Minimum Clearance and Bite Requirements
Glass
"A"
"C"
Thickness
Minimum
"B"
Minimum
Edge
Nominal
Face
Clearance
Bite
Clearance
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
6.0
6.0
13.0
3.00
8.0
8.0
13.0
4.75
10.0
8.0
13.0
4.75
12.0
9.5
13.0
6.00
16.0
9.5
13.0
6.00
19.0
9.5
13.0
8.00
22.0
13.0
16.0
8.00
25.0
13.0
19.0
9.50
Minimum Clearance and Bite Requirements
Glass
"A"
"C"
Thickness
Minimum
"B"
Minimum
Edge
Nominal
Face
Clearance
Bite
Clearance
(in)
(in)
(in)
(in)
1/4
1/4
1/2
1/8
5/16
5/16
1/2
3/16
3/8
5/16
1/2
3/16
1/2
3/8
1/2
1/4
5/8
3/8
1/2
1/4
3/4
3/8
1/2
5/16
7/8
1/2
5/8
5/16
1
1/2
3/4
3/8
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Provide windows and rabbets suitable for specified glass thickness.
[Minimum edge clearance shall be [_____]. Nominal bite shall be [_____].
Minimum face clearance shall be [_____].] Provide sash for glazing and for
securing glass with [metal beads] [glazing clips] [glazing channels] and
glazing compound.
2.5.2
Sealant, Gaskets, and Beads
Sealant, gaskets, and beads shall be continuous around the perimeter of the
glass.
2.5.3
Weatherstripping
Provide for ventilating sections of windows to ensure a weathertight seal
meeting the infiltration requirements specified in AAMA 101. Provide
factory-applied weatherstripping that can be replaced by field repair
mechanics. Use molded vinyl, molded or molded-expanded neoprene for
weatherstripping for compression contact surfaces. Do not use neoprene or
polyvinyl chloride weatherstripping where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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