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Structural safety of glass in balustrades
Barriers in buildings may include balustrading, internal partitions and the external façade. Glass is commonly used as an infill or even as a structural component in all of these applications.
1 December 2019
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Modifications to balustrades in a shopping centre
A reporter raises concerns about balustrades on a balcony at an existing shopping centre which they feel may not be adequate for their purpose.
1 July 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 336
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate balustrade testing
Concerns are raised about the adequacy of tests being carried out on balustrade systems and the reporter feels the information provided often leaves a lot to be desired.
1 July 2016
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 584
Region: CROSS-UK
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