Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) leadership has announced the release of an updated version of InstallationMasters®, a nationwide training and certification program for installers…
Florida Building Code
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FGIA Updates Specification Detailing Comparative Analysis for Door and Window Products
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification document providing a standardized comparative analysis procedure for determining the structural integrity of door…
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Energy Portion of FBC Continues to Spur Disagreement
The latest version of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation (FBC--EC), which increases the energy requirements for impact doors and windows, and went into effect…
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New Association Challenges Florida Building Code
A newly formed association, the Impact Window Affordability and Safety Association (IWASA), is fighting the implementation of part of the Florida Building Code that relates…
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Will Florida Code Changes Boost Window Prices?
On June 30, the Florida Building Code’s 5th Edition went into effect. One of the biggest changes involves dropping the prescriptive solar heat gain coefficient…
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Door Testing in Florida: Setting the Record Straight
Industry associations are doing their part to let the industry know what is and is not part of the Florida Building Code (FBC) 5th Edition…