Finish TradesQuestion 467 of 700
Glazing located within 60 inches horizontally of the walking surface of a stairway, landing, or ramp, and within a certain height, generally must be what?
a.Ordinary annealed float glass
b.Wire glass without any rating
c.Safety glazing (tempered or laminated)
d.Single-pane glass with no label
Explanation
Glass near stairs and ramps is a fall and impact hazard, so it must be safety glazing (tempered or laminated) that breaks safely or stays intact. Ordinary annealed glass and unrated wire or single-pane glass do not meet the impact-safety requirement at these hazardous locations.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Residential Code §R308.4Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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