Secure people before property
Create distance from loose glass and redirect pedestrians. Do not rely on tape or improvised barriers where fragments can fall or the opening can be reached.
Document the condition from a safe location and provide the address, opening type, approximate size and whether interior access is available.
Isolation
Keep staff and the public away from loose glass and exposed edges.
Temporary protection
Secure the opening against weather and access while preserving a path to permanent work.
Documentation
Photographs, dimensions, markings and property contacts accelerate planning.
Replacement
Match the required glass and verify that the frame can retain it safely.
Temporary protection must fit the risk
Board-up or other protection should secure the opening without creating new hazards or damaging components unnecessarily. Public sidewalks and occupied interiors may require additional barriers.
Weather, security and ventilation priorities vary by property. The temporary method should be explained along with its limitations.
Permanent replacement requires specification
Glass type, size, safety treatment, tint, coatings and insulated construction need to be verified. Door glass and structural or specialty systems can require additional hardware or engineering review.
Custom fabrication and safe installation may require a return visit. Clear communication with property managers and tenants helps coordinate access and reopening.
Information that helps define commercial scope
- Is glass loose or overhead?
- Does the public have access to the area?
- What temporary security is required?
- Are drawings, labels or prior glazing records available?
