In recent years, an interesting and unique application for laminated glass has emerged. Relying on the strength of laminated glass, designers have begun incorporating structural glass as sides and even bottoms in swimming pools. In response to this trend, members of ASTM’s glass strength committee published a new standard: ASTM E3401 Standard Practice for Design and Performance of Laminated Glass Subject to Hydrostatic Loads. This standard provides guidance for calculating the glass strength and for physical testing under hydrostatic loads. Though primarily for swimming pools and aquariums, this standard may provide some benefit for the design of glass flood barriers as well. This paper will review the new ASTM E3401 standard, including examples of calculations, and explore the unique applications of laminated glass under hydrostatic loads.