## 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 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 Fenestration Certificate of Compliance 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 Fenestration Certificate of Compliance is used to document Fenestration products not certified or rated by NFRC by using the Commission’s Default Table values in §110.6-A and Table 110.6-B 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 Fenestration Certificate of Compliance 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 Fenestration Certificate of Compliance 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 and the Certificate of Acceptance, Fenestration Acceptance Certificate. The responsible person shall verify the thermal performance of each window film to be installed matches the energy Certificate of Compliance 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 Certificate of Installation 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 Certificate of Installation 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 January 1, 2015); and

(h) After the installation the installer completes and signs the Declaration Statement on the Certificate of Installation. A signed copy of the Certificate(s) of Installation 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 Certificate of Installation and the Declaration Statement is signed before
inspection; and

(b) The window film(s) label on the box matches the Certificate of Installation 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 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 Certificate of Acceptance, 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 Certificate of Installation and Certificate of Acceptance, form(s);

(b) The IWFA Visual Quality Standards for Applied Window Film (dated January 1, 2015), 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 15 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 Certificate of Installation and the Certificate of Acceptance , Fenestration Acceptance Certificate. The responsible person shall verify 1) the dynamic glazing to be installed matches the energy Certificate of Compliance 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 in Section 110.6of the Standards are being specified;

(f) Installation of dynamic glazing shall meet the manufacturer’s installation instructions;

(g) After the installation the installer completes and signs the Declaration Statement on the Certificate of Installation. A signed copy of the Certificate(s) of Installation 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 Certificate of Installation 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 Certificate of Acceptance 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 Certificate of Installation and Certificate of Acceptance, form(s);

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

### NA7.4.4 Clerestories for PAF

NA7.4.4.1 Procedures

These procedures detail the installation and verification protocols necessary to meet acceptance requirements of clerestory fenestrations for PAF. In addition, the responsible person shall fill out Certificate of Acceptance. The responsible person shall verify the clerestory fenestration to be installed matches the energy compliance documentation (Certificate of Compliance) 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.

For buildings with up to seven (7) clerestory fenestration units claiming the Clerestory Fenestration PAF, all clerestory fenestration units shall be tested. For buildings with more than seven (7) clerestory fenestration units claiming the PAF, random sampling may be done to select the seven clerestory fenestration units. If any of the clerestory fenestration units in the sample group or seven clerestory fenestration units fails the acceptance test, another group of seven clerestory fenestration units must be tested.

NA7.4.4.2 he Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:

(a) Verify the height of the clerestory fenestration’s head height and glazing height match the building plans;

(b) Installation of clerestory fenestration shall meet the manufacturer’s installation instructions;

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

NA7.4.4.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:

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

(b) If operable shading is installed on the clerestory fenestration, verify that the clerestory fenestration shading is controlled separately from other fenestration shading control.

(c) After clerestory fenestration inspection is completed, complete the Certificate of Acceptance Test and sign the Declaration Statements of the certificate; and

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

NA7.4.4.4 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 copy of the Certificate of Installation and the Certificate of Acceptance Test, form(s);

(b) If supplied by the manufacturer, a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty and user manual.

### NA7.4.5 Interior and Exterior Horizontal Slats for PAF

NA7.4.5.1 Procedures

These procedures detail the installation and verification protocols necessary to meet acceptance requirements of interior and exterior horizontal slats for PAF. In addition, the responsible person shall fill out Certificate of Acceptance. The responsible person shall verify the horizontal slat to be installed matches the energy compliance documentation (Certificate of Compliance) 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.

For buildings with up to seven (7) horizontal slat assemblies claiming the Interior and Exterior Horizontal Slats for PAF, all horizontal slat assemblies shall be tested. For buildings with more than seven (7) horizontal slat assemblies claiming the PAF, random sampling may be done to select the seven horizontal slat assemblies. If any of the horizontal slat assemblies in the sample group or seven horizontal slat assemblies fails the acceptance test, another group of seven horizontal slat assemblies must be tested.

Each horizontal slat assembly shall be provided with documentation of visible reflectance testing per ASTM E903 and may come with documentation of visible transmittance testing per ASTM E1175. The documentation shall be located at the job site for verification by the enforcement agency.

