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A full-lite swinging entrance door is submitted with ordinary annealed glass. Under IBC hazardous-location rules, how is glazing in swinging doors generally treated?

Correct Answer

A) Safety glazing is generally required in swinging, sliding, and bifold doors

IBC 2406 treats glazing in swinging, sliding, and bifold doors as a hazardous location requiring safety glazing, subject to listed exceptions. Other choices add conditions not needed for the door-glazing trigger.

Answer Options
A
Safety glazing is generally required in swinging, sliding, and bifold doors
B
Annealed glass is allowed if the door has a closer
C
Safety glazing is needed only if the lite is below 18 in.
D
Safety glazing is needed only for exterior doors

Why This Is the Correct Answer

IBC 2406 treats glazing in swinging, sliding, and bifold doors as a hazardous location requiring safety glazing, subject to listed exceptions. Other choices add conditions not needed for the door-glazing trigger.

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