Fire-rated glazing is being installed in a fire door at a location where Chapter 24 requires safety glazing. Under 2021 IBC 716.1.2.1, which requirement applies?
- The glazing must satisfy the applicable safety-glazing requirements in addition to the fire-door glazing requirements.
- BAny laminated glass automatically qualifies without fire-rating evidence.
- CThe fire rating exempts the glazing from all safety-glazing requirements.
- DAny tempered glass automatically provides the required fire rating.
Where to look it up
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3836/Lennox/3042180/2021_International_Building_Code.pdf
Why A is correct
Fire-protection-rated and fire-resistance-rated glazing in fire doors must also meet Chapter 24 safety requirements where applicable. A generic laminated or tempered material description alone does not establish compliance with both sets of requirements. Source: 2021 IBC 716.1.2 and 716.1.2.1; https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3836/Lennox/3042180/2021_International_Building_Code.pdf