For the safety of glazing materials used in certain building environments, what does the corresponding safety performance specification refer to?

The corresponding safety performance specification for glazing materials used in building environments is aligned with ANSI Z97.1. This standard outlines the safety requirements for glass used in buildings and prescribes performance criteria for tempered and laminated glass, including impact resistance, human injury avoidance, and fragmentation characteristics.

These specifications are crucial for ensuring that glazing materials can withstand accidental impacts and provide safety by minimizing the risk of injury from broken glass. In locations like doors, windows, and shower enclosures, where breakage could cause significant harm, adherence to this standard helps ensure that the safety of occupants is prioritized.

The other standards referenced, while relevant in their own contexts, do not specifically address the safety performance characteristics of glazing materials in building applications. ANSI Z97.2 pertains to safety glazing materials but does not define the performance criteria as comprehensively as ANSI Z97.1. ASTM E84 relates to the surface burning characteristics of building materials, and ASTM C117 deals with the classification of glass aggregate, neither of which directly pertains to the safety specifications necessary for glazing materials.