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- North American Fenestration Standard/Specifica...
- Preface
- AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440:22
- + 0 Introduction
- + 0.1 General
- 0.1.1 Applicability
- 0.1.2 Content
- + 0.2 Performance Classes and Grades
- Δ0.2.1 General
- 0.2.2 Guidance for the specifier/purchaser
- 0.2.3 Performance Grade (PG) designations
- + 0.2.4 Positive and negative ASD design pressure...
- 0.2.4.1 Uniform load Structural Test Pressure
- 0.2.4.2 Deflection limit
- 0.2.5 Water penetration resistance testing and ...
- + 1 Scope
- 1.1 General
- 1.2 Terminology
- 1.3 Units of measurement
- 1.4 Clause categories
- 2 Reference publications
- 3 Definitions
- + 4 General requirements
- + 4.1 General
- 4.1.1 Interpretations
- 4.1.2 Compliance
- 4.1.3 Additional standards for Canada
- Δ4.2 Gateway performance requirements
- 4.3 Performance Class
- + 4.4 Performance Grades (PG)
- 4.4.1 General
- 4.4.2 Assignment of Performance Grade (PG)
- 4.5 Maximum size tested (MST)
- + 4.6 Product designations
- 4.6.1 General
- 4.6.2 Primary Designator
- + 4.6.3 Secondary Designator
- 4.6.3.1 General
- 4.6.3.2 Positive ASD design pressure (DP)
- 4.6.3.3 Negative ASD design pressure (DP)
- 4.6.3.4 Water penetration resistance test press...
- + 4.7 Fenestration type and test size requirement...
- 4.7.1 General
- + 4.7.2 Product dimensions and tolerances
- 4.7.2.1 Dimensions
- + 4.7.2.2 Tolerances
- 4.7.2.2.1 Production size versus test size
- 4.7.2.2.2 Gateway size for LC, CW, and AW produ...
- 4.7.2.2.3 Overall size
- 4.7.2.2.4 Diagonal
- 4.7.2.2.5 Deviation
- + 4.8 Basement windows, hinged windows, side lite...
- 4.8.1 Basement windows
- 4.8.2 Hinged windows
- 4.8.3 Side lites, fixed doors, and door transom...
- + 4.8.4 Dual windows or dual doors
- 4.8.4.1 General
- + 4.8.4.2 Requirements
- 4.8.4.2.1 Removability
- 4.8.4.2.2 Hold open devices
- 4.8.4.2.3 Testing
- + 4.8.5 Secondary storm products
- 4.8.5.1 General
- 4.8.5.2 Water drainage testing AWS
- 4.8.5.3 Air infiltration and exfiltration for S...
- 4.8.5.4 Air infiltration and exfiltration for S...
- 4.8.5.5 Structural testing AWS
- 4.8.5.6 Performance Levels
- 4.8.6 Specialty Products (SP)
- + 4.9 Special shapes and sizes
- 4.9.1 Special shapes and sizes — Single-hung wi...
- 4.9.2 Special shapes and sizes — Double-hung wi...
- 4.9.3 Special shapes and sizes — Single sliding...
- 4.9.4 Special shapes and sizes — Double sliding...
- + 4.10 Qualification of designs, configurations, ...
- 4.10.1 General
- 4.10.2 Geometry and components
- 4.10.3 Operation and orientation
- + 4.10.4 Dividers (muntins)
- 4.10.4.1 True divided lites (TDLs)
- 4.10.4.2 Simulated divided lites (SDLs), remova...
- + 5 Mullions
- + 5.1 Mullion rating AWS
- 5.1.1 General
- 5.1.2 Mullion rating options
- 5.1.3 Mullion rating specific requirements and ...
- 5.2 Field mulling without manufacturer’s involv...
- 5.3 Vertical (dead load) deflection AWS
- + 5.4 Mullion assembly performance
- 5.4.1 General
- 5.4.2 Water testing AWS
- 5.4.3 Air leakage testing AWS
- 5.5 Mullion assembly Primary Designator
- 5.6 Mullion assembly Secondary Designator
- + 6 Side-hinged, dual-action side-hinged, and fol...
