building Pendulum test, impact test for flat
glass and performance requirements.
BS 3193 2008 Specification for thermally toughened glass for use in
domestic appliances
BS 857 1967 Specification for safety glazing for land transport
BS AU 178a 1980 Specification for road vehicle safety glass
BS 6262 Part 4: 2005 Code of Practice for Glazing in Buildings
BS 6180 1999 Code of Practice for Protective Barriers in and about Buildings
BS EN 12150 2000 Glass in Buildings Heat soaked, thermally toughened soda
lime silicate safety glass
BS EN 14179 2005 Glass in Building Heat soaked thermally toughened soda
lime silicate safety glass
BS EN 1863-1 200 Glass in Building Heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass

Toughened

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Approved Document N of the Building Regulations

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

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Glass and Glazing Federation

54 Ayres Street, London SE1 1EU

Telephone: 020 7939 9101
Facsimile: 020 7357 7458
info@ggf.org.uk
www.ggf.org.uk

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