There are many British and European Standards which apply directly or indirectly to glass for use in building. Although not exhaustive, the following lists some of the most commonly used. British and European Standards (BS EN) BS EN 356: Glass in building – Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack.

Standards & Regulations. Standards & Regulations A quick guide to some of the Standards & Building Regulations used in construction that have implications for the choice of glass

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Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations and the supporting Approved Document for new dwellings in England.

Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations and the supporting Approved Document for new non-dwellings in England.

70% of architects specifying more solar control glazing in homes since Part O was introduced. Nine in 10 architects are going above and beyond the minimum requirements for tackling overheating in new homes, as developers seek to protect residents against extreme heatwaves, according to a new study by glassmaker Pilkington UK.

From 15 th June 2022, new Part O building regulations came into force, changing the way that architects must design new dwellings in England to prevent residents from experiencing extreme temperatures during the summer, while also reducing reliance on cooling systems.

Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in England, including the supporting Approved Documents, are expected to have a significant impact on glass and glazing products in residential and non-residential buildings.

Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part O (overheating) of the Building Regulations and the supporting Approved Document for new dwellings in England.

Our architectural glass manufacturing operations in Europe have quality and environmental management systems certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, respectively. To download the ISO 9001 and 14001 certificates, please click on the following links: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System. Valid until 28 th May 2025.