This Standard lays down requirements and recommendations for the selection of glass for buildings, paying particular attention to loading, thermal control, and human impact safety as well as general design principles. It also provides a method for the installation of glass in buildings. It is not intended to apply to non-inhabitable buildings for horticultural use.
Part 1 covers design and installation considerations for the general situation and deals with safety requirements. Part 2 relates specifically to sealed insulating glass units.
NZS 4223:1985 history
2000NZS 4223:1985 Glazing in Buildings Part 4 - Dead, Wind and Snow Loadings