Code / Standards / Hot TopicsCode / Standards / Hot Topics

Dan Walker, P.E.Dan Walker, P.E.Technical DirectorTechnical Director

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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline•• Building CodesBuilding Codes

–– IRC / IBC 2009IRC / IBC 2009–– NFPA 5000NFPA 5000–– CA, FL, NY, MN CA, FL, NY, MN

•• Energy Codes / Energy Codes / StandardsStandards–– IECCIECC–– ASHRAEASHRAE

•• StandardsStandards–– ASCE 7ASCE 7--20102010–– ASTMASTM–– ICCICC--ESES

•• Affiliate OrganizationsAffiliate Organizations–– AAMAAAMA–– AEC AEC –– GANAGANA–– GICCGICC–– NAHBNAHB–– NFRCNFRC–– NPEANPEA–– WDMAWDMA

•• Issues / Hot TopicsIssues / Hot Topics–– Pressure treated woodPressure treated wood–– Deck Ledgers / FailuresDeck Ledgers / Failures–– Safety ScreensSafety Screens

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NSA ActivitiesNSA ActivitiesCodes / StandardsCodes / Standards

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Building CodesBuilding Codes

•• IRC / IBCIRC / IBC•• Current changes of interestCurrent changes of interest

–– S9, S10S9, S10–– RB50RB50–– Various Energy Code proposals to be evaluated Various Energy Code proposals to be evaluated

by Code Modifications Subcommittee to by Code Modifications Subcommittee to determine determine NSANSA’’s s positionposition

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S9S9

S10S10

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Building CodesBuilding CodesRB50RB50

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Building CodesBuilding Codes–– Potential NSA change for 2009Potential NSA change for 2009

•• Same table just shown, but add clarification for Same table just shown, but add clarification for deflection of glazing bars deflection of glazing bars

–– Permit issuesPermit issues•• Simplified inspection listSimplified inspection list•• Energy code complianceEnergy code compliance

–– Special inspection issues Special inspection issues –– Specific geographic issuesSpecific geographic issues

•• NFPA 5000 NFPA 5000 next edition is 2009next edition is 2009

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State & Local CodesState & Local Codes•• Florida Florida

–– Recent proposals involved AAMA / NPEA / NSA 2100Recent proposals involved AAMA / NPEA / NSA 2100–– Revised windRevised wind--borne debris regions were implemented borne debris regions were implemented

March 8, 2007March 8, 2007–– 2007 edition to be implemented October 1, 2008.2007 edition to be implemented October 1, 2008.–– Internal pressure design in lieu of protected glazing will Internal pressure design in lieu of protected glazing will

be eliminatedbe eliminated–– Master file engineering for aluminum structures to cease Master file engineering for aluminum structures to cease

and desist by June 1, 2007and desist by June 1, 2007

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Florida Code ProposalsFlorida Code Proposals

AMAMASAS

ASAS

TACTAC

ASAS

AMAM

AMAMASAS

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Other State & Local CodesOther State & Local Codes

•• California California •• New York New York •• North CarolinaNorth Carolina•• MinnesotaMinnesota•• Missouri (St. Louis)Missouri (St. Louis)•• Virginia (Fairfax Virginia (Fairfax CntyCnty))

FairfaxFairfaxSt. LouisSt. Louis

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Energy Codes / StandardsEnergy Codes / Standards•• IECCIECC

–– Roof & wall envelopeRoof & wall envelope–– Glazing requirementsGlazing requirements

•• ASHRAEASHRAE–– SSPC 90.1 SSPC 90.1 –– commercialcommercial–– SSPC 90.2 SSPC 90.2 –– residentialresidential–– SSPC 189 SSPC 189 –– high performance commercialhigh performance commercial

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Energy Codes / StandardsEnergy Codes / Standards•• ASHRAE Standard 90.1ASHRAE Standard 90.1--2010 to be 30% 2010 to be 30%

more stringent than 90.1more stringent than 90.1--2004 2004 •• Other codes will followOther codes will follow•• LEED LEED –– Leadership in Energy and Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design Environmental Design –– Green Building Rating System (Certified, Silver, Green Building Rating System (Certified, Silver,

Gold, Platinum)Gold, Platinum)–– Find out more at Find out more at www.usgbc.orgwww.usgbc.org

•• Energy StarEnergy Star®®

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Energy Codes / StandardsEnergy Codes / Standards•• ICC green building websiteICC green building website

–– http://www.http://www.iccsafeiccsafe.org/news/green/.org/news/green/•• NAHB Green Building Standard (Draft)NAHB Green Building Standard (Draft)

–– Points rating system, similar to LEEDPoints rating system, similar to LEED–– Roll out by 2008Roll out by 2008

