Whether
building or renovating, the type of glass one chooses in windows
and doors will impact on how a building functions. Factors such
as energy consumption (i.e. lighting, cooling and heating costs),
comfort (i.e. light transmission, glare, heat and sound control),
safety, security and fading can all be influenced by glass.
The mission of the South African
Glass & Glazing Association is to develop and expand the Architectural
market by coordinated promotion of glass as the Architectural
glazing material of choice and to set and maintain appropriate
standards of commercial conduct, quality and workmanship in the
interest of both the industry and its customers.
Furthermore, to continue the
education of members and specifiers in the development, manufacture
and use of glass and glazing building components and products
through publications, lectures and seminars.
Products should be fit for the
purpose for which they are bought and shall comply with the National
Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 and
SANS 10137 Code of Practice for the Installation of Glazing in
Buildings.
All products shall perform according
to the associated test certificates and conform to the minimum
standards as set out in the Association's Selection Guides as
published from time to time. The product as installed must meet
all the design load criteria and specific site conditions.
To ensure that minimum standards
are met all glass products must be submitted for type testing
to SANS 1263 Part I, II or III. All glass manufacturers must obtain
individual certificates for each product that they manufacture.
Test certificates are not transferable to a third party.
It is a condition of Membership
of this Association that this Code of Ethical Practice is accepted
in its entirety.
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