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1 Dan Walker, P.E. Thomas Associates, Inc. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 1

Update 2010 Florida Code Development Update ENERGY STAR Process

2 Today s Report in a Nutshell Updates to AAMA/NPEA/NSA 2100 Update on Component Testing Standard ICC 2012 Development Update 2010 Florida Code Development Update ENERGY STAR Process Update Bright Ideas NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 2

3 AAMA/NPEA/NSA 2100 Update Where are we now? Withdrawn ICC and FBC code proposals AAMA public ballot is over Substantive changes received How will we coordinate changes? AAMA / NPEA / NSA collaboration NSA Review of AAMA revisions Only two comments from NSA companies received. Both editorial in nature. Are we ready to approve? If so, AAMA will re-ballot NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 3

4 Summary of AAMA s 2100 Proposed Revisions Removal of definitions for these common terms Solarium Conservatory Sunspace Added definition Unit Skylight Sunroom Category IV & V clarifications Air infiltration requirements apply only to fenestration NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 4

Summary of AAMA s 2100 Proposed Revisions (cont d) Added new reference to AAMA 2502-07 Comparative

2, Non-Standard Sizes Modified Section 5.2.3, Minimum Pressures to simply reference Table 4-1 requirements.

5 Summary of AAMA s 2100 Proposed Revisions (cont d) Added new reference to AAMA Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products Referenced in Section 5.2.2, Non-Standard Sizes Modified Section 5.2.3, Minimum Pressures to simply reference Table 4-1 requirements. Revised Table 4-1 titles One editorial comment received from NSA member NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 5

psf) than the revised vertical fenestration performance requirements Section 6.2.

6 Summary of AAMA s 2100 Proposed Revisions (cont d) Revised Table 4-1 to include performance requirements for Unit Skylights Requirements are lower (15 psf vs. 20 psf) than the revised vertical fenestration performance requirements Section 6.2.1, Wind Loads Added a sentence as follows, Wind pressures for the design of Category I Sunrooms shall be determined in accordance with Table AH107.4(1) of the IRC or local wind pressure criteria as determined by the local building official. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 6

From yesterday s TC meeting, we may want to change seismic response factor recommendation from R=1.4 to R=1.

7 Summary of AAMA s 2100 Proposed Revisions (cont d) Staff sent AAMA s proposed revisions to the NSA Board, Technical Committee and 2100 Subcommittee Only one editorial comment was received Are we ready to approve this? From yesterday s TC meeting, we may want to change seismic response factor recommendation from R=1.4 to R=1.25 If no additional comments, can we approve? If approved, AAMA will re-ballot If no additional comments - we re done NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 7

dealer networks Possible code proposals for state codes that are in the process of their updates?

8 2100 Moving Forward If approved as the 2010 version, what s next? Promotion to building officials and industry supporters Self-promotion to NSA members, affiliates and dealer networks Possible code proposals for state codes that are in the process of their updates? This would grease the skids for IRC/IBC 2015 cycle Education Program for code officials? More on this later NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 8

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Sunroom designers What will it do for the sunroom industry? Creates uniform requirements and methods based on common practice Where do we want this to go?

10 Component Testing Guideline Title, purpose and scope Sunroom Component Test Methods and Rational Analysis What is the intent? To compile and summarize the methods used in the sunroom industry for component testing and engineering of sunrooms Who is this for? Sunroom designers What will it do for the sunroom industry? Creates uniform requirements and methods based on common practice Where do we want this to go? NSA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or design guide/spec sheet? What s next? Technical Committee approval, then Board of Directors approval Publish on Members only website NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 10

Performance Section 7 Fire Performance Section 8 Durability Appendix 1 Lateral Resistance Appendix 2

11 Table of Contents Section 1 Purpose & Scope Section 2 Definitions & Terminology Section 3 Reference Documents Section 4 Structural Performance Section 5 Air & Water Performance Section 6 Energy Performance Section 7 Fire Performance Section 8 Durability Appendix 1 Lateral Resistance Appendix 2 Connections Commentary Additional Discussion Items NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 11

12 Example Conformance Matrix NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 12

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roof insulation from R-24 to R-30 in CZ 5-8 Decrease U-factor of glazing from 0.50 to 0.

