Project: Sapphire Towers, San Diego, CA Case Study. San Diego Highrise Uses Fire Rated Glass on South Facade. Due to its proximity to the adjacent property, architects specified exterior fire rated glass on all 32 floors facing south to preserve views and meet codes. Architect: AVPR Studios Contract Glazier: Starline Windows Product: NFRC Certified SuperLite II-XL 45 IGU in GPX Framing with Majority of the Units Shop-Glazed and Shipped as Modular Units Sapphire Towers is a luxury condominium in San Diego that affords residents views of the bay. However, code regulations require the building’s south façade to be solid or have openings with a minimum fire protection of 45 minutes.Because the Sapphire Towers’ south facing elevation was in close proximity to the adjacent property, code regulat

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