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Glazing used in a guard or railing where people could fall against it must be:
a.Ordinary annealed glass, since it is protected
b.Wired glass for fire resistance only
c.Any glass thicker than 1/4 inch
d.Safety glazing (tempered or laminated) able to resist the required loads
Explanation
Glazing that acts as, or is in, a guard where a fall is possible must be safety glazing capable of resisting the applied loads, so it will not shatter into dangerous shards or let someone fall through. Annealed glass, plain wired glass, or mere thickness do not meet the safety-glazing requirement.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Residential Code §R308Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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