Checklist - Full Height Barrier loading calculation

In order to determine the correct glass type and thickness that complies with the requirements of section K of
the Building Regulations for use in full height barriers, all the following information is required by Guardian
Technical Advisory Centre.

Company…………………………………………………………………………….. Tel. Number…….…………………………….

Contact name……………………………………..………………………………. Email……………………………………………..
Project name……………….………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Project location………………………………….................................... Project m² (approx.)………………………
Glazing / IGU supplier…………………………………………………………………….................................................

1. The dimensions of the largest pane (W x H) ………..……mm X ………..…… mm.

2. The number of supported edges (tick as appropriate)

If other than four edge support, please give further details

of support in the box below or with additional documents.

3. The type of glazing. (Tick as appropriate)

Single Glazed: -

Double Glazed: -

Triple Glazed: -

4. Proposed glass thicknesses and type.

Inner (loaded) pane …….……… mm Glass type………………………………………………

Other pane(S) …….……… mm Glass type………………………………………………

5. The barrier loading. Applicable line load class ….…………. N/m.

(As per BS 6180-2011 for UK, or I.S. EN 1991-1-1:2002/NA:2013 for IRE)

6. Distance from impact side finished floor level to bottom edge of glass.
(Detail as appropriate)

Above f.f.l. ……….…….…. mm. OR Below f.f.l. …………..……. mm.

Other Features / Notes

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Guardian Glass UK Ltd
Tom Pudding Way, Goole DN14 8GA East Yorkshire
Email: uktechnical@guardian.com Tel 01405 726800