Installing Stained Glass: Is it legal?

Apr 02, 2004 2 Replies


I am relatively new to stained glass and at the moment it is a (great) > hobby. >


> Can anybody advise me on the legality of installing stained glass
> panels in windows and doors in the UK ? I am aware that there are
> building regs in the UK which state the circumstances where toughened
> glass should be use. I have tried to find this info on the ODPM web > site but in vain.
>
> My immediate interest is in installing sg in the top half of interior > panelled doors.
>
> Can anybody help ?
> Thanks

Because stained glass is considered a traditional craft in the UK, you are exempt from all legal restrictions. Your plans to install stained glass in your panelled doors will be fine.


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Matt Here is a repeat posting of a previous message

Send them to google or a similar search engine to search for "Document N" Here is one reference to it.

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can download the whole document from thereThere is a paragraph covering traditional lead lights in section N1.5Regards Elizabeth in UK
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