NFRC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
NFRC CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM FORRESIDENTIAL ANDCOMMERCIALFENESTRATION ENERGYRELATED PERFORMANCERATINGSRay McGowan March 22, 2012Charleston, SC
LEARNING OBJECTIVES1.Understand the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 fenestrationenergy requirements for commercial construction.2.Understand the role of NFRC related to providing high-performancefenestration for energy-efficient commercial construction.3.Understand the NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 documents, the NFRCcommercial fenestration certification program (CMA), and how CMAenables energy codes compliance.4.Understand how the NFRC Component Modeling Approach (CMA)Program and associated software (CMAST) are used as design andcompliance tools for developing valid specifications for fenestrationenergy-related performance requirements.2
AIA CES INFORMATION“The National Fenestration Rating Council” is a RegisteredProvider with The American Institute of Architects ContinuingEducation Systems. Credit earned on completion of thisprogram will be reported to CES Records for AIA members.Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available onrequest.This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuingprofessional education. As such, it does not include content thatmay be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsementby the AIA of any material of construction or any method ormanner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any materialor product. Questions related to specific materials, methods,and services will be addressed at the conclusion of thispresentation.
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About UsWHO IS NFRC ? An independent, non-profit, 501(c)3, organization; whosepurpose is to serve the public good through education andresearch. We are a community of stakeholders with an interest in theenergy performance of fenestration products. The indisputable authority for providing information peopleneed to make the best decision about purchasing energyefficient windows, doors, and skylights. The NFRC label, indicating performance ratings, is found on allEnergy Star qualified windows, doors, and skylights. Consensus-driven organization – inclusive group decisionmaking process.
MembershipNFRC Membership Voice and Vote You help decide how NFRC ratings aredeveloped Member ideas are voted into action and youvote on the ideas Industry News Latest fenestration information on energy codereferences, technical interpretations, researchand technology, regulatory and legislativenews, and more News to help you anticipate change and staycompetitive NFRC News Now (our blog), Facebook,LinkedIn, and Twitter News You Can Use What’s New for Windows,Doors, Skylights, latest Energy Codereferences, and more
About UsWHY RATE FENESTRATION PRODUCTS? Provides means for a fair comparison Help consumer to make informed decisions Help meet the code requirements Provides a base line for developments andproduct improvement Promotes energy efficiency National / International harmonization
NFRC Background Created by industry/government assistance in 1989 Created to provide standardized methods for rating fenestrationenergy performance Unique, 501 (c)(3) [educational non-profit public/private organization]representing:– Industry, codes officials, Design Professionals, ConsumerOrganizations– 700 Manufacturers participating– 250 Voting Members– 4 million/yr operating budget– 17 staff members, 3 supporting contractors, LBNL partnership– Three International Licensees (India, South Africa, Australia)8
NFRC—Introduction & OverviewMission:NFRC develops and administers comparativeenergy and related rating programs that servethe public and satisfy the needs of its privatesector partners by providing fair, accurate andcredible, user-friendly information onfenestration product performance.9
NFRC Rating Determination Computer simulation is the basis of all ratings– 3 million records in CPD, 1% go to production Simulation performed at standardized sizes &environmental conditions Simulation generates a whole-product rating Simulated U-factors validated by physicaltesting– 4000 tests/year10
Aggregate Building LoadsNon-residential buildings consume 15.5 quadrillionBTU of primary energy - 16% of all energy used inU.S.11
Aggregate Building LoadsFenestration consumes 32% of that primary energy :12
About UsWHAT DOES NFRC RATE ? Energy performance ratings:– Required Ratings U Factor Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Visible Transmittance– Voluntary Ratings Air Leakage Condensation
NFRC RatingsU-factor (thermaltransmission)VT (VisibleTransmittance)NFRC 100NFRC 200SHGC (Solar Heat Gain)NFRC 20014
Mandatory RatingsA. Basics of NFRC Ratings; in southern areas,– Heat loss rating (U-factor) lower always better– Solar Heat Gain rating (SHGC) lower always better– Visible Transmittance rating (VT) higher generallybetter15
NFRC Energy Performance RatingsThe NFRC “Rating Process”
NFRC—Introduction & OverviewOurfamiliarresidentialtemporarylabel17
NFRC RatingsFuture RatingsSkylights Attachment products ratings Ventilation ratings Daylighting ratingsCourtesy of Ghar-Expert18
NFRC—ReferencesNFRC is referenced by: The International Model Building Codes ASHRAE ENERGY STAR USGBC (LEED), etc. Florida Building Code-Chapter 1319
