## NA7.4 Building Envelope Acceptance Tests

### NA7.4.1 Fenestration

(a) Each fenestration product shall provide an NFRC Label Certificate or the Commission’s Fenestration Certificate, FC-1, to identify the thermal performance (e.g. U-factor, SHGC, and VT) of each fenestration product being installed. The labels shall be located at the job site for verification by the enforcement agency. 'In 'addition, the responsible party shall fill out the Fenestration Acceptance Certificate. The responsible party shall verify the thermal performance of each specified fenestration product being installed matches the label certificate, energy compliance documentation and building plans. A copy of the certificate shall be given to the building owner and the enforcement agency for their records.

NA7.4.1.1 Elements Requiring Verification:

The responsible party shall verify the following:

(a) The thermal performance for each fenestration product matches the building plans, energy compliance documentation, and the label certificate; and

(b) The delivery receipt or purchase order matches the delivered fenestration product(s); and

(c) Verify the NFRC Label Certificate is filled out and includes an NFRC’s Certified Product Directory (CPD) number and a Certificate Number (when the Component Modeling Approach Label is submitted).

(d) For non-rated fenestration verify FC-1 is completely filled.

(e) The Certificate of Acceptance form is completed and signed.

NA7.4.1.2 Required Documentation

(a) NFRC Product Label Certificate:

1. The Component Modeling Approach (CMA) Label Certificate can list a single or multiple fenestration products, each with its own CPD number on the left column and verified for authenticity by contacting NFRC or

2. The Certificate Number for each CMA Label Certificate can be verified for authenticity by contacting NFRC or

3. Commission’s Fenestration Label Certificate:

4. The FC-1 are used to document Fenestration products not certified or rated by NFRC by using the Commission’s Default Table values in §110.6- A or the calculated values as indicated Nonresidential Appendix NA6.

(b) Purchase Order or Receipt:

1. A copy of the purchase order or a detailed payment receipt shall be used to cross reference with the NFRC Product Label Certificate CPD number or the FC-1 values; and

2. The purchase order or a detailed payment receipt should match the energy compliance documentation and the building plans.

(c) Fenestration Building Plans:

1. The building plans shall list in a schedule for each fenestration product to be installed in the building.

(d) Certificate of Acceptance Form:

1. The acceptance form shall be filled out by the responsible party and signed; and

2. The signed Certificate of Acceptance shall be submitted to enforcement agency or field inspector; and

3. A copy of the Certificate of Acceptance shall be given to the building owner.

### NA7.4.2 Window Films

NA7.4.2.1 Procedures

These procedures detail the installation and verification protocols necessary to meet acceptance requirements of window films. Each window film product shall be provided with a temporary NFRC Label on the box to identify the thermal performance (e.g. U-factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient(SHGC), and Visible Transmittance (VT)) of each window film product being installed. The labels, an Energy Commission Default FC-1 form or an NFRC label, shall be located at the job site for verification by the enforcement agency. 'In addition, the responsible person shall fill out the Installation Certificate (ENV-INST) and the Certificate of Acceptance (ENV-2A), Fenestration Acceptance Certificate. The responsible person shall verify the thermal performance of each window film to be installed matches the energy Certificate of Compliance (ENV-1C) documentation and building plans. A copy of the Installation and Acceptance certificate shall be given to the building owner and the enforcement agency for their records.

NA7.4.2.2 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:

(a) Verify the name of the manufacture or brand name matches with building plans;

(b) From the building plans or energy compliance forms, identify the azimuth orientation in degrees or in cardinal orientation for each of the window film to be installed to ensure the correct window film specifications are installed in the appropriate orientation;

(c) Verify the temporary NFRC label on the box for each window film’s U-factor, Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) and Visible Transmittance (VT) matches the energy compliance ENV-1C documentation and building plans, if the U-factor and SHGC values do not match refer back to the Responsible Person of the building construction or enforcement agency. Energy recompliance may have to be done and building plans updated;

(d) Verify the NFRC Window Film Label Certificate is filled out and includes an NFRC’s Certified Product Directory (CPD) number;

(e) List the NFRC Certified Product Directory (CPD) identification (ID) number provided on the label on the ENV-INST form

(f) If no NFRC Label is included on the box or identification of the window film then verify with the Responsible Person of the building construction or enforcement agency to ensure the window film is actually meets or exceeds the energy specifications before installation;

(g) Installation of window films shall follow the International Window Film Association (IWFA) Visual Quality Standards for Applied Window Film (dated May 15, 1999); and

(h) After the installation the installer completes and signs the Declaration Statement on the Installation Certificate ENV-INST. A signed copy of the ENV-INST Certificate(s) shall remain at the job site for verification by the building inspector.

