NORTH AMERICAN FENESTRATION STANDARD/SPECIFICATION FOR WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SKYLIGHTS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2017

Publisher

Canadian Standards Association

Preface
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Reference publications
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 Class R and LC windows and sliding doors
6 Side-hinged and folding doors (all classes)
7 Class CW and AW windows and sliding doors
8 Unit skylights, including roof windows and tubular
   daylighting devices (TDDs)
9 General testing requirements
10 Material requirements
11 Component requirements
12 Fenestration type and test size requirements
Annex A (informative) - Commentary
Annex B (informative) - Contact information for organizations
        listed in Clause 2
Annex C (informative) - Certification
Annex D (informative) - Standards progression - Windows,
        doors and unit skylights

Pertains to both operating and fixed, new construction and replacement windows, doors, SSPs, TDDs, roof windows, and unit skylights installed into exterior building envelopes.

DevelopmentNote	Jointly Published by AAMA, WDMA & CSA. Also numbered as AAMA 101/I.S. 2/NAFS. (02/2008) 2008 Edition is still active with Supplement. (12/2011) A USER GUIDE exists for 2011 Edition of standard, see CSA PLUS A440H. (02/2017) 2011 Edition is still active with GEN INS 1, 2, and Supp 1(CSA A440S1, separately available). (01/2018)
DocumentType	Standard
ISBN	978-1-4883-0955-7
Pages	236
PublisherName	Canadian Standards Association
Status	Current
Supersedes	CSA A440 : 2011 : INC : UPD 2 : 2017 : R201600

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