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Glass Informational bulletins

See below for a list of Glass Informational Bulletins (GIBs) published to date. Most GIBs can be downloaded complimentary on TechStreet. Use the search box for quickest navigation to the desired documents.

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Code
Fabricating Committee
FB01-00 (2016)
FB02-02 (2018)
FB03-03 (2018)
FB04-03 (2016)
FB05-04 (2017)
FB06-05 (2012)
FB07-05 (2012)
FB08-06 (2009)
FB09-06 (2012)
FB10-06 (2012)
FB11-06 (2014)
FB12-07 (2018)
FB13-07 (2018)
FB14-07 (2013)
FB15-07 (2016)
FB16-07 (2017)
FB17-08 (2013)
FB18-08 (2013)
FB19-08 (2015)
FB20-08 (2017)
FB21-09 (2011)
FB22-09 (2013)
FB23-09 (2014)
FB24-09
FB25-09 (2017)
FB26-10 (2017)
FB27-11 (2015)
FB28-11 (2017)
FB29-11
FB30-11
FB31-11
FB32-11 (2018)
FB33-11 (2017)
FB34-12(2018)
FB35-12
FB36-12
FB37-12
FB38-14
FB39-14
FB40-14
FB41-14
FB42-14
FB43-14
FB44-14
FB45-14
FB46-15
FB47-15
FB48-15
FB49-17
FB50-17
FB51-17
FB52-17
FB53-17
FB54-17
FB55-17
FB56-18
FB57-18
FB58-18
FB59-18
FB60-18

Forming Committee
FM01-08 (2015)
FM02-07 (2017)
FM02-09 (2015)
FM03-10 (2017)
FM04-12
FM05-12 (2018)

Installing Committee
IN01-06 (2014)
IN02-09
IN03-12
IN04-14
IN05-17
Glass Informational Bulletin (GIB) Title
Fabricating Committee
Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products
Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different
Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
Design Considerations for Laminated Glazing Applications
Emergency Egress Through Laminated Glazing Materials 
Proper Procedures for Cleaning Flat Glass Mirrors 
Point Supported Glass 
Differences Between Safety Glazing Standards
Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass
Skylights and Sloped Glazing are Not Walking Surfaces 
Marking and Labeling of Architectural Laminated Glass
Blast Mitigating Glazing 
The Importance of Fabrication Prior to Heat-Treatment 
Glass Floors and Stairs
Describing Architectural Glass Constructions
Bullet Resistant Glazing 
Glossary of Terms for Color and Appearance 
Methods for Measuring Distortion
Guidelines for Handling and Cleaning Decorative Glass 
Quench (Strain) Patterns in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass 
Installation Techniques Designed to Prolong the Life of Flat Glass Mirrors 
Proper Procedures for Fabrication of Flat Glass Mirrors 
Weight of Laminated Architectural Glass 
Hurricane Product Substitution
Performance Criteria for Glazing Subjected to Seismic Events 
Detention Facility Glazing 
Guidelines for Appearance of Insulating Glass Unit Edges in Commercial Applications 
Assessing the Compatibility of Glazing Materials and Components 
Fire-Rated Glazing Changes in 2012 International Building Code 
Proper Procedures for Receiving, Storage and Transportation of Flat Glass Mirrors
LEED White Paper - Mirror
Dynamic Glazing for High Performance Buildings 
Use of Laminated Glass in Glass Railing Systems 
Screening Out UV Radiation with Laminated Glass
Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies 
Coastal Glazing and the Turtle Codes
Laminated Glass Use in Furniture
Green Aspects of Mirror 
Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Applications 
Recyclability of Architectural Glass 
Design Considerations: Sealants/Adhesives with Coasted Glass... Compatibility 
Decorative Glass Strength Properties 
Security Glazing in Schools 
Assessing the Durability of Decorative Glass
Recommended Applications for Heat-Treated Architectural Glass 
Weatherability & Durability of Decorative Glass 
Durability & Testing of Decorative Interior Mounted Glass 
Effects of Moisture, Solvents and Other Substances on Laminated Glazing Edges 
Performance Improvements of IGUs 
Energy Performance 
Building Enclosure Commissioning
Guidelines for the Production of Heat-Treated Architectural Flat Glass 
Benefits of Decorative Glass in Daylighting Applications 
Guidelines... on how to Manage Color Variance of Decorative Glazing 
LEED White Paper - Decorative 
Heat Soaking Testing 
One Optical Number
Understanding Reflective Distortion in Mirror Installations
Heat-treated Laminated Glass Exposed Edges
Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings

Forming Committee
Approximate Weight of Architectural Flat Glass
Flat Glass Industry Standards 
Protecting Glass Against Weld Splatter 
LEED® Recycled Content for Glass
Daylighting 
Physical and Mechanical Properties 

Installing Committee
The Top 10 Items Commonly Missing from Fenestration System Shop Drawings 
Bid Considerations for Contract Glazing Proposals 
Key Elements of Fenestration System Shop Drawings 
Safety Guidelines for Deglazing Structural Silicone 
Overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Glass and Glazing Systems 

other resources

Code
LD 100-06
LD 103-14
TD 100-06
TD 101-04
TB 1601-95 (14)
TB 1800-18
Resource Title
Test Method for Ball Drop Impact of Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
Test Method for Laminated Glass Edges when in contact with Sealants/Glazing Tapes
Test Method for Roll Wave in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
Test Method for Center Punch Fragmentation of Fully Tempered Flat Glass
Capillary Tubes - jointly published with IGMA
Load Resistance for Two-Sided Support of Glass - jointly published with IGMA
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