***construct glass floor in my house in uk please help any regulations i must follow***?

Question

Hi all, i want to construct a glass floor in my bathroom it will only sit 1 foot off the soild wood floor, ive got a supplier from outside europe for the frame and glass panels however what im worried about is there any regulations (ie) what cert does the glass have to come with & any regulation i need to follow regarding the glass panel..they are made from 12mm laminated glass size 600mm*600mm and then sit on a 2mm acrylic board what if i want to sell this product will i be able to, ive tryed to purchase a floor from uk far to expensive...any help would be great im new to all this, ive tryed building control etc Thanks to all

Answer 1

You will need to get in touch with your local council,They will give you any advice that you need.

Answer 2

It should be to British Standard toughenend laminated glass. Yes it's going to be expensive, try the Pilkington website and look at trade customers section and click on the applications for glass floors - If you get the proper stuff at least you know it will work and will come with the paperwork you will need later for insurance or seller's pack.

Alternatly you could also try to find via ebay etc glass stair treads and re-cycle them into your floor sections, or use perspex.

Would love to know the source if you would like to forward. You can use this - just get a Structural Engineer to look over the Glass specification to ensure it meets UK spec.

Good luck

Dave (the builder)

Answer 3

The glass must conform to building regulations and must be of a certain thicknessas not to shatter.Contact a building merchants its very specialist. I think the laminated glass does meet the regulations.

Answer 4

I rang Pilkington glass people when I wanted to fit a large piece of glass into a floor and be able to walk on it. They asked my max dimensions then they told me how thick it should be and the type of glass required. They even quoted a guide price for the manufacture of it.

Answer 5

I can't strictly know, but haven't you asked this Q recently, here? If so you even e mailed be regarding the "why" of it.

In your request for info; have you actually gone to any of the governing bodies local to you, with regard to regulations?

Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)

Answer 6

All glass in a bathroom should be tempered to prevent serious injury should it fail.