Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

O N L I N E V E R S I O N K4 Protection against impact with glazing Section 5: Protection against impact with glazing Glazing in critical locations For all buildings 5.1 Diagram 5.1 shows critical locations in terms of safety. See paras 5.1–5.2, 7.1–7.2 Doors and side panels Windows 1 2 3 9 10 4 5 1500mm 11 800mm 8 Floor level 800mm 6 7 300mm 300mm Shaded areas show critical locations to which requirement K4 applies (i.e. glazing in areas numbered 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11) Diagram 5.1 Critical glazing locations in internal and external walls 5.2 In critical locations, comply with one of the following. a. Ensure that glazing, if it breaks, will break safely (see paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4). b. Choose glazing that is one of the following: (i) robust (see paragraph 5.5) (ii) in small panes (see paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7). c. Permanently protect glazing (see paragraph 5.8). Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 31 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN