Chapter 24 — GLASS AND GLAZING
Section 2407 — GLASS IN HANDRAILS AND GUARDS
2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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2407.1 Materials. ¶
2407.1 Materials. Glass used in a handrail or a guard shall be laminated glass constructed of fully tempered or heat-strengthened glass and shall comply with Category II of CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 or Class A of ANSI Z97.1. Glazing in a handrail or a guard shall be of an approved safety glazing material that conforms to the provisions of Section 2406.1.1. For all glazing types, the minimum nominal thickness shall be [1] / 4 inch (6.4 mm). Exception: Single fully tempered glass complying with Category II of CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 or Class A of ANSI Z97.1 shall be permitted to be used in handrails…