An updated Florida Building Code (FBC) is on the horizon, with several additions set to impact the glass and fenestration industries. The most significant updates…
Florida Building Code (FBC)
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FEMA Issues Advice for Reducing Water Intrusion Through Doors, Windows
FEMA has released three new recovery advisories (RA) developed in response to Hurricane Ian, which impacted southwest Florida in September of 2022. The recovery advisories…
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30 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew Redesigned Modern Building Codes
Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned…
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FGIA Annual Conference Tackles Building, Energy Code Updates and More
Numerous updates on the International Code Council (ICC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) were discussed during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2022…
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FGIA Appoints Jason Seals to Florida Structural Technical Advisory Committee
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has announced the appointment of Jason Seals to serve as a voting member of the Florida Structural Technical…