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§27-647 Special Glasses
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For types of glass other than single annealed sheet and plate glass, allowable maximum areas may be determined by multiplying values in table 10-7 by the appropriate multiplying factor listed in table 10-8.
TABLE 10-8
MULTIPLYING FACTORS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF GLASS
*For asymmetrical units base strength on thinner lite.
TABLE 10-8
MULTIPLYING FACTORS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF GLASS
| Glass Type | Multiplying Factor |
|---|---|
| Full tempered |
4.0 |
| Heat strengthened | 2.0 |
| Factory-fabricated double glazing | 1.5* |
| Laminated | 0.6 |
| Wired | 0.5 |
| Sandblasted or etched | 0.4 |
*For asymmetrical units base strength on thinner lite.
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