14 ICC Update Quick review of the process Final Action Hearings, Group B proposals of interest (Energy issues only) Structural, Fire, Egress, etc. are already decided Energy Code EC68-09/10, Parts I (IECC) & II (IRC) Originally proposed to Increase roof insulation from R-19 to R-24 in CZ 1-4 Increase roof insulation from R-24 to R-30 in CZ 5-8 Decrease U-factor of glazing from 0.50 to 0.45 in all 8 climate zones NSA staff worked out a compromise with proponent to Keep roof and wall insulation at R-19 and R-24 (present code) Agreed to lower U-factor of glazing to 0.45 NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 14

(see next slide), and change Part II It appears they want the IRC and the IECC requirements to be the same EECC

15 EC 68-09/10 Continued Code Development Hearing Results EC 68-09/10 PART II (IRC) Disapproved EC 68-09/10 PART I (IECC) Approved as Modified Public Comment Submitted by EECC EC 68-09/10, Part I to approve as further modified (see next slide), and change Part II It appears they want the IRC and the IECC requirements to be the same EECC is also in favor of removing the IRC Energy section entirely NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 15

EC 68-09/10 Continued N1102.2.11 Thermally isolated sunroom Sunroom insulation.

code. Exception: For sunrooms with thermal isolation and enclosing conditioned space, the

minimum ceiling insulation R-values shall be R-24 19 in Zones 1 through 4 and R-30 24 in

New wall(s) separating a sunroom with thermal isolation from conditioned space shall meet

16 EC 68-09/10 Continued N Thermally isolated sunroom Sunroom insulation. All sunrooms enclosing conditioned space shall meet the insulation requirements of this code. Exception: For sunrooms with thermal isolation and enclosing conditioned space, the following exceptions to the insulation requirements of this code shall apply: (1) The minimum ceiling insulation R-values shall be R in Zones 1 through 4 and R in Zones 5 through 8; and (2) The minimum wall R- value shall be R-13 in all zones. New wall(s) separating a sunroom with thermal isolation from conditioned space shall meet the building thermal envelope requirements of this code. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 16

EC 68-09/10 Continued N1102.3.5 Thermally isolated sunroom Sunroom U-factor.

Exception: For sunrooms with thermal isolation and enclosing conditioned space in Zones 4 through 8, the following exceptions to the fenestration requirements of this

17 EC 68-09/10 Continued N Thermally isolated sunroom Sunroom U-factor. All sunrooms enclosing conditioned space shall meet the fenestration requirements of this code. Exception: For sunrooms with thermal isolation and enclosing conditioned space in Zones 4 through 8, the following exceptions to the fenestration requirements of this code shall apply: (1) the maximum fenestration U-factor shall be 0.45; and (2) the maximum skylight U-factor shall be New fenestration separating the sunroom with thermal isolation from conditioned space shall meet the building thermal envelope requirements of this code. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 17

that we should support the EECC modification to clarify the intent of the code Consistency between IECC/IRC Energy This

18 EC 68-09/10 Continued Along with the proponent (EECC), Ms. Ellen Eggerton, Fairfax County, VA representing VBCOA, also submitted the same public comment NSA staff recommendation is that we should support the EECC modification to clarify the intent of the code Consistency between IECC/IRC Energy This clarification will be helpful in cases where sunrooms do not enclose conditioned space (Category I through III) Any disagreements? NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 18

26 rad) or more from vertical from horizontal.

19 EC70-09/10 Change is to definition of SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT. Glass or other transparent or translucent glazing material installed at a slope of 15 less than 60 degrees (0.26 rad) or more from vertical from horizontal. Glazing material in skylights, including unit skylights, solariums, sunrooms, roofs and sloped walls is included in this definition. Before After 60 degrees 75 degrees 15 degrees 30 degrees NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 19

1 The definition does include sunroom glazing Public comments from WDMA and City of Westminster, CO are for

20 EC70-09/10 Continued Code Development Hearing Action was for Approved As Submitted Original proposal from U.S. Department of Energy Intent was to make IECC like ASHRAE 90.1 The definition does include sunroom glazing Public comments from WDMA and City of Westminster, CO are for disapproval This would require a 2/3 majority, so difficult NSA staff does not plan to testify on this item NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 20

These appendices will be reorganized, and the Code Correlation Committee can only make editorial changes.

