AAMA IPBC-08, a newly developed standard practice for installation of windows and doors in commercial buildings, has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). The publication, titled AAMA Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows and Doors in Commercial Buildings, addresses the installation of windows and exterior glass doors, including hinged and sliding glass doors, which are installed in commercial buildings. It includes information pertaining to both new construction and replacement projects.
According to Ken Brenden, AAMA technical standards manager, āThis long awaited publication was created to ensure consistent, high quality installations in commercial markets, as well as promoting energy efficiency, decreasing installation deficiencies, maximizing product performance and minimizing callbacks, thereby lowering the overall cost to the product manufacturer and building owner. In addition, the document provides employers of installers an additional method of evaluating a potential employeeās knowledge, thus improving the credibility of practicing installers by verifying the measurement of a specific body of knowledge, while promoting installer safety practices.ā
The standard practice provides an overview of information relating to:
> Selection of window and glass door product types and materialsĀ
> Product performance testing and labeling
> Performance requirements of windows and doorsĀ
> Site inspectionĀ
> Specifications and codesĀ
> Windows measuring and orderingĀ
> Removal and installation of productsĀ
> Final cleaning and inspection
The AAMA Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows and Doors in Commercial Buildings is available to members at a cost of $50 for members and $100 for non-members through either electronic download or CD format. To order AAMA IPCB-08, visit the AAMA Online Publication Store at www.aamanet.org.
