Specifying Authority (SA ) & CMA Overview

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(please click on speaker icon to hear instructions on each of the following slides)CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 20101What is a Specifying Authority?What does a Specifying Authority do?

Specifying Authority TutorialSpecifying Authority (SA) & CMA Overview

What is a Specifying Authority (SA) ?The entity that specifies the fenestration products/systems and components, and identifies the suppliers to be used on a commercial or nonresidential project in order to meet design and performance requirements. The Specifying Authority enters into a license agreement with NFRC and obtains an NFRC label certificate for a project. This entity may be, but is not limited to, an architect, engineer, fenestration manufacturer, general contractor or supplier.

Executes a project-specific license agreement with NFRCLegal entity owning the CMA Label CertificateLabel Certificates will incur no fees in 2014!


3Provides the ACE with detailed project specificationsLogs into CMAST and opens the notification informationDigitally signs the online NFRC License AgreementAccesses the LC publically on web siteSpecifying Authority TutorialWhat does the SA do?

CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 20104Provides the ACE with detailed project specificationsThis can be done via the Specifying Authority Project Data Form (see below) or by filling out a form provided by your ACE.Specifying Authority TutorialWhat does the SA do?

CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 20105Specifying Authority Project Data FormSpecifying Authority TutorialThe Specifying Authority Project Data Form can be found on the NFRC website, on the Specifying Authority page (http://www.nfrc.org/CMA/SA.aspx). This form is to help assist the Specifying Authority in providing all the pertinent information to the ACE org.

The Specifying Authority Project Data Form has all the necessary data for the ACE, including the Specifying Authority & project information.

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The Specifying Authority Project Data Form will also have information regarding the ACE & IA.


Frame, Glazing & Spacer Supplier information must also be filled out by the Specifying Authority.


As the example here shows, youll need details of the framing sections to ensure your ACE has the proper components.Notice Frame Assemblies are numbered: CMA CPD ID # can be found in the CMA CPD at this link: http://cmast.nfrc.org/Component/FrameComponentFind.aspx

9Specifying Authority TutorialSpecifying Authority Project Data FormAs the example here shows, youll need details of the spacer sections to ensure your ACE has the proper components.

Notice Spacer Edge Seal Assemblies are numbered: CMA CPD ID # can be found in the CMA CPD at this link: http://cmast.nfrc.org/Component/SpacerComponentFind.aspx

10Specifying Authority TutorialSpecifying Authority Project Data FormAs the example here shows, youll need details of the glazing sections to ensure your ACE has the proper components.

Notice Glazing Assemblies are numbered: CMA CPD ID # can be found in the CMA CPD at this link: http://cmast.nfrc.org/Component/GlazingComponentFind.aspx


As the example here shows, youll assemble your sections (along with width & height) to ensure your ACE has the proper components.Insert the Assembly Number as appropriate:

12Logs into CMAST web and opens the notification informationSpecifying Authority TutorialWhat does the SA do?

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Digitally signs the online NFRC License Agreement


What does the SA do?

Accesses the LC publically on web site


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CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 201016Component Modeling Approach OverviewCMA / ACE Training17

17CMA Fundamental ConceptCMA / ACE Training18Glazing infill / Center of Glazing assemblyFrame system / Frame assemblySpacer system / spacer assemblyPRODUCT CONFIGURATIONOverall product rating calculationGlazing componentSpacer componentFrame component

18Where do Components Come From? Frame Componentssimulated by NFRC accredited simulations labsValidation test by NFRC accredited labIA reviews test and sim report, uploads to CMAST CMAST eliminates the need for detailed simulation!Great simplification for general useCMA OverviewCMA / ACE Training19

Where do Components Come From? Spacer components simulated by NFRC accredited labsIAs review and upload to CMASTNo validation testingNFRC offers 4 generic spacersSpacer component data are limited to date

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Glazing Components Manufacturers submit optical measurements to LBNL for initial reviewLBNL administers interlaboratory comparison to industryLBNL upload data to International Glazing database (IGDB) Manufacturers ask to participate with NFRC rating program Pay annual participation and annual component feeCMA OverviewCMA / ACE Training21

