3. French regulations
The purpose of this article is to facilitate the choice of glazing, when the required safety features are applicable to the structure or parts of the structure. It proposes specifications that can be formulated to the contractor within the framework of article 5 of DTU 39 P1-1 (CCT). It applies to both new and replacement work.
This article discusses :
prevention of the risk of falls and/or impacts ;
protecting people and property from exceptionally severe impacts, such as those caused by vandalism, malfeasance or burglary;
protecting people in the event of fire or explosion;
protecting people during exceptional natural events, such as earthquakes or avalanches.
These notions must...
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Conclusion and outlook
Bibliography
Websites
French Federation of Glass Professionals http://www.ffpv.org
Verre Online, the French glass portal http://www.verreonline.fr
Geohazards :
...Events
Batimat – Reed Expositions: international construction show, held every two years in Paris (odd-numbered years). http://www.batimat.com
Equip'Baie Métalexpo – Reed Exposition: trade show for windows, closures and solar protection, held every two years in Paris (even-numbered years).
Standards and norms
- Building work – Glass and glazing work – Technical Specifications - NF DTU 39 P1-1 -
- Building work – Glazing and metalwork – General Criteria for the Selection of Materials (CGM) - NF DTU 39 P1-2 -
- Building work – Glazing and metalwork – Safety Memento - NF DTU 39 P5 -
- Sécurité des escaliers mécaniques et trottoirs roulants - NF EN 115 -
- Glass in construction – Safety glass – Testing...
Regulations
Article R 111-15 of the French Construction and Housing Code.
Article X 9 of the ERP safety regulations.
Order of March 22, 2004 issued by the French Ministry of the Interior, relating to the fire resistance of products, building elements and structures.
Arrêté du 3 août 1999, relative à la résistance au feu des produits, éléments de construction et...
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