Interpretation ID: nht91-3.37

DATE: May 3, 1991

FROM: Richard E. Wright -- Richard E. Wright Associates

TO: Chief Council, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 7-1-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Richard E. Wright (A38; Std. 205)

TEXT:

As a glass consultant, I periodically get asked questions concerning the use of safety glazing materials.

A question arose recently concerning the use of tempered glass products in motor homes (self-contained motorized vehicles) and mobile homes (non-motorized travel trailers, etc.).

The area of concern is interior applications (not the windows to the exterior), namely shower doors, tub enclosures, interior partitions, mirrors, etc. When safety glazing products (tempered or laminated glass, plastics) are used in each of these applications, do they have to meet the architectural test requirements (CPSC 16 CFR 1201/ANSI Z97.1) or the automotive test requirements (ANSI Z26.1)?

To my knowledge, you are the governing body for use of safety glazing materials in vehicles and, therefore, have the ability to give me an official and legally binding ruling on my question. If this is not true, please let me know who I should contact.

If you need any further clarification of my question or wish to discuss this topic by phone, please call me. I would appreciate knowing that this letter has been received and approximately how long it will take to get a written response.

Thank you for your time and consideration.