This standard covers the use of glass panes for typical application areas for glass in building, specifies measures against threats, and specifies the necessary resistance or properties to avoid unacceptable consequences of any breakage.
Special requirements apply to glass in building that is used in connection with lifts in buildings. These requirements are stipulated pursuant to the Lift Directive (95/16 EU) in NS-EN 81-1 and NS-EN 81-2, and they have not been included in this standard.