Glazing Safety Standards in Canada
ANSI Z97.1, CAN/CGSB-12.1, and provincial requirements for safety glazing installations.
Canadian Safety Glazing Standards
Safety glazing requirements in Canada are governed by federal standards, provincial building codes, and specific use-case regulations.
CAN/CGSB-12.1
CAN/CGSB-12.1 (Tempered or Tempered and Laminated Safety Glass) defines the requirements for safety glass used in Canada, including human impact areas, shower enclosures, and doors.
NBC Safety Glazing Locations
The National Building Code specifies where safety glazing is required: within 1500mm of floor level in doors, sidelights and transoms adjacent to doors, shower enclosures, guards and railings, and skylights.