Hazardous glazing zone within 60 inches of hot tubs / pools / showers / tubs
Virginia USBC 2021 Amendment 14 (IRC R308.4.5)Description
Glazing in walls, enclosures, or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers, and indoor or outdoor swimming pools shall be considered a hazardous location if located less than 60 inches measured horizontally from the water's edge AND the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches measured vertically above any standing or walking surface.
Why this exists
Tempered or laminated glazing required in this zone to protect against impact-injury hazards when occupants are wet, slippery, or near water.
Measurements
| Property | Operator | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
horizontalDistance | max | 60 | in | Horizontal distance from water's edge within which glazing is hazardous |
verticalHeight | max | 60 | in | Vertical height above walking surface |
Categories
Applies to
- Room types: bathroom, half_bath
- Jurisdiction: Virginia
Source
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Garage / dwelling fire separation · IRC R302.6
- Habitable space minimum ceiling height · IRC R305.1
- Egress window net opening dimensions · IRC R310.2
- Stair riser, tread, and headroom · IRC R311.7
- Smoke alarms required throughout dwelling · IRC R314
Last reviewed 2026-05-10.