- 6.1 General
- + 6.2 Performance requirements
- 6.2.1 Dual door designation
- 6.2.2 Gateway performance requirements
- 6.2.3 Test specimen installation AWS
- 6.2.4 Limited Water testing AWS
- 6.2.5 Uniform load deflection test AWS
- + 6.2.6 Side-hinged door assembly qualification
- 6.2.6.1 Side-hinged door configurations
- 6.2.6.2 Operation cycle performance (side-hinge...
- 6.2.6.3 Vertical loading resistance (side-hinge...
- 6.2.7 Side-hinged door assembly qualification l...
- + 6.2.8 Folding door assembly qualification
- 6.2.8.1 Folding door configurations
- 6.2.8.2 Folding door assembly qualification lim...
- + 7 Unit skylights, including roof windows and tu...
- 7.1 General
- + 7.2 TDD, roof window, and unit skylight require...
- 7.2.1 General
- + 7.2.2 Test specimen installation AWS
- 7.2.2.1 Installation requirements
- 7.2.2.2 TDD testing AWS
- 7.2.2.3 Installation sealant used during testin...
- 7.2.3 Air leakage testing AWS
- 7.2.4 Water penetration testing — AWS
- + 7.2.5 Uniform load testing (see Clause 8.3.4) A...
- 7.2.5.1 Orientation AWS
- 7.2.5.2 Deflection AWS
- 7.2.6 Auxiliary tests for roof windows and unit...
- + 8 General testing requirements
- + 8.1 Testing requirements and sequence
- 8.1.1 Applicability
- 8.1.2 Testing requirements
- 8.1.3 Alternative minimum test sizes and minimu...
- 8.1.4 Details of testing sequence AWS DUR
- 8.1.5 Test specimens
- + 8.2 Test specimen requirements
- 8.2.1 General
- 8.2.2 Alterations
- 8.2.3 Specimen size
- 8.2.4 Test specimen installation AWS DUR
- + 8.3 Testing methods AWS DUR
- + 8.3.1 Operating force DUR
- 8.3.1.1 General DUR
- 8.3.1.2 Rotary operators DUR
- 8.3.1.3 Latching devices DUR
- 8.3.1.4 Multiple glazing panels (MGPs) DUR
- + 8.3.2 Air leakage resistance test AWS
- Δ8.3.2.1 Method of test AWS
- 8.3.2.2 Dual windows and dual doors AWS
- 8.3.2.3 Multiple glazing panels (MGPs) AWS
- 8.3.2.4 Reporting results AWS
- + 8.3.3 Water penetration resistance test AWS
- + 8.3.3.1 Method of test AWS
- 8.3.3.1.1 General
- 8.3.3.1.2 Limited Water exception for side-hing...
- 8.3.3.1.3 Exception for water penetration throu...
- 8.3.3.2 Dual windows and dual doors AWS
- 8.3.3.3 Insect screens AWS
- 8.3.3.4 Multiple glazing panels (MGPs) AWS
- + 8.3.4 Uniform load tests AWS
- + 8.3.4.1 General AWS
- 8.3.4.1.1 Dual windows and dual doors AWS
- 8.3.4.1.2 Insect screens AWS
- 8.3.4.1.3 Multiple glazing panels (MGPs) AWS
- 8.3.4.1.4 Interior accessory windows (IAWs) AWS...
- + 8.3.4.2 Uniform load deflection test at ASD des...
- 8.3.4.2.1 General
- 8.3.4.2.2 Uniform load deflection test AWS
- 8.3.4.3 Uniform load structural test AWS
- 8.3.5 Forced-entry resistance test AWS
- + 8.3.6 Auxiliary (durability) tests DUR
- 8.3.6.1 General DUR
- 8.3.6.2 Deglazing test DUR
- 8.3.6.3 Sash/leaf torsion test DUR
- 8.3.6.4 Casement hardware load test DUR
- 8.3.6.5 Hinge test (hinged rescue windows only)...
- 8.3.6.6 Awning, hopper, projected hardware load...
- 8.3.6.7 Safety drop test (non-hung vertical ope...
- Δ8.3.6.8 Life cycle testing (Class AW products...
- 8.3.6.9 Operation/cycling-slam test performance...
