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<br /> PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Optional Higher Performance Grades(PG)and corresponding
<br /> The Window and Door Manufacturers Association(WDMA),The American Architectural test pressures(PSF)
<br /> Association(AAMA)and the Canadian Standards Association(CSA)have jointly released
<br /> AAMA/WDMNCSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08;North American Fenestration Standard/Specification rczo I PG25 I PG30 I PG35 I PG40 I PG45 I PG50 I PG55 I PG60
<br /> for Windows,Doors and Skylights,which calls for using"Performance Grade"as the new _�TP s oo a.�s a.eo 5.25 s.00 s.�s zeo s.za e.00
<br /> rating to describe products that comply to the standard.This new version dated"-08" ' or zo zs zs so 35 ao ae eo so
<br /> has been adoptetl by the 2009 International Building Code(IBC)and the International i sTr ; ao.o 3�s ae.o 5zs so.o s�.a �s.o azs so.o
<br /> Residential Code(IRC). a�r_I o.a o.s o.s o.s o.s o.a o.3 0.3 o.s
<br /> Performance Grade ratings are being used to replace Design Pressure Ratings as the Thz forced entry resistance(FER)is always a performance leve�10 regardless of performance grade(PG).
<br /> Operating Porce—Minimum and maximum operating force vanes by pmduct rype and peAormance class but
<br /> preferred method of ineasuring product performance throughout the window,door and does notchange by pedormance grade(PG).
<br /> skylight industry to define products that comply with all of the requirements of the
<br /> 101/I.S.2/A440 standard. CERTIFICATION
<br /> A product only achieves a"Performance Grade"or"PG'rating if that product complies Hallmark Certification
<br /> with not only the structural loading requirement,but all other performance requirements
<br /> such as air infiltration resistance,water penetration resistance,ease of operation and The Window and Door Manufacturers Association(WDMA)sponsored Hallmark Certification
<br /> resistance to forced entry.A"Design Pressure Rating"or"DP"rating will now describe Program is designed to provide builders,architects,specifiers and consumers with an easily
<br /> a product rating that has only been tested to structural loading and not air infiitration, recognizable means of identifying products that have been manufactured in accordance
<br /> water testing or other requirements for Performance Grade. with the appropriate WDMA and other referenced performance standards.Conformance is
<br /> Performance Classes determined by periodic in-plant inspections by a third party administrator.The inspections
<br /> include auditing licensee quality control procedures and processes,and a review to confirm
<br /> This Standard/Specification defines requirements for four performance classes.The products are manufactured in accordance with the appropriate performance standards.
<br /> performance classes are designated R,LC,CW,and AW.This classification system Periodic testing of representative product constructions and components by a third party
<br /> provides for several levels of performance.Product selection is always based on the testing laboratory is also required.When all of the program requirements are met,the
<br /> performance requirements of the particular project. licensee is authorized to use the WDMA Hallmark registered logo on the Certification Label
<br /> Elements of Performance Grade(PG)designations as a means of identifying products.
<br /> In order to qualify for a given performance grade(PG),test specimens need to pass all Products successfully obtaining Hallmark Certification will be labeled with a 3-part code,
<br /> required performancetests forthe following,in addition to all required auxiliary(durability) Which includes performance class,performance grade and maximum size tested.
