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Balustrades in public buildings
A reporter had a concern regarding a timber balustrade in a showroom.
1 February 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 61
Region: CROSS-UK
Shop/domestic building collapse
A two storey corner (end of terrace) property fronting a very busy, narrow major route collapsed during the construction of a new basement.
1 January 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 123
Region: CROSS-UK
Glass panel fixings failure
A local authority reports how a double-laminated glass panel measuring approximately 1mx1.5m fell from a first floor balcony, striking four people who were standing on the ground floor.
1 October 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 182
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of glass balustrade from staircase in public building
A reporter investigated an incident where a glass balustrade panel fell vertically from a feature staircase in a public building.
1 October 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 782
Region: CROSS-UK
Open balustrade balconies over a public highway
A reporter raises concerns about the construction of a large residential development adjacent to a public highway where the balconies over sail the footpath.
1 October 2015
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 495
Region: CROSS-UK
Glazing design and horizontal barrier loading
A reporter shares problems they have encountered with barrier loading requirements on a curtain walling glazing system.
1 July 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 899
Region: CROSS-UK
High rise balustrade design
Wind loads used in design of balustrades on high-rise buildings (particularly those with glass infill panels) may need to be increased around the edges of the building.
1 August 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 938
Region: CROSS-AUS
Heritage balustrade complying with current regulations
A reporter is hoping that CROSS might be able to help with some research for a heritage project.
1 January 2017
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 599
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of domestic glass balustrade due to inadequate fixings
A firm was asked to provide professional advice regarding the replacement of a glass balustrade which had collapsed.
1 July 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 756
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate design of cantilever glass barriers
A reporter has observed a growing number of cases where cantilever glass balustrades in public buildings are, in their view, inadequately designed.
1 April 2018
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 735
Region: CROSS-UK
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