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THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.


The use of glass in many applications has increased in recent years and a number of cases of glass breakage have given rise to concerns, especially where the glass is in sloping glazing. Glazing falling on building users can lead to injury and, although this is relatively rare, the risks must be properly assessed and managed. Building regulations do not provide advice on overhead and sloping glazing. This book gives guidance on the risks of failure of glazing in sloping glazing and the assessment and management of those risks. It describes the main types of glazing used in sloping glazing and the factors associated with glazing failures. Risk assessment and management is fully covered, with an example risk assessment. 26 pages.