ANSI Z97.1-2004e

for safety glazing materials used in buildings – safety performance specifications and methods of test American National Standard 25 West 43rd Street, New York, New York 10036 Standard ANSI Z97.1 – 2004e Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS --`,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ANSI Z97.1 i  Copyright 2004 - ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee ANSI Z97.1 – 2004e Revision of Z97.1-1984 (R1994) American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test Secretariat Glazing Industry Secretariat Committee Approved by ASC August 2003 American National Standards Institute, Inc. ANSI Z97.1-2004e: Adjustment of year markings within standard – editorial changes made to “Forward” and Section 6.1(2). Correction of address for ANSI headquarters throughout document. 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Printed in the United States of America Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS - - ` , , ` ` ` , , , , ` ` ` ` - ` - ` , , ` , , ` , ` , , ` - - - ANSI Z97.1 iv  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee FORWARD (This forward is not part of ANSI Z97-1-2004) This standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards. The consensus committee that approved the Standard was balanced to ensure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate. It was developed within the approved scope as stated in Section 1.1 of the standard. This Standard is available for public review on a continuing basis. This provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry, academia, regulatory agencies, and the public-at-large. The use of an addenda system will allow revisions made in response to public review or committee actions to be published as required. This standard, which is the result of extended and careful consideration of available knowledge and experience on the subject, is intended to provide minimum requirements that are recommended for use, adoption, enforcement by federal, state and local authorities and by model codes. It is recommended that this standard be referenced but not incorporated in any statute. The impact tests described in this standard are based on realistic information and criteria but it must be acknowledged that in a small number of cases, involving rare coincidence, somewhat larger impact forces could be developed. This Standard does not recommend where safety glazing should be used or, when it is used, what type of glazing material should be used. For this information one should consult other codes, standards and manufacturer's information. Neither the standards committee nor the secretariat feel that this standard is perfect or in its ultimate form. It is recognized that, although safety-glazing materials are widely used and accepted, new developments are to be expected and revisions of the standards are necessary as the art progresses and further experience is gained. The accredited standards committee (ASC) has carefully considered the inclusion of a widely used center punch fragmentation test in the standard as a secondary method for testing tempered glass. The ASC decided that while this test is a common quality control method used in the tempering industry, the actual evaluation and reporting of the test results needs further study. The tempering division of the Glass Association of North America (GANA) has agreed to pursue the development of this test and will propose a center punch fragmentation test for consideration at the next review of this standard. This standard is a successor standard to the 1994 edition. The 1994 standard was a reaffirmation of the 1984 standard with various editorial changes and the 1984 standard succeeded those of the 1975, 1972 and 1966 editions. For communication with the Committee please refer to the following page. Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS --`,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ANSI Z97.1 v  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE Z97.1 COMMITTEE General. ANSI Codes and Standards are developed and maintained with the intent to represent the consensus of concerned interests. As such, users of this Standard may interact with the Committee by requesting interpretations, proposing revisions, and attending Committee meetings. Correspondence should be addressed to: Secretary, Z97.1 Main Committee c/o J.C. Schimmelpenningh Solutia Inc. 730 Worcester St. Springfield, MA 01151 JCSchi@Solutia.com Proposing Revisions. Revisions are made periodically to the Standard to incorporate changes that appear necessary or desirable, as demonstrated by the experience gained from the application of the Standard. Approved revisions will be published periodically. The Committee welcomes proposals for revisions to this Standard. Proposals should be as specific as possible: citing the paragraph number(s), the proposed wording and a detailed description of the reasons for the proposal. Pertinent documentation should be included. Interpretations. On written request, the Z97.1 Committee will render an interpretation of any requirement of the Standard. The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. The following format is recommended: Subject: Cite the applicable paragraph number(s) and provide a concise description. 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Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS - - ` , , ` ` ` , , , , ` ` ` ` - ` - ` , , ` , , ` , ` , , ` - - - ANSI Z97.1 vi  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee The committee reserves the right to reconsider any interpretation when or if additional information which might affect its becomes available to the Committee. Persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the Committee for reinterpretation. The Z97.1 Committee does not "approve," "certify," "rate," or "endorse," any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity beyond what is addressed in the Standard. Attending Committee Meetings. The Z97.1 Committee holds meeting that are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend any meeting should contact the Secretary of the Committee. Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS --`,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ANSI Z97.1 vii  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee DISCLAIMER AND CONDITION OF USE The ANSI Z97 Accredited Standards Committee (“ASC”) and its Secretariat, currently the Glazing Industry Secretariat Committee, have developed this recommended safety performance specification and test method for glazing materials through a consensus standards development process the American National Standards Institute has approved. This process brings together volunteers representing varied view points and interests to achieve consensus on safety related issues. While the ANSI Z97 ASC and its Secretariat administer the process in accordance with ANSI established rules designed to promote fairness in the development of consensus, neither the ASC nor its Secretariat independently tests, evaluates, or verifies the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained within the document, ANSI Standard Z97.1. The ASC, together with its members, affiliates, and its Secretariat, expressly disclaim and shall not be liable for any personal injury, property or other damage of any nature, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance upon this document, whether based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. 