As with many products that are available to today's consumer, toughened glass is available from 'KITE MARK' approved suppliers. There are a number of different Kite Mark standards for glass; road transport, marine, fire retardant and impact performance are just a few subject areas that are covered. Kite Glass produce glass for a range of uses, which are covered by different product standards. Currently, over 90% of glass supplied by Kite Glass is for use in buildings.
The product standard that covers this area is BS EN12150, impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use in buildings.
BS EN12150 joins our other Kite Marked products standards, and means that a manufacturer of the product may chose to adhere to the regulations and guidelines that are specific
BS EN12150 a Kite Marked product standard, which means that a manufacturer of the product may chose to adhere to the regulations and guidelines that are specific to that Kite Mark scheme. The British Standards Institute controls the Kite Mark License scheme, and is responsible for audits and testing regimes. Only when satisfied that a particular product is satisfactory, and that manufacturing controls are in place to ensure continuous compliance, will a Kite Mark License be granted. Kite Mark Licenses are issued for each product type, i.e. a manufacturer may process and supply a wide range of thicknesses of toughened glass, but only have a Kite mark license for one. At Kite Glass, all glass thicknesses, tints and finishes are included on the Kite Mark License scope. Continuous assessment and monitoring of our methods and working practices ensure that Kite Glass provide a fully compliant product to our customers in the market place.