Market OpportunityFacts:On average, Only 30%of all nonresidentialbuildings (somewhathigher % in residential)use high performancewindows;20
Energy Codes andFenestration21
South Carolina Energy Code International Residential Code-IRC 09 effectiveJanuary 1, 2011– Similar to the IECC 09 IECC 09 shown for comparison22
IRC 09-N1101.523
Code ComplianceNo label,Use defaults!24
SC Building Code-Residential andCommercial Requirement All Climate Zones:– U-Factor 0.50– SHGC 0.3525
Use NFRC Label toConfirm Compliance26
Use NFRC online database toconfirm (www.nfrc.org)27
NFRC and ComplianceIECC 09 requirement28
Residential Code ComplianceIECC 2009 RequirementsSHGC islower29
ENERGY STAR Criteria30
2014 ENERGYSTAR CriteriaBeingDeveloped31
Commercail Rating-CMA Programand CMASTB. Overview of the Component ModelingApproach (‘CMA’) Program32
Overview, CMA Program, CMASTThe CMA process: A New Approach New concept: “build” virtual products &projects using predefined and certifiedcomponents from online CMA databaseto issue project-specific label certificates33
Overview, CMA Program, CMASTGlazing componentFrame componentSpacer componentGlazing infill / Centerof Glazing assemblyFrame system /Frame assemblySpacer system / spacerassemblyPRODUCT CONFIGURATIONOverall product ratingcalculation34
CMAST Screenshot35
CMA Process FIELD INSPECTIONPHASE– Finally, the CMALabel Certificate isposted on-site forfield inspection36
NFRC CMALabelCertificate(coverpage):37
NFRC CMALabelCertificate(page 2):38
Overview, CMA Program, CMASTFenestration Manufacturer to-date: 39Benson Industries, LLCEFCO, A Pella CompanyFM GrahamKawneer Company Inc.PeerlessTRACOWausau Window & Wall Systems
Access CMA on NFRC site 40http://cmast.nfrc.org/Register, download, begin to design!Free for six monthsFees thereafter:
CMAST Using the CertifiedProducts Directory (CPD)41
CMAST Using the CertifiedProducts Directory (CPD)Easiest way to get a form to print out: click on this link42
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SC Commercial Energy CodeRequirement-IRC 0944
Commercial Code ComplianceCompare Project Ratings to SC Energy CodeRequirementsU-factor 0.50?SHGC 0.35?45If yes, incompliance!!
Energy Code Requirements fromASHRAE 90.1-2007/2010referenced NFRC 100 and 200only46
NFRC & Code ComplianceNo NFRC ratings, use defaults:47
NFRC & Code ComplianceEnergy Code Requirements for ASHRAE 90.107/1048
Energy Codes in US Use Online Code Environment and AdvocacyNetwork (OCEAN) http://www.bcap-ocean.org/code-status49
Click on State50
Summary & Conclusions NFRC’s Residential Fenestration Rating &Certification Program is:– Well established, and in use for many years– Easy to understand– A great tool for proving code compliance; the temporarylabel makes for easy verification– Required for ENERGY STAR rating of products51
Additional Resources NFRC Webpage:www.nfrc.org CMA Webpage:http://nfrc.org/sb aboutprogram.aspx Labs and Agencies:http://nfrc.org/labsagencies.aspx CMAST Supporthttp://support.nfrc.org52
Ray McGowanSenior Program ManagerNational FenestrationRating Council(NFRC)240-821-9510, rmcgowan@nfrc.org53
2. Understand the role of NFRC related to providing high- performance fenestration for energy -efficient commercial construction. 3. Understand the NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 documents, the NFRC commercial fenestration certification program (CMA), and how CMA enables energy codes compliance. 4. Understand how the NFRC Component Modeling Approach (CMA)
Dec 04, 2014 · Only NFRC ratings can satisfy IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements – NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 references in all commercial energy codes mean CMA ratings comply NFRC 100/200 CMAST ratings on LC – Not bid report!
NFRC Unit and Measurement Policy. Intertek B&C is an NFRC accredited simulation laboratory and all simulations were conducted in full compliance with NFRC approved procedures and specifications. The values included in this report are not considered in compliance with ANSI/NFRC 100, ANSI/NFRC 200, and/or
NFRC 100-2010, NFRC 200-2010 Referenced Sections: Referenced Pages: NFRC 100, Section 5.2 . NFRC 200, Section 2.1 Page 36 . Page 2 . Interpretation: Yes, exterior bi-fold doors (folding walls) shall be rated and tested as a single or double swinging door.
performance ratings developed in accordance with NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 are required by ASHRAE 90.1, IRC, IBC, IECC, California’s Title 24 energy code, and the U.S. ENERGY STAR program, among others. For the ratings to be credible, they must be developed in the context of a third-party certification program such as NFRC provides.
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(1) Glazing performance values are calculated based on NFRC 100, NFRC 200 and NFRC 500. ENERGY STAR values are updated to 2016 (Version 6) criteria. (2) The Canadian values shown are based on the updated ENERGY STAR 2020 initiative. For more information, see the ENERGY STAR guidelines.
May 22, 2020 · (1) Glazing performance values are calculated based on NFRC 100, NFRC 200 and NFRC 500. ENERGY STAR values are updated to 2016 (Version 6) criteria. (2) The values shown are based on Canada's updated ENERGY STAR 2020 initiative. Based on unit size, some products will use 2.5mm glass that may have improved glazing performance from what is
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