<br /> tests(not shown here)for the applicable product type and desired performance class: Below is a sample certification label:
<br /> (a)Operating force(if applicahle):Minimum and maximum operating force vary by
<br /> product type and performance class. ' �
<br /> (6)Air leakage resistance:tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a test pressure of
<br /> 1.57 PSF.The allowable air infiltration for R,LC&CW is 0.3 cubic feet per minute per WINDOW AND DOOR
<br /> square foot of frame(cfm/ft). � ,
<br /> (c)Water penetration resistance:tested in accordance with ASTM E547 with the specified MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1
<br /> test pressure applied per AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-O8.The test consists of four www.wdma.com
<br /> cycles.Each cycle consists of five minutes with pressure applied and one minute with the 400 SERI ES CASEMENT W I N DOW
<br /> pressure released,during which the water spray is continuously applied.The water spray
<br /> shall be uniformly applied at a constant rate of 5.0 U.S.gal/ftZ•hr. Manufacturer stipulates conformanc,e to the applicable standards
<br /> (d)Uniform load deflectian test:tested in accordance with ASTM E330 for both positive �
<br /> and negative pressure(pressure defined by AAMA/WDMNCSA 101/I.S.2/A440-O8)with the PRODUCT PERFORMANCE RATING
<br /> load maintainetl for a period of 60 seconds.After loads are removed there shall be no more � CLASS R�l�—PG 50jz�—SIZE TESTED 35.5 X 72.5�3j
<br /> permanent deformation in excess of 0.4%of its span and no damage to the unit which DP+50/-65 psf�'�
<br /> would make it inoperable. TESTED T0:
<br /> (e)Uniform load structural test:tested in accordance with ASTM E330 for both positive AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 05&08
<br /> and negative pressure(pressure defined byAAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-OS)with
<br /> the load maintained for a period of 10 seconds.After loads are removed there shall be (1)—Performance Class
<br /> no damage to the unit which wouid make it inoperable. (2)—Performance Grade
<br /> (f)Forced-entry resistance(if applicable):tested in accordance with ASTM F588 (3)—Size Tested
<br /> (Windows),F476(Swinging Doors)and F842(Sliding Doors)at a performance level 10 ratipg. (4)—Design Pressure
<br /> Starting with the 2008 specification,design pressure(DP)will only represen��je��� In the example above,the performance class is an R,the performance grade(PG)is 50 PSF
<br /> "uniform load deflection tesk" and the size tested is 35.5"x 72.5".What this means to the specifier is,based on the
<br /> Maximum size tested MST optional hZgher performance grade chart,the laboratory tested air infiltration was less than
<br /> ( ) 0.3 cfm/ft (test pressure is always 1.57 PSF and the allowable airflow is 0.3 cfm/ftz),the
<br /> Test size is a factor in determining compliance with this Standard/Specification. product tested successfully resisted a laboratory water penetration test at a test pressure
<br /> Each product type and class has a defined minimum set of requirements.The of 7.5 PSF(test pressure equals 15%of PG),the product tested successfully withstood a
<br /> minimum test size increases with each class(i.e.R,LC,CW or AW). laboratory positive and negative structural test at a pressure of 75 PSF(test pressure equals
<br /> 150%of performance grade)in both the positive and negative directions and the product
<br /> Minimum Requirements tested passed the laboratory requirements for operational force and forced entry resistance.
<br /> The minimum requirements to obtain a Performance Grade(PG),are listed below: In addition to the minimum requirements of a PG 50,the tested product successfully passed
<br /> a laboratory negative structural test of 97.5 PSF(test pressure equals 150%of performance
<br /> Minimum Water grade)which yields a negative design pressure of 65 PSF.Based on this test,all products
<br /> Product Minimum Minimum Design Minimum Structural PenetrationTest
<br /> Perfcrma�ce =:��mance crade PreSs�re Test Pressure(STP)" Pressure(WTP)� smaller in both width and height can be labeled with this product performance rating.
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<br /> a is is zz.e z.so Building codes prescribe desi¢n aressures(DP)based on a variety of criteria(i.e.windspeed
<br /> ic zs z5 a�.5 3.75 zone,building height,etc.,therefore structural test oressures should not be used for code
<br /> cw so so a5.o a.5o compliance.In the ezample above,a PG 50 performance grade rating,which passes a 50 PSF
<br /> aw ao ao so.o s.00 design pressure,should be used for determining code compliance,not the structural test
<br /> skyrgnc5 pressure of 75 PSF.
<br /> e is is so.o z 90 If you need further details about how Andersen�products perform to this standard,
<br /> cw so ao so.o a.so contact your Andersen supplier.
<br /> •srP�sisorottnePerfo�ma�ceg�aaecPc�ro�w��daw5anddoorsa�az00%ormePe�to�man�eg�adefors�yugms. IfyouneedfurtherinformationabouttheAAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440-08standard ;
<br /> 'Watertest pressure is 15%of the performance grade(P� or the Hallmark Certification Program please contact:WDMA,401 N.Michigan Avenue, ', -�
<br /> Suite 2200 Chicago,II 60611 Phone:312-321-6802 Web:wdma.com ��
<br /> Where designated,Andersen products are tested,certified and labeled to the requirements •�E I
<br /> of the Hallmark Certification Program.Actual performance may vary based on variations ��
<br /> in manufacturing,shipping,installation,environmental conditions and conditions of use. ._� I
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