21 Other IBC/IRC Changes ICC staff contacted NSA about a reorganization of Appendix H (IRC) and I (IBC) due to coordination changes in the base codes. These appendices will be reorganized, and the Code Correlation Committee can only make editorial changes. ICC staff will be sending a preview draft for us to review, which will be accepted and printed in the 2012 IRC and IBC. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 21

22 ICC Final Action Hearings Will be held in Charlotte, NC October 28 November 1, 2010 In Summary: Continued stringency increases to Energy Requirements for Category V Codes are getting more complicated, not less NSA successfully altered the course of EC68 and maintained Thermally Isolated Sunrooms Since no additional Public Comments to ICC on this issue, it s likely a done deal NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 22

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FBC Discussion of NSA s proposals Review of relevant

24 Florida Building Code Update Review of the process FL Structural TAC met on 8/24 to make recommendations for the FBC Discussion of NSA s proposals Review of relevant proposals by others NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 24

FL Proposals By Others Quite a few from Joe Belcher passed: 4109 The modifications clarify that roofs of sunrooms without sloped glazing are solid roofs and clarifies open areas are areas with

4110 - Clarifies terms related to roofs and to open areas. Current language has caused confusion at the permitting phase of sunroom construction projects.

25 FL Proposals By Others Quite a few from Joe Belcher passed: 4109 The modifications clarify that roofs of sunrooms without sloped glazing are solid roofs and clarifies open areas are areas with operable windows or fixed glass or glass doors. The clarifications are needed to address confusion demonstrated during the permitting phase for sunroom projects Clarifies terms related to roofs and to open areas. Current language has caused confusion at the permitting phase of sunroom construction projects Proposal reduces concentrated load on purlins from 300# to the OSHA required load for fixed ladders, 200#. The reduction applies to purlins only The proposal adds an exception from impact protection for screen or removable vinyl and acrylic wind panels on exterior balconies and porches. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 25

FL Proposals By Others 4296 - Modification proposes use of AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas by designers in the HVHZ.

4305 - Proposal deletes an obsolete table no longer contained in ASCE 7 and permits the use of the AAF Guide to design screen enclosures.

26 FL Proposals By Others Modification proposes use of AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas by designers in the HVHZ Proposal to clarify wind load design criteria for sunrooms and to clarify intent of inclusion of AAMA Categories for sunrooms in code Proposal deletes an obsolete table no longer contained in ASCE 7 and permits the use of the AAF Guide to design screen enclosures Adds aluminum screen enclosure design pressure table from Chapter 22. Adds windbreaker provisions from Chapter 16, Section The proposal adds provisions for sunrooms in the HVHZ section of the code Clarifies the application of AAMA 2100 and that the design is in accordance with the wind speeds and wind loads of the Florida Building Code. NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 26

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sampling Products must be tested at an EPA Approved laboratory before being labeled Can Sunrooms be

28 ENERGY STAR Program update Review of current process Why is it changing? New process will likely come with fees that currently don t exist Due to 3 rd party oversight and random sampling Products must be tested at an EPA Approved laboratory before being labeled Can Sunrooms be labeled? No, but sunroom components can Windows, Doors & Skylights Reflective roofs NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 28

29 ENERGY STAR Continued What is the benefit of ENERGY STAR? Market differentiation Market transformation is EPA s end-goal NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 29

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2100 Update Face-to-face presentation At ICC Educational Conference?

31 Action Items For Consideration Development of Articles / Press Releases to educate code officials ICC Educational Course or Article on Component Testing / 2100 Update Face-to-face presentation At ICC Educational Conference? Develop a Local Lunchbox Version? Live Webinar? NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 31

32 Sunroom Compliance Checklist Current version is for the 2003 I-codes 2006 & 2009 Update? Why do this? Promotion? State versions? FL, CA? Could NSA work with AAF, NPEA to create these? NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 32

standards Membership in NSA has value and gives companies a unified voice and identity AAMA,

33 Possible Initiatives Increase membership through these types of programs Education programs Visibility of NSA through trade / magazine articles Continued presence in the codes & standards Membership in NSA has value and gives companies a unified voice and identity AAMA, NSA and NPEA Aren t our goals basically the same? NSA Fall Meeting October 7, 2010 St. Louis, Missouri 33

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