The mission of the american association of medical assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scopeofpractice protection, and advocacy for quality patientcentered health care. Aama 502 12 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. The owner had experienced water leak issues in other facilities and wanted to ensure this would be a watertight structure. Aama window standards specifications and ratings, testing. Since it has been formatted as the primary test procedure for exterior wall systems designed function like curtain wall or barrier wall systems. This guide illustrates test procedures to ensure air and moisture penetration is minimized in new window installations. Field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems. When applied properly, field testing is a useful way to verify the actual installed performance of fenestration products during construction and prior to occupancy of a building. Significant advances have been made in technology which have created the need to revise these specifications.
Astm c1642 14 standard practice for determining air. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Aama 502 12 verification testing is applicable during construction and prior to the issuance of the building occupancy. Field test allows an reduction of pressure to 23 that allowed in the nafs. Aama and igma, two industry leaders, have unified to form an exponentially stronger alliance. Aama 502 field testing quality control building diagnostics group. Its important to note that the aama test standard also utilizes the astm e test method which details specific test setup and equipment requirements for the water penetration portion of the test, and the astm e test method which details test setup and. When is an exterior test chamber the preferred option for field testing. Step 7final cure finally, the metal goes through a cure oven, which hardens the topcoat and completes the integrated bonding between the zincrich epoxy and aama 2604compliant polyester topcoat. Field testing of newly installed fenestration products. Since method a omitted the perimeter sealant joints, this test does not identify leaks that would be found using method b. This test method establishes the requirements for field test specimens, apparatus, sampling, test procedures and.
Aama 50212 fenestration product testing tsi energy solutions. The effect of changes of aama 502 standard window wound. Window and door design and installation guide page 7 of 33 industry standards selection of a performance rating the current industry standard for performance rating of windows and doors is standard specification for windows, doors and skylights, aama wdmacsa 101i. Test methods astm e783 field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors astm e1186 standard practice for air leakage site detection in building envelope and air barrier systems chamber pressurization in. It ensures that our products will maintain their beauty and durability for years to come. Aama 1606 voluntary uniform load structural standard for plastic dome skylights. The aama 503 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems is a fieldtesting guide developed by the american architectural manufacturers association aama. Standard practice for air leakage site detection in building envelope and air barrier systems chamber pressurization in conjunction with white smoke tracers method. Its important to note that the aama 502 test standard also utilizes the astm e1105 test method which details specific test setup and equipment requirements. Standard test method of water penetration of installed exterior windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls, by uniform or cyclic static air pressure difference. Astm e783, standard test method for field management of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors.
Field testing national certified testing laboratories, inc. Procedure a and b, as described in astm e1105, with method a and b from a superseded version of aama 502. Product only testing has been eliminated from the 50208 and moved to aama 511. Sovell investigative testing and consulting sitc is a third party independent testing agency that provides testing utilizing both astm international standards and american architects and manufactures association aama specifications. By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d.
Aama american architectural manufacturers association aama 50290 voluntary specification for field testing of windows and sliding glass doors. Aama accreditation is required to perform the most commonly specified field tests for architectural products. Excerpt editions do not reflect updates that were issued after the initial publication of the standardspecification. Aama 50211 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products aama 50308 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems these documents both reference astm e1105 standard test method for field determination of water penetration.
Test procedures and test reports to be used in verifying the air infiltration resistance performance and water. Aama 502 90 specification for field testing of windows and sliding glass doors. Referencing and specifying fenestration fieldtesting. Aama official site american association of medical. However, it is to be completed no more than six months after the fenestration product is installed. The aama 502 was first released in 1990 and has had many changes over the years. Standard laboratory test method for determination of forces and motions required to activate operable parts of operable windows and doors in accessible spaces 112014 pdf english aama learn more. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the aia of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
Aama 502 the correct field test for air leakage and water penetration of newly installed fenestration. Jun 02, 2017 fenestration products come in a wide variety of forms, ranging from window units manufactured in a production facility to custom stickbuilt curtain wall products that are assembled in the field. Methods of test for exterior walls laboratory and field test specifications for metal curtain walls including performance characteristics, test specimens, methods, recommended practices, test apparatus and testing procedures. This program is registered with the aiaces for continuing professional education. Nafs north american fenestration standardspecification for. The american architectural manufacturers association aama recently released an updated document to provide a standard water penetration test method when it comes to using dynamic pressure.
Astme283 standard test method for determining rate of air leakage through exterior windows, curtain walls and doors under specified pressure difference across the specimen. Aama 50314 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed, curtain wall and sloped glazing systems astm e 110515 standard test method for field determination of water. Blue quality services is a full service american architectural manufacturing association aama accredited laboratory. Aama 502 11 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products aama 50308 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems these documents both reference astm e1105 standard test method for field determination of water penetration. The source of performance standards, products certification and. Aama 50212 fenestration product testing tsi energy. Aama 503, astm e 110515 field water resistance chamber. Begin your search by entering information into the fields below. Aama window testing astm e1105 window testing weller. Architects and building owners should determine which performance specification is required, along with the finish color. Aama 50212 field water test by construction consulting. Excerpt editions do not reflect updates that were issued after the initial publication of the standard specification. This test method establishes the requirements for field test specimens, apparatus, and sampling.
