Specifying Authority Tutorial (please click on speaker icon to hear instructions on each of the following slides) CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

Specifying Authority (SA) & CMA Overview What is a Specifying Authority? What does a Specifying Authority do? Specifying Authority Tutorial

What is a Specifying Authority (SA) ? The entity that specifies the fenestration products/systems and components, and identifies the suppliers to be used on a commercial or nonresidential project in order to meet design and performance requirements. The Specifying Authority enters into a license agreement with NFRC and obtains an NFRC label certificate for a project. This entity may be, but is not limited to, an architect, engineer, fenestration manufacturer, general contractor or supplier. Executes a project-specific license agreement with NFRC Legal entity owning the CMA Label Certificate Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Tutorial What does the SA do? Provides the ACE with detailed project specifications Logs into CMAST and opens the notification information Digitally signs the online NFRC License Agreement Accesses the LC publically on web site Specifying Authority Tutorial CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

Specifying Authority Tutorial What does the SA do? Provides the ACE with detailed project specifications This can be done via the Specifying Authority Project Data Form (see below) or by filling out a form provided by your ACE. Specifying Authority Tutorial CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

Specifying Authority Project Data Form The Specifying Authority Project Data Form can be found on the NFRC website, on the Specifying Authority page (http://www.nfrc.org/industry/certification/product-certification-program/the-component-modeling-approach-program-cma/specifying-authority-information/). This form is to help assist the Specifying Authority in providing all the pertinent information to the ACE org. The Specifying Authority Project Data Form has all the necessary data for the ACE, including the Specifying Authority & project information. Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Project Data Form The Specifying Authority Project Data Form will also have information regarding the ACE & IA. Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Project Data Form Frame, Glazing & Spacer Supplier information must also be filled out by the Specifying Authority. Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Project Data Form As the example here shows, you’ll need details of the framing sections to ensure your ACE has the proper components. CMA CPD ID # can be found in the CMA CPD at this link: http://cmast.nfrc.org/Component/FrameComponentFind.aspx Notice Frame Assemblies are numbered: Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Project Data Form Notice Spacer Edge Seal Assemblies are numbered: As the example here shows, you’ll need details of the spacer sections to ensure your ACE has the proper components. CMA CPD ID # can be found in the CMA CPD at this link: http://cmast.nfrc.org/Component/SpacerComponentFind.aspx Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Project Data Form Notice Glazing Assemblies are numbered: As the example here shows, you’ll need details of the glazing sections to ensure your ACE has the proper components. CMA CPD ID # can be found in the CMA CPD at this link: http://cmast.nfrc.org/Component/GlazingComponentFind.aspx Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Project Data Form As the example here shows, you’ll assemble your sections (along with width & height) to ensure your ACE has the proper components. Insert the Assembly Number as appropriate: Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Tutorial What does the SA do? Logs into CMAST web and opens the notification information Specifying Authority Tutorial CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

Specifying Authority Tutorial What does the SA do? Digitally signs the online NFRC License Agreement Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Tutorial What does the SA do? Accesses the LC publically on web site Specifying Authority Tutorial

Specifying Authority Tutorial-Part 2 CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

Component Modeling Approach Overview CMA / ACE Training

CMA Fundamental Concept Glazing component Frame component Spacer component Glazing infill / Center of Glazing assembly Frame system / Frame assembly Spacer system / spacer assembly PRODUCT CONFIGURATION Overall product rating calculation CMA / ACE Training

Where do Components Come From? CMA Overview Where do Components Come From? Frame Components Simulated by NFRC accredited simulations labs Validation test by NFRC accredited lab IA reviews test and sim report, uploads to CMAST CMAST eliminates the need for detailed simulation! Great simplification for general use CMA / ACE Training

Where do Components Come From? CMA Overview Where do Components Come From? Spacer components Simulated by NFRC accredited labs IAs review and upload to CMAST No validation testing NFRC offers 4 generic spacers Spacer component data are limited to date CMA / ACE Training

CMA Overview Glazing Components Manufacturers submit optical measurements to LBNL for initial review LBNL administers inter-laboratory comparison to industry LBNL upload data to International Glazing database (IGDB) Manufacturers ask to participate with NFRC rating program Pay annual participation and annual component fee CMA / ACE Training