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Building codes vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and those using this document must consult the most current version of the applicable building code in effect in the jurisdiction where the glazing material is to be installed for restrictions or limitations upon the use of glazing materials tested to this document, ANSI Standard Z97.1. The ASC, together with its members, affiliates, and its Secretariat, disclaim any duty or obligation, except as may be required by established ANSI rules, to update or revise the document based upon provisions of or changes to the building codes. In developing this safety performance specification and test method and submitting it to ANSI for approval and publication, neither the ASC, its members, nor its Secretariat is undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor are they undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Those using this document should rely upon their own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advise of competent professionals in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstances. Neither the ASC, its members, nor its Secretariat has any power, nor do they undertake, to police or enforce compliance with the contents of this document. Nor do they list, certify, test, or inspect products, designs, or installations for compliance with this document. Any certification or other statement of compliance with the requirements of this document shall not be attributable to ASC and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of this statement. Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS --`,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- ANSI Z97.1 viii  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by American National Standards Committee on Safety Requirements for Architectural Glazing Material, Z97. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Z97 Committee had the following members: Valerie Block, Chair Julia Schimmelpenningh, Secretary Organization Represented Primary Participant Alternate 3M Construction Markets Division Kenneth Smith James Mannix ACIL Rocco Morro N/a AFG Industries Inc. Mark Cody Greg Feathers AIMCAL Window Film Committee Darrell Smith Vickie Lovell Atlas Electric Devices Co Richard Slomko Oscar Cordo Consolidated Glass Corp. Carlo Carmen Louis Marryman Cyro Industries, Inc. Francis Hewitt Darrell Sparks E.I. Dupont de Nemours Co. Inc. Serge Molinari Steve Bennison Elf Atochem- ATOGlass Albert Bartosic Elizabeth Grimes Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan Tom Mewbourne N/a Flex-O-Glass Al Hunsicker Harold Warp GE Plastics, Structured Products Dennis Furlano Chuck Mulcahy Glass Association of North America Greg Carney Valerie Block Guardian Industries Corp. Henry Gorry Kevin Olah Lucite International, Inc. Albert Brown Steven Coulter International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades Michael Metz N/a Internation Conference of Building Officials Dennis McCreary N/a Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Ken Wilcox N/a Oldcastle Glass, Inc. Richard Wright Robert Williams Pilkington - LOF Co. Chris Barry R. Herrington Pilkington – PPE Brian Waldron Thomas Zaremba Plaskolite Inc. David Chan Timothy Ling Q-Panel Corporation Steven Grossman N/a Solutia Inc. Julia Schimmelpenningh Mark Gold Stanley Door Systems Richard Kon N/a Technical Glass Products Jerry Razwick Len Brunette TemperBent Glass, LP Richard Paschel N/a Velux-America Inc. Roland Temple N/a Viracon Inc. Lyle Krohnberg Michael Diedrich Virginia Glass Products B.D. Beeler N/a Window and Door Manufacturers Association Rick Perry John McFee Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Bill Nugent Robert Hannen Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS - - ` , , ` ` ` , , , , ` ` ` ` - ` - ` , , ` , , ` , ` , , ` - - - ANSI Z97.1 ix  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee Individual Members Valerie Block Griffith Bowen Robert Brown Ed Conrath Charles Cumpston Ray Foss Brain Gartner George Graf Jr. John Kent William Knutsen Debra Levy Harry Miles Robert Nance Scott Norville Julie Ruth John Turnbull Don Vild Steering Committee Z97.1 Valerie Block, Chair Julia Schimmelpenningh, Secretary Al Bartosic Al Brown Mark Cody John Kent John Turnbull Richard Wright Copyright American National Standards Institute Provided by IHS under license with ANSI Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS - - ` , , ` ` ` , , , , ` ` ` ` - ` - ` , , ` , , ` , ` , , ` - - - ANSI Z97.1  copyright 2004 ANSI Z97.1 Accredited Standards Committee Table of Contents SECTION PAGE 1 Scope, Purpose, and Limitations........................................................................................11 1.1 Scope.......................................................................................................................11 1.2 Purpose....................................................................................................................11 1.3 Limitations. ..............................................................................................................11 2 Referenced Standards ......................................................................................................12 3 Definitions .......................................................................................................................13 4 Specimens to Be Tested ...................................................................................................15 4.1 Condition of Specimens. ............................................................................................16 4.2 Thickness of Specimens. ...........................................................................................16 4.3 Size Classification of Specimens. ................................................................................16 4.4 Specimens for Impact Tests. .....................................................................................16 4.5 Specimens for Boil Test. ............................................................................................17 4.6 Specimens for Weathering Tests.........................................