Elevactor Glass & SGCC-Certified Cab & Hoistway Glazing in Ottawa Valley
Raw Glass Inc is SGCC-certified to fabricate and supply elevator cab glass, meeting the safety standards elevator manufacturers and installers require. Our elevator glass is independently tested and labeled to the applicable code, so your project passes inspection the first time.
Why Elevator Glass Matters
Elevator glazing is held to a stricter standard than most architectural glass. Building codes require glass in elevator car walls, ceilings, doors, and hoistway enclosures to be laminated glass conforming to Class A under ANSI Z97.1 or Category II under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1201 — not a suggestion, but a requirement most jurisdictions enforce directly at inspection. Raw Glass Inc is SGCC-certified to fabricate and label elevator cab glass to that standard, and SGCC certification isn’t a one-time pass: it requires ongoing production testing and biannual audits to maintain. Every certified piece we ship carries a permanent SGCC label with the certification number, standard, and impact class, so your inspector and elevator installer can verify compliance at a glance.
*(Tempered glass is permitted for elevator car wall/ceiling lining only when bonded to a safety-backed film that holds fragments together on breakage and tested to the same laminated-glass acceptance criteria – worth confirming with your project’s code official which approach fits your application.)
Typical Applications
Elevator cab interior wall & ceiling panels
Elevator cab glass doors
Elevator hoistway enclosures and hoistway doors
Elevator cab glass replacement
Why Choose Raw Glass for Elevator Glass
Raw Glass Inc is a Carleton Place-based SGCC-certified elevator glass fabricator in Ottawa Valley region. What started as a fabrication shop serving local building needs has grown into a trusted supplier of elevator cab glass and expert fabrication facility for architects, contractors, and institutions across Eastern Ontario. Our strategically position in Carleton Place allows us to provide an unmatched combination of highest quality products, speedy service and local delivery.
SGCC-Certified
independently verified, ongoing compliance, not a one-time claim.
Code-Compliant Labeling
every piece is properly labeled, ready for your project’s inspection.
Local Pickup or Delivery
from our Carleton Place shop to your project location, choice is yours.
Supply-Only or Installed
order the glass alone, or have our team coordinate with your elevator installer.
Get SGCC-Certified Elevator Glass, Fabricated Locally
Contact Raw Glass Inc for a free consultation and estimate on elevator cab or hoistway glass for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does elevator glass need to be laminated, not just tempered?
Building codes require elevator car and hoistway glazing to be laminated glass (or SGCC-equivalent) because laminated glass holds together after breaking, preventing loose glass fragments in a confined, moving space. Standard tempered glass is only permitted in limited circumstances with an added safety backing.
What does SGCC certification actually verify?
SGCC certification confirms the glass has been independently tested to recognized safety standards (ANSI Z97.1 or CPSC 16 CFR 1201) and that the manufacturer undergoes regular production testing and audits to maintain that certification — not just a one-time approval.
Can you replace glass in an existing elevator cab?
Yes, Raw Glass Inc fabricates and supplies replacement elevator cab glass for repairs, upgrades, and modernization projects.
Do you install elevator glass, or only supply it?
Raw Glass Inc offers elevator glass as a supply-only option, or we can coordinate installation — let us know what your project needs.