Glass Entrance Specification: What You Need to Know
Current trends in glass entrance design and key considerations for hardware requirements
Sponsored by CRL
Along with the benefits of glass entrances come unique challenges. This course covers current trends in glass entrance design and key considerations for hardware requirements in all types of buildings. Participants will receive an overview of specification criteria to ensure entrances are in compliance with safety, accessibility, and performance requirements while meeting the design intent of the project.
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CRL is the industry’s leading, full-service provider of architectural metals, glass fittings, and professional-grade glazing supplies. The company leverages more than 50 years of experience and a track record of industry firsts to offer a one-stop shop with a breadth of innovative product choices. Expert support from specification to installation, and fast, reliable service help customers complete projects on time and on budget. CRL focuses on expanding opportunities for all to turn bold architectural visions into real world experiences.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review standard glass door styles and glass entrance system applications including storefronts, point-supported glass walls and transoms with floating headers.
- Specification criteria to ensure door openings are in compliance with fire, life safety, accessibility, and building code requirements.
- Recognize the current trends that are influencing the future of glass entrances, including NFRC documentation and energy codes.
- Critical considerations related to panic devices, including life safety issues, UL requirements and standards, ANSI/BHMA criteria, occupant loads, and opening force.
