Global express window films is the largest authorized global window film supplier in the world. Cpsc 16 cfr 1201 category i and ii identification of the us importer or. One of the most commonly recognizable code organizations is the consumers product safety commision cpsc that has set standard 16 cfr. This part 1201, a consumer product safety standard, prescribes the safety requirements for glazing materials used or intended for use in any of the following architectural products. All glass with vacuum deposition sputter coatings manufactured by viracon meets the requirements of astm c76 standard specification for pyrolytic and vacuum deposition coatings on flat glass. Express window films supplies global products to 25 of the 50 u. Commission means the consumer product safety commission. Cpsc 16 cfr 1201 consumer product safety commission safety standard for architectural glazing material. Code of federal regulations annual edition sudoc class number.
Title 16 chapter ii subchapter b part 1201 electronic code of federal regulations e cfr. This part 1201, a consumer product safety standard, prescribes the safety requirements for glazing materials used or intended for use in any of the. Gana 030609 differences between safety glazing standards. The typical process to produce tempered glass involves heating the glass to over 1, degrees f, then rapidly cooling to lock the glass surfaces in a state of compression and the core. A consumer product safety standard that prescribes the safety requirements for glazing materials. Each standard has categories of impactresistance, with cpsc 16 cfr 1201 category ii and ansi z97. Ibc requirements for safety glazing impact resistance. Title 16 commercial practices chapter ii consumer product safety commission subchapter b consumer product safety act. Consumer products safety commission cpsc adopted as a mandatory federal safety regulation safety standard for architectural glazing materials, codified at 16 cfr part 1201. Results obtained are tested values and were secured.
Burglary thicker pvb laminates will also meet the requirements of underwriters laboratories, ul. The use and abuse testing provisions of 16 cfr 1500. The npr proposed to replace the cpsc test procedures in 16 cfr 1201. Monolithic annealed glass in any thickness, is not considered a safety glazing. Astm c1036 astm c1048 order size width o r d e r s i z e h e i g h t 14 6mm detail drawing technical data from tempered. Cpsc 16 cfr 1201 glazing shall comply with the test criteria for category ii unless otherwise indicated in table exception. Referenced documents purchase separately the documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard federal document. Our tempered glass and laminated glass with a 030 pvb interlayer or greater are. Cpsc certificate of compliance identification of the product covered by this certificate. Developed a twotiered standard greater hazard in impact with large area of glass category i glass rated at 150 pounds category ii rated at 400 pounds cpsc 16 cfr 1201 became law on july 6, 1977 impact test cpsc 16 cfr 1201. Category ii as the standard that must be met for glass products used in windows. Unit width see chart unit height see chart center of glass glass height glass width. One of the most commonly recognizable code organizations is the consumers product safety commision cpsc that has set standard 16 cfr category i.
The cpsc proposes to replace the testing procedures for glazing. The consumer product safety commission cpsc or commission amends the safety standard for architectural glazing materials 16 cfr part 1201 to replace the testing procedures for glazing materials in certain architectural products, set forth in 16 cfr 1201. Astm c1464 16 standard specification for bent glass. Consumer product safety commission 16 cfr part 1107 cpsc docket no. Regular polished plate, float, sheet, rolled, and some patterned surface glasses are examples of annealed glass. When broken, by impact, fully tempered glass fractures into relatively small pieces meeting safety glazing.
Tempered glass meets all safety glazing standards including the federal safety glazing standard, cpsc 16 cfr 1201. Customized shapes to fit almost any shape vision frame. Our tempered glass and laminated glass with a 030 pvb interlayer or greater are category ii safety rated glazing products, which makes them suitable for glazing in all the hazardous locations as defined by the building code or wherever human impact is a concern. Glazing in multipurpose gymnasiums, and similar athletic facilities subject to human impact loads shall comply with category ii of cpsc 16 cfr 1201 or class a of asni z97. Superlite ixl citation to each cpsc product safety regulation to which this product is being certified. Ii 1110 edition that multipurpose lighters can be operated by young children, rather than to regulate such risks under the federal hazardous substances act or the poison prevention packaging act of 1970. Specifications method of test, or cpsc 16 cfr 1201 safety standard for architectural glazing materials unless it has been laminated. Safety standard for architectural glazing materials, 29555. Whether its applied to storefronts, fire knockout panels or fireplaces, guardian tempered glass can provide peace of mind. Sgcc record of compliance testing to support a manufacturers. Title 16 commercial practices chapter ii consumer product safety commission subchapter b consumer product safety act regulations part 1201 safety standard. Cpsc 16 cfr 1201, safety standard for architectural glazing materials, consumer product safety commission version.
Impact test reports must be provided by an sgcc licensee or by an interlayer supplier. Guidance for the sgcc certification of laminated glass 12. Film shall pass impact of medium large missile c and withstand subsequent pressure cycling per astms e. Under these new regulations, manufacturer certifications of compliance with cpsc 16 cfr the federal safety standard for architectural glazing materialsmust include the following. Safety standard for architectural glazing materials. Our tempered glass and laminated glass with a pvb interlayer or greater are. Tempered glass is four to five times stronger than annealed glass, and breaks into fragments that are less likely to cause serious injury. The specimens were received on 083019, in good condition and suitable for testing unless noted otherwise. The consumer product safety commission cpsc created in 1972. When it is broken, tempered glass fractures into small fragments that reduce the probability of serious injury as compared to annealed glass.
Glaztech industries also warrants only to the original nonconsumer customer the limited warranty period that tempered glass products produced by glaztech industries tempered glass and. Safety standard for architectural glazing materials federal register. Results obtained are tested values and were secured by using the. Cpsc2038 rin 3041ac71 testing and labeling pertaining to product certification agency. Cpsc 16cfr 1201 category i laminated glass syracuse glass. Title 16 commercial practices chapter ii consumer product safety commission subchapter b consumer product safety act regulations part. Electronic code of federal regulations e cfr title 16. The consumer product safety commission cpsc or commission.
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