2408.2.1 Testing.
BC § 2408.2.1
Test methods and loads for individual glazed areas in racquetball and squash courts subject to impact loads shall conform to those of CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 or ANSI Z97.1, with impacts being applied at a height of 59 inches (1499 mm) above the playing surface to an actual or simulated glass wall installation with fixtures, fittings and methods of assembly identical to those used in practice. Glass walls shall comply with the following conditions: 1. A glass wall in a racquetball or squash court, or similar use subject to impact loads, shall remain intact following a test impact.
2.The deflection of such walls shall be not greater than 1 1/2-inches (38 mm) at the point of impact for a drop height of 48 inches (1219 mm). Glass doors shall comply with the following conditions: 1. Glass doors shall remain intact following a test impact at the prescribed height in the center of the door.