With the shelterinplace order for chicago beginning march 21, 2020, no one will be allowed to access the aama s mail. Standard test method for field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors field test allows an increase of 1. Aama american architectural manufacturers association. Aama 50909, voluntary test and classification method for drained and back aama 501. Aama 603 and aama 605 as the standards for testing and performance of organic coatings on architectural aluminum extrusions and panels. Quality assurance and diagnostic water leakage field check of installed storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems by construction consulting laboratory, ccli, carrollton tx. The tested specimen meets or exceeds the performance level specified in aama wdmacsa 101i. C1601 test method for field determination of water penetration. Voluntary specification for field testing of windows and sliding glass doors. Referencing and specifying fenestration fieldtesting page. These test standards provide additional information that is critical in. Aama 502 is the industry accepted field testing standard and employs the astm e783 test method for field air testing and the astm e1105 for field water testing. The effect of changes of aama 502 standard free download as pdf file. Evaluating the field performance of windows and curtain.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Although test method e283 is a laboratory test method used with fenestration products, individuals interested in performing field air leakage tests on installed units should reference test method e783 and aama 502. Standard test method for field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors e1105. Aama updates field testing protocols page 2 of 3 from the test, and method b which allowed for inclusion of the perimeter joints. Aama 50212 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. This program is registered with the aiaces for aama.
If the source of the water cannot be determined, a forensic. May 29, 2014 aama 503 calls for testing to be conducted on at least a single 9. Aama 240010, standard practice for installation of. In order to ensure the powder coat performance expected for a given application, one of two aama specifications should be referenced. The aama astm test methods that we use to test windows and doors are. Both test methods are routinely specified by architects.
Its important to note that the aama 502 test standard also utilizes the astm e 1105 test method which details specific test setup and equipment requirements. The standard methods of tests for exterior walls is the original testing method used for curtain wall, storefronts and slopped glazing dating back to 1968. What is the difference between test method a and test method b as referenced in aama 502. Search by product code or category or leave the product code field blank to see a list of all aama and igma publications. Astm international e783 standard test method for field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors. Test procedures are contained in each aama standard. The listed results were secured by using the designated test methods and indicate compliance with the performance requirements of the referenced specification paragraphs for the. Water penetration testing consists of utilizing a portable wind generator and installing a. Aama 502 08 pdf most recent revision of the aama and. Jul 31, 2018 aama 50909, voluntary test and classification method for drained and back aama 501.
Architectural testing air, water, structural field. Aama test size spreadsheet national certified testing. Aama 2603, voluntary specification, performance requirements and test procedures for pigmented organic. Listed below are superseded editions of the aama 502 starting with the first standard that was released in 1990. We recently performed a water leak testing and inspection at an assisted living facility, during construction, utilizing aama 502 as the testing standard. In this case, the applicable field test standards that use the astm e1105 test method would be the aama 502 andor the aama 503.
Standard test method for water penetration of exterior windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls by cyclic static air pressure difference. Aama 502 refers to field testing of fenestration products and allowable performance values. Aama 502 also now differs with regard to its test methods. These perimeter leaks will most likely show up later sometime during the service. In order for the astm e1105 test method to be utilized correctly the test agency in charge must follow the appropriate industry test standards. Aama 50314 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems air infiltration is optional. To implement aama 502, a temporary test chamber is sealed to the interior or. Rd0154a best2 paper mg evaluating the field performance. The aama 502 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products is a fieldtesting guide developed by the american architectural manufacturers association aama. Documents on demand database and education products standarts and books search services subject and product search services updating your document collections european standards set, subscription to databases. Aama 502 voluntary specifications for field testing of windows. Designed to help our members excel in a dynamic and fastmoving future, the fenestration and glazing industry alliance, or fgia, is focused on building better industry synergies from glass to framing.
Aama 502 water leak testing of newly installed windows. Verifying air infiltration and water penetration resistance of installed fenestration products. It is based on astm e783, standard test method for field. Voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. By authority of the united states of america legally binding document by the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a and part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly. Aama 502 02 voluntary specification for field testing of windows and. Standardspecification for windows, doors, and unit skylights.
Astm e2128 17 standard guide for evaluating water leakage of. Aama 502 field testing quality control internet archive. Aama aama releases updated standard test method for. Since it has been formatted as the primary test procedure for exterior wall systems designed function like curtain wall or. Aama 50392 voluntary specification for field testing of metal storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems aama 501.
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