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NAHB Green Building StandardNAHB Green Building Standard–– 602.2 energy efficiency features are implemented 602.2 energy efficiency features are implemented

to achieve buildingto achieve building’’s energy performance above s energy performance above IECC by:IECC by:•• 15% 15% 37 points37 points•• 30% 30% 62 points62 points•• 40% 40% 100 points100 points

–– 603.3.1 ENERGY STAR603.3.1 ENERGY STAR®® -- rated windows rated windows appropriate for local climate are specified and appropriate for local climate are specified and installed. [8 points]installed. [8 points]•• www.www.efficientwindowsefficientwindows.org.org andand•• Plans must indicate type of window, uPlans must indicate type of window, u--value and solar value and solar

heat gain coefficientheat gain coefficient

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StandardsStandards•• AAMA / WDMA / CSA 101 / I.S. 2 / A440 AAMA / WDMA / CSA 101 / I.S. 2 / A440 DraftDraft

–– ““North American Fenestration Standard / Specification North American Fenestration Standard / Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylightsfor Windows, Doors, and Skylights””

–– March 26, 2007 through May 29, 2007 ReviewMarch 26, 2007 through May 29, 2007 Review–– Specifically excludes sunroomsSpecifically excludes sunrooms

•• Refers to AAMA / NPEA / NSA 2100Refers to AAMA / NPEA / NSA 2100•• However, 2100 refers to AAMA 101 for loads, water and air However, 2100 refers to AAMA 101 for loads, water and air

leakageleakage•• From AAMA 101: From AAMA 101: ““Sunroom Sunroom –– A multiA multi--sided structure sided structure

comprised of a high percentage of glazed area versus framing comprised of a high percentage of glazed area versus framing area. Usually a nonarea. Usually a non--conditioned area attached to the exterior of conditioned area attached to the exterior of an existing building.an existing building.””

–– Draft can be found at Draft can be found at www.wdma.comwww.wdma.com

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……StandardsStandards……•• AAMA / WDMA / CSA 101 / I.S. 2 / A440AAMA / WDMA / CSA 101 / I.S. 2 / A440•• AAMA 506AAMA 506--05, 05, ““Voluntary Specifications for Hurricane Voluntary Specifications for Hurricane

Impact and Cycle Testing of Fenestration ProductsImpact and Cycle Testing of Fenestration Products””•• AAMA 906AAMA 906--0505, , ““Voluntary Specification for Sliding Glass Voluntary Specification for Sliding Glass

Door Roller AssembliesDoor Roller Assemblies””•• AAMA 910AAMA 910--9393, , ““Voluntary Voluntary ““Life CycleLife Cycle”” Specifications and Specifications and

Test Methods for Architectural Grade Windows and Sliding Test Methods for Architectural Grade Windows and Sliding Glass DoorsGlass Doors””

•• AAMA 1503AAMA 1503--9898, , ““Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall SectionsDoors and Glazed Wall Sections””

•• AAMA QAGAAMA QAG--11--9898, , ““Quality Assurance Processing Guide Quality Assurance Processing Guide for Poured and Debridged Polyurethane Thermal Barriersfor Poured and Debridged Polyurethane Thermal Barriers””

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…… And More StandardsAnd More Standards•• ASCE 7ASCE 7

–– Wind, Snow, Rain & SeismicWind, Snow, Rain & Seismic–– Live Loads, Dead Loads, Load CombinationsLive Loads, Dead Loads, Load Combinations–– Next edition is 2010Next edition is 2010–– Dr. Lee ShoemakerDr. Lee Shoemaker’’s Presentations Presentation

•• ICCICC--ESES–– NSA Technical Committee SurveyNSA Technical Committee Survey

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ICCICC--ES Survey ResultsES Survey Results

•• AC04 AC04 –– Sandwich PanelsSandwich Panels•• AC05 AC05 –– Sandwich Panel AdhesivesSandwich Panel Adhesives•• AC12 AC12 –– Foam Plastic InsulationFoam Plastic Insulation•• AC210 AC210 –– Patio Covers with PVCPatio Covers with PVC•• AC213 AC213 –– Glass Glass ShearwallsShearwalls for Patio Coversfor Patio Covers•• AC244 AC244 –– Exterior Doors & Windows (w/d)Exterior Doors & Windows (w/d)•• AC340 AC340 –– Patio Covers Patio Covers (Updated 3/2007)(Updated 3/2007)

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ASTM CommitteesASTM Committees

G03 G03 Weathering and Weathering and

DurabilityDurability

D20 D20 PlasticsPlastics

C24 C24 Building Seals & Building Seals &

SealantsSealants

E06 E06 Performance of Performance of

BuildingsBuildings

D14 D14 AdhesivesAdhesives

C16 C16 Thermal Thermal

InsulationInsulation

E05 E05 Fire StandardsFire Standards

D08 D08 Roofing & Roofing &

WaterproofingWaterproofing

C14 C14 Glass & Glass Glass & Glass

ProductsProducts

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ASTM TestingASTM Testing•• E06.51 E06.51 –– Performance of Windows, Doors, Performance of Windows, Doors,