- + 8.4 Laboratory test report
- 8.4.1 Summary data
- + 8.4.2 Detailed data
- 8.4.2.1 Minimum requirements
- 8.4.2.2 AW Class requirements
- + 9 Material and component requirements
- + 9.1 Requirements without alternative
- 9.1.1 General
- + 9.1.2 Glazing and glass
- 9.1.2.1 Reference standards
- 9.1.2.2 General requirement AWS
- + 9.1.2.3 Glass selection
- 9.1.2.3.1 General AWS
- 9.1.2.3.2 Use of fully tempered or heat-strengt...
- + 9.1.2.3.3 Glazing exceptions AWS
- 9.1.2.3.3.1 General
- 9.1.2.3.3.2 Glazing exception 1
- 9.1.2.3.3.3 Glazing exception 2
- 9.1.2.3.3.4 Glazing exception 3
- 9.1.2.3.3.5 Glazing exception 4
- 9.1.2.3.3.6 Glazing exception 5
- + 9.1.2.3.4 Additional glazing qualification requ...
- 9.1.2.3.4.1 Single glazing qualification when t...
- 9.1.2.3.4.2 Insulating glass qualification when...
- 9.1.2.3.4.3 Qualification of glazing in doors
- 9.1.2.4 Multiple glazing panels (MGPs)
- + 9.1.3 Framing/cladding materials
- + 9.1.3.1 General
- 9.1.3.1.1 Minimum framing/cladding materials re...
- 9.1.3.1.2 Lead HS
- 9.1.3.2 Wood preservatives CPM DUR
- 9.1.3.3 Vinyl profile structural components CPM...
- 9.1.3.4 Vinyl cladding and other non-structural...
- 9.1.3.5 Laminates for PVC and Cellular PVC Prof...
- 9.1.3.6 Vinyl compounds CPM
- 9.1.3.7 Cellular PVC profile structural compone...
- 9.1.3.8 Cellular PVC components for cladding an...
- 9.1.3.9 Cellular PVC compounds CPM
- 9.1.3.10 Aluminum extrusions CPM
- 9.1.3.11 Fiberglass profiles CPM DUR
- 9.1.3.12 Cellulosic composite materials CPM D...
- 9.1.3.13 Reinforced thermoplastic materials CPM...
- 9.1.4 Weatherstrip and/or weatherseal CPM/DUR
- 9.1.5 Sealants CPM/DUR
- + 9.1.6 Hardware
- 9.1.6.1 General CPMDL
- + 9.1.6.2 Hardware lead testing HS
- 9.1.6.2.1 General
- 9.1.6.2.2 Test Method A HS
- + 9.1.6.2.3 Test Method B (brass or bronze hardwa...
- 9.1.6.2.3.1 Test methods
- 9.1.6.2.3.2 Material certificate HS
- 9.1.6.3 Hung window hardware CPM
- 9.1.6.4 Projected Window Hardware (Casement, aw...
- 9.1.6.5 Side-hinged (inswinging) window hardwar...
- 9.1.6.6 Top-hinged window hardware CPM
- 9.1.6.7 Dual-action window hardware CPM
- 9.1.6.8 Top turn reversible hardware
- + 9.1.6.9 Door hardware
- 9.1.6.9.1 Sliding door hardware CPM
- 9.1.6.9.2 Side-hinged door hardware CPM
- 9.1.7 Insect screens CPM
- 9.1.8 Door lite insert frame materials CPM DU...
- + 9.1.9 Coatings and finishes CPM DUR
- 9.1.9.1 Requirements for factory-applied coatin...
- 9.1.9.2 Protective coating on steel sheet CPM ...
- 9.1.10 Other components or materials CPM
- + 9.2 Requirements with alternative
- 9.2.1 General
- + 9.2.2 Plastic glazing
- 9.2.2.1 Smoke density CPM DUR
- 9.2.2.2 Self-ignition temperature CPM DUR
- 9.2.2.3 Combustibility classification CPM DUR...
- 9.2.3 Wood adhesives CPM DUR
- 9.2.4 Aluminum exterior cladding CPM
- 9.2.5 Aluminum thermal barrier construction
- 9.2.6 Aluminum thermal barrier extrusions CPM ...
- 9.2.7 Fiberglass and carbon fiber door skins CP...