NA7.4.5.2 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:

(a) Verify the horizontal (not diagonal or vertical) distance from the front edge of the slat to the back edge of the slat matches the building plans;

(b) Verify the vertical (not diagonal or horizontal) distance from the lowest edge of the slat to the highest edge of the slat below it matches the building plans;

(c) Verify there is a factory installed label permanently affixed and prominently located at a mounting point of the slat to the building;

(d) Verify the visible reflectance on the ASTM E903 test results matches the building plans;

(e) If the horizontal slat surfaces are not opaque and free of perforations, verify that the horizontal slats ASTM E1175 test results matches the building plans;

(f) Installation of horizontal slats shall meet the manufactures installation instructions; and

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

NA7.4.5.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:

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

(b) Verify that horizontal slats are permanently mounted;

(c) If the horizontal slats extend beyond each side of the window jamb, then verify the extension matches the length shown on the building plans;

(d) If the horizontal slats do not extend beyond each side of the window jamb, then verify that the horizontal slats are entirely within the window rough opening or that fins at the window jambs match the building plans;

(e) Verify that horizontal slat assemblies extend the entire height of the window;

(f) Verify that exterior horizontal slats are horizontal or slope downwards from the window and that interior horizontal slats are horizontal or slope upwards from the window;

(g) After horizontal slats inspection is completed, complete the Certificate of Acceptance Test and sign the Declaration Statements of the certificate; and

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

NA7.4.5.4 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 copy of the Certificate of Installation and the Certificate of Acceptance Test, form(s);

(b) If supplied by the manufacturer, a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty and user manual.

### NA7.4.6 Interior and Exterior Light Shelves for PAF

NA7.4.6.1 Procedures

These procedures detail the installation and verification protocols necessary to meet acceptance requirements of interior and exterior light shelves for PAF. In addition, the responsible person shall fill out Certificate of Acceptance. The responsible person shall verify the light shelf to be installed matches the energy compliance documentation (Certificate of Compliance) 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.

For buildings with up to seven (7) light shelf units claiming the Interior and Exterior Light Shelves for PAF, all light shelf units shall be tested. For buildings with more than seven (7) light shelf units claiming the PAF, random sampling may be done to select the seven light shelf units. If any of the light shelf units in the sample group or seven light shelf units fails the acceptance test, another group of seven light shelf units must be tested.

Each interior light shelf shall be provided with documentation of visible reflectance testing per ASTM E903. Exterior light shelves may be provided with documentation of visible reflectance testing per ASTM E903. The documentation shall be located at the job site for verification by the enforcement agency.

NA7.4.6.2 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:

(a) Verify the horizontal (not diagonal or vertical) distance from the front edge of the interior light shelf to the back edge of the light shelf matches the building plans;

(b) Verify the vertical (not diagonal or horizontal) distance from the highest edge of the interior light shelf to the top of the clerestory window above it matches the building plans;

(c) Verify the visible reflectance on the ASTM E903 test results of the interior light shelf matches the building plans;

(d) If there is an exterior light shelf:

1. Verify the horizontal (not diagonal or vertical) distance from the front edge of the exterior light shelf to the back edge of the exterior light shelf matches the building plans;

2. verify the vertical (not diagonal or horizontal) distance from the lowest edge of the exterior light shelf to the sill of the window below it matches the building plans;

3. If the exterior light shelf is less than two feet below the clerestory window sill, verify the visible reflectance on the ASTM E903 test results matches the building plans;

(e) Verify that light shelves are installed at the height specified in the building plans ;

(f) Installation of light shelves shall meet the manufactures installation instructions;

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

NA7.4.6.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:

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

(b) If there is any window area below the interior light shelf on the same floor, then verify there is an exterior light shelf above that window area.

(c) Verify that that the light shelf is permanently mounted;

(d) Verify the light shelf extends beyond each side of the window jamb by the length shown on the building plans;

(e) Verify that interior light shelves are horizontal;

(f) If there is an exterior light shelf, verify that the exterior light shelf is horizontal or slopes downwards from the window;

(g) If operable shading is installed on the clerestory window, then verify the clerestory window shading is controlled separately from shading serving other vertical fenestration;

(h) After light shelves inspection is completed, complete the Certificate of Acceptance Test and sign the Declaration Statements of the certificate; and

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

NA7.4.6.4 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 copy of the Certificate of Installation and the Certificate of Acceptance Test, form(s);

(b) If supplied by the manufacturer, a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty and user manual.