Skylights & Curtain WallsSkylights & Curtain Walls–– ASTM ASTM E283E283--0404, , ““Standard Test Method for Determining Standard Test Method for Determining

Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the SpecimenAcross the Specimen””

–– ASTM E330ASTM E330--0202, , ““Standard Test Method for Structural Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure DifferenceCurtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference””

–– ASTM E331ASTM E331--0000, , ““Standard Test Method for Water Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure DifferenceCurtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference””

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Other ASTM CommitteesOther ASTM Committees•• More examplesMore examples•• Committee F15.38 on Window Fall PreventionCommittee F15.38 on Window Fall Prevention

–– ASTM F2006ASTM F2006--0505, , ““Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for NonPrevention Devices for Non--Emergency Escape (Egress) and Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) WindowsRescue (Ingress) Windows””

–– ASTM F2090ASTM F2090--01a01a, , ““Specification for Window Fall Prevention Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release MechanismsDevices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms

•• Committee G01.14 on Corrosion of Metals in Committee G01.14 on Corrosion of Metals in Construction MaterialsConstruction Materials–– WK10180,WK10180, New Standard Practice for Determining the Relative New Standard Practice for Determining the Relative

Corrosion Performance of Fasteners in contact with Treated Corrosion Performance of Fasteners in contact with Treated LumberLumber

–– Under developmentUnder development

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Industry Relationships / PartnersIndustry Relationships / Partners•• Affiliate Organizations (Alphabet soup)Affiliate Organizations (Alphabet soup)

–– AAMA Sunroom CouncilAAMA Sunroom Council•• AAMA / NPEA / NSA 2100AAMA / NPEA / NSA 2100

–– AEC (Aluminum Extruders Council) AEC (Aluminum Extruders Council) –– GANA (Glazing Assoc. of North America) GANA (Glazing Assoc. of North America) –– GICC (Glazing Industry Code Committee) GICC (Glazing Industry Code Committee) –– NFRC (NatNFRC (Nat’’l Fenestration Rating Council) l Fenestration Rating Council) –– NPEA (NatNPEA (Nat’’l Patio Enclosure Association) l Patio Enclosure Association) –– WDMA (Window & Door MfrWDMA (Window & Door Mfr’’s Association) s Association)

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Industry Issues / ConcernsIndustry Issues / Concerns•• Pressure Treated Lumber / CorrosionPressure Treated Lumber / Corrosion

–– Any action required?Any action required?–– Presentation by Presentation by OsmoseOsmose

•• DecksDecks–– Ledger AttachmentsLedger Attachments–– Railing AttachmentRailing Attachment–– Deck FailuresDeck Failures

•• Is research needed?Is research needed?•• Any movements afoot?Any movements afoot?

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Deck LedgersDeck Ledgers

•• State of Georgia Amendment to IRCState of Georgia Amendment to IRC

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Safety Screens / GuardsSafety Screens / Guards•• State of MinnesotaState of Minnesota

–– Legislation started out with proposal for safety Legislation started out with proposal for safety screens (30 lb load test required)screens (30 lb load test required)

–– WDMA and window safety advocates got WDMA and window safety advocates got involved and expanded it to include hardware, involved and expanded it to include hardware, guards and other devices as alternatesguards and other devices as alternates

–– ASTM F2006 and F2090 are referencedASTM F2006 and F2090 are referenced–– If adopted it becomes a building code If adopted it becomes a building code

requirement effective July 1, 2009requirement effective July 1, 2009

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Industry Issues / ConcernsIndustry Issues / Concerns•• Concrete PatiosConcrete Patios

–– AnchorageAnchorage–– Spacing of PostSpacing of Post--Installed FastenersInstalled Fasteners

•• CenterCenter--toto--CenterCenter•• Edge SpacingEdge Spacing

–– Existing SlabsExisting Slabs•• Footing requirementsFooting requirements•• Other issuesOther issues

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Industry Issues / ConcernsIndustry Issues / Concerns

•• Shear Panels Shear Panels –– lateral stabilitylateral stability•• DesignDesign

–– IRC or IBC?IRC or IBC?–– Job specific engineeringJob specific engineering–– Evaluation ReportsEvaluation Reports–– Generic engineeringGeneric engineering

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Education / SeminarsEducation / Seminars

•• For Consumers For Consumers •• Sunroom Industry Sunroom Industry •• Code Officials Code Officials

–– Local Presentations by Members / Dealers Local Presentations by Members / Dealers –– Staff Presentations at ICC meetingsStaff Presentations at ICC meetings

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