CMA Program Terms CMA Software Tool (CMAST) CMA Product Certification Program (PCP) NFRC 705, download HERE (non-members may use the store) Calculation Entity Approval Program (CEAP) NFRC 708, download HERE (non-members may use the online store) Governs CEAP Program, ACE activity ACE-Approved Calculation Entity ACE Organization-where ACEs employed Accreditation Policy Committee (APC) Reports to Board, manage CEAP CMA / ACE Training

CMA Product Certification Program (PCP) Process Product certification occurs when a product’s ratings become part of a CMA Label Certificate Products certified for a particular project can be used in subsequent projects Will get new CPD IDs Approved components and certified products are maintained indefinitely in CMAST until they are de-listed either voluntarily or for cause CMA / ACE Training

NFRC Ratings Available in CMAST From CMAST U-factor - Heat loss rating SHGC - Solar Heat Gain Coefficient rating VT - Visible Transmittance rating Not available in CMAST Air Leakage rating Condensation Resistance rating (CR) Could be in future CMA / ACE Training CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

CMA Process CMAST DEVELOPMENT Manufacturers have components (glazings, frames, spacers) simulated, and submits to the IA CMA / ACE Training CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

CMA Process CMAST DEVELOPMENT The IA reviews and approves all components before they are available for use in CMA Once uploaded into the online CMAST database, components are available to all users CMA / ACE Training CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

CMA Process LABEL CERTIFICATE DEVELOPMENT During this phase, the Specifying Authority contacts an NFRC ACE Mfr. or Ind. Organization to generate CMA Label Certificate. The IA performs audits and spot reviews of CMA Label Certificates generated by ACE Organizations CMA / ACE Training CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

CMA Process FIELD INSPECTION PHASE Finally, the CMA Label Certificate is posted on-site for field inspection CMA / ACE Training CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

CMA Quality Assurance Process Documentation Trail Audits for SAs IA conducts a documentation (paper-trail) audit to ensure the label certificate systems match the actual systems Confirm LC calculations match actual product using drawings and BOMs 1 in 20 (5%) chance of Label certificates audit CMA / ACE Training

CMA Items CMA may not be used on residential projects NFRC 705, section 1.2.2.1 indicates an SA may request LCs for commercial only Limited product types, see NFRC 100, section 5.9.2 NFRC 704 has all CMA fees (updated annually, on website) CMA / ACE Training

CMA Bid Report Used During Plan Review or Bidding process Not Valid For Code compliance CMA / ACE Training

Overview, CMA Program NFRC CMA Label Certificate (cover page): CMA / ACE Training

Overview, CMA Program NFRC CMA Label Certificate (page 2): CMA / ACE Training

Overview, CMA Program Supplemental information report Now Optional! Must Select before LC request! CMA / ACE Training

CMA Information http://www.nfrc.org/industry/certification/product-certification-program/the-component-modeling-approach-program-cma/ CMA / ACE Training

CMA and the Building Energy Codes Most states reference ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 are in each of these codes exclusively Only defaults are alternative NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 reference are how codes make reference to CMAST and CMA program CMA / ACE Training

CMA and Energy Codes AAMA 507 certificates not allowed per all energy codes Encourage your clients to use LCs Discourage all other compliance methods Call NFRC for clarification CMA / ACE Training

Additional Resources NFRC public site: www.nfrc.org NFRC Community Site: http://nfrccommunity.site-ym.com/ CMA Webpage: http://www.nfrc.org/industry/certification/product-certification-program/the-component-modeling-approach-program-cma/ ACEs: http://www.nfrc.org/industry/certification/product-certification-program/the-component-modeling-approach-program-cma/ace-ace-organizations/ NFRC Staff: CMAInfo@nfrc.org April Rawson, Commercial Program Manager, 240-821-9508 Kevin Louder, Program Manager, 240-821-6538 CMAST Support Email: cmasupport@nfrc.org CMA / ACE Training CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010

Specifying Authority Tutorial You have completed the NFRC Specifying Authority Tutorial. You may sign the Supplemental Registration Form now. CMA & Title 24 Webinar; Jan 28, 2010