Interlayer Glass (Balustrade) Building Codes & Rules
- Interlayer Glass Balustrade Tools™ simplifies the National Construction Code (NCC) with interactive graphics, including deemed to comply & best practices.
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D18
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (2) (b) (i)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20
Informative
Structural Interlayer PanelInformative
- Supported at the base only
- Interlayer holds glass in place when shattered
- Can be certified as a performance solution, or
- Proprietary system
FFL
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (1)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (4)
Non-climbable Zone
Non-climbable Zone (NCZ)
NCC 2022 V3
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D3D20 [2019 D2.16a]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (8) (a)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (8) (a)
- 4m or more fall risk must include an NCZ with no footholds including brackets, hinges, hardwareNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)
- 150 to 760mm above finished levelNCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (8) (a)NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (8) (a)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (8) (a)
- 4m or more fall risk must include a NCZNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (8) (a)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (1)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (4)
NCZ
NCC 2022 Vol 1, B1D4 (h) (ii) (i)
Industry Recommendation
AS 1288:2021, 7.3
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.6
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.5 (a) (i)
Industry Recommendation
Structural Glass Barrier
- Non-shrink fully grouted channelNCC 2022 Vol 1, B1D4 (h) (ii) (i)
- Flexible sealant to topIndustry Recommendation
- Grade A Laminated Safety GlassAS 1288:2021, 7.3
- Structural design to AS 1170.0, AS 1170.1 & AS 1170.2AS 1288:2021, 7.4.6
- Designed in accordance with AS 1288, Sect 3AS 1288:2021, 7.4.5 (a) (i)
- Engineer required if ≥ 5m fall riskIndustry Recommendation
Glazing Channel
Tools™ Best Practice
≥ 1.05mTools™ Best Practice
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