Interior Glass Manifestation and Frosting

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All interior glass manifestation installations need to be “marked” in some way, this is to ensure that people don’t walk into them! (for more information see the DDA requirements below). This really is your opportunity to make a statement about your business with some high specification graphics and frosting. From a simple logo to full colour images here at aci™ we are able to design, visualise, manufacture and install your custom manifestation with the minimum of fuss. Because this process is relatively in-expensive to do you can change the design as often as you like without the need for a new installation of glass.

Staying compliant - DDA and Building Regulations

The manifestation of glass is a legal requirement in areas where there is a risk of human impact (Workplace Health & Safety Welfare Approved code of practice L24 Regulation 14). The requirements are also incorporated in Building Regulations BS 6262 Part 4 Safety.

The regulations relate to the glazing of internal and external walls, in public or non-domestic buildings known as critical locations. It is in such areas glass manifestation MUST BE APPLIED. It may take the form of broken or solid lines, patterns or company logos with a gap no wider than 400mm.

On May 1st 2004 a new regulation Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings (2004 edition) was issued. This refers to critical locations in new buildings and refurbishments of existing buildings. From this date it is a duty of care that states the following:

Glass entrance doors and glazed screens will satisfy Requirement M if:

A) They are clearly defined with manifestation on the glass at two levels, 850 to 1000mm and 1400 and 1600mm above the floor, contrasting visually with the background seen through the glass (both sides from inside and outside) in all lighting conditions.

B) Manifestation takes the form of a logo or sign at least 150mm high (repeated on glazed screens) or a decorative feature such as broken lines or continuous bands, at least 50mm high.

Stay compliant - download a PDF overview (196kb)

Free design service for your glass artwork manifestation

We are happy to do all the design work for your glass manifestation free of charge. Just contact us and we will be happy to work up some designs using your ideas, or let us come up with some for you.