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    This document outlines American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for defects in glass according to glass size. It provides definitions of allowable defects such as scratches, debris, and bubbles based on maximum size and number. Defects are only considered if they are visible from 10 feet away in the central 80% of the glass in daylight. Larger panes allow more and larger defects, with over 35 square feet allowing up to 3 defects separated by 24 inches. The document aims to inform parties on quality standards and manage expectations for defects in glass.

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    This document outlines American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for defects in glass according to glass size. It provides definitions of allowable defects such as scratches, debris, and bubbles based on maximum size and number. Defects are only considered if they are visible from 10 feet away in the central 80% of the glass in daylight. Larger panes allow more and larger defects, with over 35 square feet allowing up to 3 defects separated by 24 inches. The document aims to inform parties on quality standards and manage expectations for defects in glass.

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    This document outlines American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for defects in glass according to glass size. It provides definitions of allowable defects such as scratches, debris, and bubbles based on maximum size and number. Defects are only considered if they are visible from 10 feet away in the central 80% of the glass in daylight. Larger panes allow more and larger defects, with over 35 square feet allowing up to 3 defects separated by 24 inches. The document aims to inform parties on quality standards and manage expectations for defects in glass.

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    ASTM Glass Standards

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    This document outlines American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for defects in glass according to glass size. It provides definitions of allowable defects such as scratches, debris, and bubbles based on maximum size and number. Defects are only considered if they are visible from 10 feet away in the central 80% of the glass in daylight. Larger panes allow more and larger defects, with over 35 square feet allowing up to 3 defects separated by 24 inches. The document aims to inform parties on quality standards and manage expectations for defects in glass.

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    ASTM Glass Standards for General


    Contractors
    The purpose of this document is to manage the expectations of glass defects according to
    ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials).

    Within the luxury market, expectations are high, and this document will help inform parties
    on tolerances of error in terms of glass defects.

    When Is A Defect Not A Defect?


    In short, if facing the glass at 90 degrees in daylight, but not direct sunlight, at 10 feet, inspect
    the central 80% of the glass panel. If defects are not visible to the naked eye, then, according
    to ASTM, the glass is defect free.

    Visual Inspection Visual Aid

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    ASTM Official Standards for Imperfections in Glass


    ASTM International is the basis for understanding glass and coating quality, allowable
    defects, and visual inspection criteria. ASTM has many different specifications and
    classifications depending on the type of glass being analyzed or quality controlled.

    ASTM C 1036-16 (Standard specification for flat glass) Q3 / Glazing select specifications

    Understanding ASTM inspection criteria is very important as it outlines inspection distance,


    lighting requirements, inspection times, etc.

    We’ve included a brief summary in this article of key parts of the ASTM. Keep in mind there
    are different types of defects with different inspection rules.

    The previously mentioned 10-foot rule is a general guideline but isn’t definitive. For example,
    on sealed units of 35 sq. ft., the glass can have three 1” scratches and still be considered
    within standards. Even if the scratches are visible.

    Examples of Visual Inspection Criteria


    • Glass shall be inspected in the central area in transmission at a distance of 5 feet from
    the observer, and in reflection at a distance of 10 feet from the observer.
    • Glass shall be inspected in the border area in transmission and reflection at a distance
    of 10 feet from the observer.
    • Glass must be inspected using a viewing angle of 90 degrees from the glass with
    suitable background light (daylight without direct sunlight or a range of 500 – 1000
    foot lamberts.) If a lighting box is used as a light source, the diffusing plate shall be
    parallel to and at a distance of 10 ft from the glass.
    • Inspection should not exceed viewing of more than 5 seconds for lites up to 6 square
    feet, 10 seconds for lites up to 35 sq ft, and 20 seconds for lites larger than 35 square
    feet, either in transmission or reflection.
    • If defects are visible beyond what is allowable as listed by sizes (square feet) below
    using the inspection criteria, the glass may be rejected.

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    Allowable Defects
    a) Single lites up to 6 square feet
    • Scratches – Viewable as stated above must be 1” or less. No more than 1 is allowed
    per lite.
    • Debris, Dirt, Spots – Viewable as stated above, must be 1/16” or less. No more than 1 is
    allowed per lite.
    • Seeds, Bubbles, Knots, Stones – Viewable as stated above, must be 1/16” or less. No
    more than 1 is allowed per lite.
    • No more than 1 total viewable defect as described above is allowed per lite.
    • Shells – No more than ¼” from edge less than ½ the thickness of the lite. No more
    than 1 per side.
    • Chips – No more than 1/8” from the edge. No more than 1 per side. (see illustration for
    chips on page x.)
    • Coating – Must be uniform on the lite inspected when viewed in transmission using
    the inspection criteria previously stated above.
    • The border area is comprised of 2 inches plus ½” from each edge of the lite. All other
    area is the central area.
    b) Single lites 6 to 35 square feet
    • Scratches – Viewable as stated above must be 1” or less. No more than 2 are allowed
    per lite and must be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
    • Debris, Dirt, Spots – Viewable as stated above, must be 1/16” or less. No more than 2
    are allowed per lite and must be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
    • Seeds, Bubbles, Knots, Stones – Viewable as stated above, must be 1/16” or less. No
    more than 2 are allowed per lite and must be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
    • No more than 2 total viewable defects as described above are allowed per lite.
    • Shells – No more than ¼” from edge less than ½ the thickness of the lite. No more
    than 1 per side.
    • Chips – No more than 1/8” from the edge. No more than 1 per side. (see illustration for
    chips.)

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    • Coating – Must be uniform on the lite inspected when viewed in transmission using
    the inspection criteria previously stated above.
    • The border area is comprised of 4 inches plus ½” from each edge of the lite. All other
    area is the central area (see illustration.)
    c) Single lites over 35 square feet
    • Scratches – Viewable as stated above, must be 1” or less. No more than 3 are allowed
    per lite and must be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
    • Debris, Dirt, Spots – Viewable as stated above, must be 1/16” or less. No more than 3
    are allowed per lite and must be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
    • Seeds, Bubbles, Knots, Stones – Viewable as stated above, must be 1/16” or less. No
    more than 3 are allowed per lite and must be separated by a minimum of 24 inches.
    • No more than 3 total viewable defects as described above are allowed per lite.
    • Shells – No more than ¼” from edge less than ½ the thickness of the lite. No more
    than 1 per side.
    • Chips – No more than 1/8” from the edge. No more than 1 per side. (see illustration for
    chips.)
    • Coating – Must be uniform on the lite inspected when viewed in transmission using
    the inspection criteria previously stated above.
    • The border area is comprised of 6 inches plus ½” from each edge of the lite. All other
    area is the central area (see illustration)

    Allowable Defects Visual Aid


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    Understanding Glass Chips and Shells

    LED Edge Lit Glass Visual Aid


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