Under the Building Code, when is glazing considered to be in a hazardous location?

Glazing is considered to be in a hazardous location primarily based on its position in relation to doors and its height from the floor. Specifically, when the glazing is adjacent to a door and the bottom edge is less than 60 inches above the floor, it poses a significant risk for injury due to potential impacts. This is rooted in safety concerns, as glass in these areas can be easily struck or broken, leading to possible cuts or injuries.

Having glazing next to doors creates scenarios where individuals could unintentionally walk into the glass, especially in high-traffic areas. The specified height limit serves to protect individuals from making contact with the glass surface.

While the other situations mentioned, such as being adjacent to a window, being less than 24 inches above the floor, or lacking a protective frame, could contribute to safety concerns, they do not collectively represent the specific criteria set by the Building Code that identifies hazardous locations as effectively as the combination of proximity to doors and height threshold of less than 60 inches.