Glazing materials subject to human impact in residential, commercial, and public buildings shall, to the extent not preempted by federal law, comply with the provisions of Section 5406 of the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code. Those glazing materials shall be subject to the requirements specified in Standard No. 54-2 of the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards, or subject to comparative requirements which are determined by the local building official, responsible for enforcement of such standards, to produce at least equivalent performance.
Chapter 15Safety Glazing Materials
Section § 25997
This law section mandates that any glass materials that could be hit or impacted by people in homes, businesses, and public buildings must meet safety standards. These standards are outlined in the 1982 version of the Uniform Building Code, specifically Section 5406 and Standard No. 54-2. If there are alternative standards, a local building official can decide if they offer equivalent safety performance, except where federal law has different rules.
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Section § 25997.3
This section requires that safety glazing material, which is a type of safety glass used in dangerous spots like doors and windows, must have a specific label. The labels need to follow the rules set out in the 1982 Uniform Building Code.
Each light of safety glazing material installed in hazardous locations, as specified by subdivision (d) of Section 5406 of the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code, shall be identified by a label, as specified by subdivision (b) of Section 5406 of that code.
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Section § 25997.4
This law makes it illegal to knowingly place glass materials in dangerous spots unless it's allowed by specific rules in this chapter.
It shall be unlawful within the state to knowingly install, consent, or cause to be installed, glazing materials in any hazardous location other than as permitted by this chapter.
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Section § 25997.6
This law section states that workers who are employees of a contractor, subcontractor, or any other employer will not be held personally responsible for compliance with this chapter.
No liability under this chapter shall be created as to workmen who are employees of a contractor, subcontractor, or other employer responsible for compliance with this chapter.
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Section § 25997.8
If a person knowingly breaks any rule in this chapter, they can be fined up to $500, jailed for up to six months, or both. It's considered a misdemeanor, which is a less serious crime than a felony but still punishable by law.
Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
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Section § 25998
This law states that the rules in this chapter are relevant and need to be followed throughout the entire state.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply in all parts of the state.
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Section § 25998.2
This section states that the rules in this chapter will be carried out and enforced according to the guidelines set in Chapter 5, starting with Section 17960, in another part of California's laws. In simple terms, it refers to another set of laws for how to enforce the rules mentioned here.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17960) of Part 1.5 of Division 13.
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