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Window Energy Rating Scheme Membership No.: 653The Window Energy Rating Scheme Rates Whole Of Window Product Energy Efficiency Performance.The Window Energy Rating Scheme Enables Windows To Be Rated And Labeled For Their Annual Energy Impact On A Whole House, In Any Climate Of Australia.To Participate In WERS, Window Makers Must Obtain Energy Ratings For Their Products From A Rating Organisation That Is Accredited By The AFRC (Australian Fenestration Rating Council)The Window Energy Rating Scheme Is Managed By The Australian Glass And Window Association (AGWA).WERS Is Independent Of Any One Manufacturer And Acts As A Fair, Rigorous And Credible System For Testing Performance Claims. WERS-Rated Windows Must Meet All Relevant Australian Standards. The Scheme Forms Part Of The Quality Assurance That Smart Manufacturers Offer Their Customers. It Is All About Certified Performance.To Realise Their Full Potential, WERS Ratings Are Designed To 'Plug In' To NatHERS, Australia's Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme Accredited Software. Similarly, The FirstRate House Energy Rating Software From The Sustainable Energy Authority Of Victoria Will Accept Data For 'Real' Windows. This Enables Designers To 'Kick The Tyres' Of Different Windows During A Rating Before Final Selection Is Made.

AS1288 Glass in Buildings – Selection & Installation🏢 Scope:This standard applies to the use of glass in all types of buildings — residential, commercial, and public — and provides guidance on selecting the right type and thickness of glass for various applications to minimize the risk of injury or failure.📌 Key Components of AS 12881. Glass Types CoveredAnnealed glass, Toughened (Tempered) glass, Heat-strengthened glass, Laminated glass, Insulating glass units (IGUs)2. Glazing ApplicationsWindows, Doors, Roof glazing (skylights), Shower screens, Balustrades, Shopfronts, Partitions3. Glass Thickness and StrengthAS 1288 specifies minimum thickness requirements and maximum allowable areas for each type of glass based on:Installation height, Wind loading (using AS/NZS 1170), Human impact risk, Framing method (fully framed, partly framed, or frameless)🌏 Why AS 1288 Matters for Exporters Like ROPOAs an exporter to Australia, ensuring that your glass products comply with AS 1288 is essential for legal use in building projects. It also demonstrates commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term performance — which are vital selling points.

AS1288 Glass in Buildings – Selection & Installation🏢 Scope: This standard applies to the use of glass in all types of buildings — residential, commercial, and public — and provides guidance on selecting the right type and thickness of glass for various applications to minimize the risk of injury or failure. 📌 Key Components of AS 1288 1. Glass Types Covered Annealed glass, Toughened (Tempered) glass, Heat-strengthened glass, Laminated glass, Insulating glass units (IGUs) 2. Glazing Applications Windows, Doors, Roof glazing (skylights), Shower screens, Balustrades, Shopfronts, Partitions 3. Glass Thickness and Strength AS 1288 specifies minimum thickness requirements and maximum allowable areas for each type of glass based on: Installation height, Wind loading (using AS/NZS 1170), Human impact risk, Framing method (fully framed, partly framed, or frameless) 🌏 Why AS 1288 Matters for Exporters Like ROPO As an exporter to Australia, ensuring that your glass products comply with AS 1288 is essential for legal use in building projects. It also demonstrates commitment to safety, reliability, and long-term performance — which are vital selling points.

Codemark NZThe New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) is a performance-based regulatory framework that sets the minimum standards buildings must meet in New Zealand. It is part of the Building Act 2004 and is administered by MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment).🇳🇿 Overview of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)✅ Purpose:To ensure buildings are safe, healthy, durable, and energy-efficient, while also accommodating New Zealand’s specific environmental and seismic conditions.🔍 Key NZBC Features for Windows & Doors1. H1 – Energy EfficiencyFocuses on thermal performance of building envelope components, including windows and doors.Sets minimum R-values for windows and glazing, depending on the climate zone.Promotes the use of double or triple glazing and thermal break aluminum frames in colder regions (like Zone 3 – South Island).2. E2 – External MoistureRequires buildings to be constructed to prevent water ingress.Windows and doors must be installed with flashing and sealing systems to ensure watertightness.3. B1 & B2 – Structure & DurabilityWindows and doors must withstand structural loads (including wind pressure).Products must last at least 15 years (for elements with moderate consequences of failure).4. F2 – Hazardous Building MaterialsGlass used in windows and doors must be safe (e.g., safety glass in impact zones).Aligns with AS/NZS 2208 (for safety glazing) and AS 1288 (for selection and installation).

The Miami Dade Hurricane Code The Miami-Dade Hurricane Code refers to some of the strictest building codes in the United States, specifically designed to protect buildings from the extreme wind and debris impacts associated with hurricanes. These regulations are enforced in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and are widely recognized as a gold standard for hurricane-resistant construction.Key Points About the Miami-Dade Hurricane Code:1. PurposeTo ensure buildings and products (like windows, doors, and roofing) can withstand Category 5 hurricane conditions.Prevent injury or damage from flying debris during high-wind events.2. Product Approval – NOAProducts must pass testing to receive a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from Miami-Dade County.NOA outlines how the product must be manufactured, installed, and used to meet code requirements.3. Testing RequirementsProducts (like impact windows and doors) must undergo:Large missile impact testing: Simulates debris impact (e.g., 2x4 lumber shot at 50 feet/second).Cyclic pressure testing: Mimics repeated wind pressure fluctuations during a hurricane.4. High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are designated as HVHZs.Building products installed in these zones must be Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approved and tested to HVHZ standards.5. ApplicationsImpact-resistant windows and doors