Mr Whippy
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| posted on 1/6/09 at 01:42 PM |
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kite marks on glass, does all the glass have to have them??
got asked something I don't know.
does all the glass in a car need a kite mark or is it just windscreens and side windows? For an MOT or use in cars
this is for that huge sunroof I want to fit
anyone know??
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/6/09 at 02:23 PM |
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for iva i think its just the windscreen
1.
Windscreens, windows and side-screens where fitted must be securely attached to the vehicle.
2.
Windscreens, windows, internal glazed panels and side-screens where fitted must be suitable for its use. (see note 1 & Table 1)
3.
Windscreens must be “Safety Glazing” made from glass and display the relevant markings. (see note 2 and table 1)
4.
All other windows (including sunroofs and removable glass panels) and side-screens must be “Safety Glazing” (which may be made from glass, or from
plastic) and display the relevant markings. (see notes 2,3 and table 1)
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Windscreens and windows wholly or partly on either side of the drivers seat must allow a visual transmission of at least 70%, or 60% in the case of an
armoured vehicle. (see note 4)
notes:
Check that all windscreens, windows, and side screens are securely attached to the vehicle and are constructed from approved materials.
Note 1: For definition of windscreen see section 32
Note 2: “Safety Glazing” made from glass must be so constructed or treated that if fractured it does not fly into fragments likely to cause severe
cuts. Each piece of glass must display the following relevant permanent marking applied by the glass manufacturer.
ECE Regulation 43
Note 3: “Safety Glazing” made from plastic means material which is so constructed or treated that if fractured it does not fly into fragments likely
to cause severe cuts. “Safety glazing” made from plastic must have an “e” mark applied by the material manufacturer.
Note 4: A greater opacity is permitted in the area of the windscreen below the “windscreen horizontal plane” and the area considered to be above the
normal field of view.
so the winscreen must be made of glass, with the correct markings, the rest can be anything else, as long as its safey glass (if glass is to be used)
or plastic
[Edited on 1/6/09 by blakep82]
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/6/09 at 02:30 PM |
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don't think mot man will mind too much what its made of. i've seen a rally mini with polycarb windscreen pass mot
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 1/6/09 at 02:37 PM |
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thanks Blake, all bit confusing tbh
looks like it would need the mark for the road even though it'll get through and MOT. Also seems I could use laminated going by the rules you
put above, which is what I want to do for structal reasons.
I'll have another phone around and so if I can get a pane with a kit mark on it
thanks 
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