The Ontario Building Code | Glass in Guards
9.8.8.7. Glass in Guards
(1) Glass in guards shall be,
(a) safety glass of the laminated or tempered type conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, "Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass", or
(b) wired glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.11-M, "Wired Safety Glass".
9.8.9. Construction
In Plain Language
Glass used in a guard must meet the safety glazing requirements set out in this article, since ordinary glass in a guard could shatter dangerously under impact.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.