Glazing Frame Bite

UFC 4-010-01

8 October 2003

Including change 1, 22 January 2007

will be taken as equal to the span of a single glass panel and the deflection will be

calculated based on simple support conditions for that length.

For existing buildings, complying with this standard may require

replacement or significant modification of window and skylight frames, anchorages, and

supporting elements.

B-3.1.1.3

Glazing Frame Bite. Refer to ASTM F 2248 for glazing frame bite

requirements for structurally or non-structurally glazed windows or skylights. For

structurally glazed applications, apply the structural silicone bead to both sides of the

glass panel for single pane glazing but only to the inboard side for insulating glass units.

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