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What is sloping glazing?

In BS 6262-4, sloping glazing is defined as glazing between horizontal and 15° of true vertical, whereas vertical is considered as true vertical within a tolerance of 15°.

[Reference: BS 6262-4: Glazing for buildings - Part 4: Code of practice for safety related to human impact]

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