It works in a similar fashion to laminated glass by holding shattered glass pieces to the film if broken.
Safety glass requirements near doors.
In addition any glass located adjacent to a door within a 24 inch arc of the door must be constructed from safety glass if the bottom edge of the glass is less than 60 inches above the walking.
There are restrictions on using film instead of toughened or laminated glass and this depends on the size of the glass pane and its thickness.
Or near the door.
All glass in any bathroom or wet area such as showers bathtubs hot tubs steam rooms whirlpools saunas spa decks and swimming pools should be made of tempered glass or safety glass if the bottom edge is less than 60 inches above the walkway or standing surface and within 60 inches of the water.
Saturday october 5 2019 any glass within 24 inches of a door along the same wall as the door or perpendicular to it that is less than 60 inches above the floor must be safety tempered glass.
Glass in the bathroom.
When is safety tempered glass required by code for glass near a door.
Glass fittings ins critical locations in domestic buildings must be safe.
Safety films can be used to bring ordinary glass up to grade a safety glass requirements.