- 9.2.8 Steel sheet CPM DUR
- 9.2.9 Material tolerance CPM DUR
- 9.2.10 Other components and materials CPM
- + 9.3 Design Guidance
- 9.3.1 Fasteners CPM
- 9.3.2 Reinforcing members DL
- 9.3.3 Setting blocks CPM
- 9.3.4 Window opening control devices (WOCDs) an...
- + Annex A (informative)
- Commentary
- A.0 Introduction
- A.0.1.1 Applicability
- A.0.2.2 Guidance for the specifier/purchaser
- A.0.2.3 Performance Grade (PG) designations
- A.0.2.4.1 Uniform load Structural Test Pressure...
- A.1.1 General
- A.1.3 Units of measurement
- A.2 Reference publications
- A.3 Definitions
- A.4.1.1 Interpretations
- A.4.1.2 Compliance
- A.4.2 Gateway performance requirements
- A.4.4 Performance Grades (PG)
- A.4.5 Maximum size tested (MST)
- + A.4.6 Product Designations
- A.4.6.2 Primary Designator
- + A.4.6.3 Secondary Designator
- A.4.6.3.2 Positive ASD design pressure (DP)
- A.4.6.3.3 Negative ASD design pressure (DP)
- A.4.6.3.4 Water penetration resistance test pre...
- A.4.7 Fenestration type and test size requireme...
- A.4.7.2 Product dimensions and tolerances
- A.4.7.2.1 Dimensions
- + A.4.8.2 Hinged windows
- A.4.8.5.2 Water drainage testing AWS
- A.4.8.6 Specialty Products (SP)
- + A.4.9 Special shapes and sizes
- A.4.9.1 Special shapes and sizes — Single-hung ...
- A.4.9.3 Special shapes and sizes — Single slidi...
- + A.4.10 Qualification of designs, configurations...
- A.4.10.2 Geometry and components
- A.4.10.4 Dividers (muntins)
- A.5.1 Mullion rating AWS
- A.5.4 Mullion assembly performance
- A.5.5 Mullion assembly Primary Designator
- A.5.6 Mullion assembly Secondary Designator
- A.6 Side-hinged, dual-action side-hinged and fo...
- + A.6.1 General
- A.6.2.3 Test specimen installation AWS
- A.6.2.4 Limited water testing AWS
- A.6.2.5 Uniform load deflection test AWS
- A.7.1 General
- + A.7.2 TDD, roof window, and unit skylight requi...
- + A.7.2.1 General
- A.7.2.2.1 Installation requirements
- A.7.2.2.3 Installation sealant used during test...
- A.7.2.3 Air leakage testing AWS
- + A.7.2.4 Water penetration testing — AWS
- + A.7.2.5 Uniform load testing (see Clause 8.3.4)...
- A.7.2.5.2 Deflection AWS
- A.7.2.6 Auxiliary tests for roof windows and un...
- + A.8.1 Testing requirements and sequence
- A.8.1.1 Applicability
- A.8.1.5 Test specimen requirements
- A.8.2.1 General
- A.8.2.4 Test specimen installation AWS DUR
- + A.8.3.1 Operating force DUR
- A.8.3.1.1 General DUR
- A.8.3.1.3 Latching devices DUR
- + A.8.3.2 Air leakage resistance test AWS
- A.8.3.2.1 Method of test AWS
- A.8.3.2.4 Reporting results AWS
- + A.8.3.3 Water penetration resistance test AWS
- A.8.3.4.1.4 Interior accessory windows (IAWs) A...
- A.8.3.4.2 Uniform load deflection test at ASD d...
- A.8.3.5 Forced-entry resistance test AWS
- + A.8.3.6 Auxiliary (durability) tests DUR
- A.8.3.6.1 General DUR
- A.8.3.6.3 Sash/leaf torsion test DUR
- A.8.3.6.4 Casement hardware load test DUR
- A.8.3.6.6 Awning, hopper, projected hardware lo...
- + A.8.4 Laboratory test report
- A.8.4.2 Detailed data
- A.9 Material and component requirements
- + A.9.1.2 Glazing and glass
- A.9.1.2.1 Reference standards
- + A.9.1.2.3 Glass selection
- A.9.1.2.3.2 Use of fully tempered or heat-stren...
