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Owain wrote:

"Hands On" wrote
| I was told that all new houses require toughned glass
| on glass panel doors up to 80 Cm from the floor.
| Is that so?

Applies to all new / replacement windows in old houses too.

| And when did this come in?

Several years ago.

| How would I know if the glass is toughened, as I can't
| see a mark on the glass? It is a French doors type of
| door with 10 panes per dooor.

There may be an exemption for small panes like that. I'm not sure.

Owain


Sadly not as my BCO pointed out.

3mm toughened even on leaded light french windows.