Per the 2012 IRC up to what distance from a shower do you need safety glazing?

Per the 2012 IRC- Up to what distance from a shower do you need safety glazing from a shower when the bottom of the glazing is less than 60 inches above the standing and walking surface?

A) 48 inches

B) 60 inches

C) 72 inches

D) None of the above

Answer:

D) None of the above

There was an error in the code exception that limits the distance to 60 inches. Showers were not included in the exception. This was corrected in the 2015 IRC.

2012 IRC

R308.4.5 Glazing and wet surfaces.

Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) measured vertically above any standing or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location. This shall apply to single glazing and all panes in multiple glazing.

Exception:

Glazing that is more than 60 inches (1524 mm), measured horizontally and in a straight line, from the water’s edge of a bathtub, hot tub, spa, whirlpool, or swimming pool.

2015 IRC

R308.4.5 Glazing and wet surfaces.

Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) measured vertically above any standing or walking surface shall be considered to be a hazardous location. This shall apply to single glazing and each pane in multiple glazing.