Md. Code Regs. 10.16.04.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.16.04.02 - Scope

A. This regulation applies throughout the State to all transparent glass doors and fixed adjacent transparent glass sidelights in mercantile establishments and in public, commercial, and residential buildings and structures. After the effective date of these regulations, it shall be unlawful to install in any building in the State any glazing materials not in conformity with the glazing standards of the Building Officials' Conference of America, Inc. (BOCA) Basic Building Code, 1970 Edition and any supplements as may be issued after that, except as noted in §B.

B. Exceptions.

(1) Fixed adjacent transparent glass sidelights 18 inches or less in width with opaque stiles at least 1-3/4 inches in width shall be exempt from the requirements of this regulation.

(2) If the ground, floor, or equivalent surface area in the path of approach to a fixed adjacent transparent glass sidelight from either side for a minimum distance of 3 feet from the sidelight is so arranged, constructed, or designed as to deter persons from approaching the sidelight or a permanent barrier is installed in the path of approach, the sidelight shall be exempt from the requirements of this regulation. Decorative pools, horticultural planting, or similar installations shall be considered as indicating that the ground, floor, or equivalent surface area is not a path of approach. Benches and similar barriers which are securely fastened to the floor or wall to prevent their removal shall be considered as blocking the path of approach provided they may not be less than 18 inches in height from the ground, floor, or equivalent surface and extend across at least two-thirds of the total width of the glazed area of the sidelight.

(3) Transparent glass doors with a glazing sill at least 18 inches above the ground, floor, or equivalent surface immediately adjacent, shall be exempt from the requirements of this regulation.

(4) Fixed adjacent transparent glass sidelights supported by opaque sill and wall construction and having a glazing sill at least 18 inches above the ground, floor, or equivalent surface immediately adjacent shall be exempt from the requirements of this regulation.

(5) Display windows in any establishment, building, or structure which fall within the definition of a sidelight shall be exempt from the requirements of this regulation if the top of the supporting sill and wall construction is not less than 18 inches above the ground, floor, or equivalent surface immediately adjacent and the interior area is occupied with merchandise or similar displays to clearly indicate to the public that it is not a means of ingress or egress.

Md. Code Regs. 10.16.04.02