The Glazing Industry Secretariat Committee in Topeka, KS is responsible for maintaining the ANSI Z97.1 Standard - Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test. This committee ensures that safety glazing materials used in buildings meet the necessary specifications and undergo appropriate testing to minimize the risk of cutting and piercing injuries when the materials are broken by human contact.
The committee is chaired by John Kent and the secretary is J.C. Schimmelpenningh. They recently released the 2020 version of the ANSI Z97.1 Standard, which establishes updated safety performance specifications and testing methods for glazing materials. The committee's work is crucial in promoting safety in building and architectural applications.
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