Safety glass?

[Denray]

This is above the tub, but I couldn't find any kind of etching. So, not safety glass? Its got the no see through texture.

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[kurt]

If there's no "bug" indicating it's impact resistant, it's smart to put it in the report.

[Marc]

I think he means safety glass.

'Impact resistant' is a different specification, unrelated to safety glass and is always etched.

Marc

[Tom Raymond]

Glass is tempered by passing it through a furnace then blasting it with cool air, usually on a bed of rollers.

If you dont see a bug, look for the ripples from where the hot glass sagged between the rollers.

[kurt]

I think he means safety glass.

'Impact resistant' is a different specification, unrelated to safety glass and is always etched.

Marc

You're right.

[Jim Baird]

...if it is "decorative" it doesn't have to meet. Could be lots of slack cut by inspect of original, or no inspect at all. Within 60 vertical inches of tub drain should be tempered.

[mjr6550]

This is above the tub, but I couldn't find any kind of etching. So, not safety glass? Its got the no see through texture.

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The requirement became part of BOCA in 1996. Depending on age of house, may not have been required. Still should be pointed out.

[Jim Katen]

...if it is "decorative" it doesn't have to meet. Could be lots of slack cut by inspect of original, or no inspect at all. Within 60 vertical inches of tub drain should be tempered.

The decorative glazing exception doesn't apply to windows over tubs.

Obscure glass over a tub shouldn't be considered to be decorative anyway. In order to qualify as "decorative" glazing, the panel has to be "decorative" or "artistic" and "not functional." It's also got to be divided into segments.

[Marc]

Not all safety glass is etched.

Marc

[Chad Fabry]

Offer to test with a spring loaded center punch.

Raymond taught me about the tempered glass *wave* six or seven years ago. He's right- you can literally see tempered glass.