QUALITY ASSURANCE

Quality Assurance

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Committed to Quality

Due to the nature of Independent Glass’ business, we believe that quality and safety are paramount, and we’re committed to implementing quality management systems. Every project we undertake is rigorously monitored and controlled, and our quality policy is maintained as a consistently high level. We also put significant investment into achieving certifications and approvals.

We are committed to continuous improvement and implementing appropriate quality management systems and processes to enable us to deliver the highest practicable quality service.

Commited to our customers

Certificate

Approvals

All approvals have been external verified by BSI, Vehicle Certificate Agency (VCA) and American Manufactures Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA)

BS EN 12150 -1 Glass in building – Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass

BS EN 12600:2002 Glass in building – Pendulum test – Impact test method and classification for flat glass

BS 6206:1981 Impact performance requirements for safety glass and safety plastic for use in buildings

BS EN 1863 -1 Glass in building – Heat strengthened soda line silicate glass

BS EN 14179 – 1 Glass in building – Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass

BS EN 14449:2005 Glass in building – Laminated glass and laminated safety glass

BS 857: 1969 – Safety Glass for Land Transport

ECE Regulation – Motor Vehicle Equipment & Parts

ANSI Z26.1

GM/RT2456 Structural requirements for windscreens and windows on railway vehicles

GM/RT2100 Issue 5

Performance

UKCA Marking Declaration of Performance

Coated Glass	EN 1096-4 : Coated glass
Silvered Glass	EN 1036-2 : Mirrors from silver-coated float glass for internal use
Laminated	EN 14449-2 : Laminated safety glass, intended to be used in buildings and construction works
Toughened	EN 12150-2 : Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass
Toughened and Heat soaked	EN 14179-2 : Heat-soaked thermally-toughened soda lime silicate safety glass
Heat strengthened	EN 1863-2 : Heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass
Float Glass	EN 572-9 : Float Glass
Fire Glass	EN 572-3 / EN 14449-2 : Fire Glass