The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) has selected the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the third party Accreditation Body (AB) that will issue accreditation…
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NFRC Documents to Undergo ANSI Public Review
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) membership approved ballot changes to ANSI/NFRC 100-2017[E0A1]: Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-factors and ANSI/NFRC 200-2017[E0A0]: Procedure for Determining…
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NFRC Document Change to Undergo Second ANSI Public Review
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) ANS Standards Committee approved a plan to submit a previously unimplemented, member-approved ballot change to NFRC 100; Procedure for…
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A Look at the Updated Safety Glove Cut Standards
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a crucial aspect of safety in the glass and glazing industry, particularly regarding cut resistance. In 2016, the American National…
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Court Hears Crucial Case Over Access to Standards
On Monday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia heard arguments in the copyright-infringement lawsuit against public-records activist Carl Malamud, who is being…
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Building Codes vs. Copyright Law: Legal Showdown Heats Up
The long-running debate over who "owns" the standards used in legally binding construction codes gets another big platform next month. In August, the American Bar Association (ABA)…
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AAMA Manufactured Housing Program Receives ANSI Accreditation
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA) Manufactured Housing Fenestration Certification Program has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in accordance with ISO/IEC…
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Updated National Green Building Standard Released
The ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is available for public use. Some…
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Recent ANSI Standards Activity Includes Door, Window Updates
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) noted new standards activity related to the glass and glazing industry in its recent “ANSI Standards Action” publications. According…
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Code Change Proposal Involves Air Leakage in Glazed Doors
The February 12 edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) included a proposed change to Standard 90.1-2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential…