Laminated PDLC glass is a safety glass just like other laminated glass: if it breaks, the fragments stick to the interlayer. Which rules apply depends on the country:
| Region | Glass | Electrical |
|---|---|---|
| USA | ANSI Z97.1 (safety glazing, revised in 2026) and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 for doors, shower enclosures and similar locations [18][19] | National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Europe | EN ISO 12543 / EN 14449 (laminated glass), EN 12600 (pendulum impact test), plus national rules such as NEN 3569 (NL) or BS 6262 (UK) | IEC 60364-based national codes (e.g. BS 7671, NEN 1010) |
| Elsewhere | National building codes, often based on ISO/EN or ANSI test methods | IEC 60364 or national equivalent [26] |
Building codes usually don't regulate smart glass as such; what matters is that the laminated product meets the safety-glazing standard for its location. Ask the supplier for CE marking or test reports. [10]
Because the film runs on a low alternating voltage and the conductive layers are fully enclosed, touching the glass is safe. The transformer itself must of course be installed safely out of reach.