Structural Glass Panel (Balustrade) Building Codes & Rules
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NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D18
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (2) (b) (i)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20 (1)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D20
Interlinking Handrail
Informative
Structural PanelInformative
- Glass panels support balustrade
- Handrail interlinked across all panels
- Serves as support in case of panel failure
FFL
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (1)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (4)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (1)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (4)
AS 1288:2021, 7.3
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.5
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.1
Glazing
- Grade A Safety Glass
- ≥ 5m above ground level must be laminatedAS 1288:2021, 7.3
- ≥ 10mm thkAS 1288:2021, 7.4.5
- Structural design to AS 1170.0, AS 1170.1 & AS 1170.2AS 1288:2021, 7.4.1
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.5
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.5 (c) (ii)
AS 1288:2021, 7.4.5 (c) (i)
Interlinking HandrailAS 1288:2021, 7.4.5
- ≥ 3 off adjacent connected panels, &
- ≥ 1m wide PanelsAS 1288:2021, 7.4.5 (c) (ii), or
- End connection to Stanchions or other structure must be providedAS 1288:2021, 7.4.5 (c) (i)
NCZ
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)
Wire Balustrade
Industry Recommendation
Tools™ Best Practice
≥ 1.05mTools™ Best Practice
Front Mount Fixing
- ≤ 40mm gap between Edge & Balustrade[1][2]
- Designed in accordance with AS 1288, Sect 3[3]
- Engineer required if ≥ 5m fall risk[4]
Front Mount Balustrade RULES
NCC 2022 V1
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 D3D19 (6), HP11.3.4 (5)
[NCC 2019 D2.16, 3.9.2.3]
May 2023
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (5)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (6)
- ≤ 40mm clearance between balcony & balustrade surfaceNCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (5)NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (6)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (6)
NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (5)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, B1D4 (h) (ii) (i)
Industry Recommendation
- ≤ 40mm gap between Edge & BalustradeNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D19 (6)NCC 2022 HP, 11.3.4 (5)
- Designed in accordance with AS 1288, Sect 3NCC 2022 Vol 1, B1D4 (h) (ii) (i)
- Engineer required if ≥ 5m fall riskIndustry Recommendation
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