Florida Home Inspector Practice Test

Which of the following options is NOT considered safety glazed?

1. Tempered glass

2. Safety glass

3. Glass block

4. Annealed glass

The correct answer is: Glass block

The correct choice is that glass block is not considered safety glazed. Safety glazing refers to glass products that have been manufactured to minimize the risk of injury due to breakage. Tempered glass and safety glass are both designed to shatter into small, blunt pieces that are less likely to cause harm when broken. These materials undergo specific treatments that make them stronger and significantly reduce injury risks. Glass block, while it serves as a decorative and functional building element, does not fall into the category of safety glazing because it does not break down into smaller, less harmful pieces and is not specifically designed for safety standards typically associated with tempered or laminated glass. On the other hand, annealed glass is the least treated form of glass and lacks the safety properties of tempered or laminated glass; however, it also does not have the safety features that mitigate breakage hazards associated with safety glazing.