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Statutory regulations for SSG applications

1. permitted facade systems

The permitted use and application of construction products is determined in the building material register ÖE published by the Austrian Institute for Building Technology (OIB) [>]. Construction products which have the European technical permit (ETA), may be used if they are in accordance with the specifics set out in the building material register. The building product Glass is regulated in Chapter 3, 3.1 bonded glass facades.

The significant requirements are:

• Possesses an ETA in accordance with ETAG 002
• For DGU or Laminated glass only Type I (with support o self-weight) are permitted
• Only for single glass units Type III (with support of self-weight) is also permitted
  
  The required restraints to reduce the danger should the bond fail (mechanical safety) are, irrespective of installation height, always to be used.
• The most important glass types are laminated safety glass or heat-soak tested monolithic tempered safety glass

Bonding of such systems may be carried out only by certified, independently audited companies. ECKELT is certified by ift Rosenheim.