CMA Program Terms

CMA Software Tool (CMAST)CMA Product Certification Program (PCP)NFRC 705, download from www.nfrc.org Calculation Entity Approval Program (CEAP)NFRC 708, download from www.nfrc.org Governs CEAP Program, ACE activityACE-Approved Calculation EntityACE Organization-where ACEs employedAccreditation Policy Committee (APC)Reports to Board, manage CEAP

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22CMA Product Certification Program (PCP) ProcessProduct certification occurs when a products ratings become part of a CMA Label CertificateProducts certified for a particular project can be used in subsequent projectsWill get new CPD IDsApproved components and certified products are maintained indefinitely in CMAST until they are de-listed either voluntarily or for cause


23NFRC Ratings Available in CMASTFrom CMASTU-factor -Heat loss ratingSHGC-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient ratingVT-Visible Transmittance ratingNot available in CMASTAir Leakage ratingCondensation Resistance rating (CR)Could be in future


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CMAST DEVELOPMENTManufacturers have components (glazings, frames, spacers) simulated, and submits to the IA

CMA Process

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CMAST DEVELOPMENTThe IA reviews and approves all components before they are available for use in CMAOnce uploaded into the online CMAST database, components are available to all users

CMA Process


LABEL CERTIFICATE DEVELOPMENTDuring this phase, the Specifying Authority contacts an NFRC ACE Mfr. or Ind. Organization to generate CMA Label Certificate. The IA performs audits and spot reviews of CMA Label Certificates generated by ACE Organizations

CMA Process


FIELD INSPECTION PHASEFinally, the CMA Label Certificate is posted on-site for field inspection

CMA Process

28CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010CMA Quality Assurance ProcessDocumentation Trail Audits for SAs IA conducts a documentation (paper-trail) audit to ensure the label certificate systems match the actual systemsConfirm LC calculations match actual product using drawings and BOMs1 in 20 (5%) chance of Label certificates audit


29CMA ItemsCMA may not be used on residential projectsNFRC 705, section 1.2.2.1 indicates an SA may request LCs for commercial onlyLimited product types, see NFRC 100, section 5.9.2 (may be updated soon)NFRC 704 has all CMA fees (updated annually, on web site)Many changes for manufacturers in 2014Limited changes for ACE OrgsCMA / ACE Training30

CMA bid ReportCMA / ACE Training31

Used DuringPlanReview orBidding processNot Valid For Codecompliance

Overview, CMA ProgramNFRC CMA Label Certificate(cover page):


32Overview, CMA ProgramNFRC CMA Label Certificate (page 2):


33Overview, CMA ProgramSupplemental information reportNow Optional!Must Select before LC request!


34CMA / ACE Training35http://www.nfrc.org/CMA/Default.aspx CMA Information

35CMA and the Building Energy CodesMost states reference ASHRAE 90.1 and IECCNFRC 100 and NFRC 200 are in each of these codes exclusivelyOnly defaults are alternativeNFRC 100 and NFRC 200 reference are how codes make reference to CMAST and CMA programCMA / ACE Training36

CMA and Energy CodesAAMA 507 certificates not allowed per all energy codesDefeated at IECC about 3 years agoEncourage your clients to use LCsDiscourage all other compliance methodsCall NFRC for clarificationCMA / ACE Training37

NFRC public site: www.nfrc.orgNFRC Community Site: http://nfrccommunity.site-ym.com/ CMA Webpage: http://www.nfrc.org/CMA/Default.aspx ACEs: http://nfrccommunity.site-ym.com/default.asp?page=ACEsNFRC Staff:Jen Padgett CMA Program Coordinator, 240-821-9515Ray McGowan Senior Program Manager, 240-821-9510CMAST Support Email: [email protected] CMA / ACE Training38Additional Resources

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You have completed the NFRC Specifying Authority Tutorial.You may sign the Supplemental Registration Form now.CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 201039

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