NA7.4.2.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:

(a) Verify the Installation Certificate ENV-INST and the Declaration Statement is signed before
inspection; and

(b) The window film(s) label on the box matches the ENV-INST and building plan’s schedule, U-factor, SHGC, and VT for each of the installed window films; and

(c) If any of the acceptance procedures (ENV-2A) fails, refer back to the Responsible Person, Installer, or the enforcement agency for correction; and, after correction verify failed procedures have been corrected and re-inspect again; and

(d) After window film inspection, complete all parts of the ENV-2A, including the signature of the Declaration Statements; and

(e) Provide certificates and additional copies to the builder, enforcement agency and building owner at occupancy.

NA7.4.2.4 Documentation at Occupancy:

The following documentation shall be made available to the responsible party of construction or building owner at occupancy;

(a) A completed and signed ENV-INST and ENV-2A, form(s);

(b) The IWFA Visual Quality Standards for Applied Window Film (dated May 15, 1999), a copy can be obtained through www.iwfa.com;

(c) A sample (8” by 10”) of the film installed with a copy of its Performance Specification Sheet attached; and

1. A 10 or more year Warranty Certificate(s).

### NA7.4.3 Dynamic Glazing

NA7.4.3.1 Procedures

These procedures detail the installation and verification protocols necessary to meet acceptance requirements of dynamic glazing. Each dynamic glazing product shall be provided with a temporary NFRC Label on the glazing or an NFRC Label Certificate to identify the thermal performance (e.g. U-factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient(SHGC), and Visible Transmittance (VT)) of each product being installed. The NFRC label certificate shall be located at the job site for verification by the enforcement agency. 'In 'addition, the responsible person shall fill out the Installation Certificate (ENV-INST) and the Certificate of Acceptance (ENV-2A), Fenestration Acceptance Certificate. The responsible person shall verify 1) the dynamic glazing to be installed matches the energy Certificate of Compliance (ENV-1C) documentation and building plans. A copy of the Installation and Acceptance certificate shall be given to the building owner and the enforcement agency for their records.

NA7.4.3.2 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:

(a) Verify the dynamic glazing matches with building plans and Energy Compliance forms;

(b) From the building plans or energy compliance forms, identify the azimuth orientation in degrees or in cardinal orientation for each of the dynamic glazing to be installed to ensure the correct dynamic glazing specifications or model are installed in the appropriate orientation;

(c) Verify dynamic glazing controls if applicable matches the building plans schedule;

(d) Verify NFRC’s Certified Product Directory (CPD) number if applicable.

(e) If no NFRC Label Form is included, then the default values of Table 110.6-A of the Standards are being specified;

(f) Installation of dynamic glazing shall meet the manufactures installation instructions;

(g) After the installation the installer completes and signs the Declaration Statement on the Installation Certificate ENV-INST. A signed copy of the ENV-INST Certificate(s) shall remain at the job site for verification by the building inspector.

NA7.4.3.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:

(a) Verify the Installation Certificate ENV-INST and the Declaration Statement is signed before
inspection of the installation; and

(b) When controls are installed with the dynamic glazing, it should be verified that it meets the exact operation specifications of the dynamic glazing installation, functional and testing instructions.

(c) After dynamic glazing inspection is complete ensure the ENV-2A certificate form is completed and including the signature of the Declaration Statements; and

(d) Provide certificates and additional copies to the builder, enforcement agency and building owner at occupancy.

NA7.4.3.4 Documentation at Occupancy:

The following documentation shall be made available to the responsible party of construction or building owner at occupancy;

(a) A completed and signed ENV-INST and ENV-2A, form(s);

1. If supplied by the manufacturer, a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty and user 'manual.