- + A.9.1.2.3.3 Glazing exceptions AWS
- A.9.1.2.3.3.2 Glazing Exception 1
- A.9.1.2.3.3.5 Glazing Exception 4
- A.9.1.2.3.4 Additional glazing qualification re...
- + A.9.1.3 Framing/cladding materials
- A.9.1.3.1.2 Lead HS
- A.9.1.3.10 Aluminum extrusions CPM
- A.9.1.5 Sealants CPM/DUR
- + A.9.1.6 Hardware
- + A.9.1.6.1 General CPMDL
- A.9.1.6.2 Hardware lead testing HS
- A.9.1.6.9 Door hardware
- A.9.1.7 Insect screens CPM
- A.9.1.9 Coatings and finishes CPM DUR
1.1 General
This fenestration Standard/Specification applies to both operating and fixed, new construction and replacement windows, doors, SSPs, TDDs, roof windows, and unit skylights. This fenestration Standard/Specification is material-neutral and establishes performance requirements for windows, doors, SSPs, TDDs, roof windows, and unit skylights including their components and materials. This Standard/Specification concerns itself with the determination of Performance Grade (PG), Allowable Stress Design (ASD) design pressure (DP), and related performance ratings for windows, doors, SSPs, TDDs, roof windows, and unit skylights and is based on laboratory testing of products in standard fixtures. This Standard/Specification is not intended to test or address the use or installation of the product.
Performance requirements are used in this Standard/Specification when possible. Prescriptive requirements are used when necessary. When products successfully pass all applicable performance tests, a rating is determined and a test report may be issued.
The primary purpose of this Standard/Specification is to enable end-product performance evaluation as may be required for certain US and Canadian model building codes for windows, doors, SSPs, TDDs, roof windows, and unit skylights. Performance-based product comparison, durability assessment, and technical issues related to certification programs are secondary purposes of this Standard/Specification.
This Standard/Specification applies to testing and rating products. The tested rating applies to products of functionally identical construction, with both width and height less than or equal to the tested size.
Programs have been developed or are proposed for determining fenestration energy performance ratings and for fenestration product sustainability. These programs are outside the scope of this Standard/Specification.
Fenestration products excluded from the scope of this Standard/Specification include
interior windows, interior accessory windows (IAWs), and interior doors;
vehicular-access doors (garage doors) (see ANSI/DASMA 105, ANSI/DASMA 108, ANSI/DASMA 109, ANSI/DASMA 115, or other applicable DASMA Specifications);
roof-mounted smoke and heat-relief vents (see FM 4430);
sloped glazing (other than unit skylights or roof windows) (see AAMA TIR-A7);
curtain walls and storefronts (see AAMA CWM and AAMA SFM-1);
commercial entrance systems (see AAMA SFM-1);
sunrooms (see AAMA/NPEA/NSA 2100);
revolving doors;
commercial steel doors rated according to ANSI/SDI A250.8;
skylights according to AAMA SKY-3; and
motorized operators.
1.2 Terminology
In this Standard/Specification, “shall” is used to express a requirement, (i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard/Specification); “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; “shall be permitted to be” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard/Specification; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability.
Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and are considered requirements. Legends to equations and figures are considered requirements.
Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. The purpose of the commentary is to add background information, explanatory language, examples, or further clarification to topics addressed by the referenced clause.
The Preface, Clause 0, and commentary are non-mandatory.
1.3 Units of measurement
There is a commentary available for this Clause.
The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
The values given in parentheses are in IP (inch-pound) units and are often inexact rounded values. Users of this Standard/Specification are to test only to the SI values or to exact conversions of the SI values. The IP equivalents identified are for approximate reference only and do not in any way imply accuracy of the measurement or the equipment.
Precision and bias statements are provided in the applicable test methods referenced in this Standard/Specification. Significant digits and rounding that are recorded below or above the requirements stated in this Standard/Specification do not imply a specific level of accuracy or repeatability of the measurement systems, test equipment or test methods.
1.4 Clause categories
For the convenience of the user, the clauses of this Standard/Specification have been identified with categories that generally describe the content of the clause, allowing users to quickly select those clauses that relate to a particular category. Following are descriptions of each category. Clauses that are not specifically identified relate to all categories.
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