CSA Z251 Sets New Design Ground Rules for Modular Glazing
CSA Z251 sets new design expectations for how windows and curtain wall assemblies are integrated, tested and inspected in modular construction.
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Building Codes & Standards
Updates on building codes, fenestration standards, ENERGY STAR changes, and regulatory developments affecting the glazing industry.
Quebec Extends Code Transition to 2027, Easing Fenestration
Quebec extends code transition to October 17, 2027, giving building envelope and fenestration designs more time before new requirements apply.
NBC Solar Heat Gain Limits Force Canadian Glazing Specs to Adapt
New solar heat gain coefficient limits in the National Building Code are reshaping Canadian fenestration, with three compliance paths for manufacturers and builders.
New seismic movement standards push Canadian glazing testing
FGIA has released an updated trio of seismic test methods, aligning AAMA 501.4, 501.6 and 501.7 for Canadian glazing manufacturers. Available now.
Ontario Building Code review opens door to new fenestration rules
Ontario's Building Code review could rewrite fenestration performance rules as an expert panel targets unnecessary costs and delays. Comments close Aug. 14.
NAFS 2026 Published: What Canadian Window Makers Need to Know
The 2026 NAFS standard is out, making a secondary designator mandatory on window and door labels. Here's what the Canadian code adoption path looks like.
FGIA Acoustics Update Sharpens Sound Control for Glass
FGIA's updated AAMA TIR-A1 clarifies STC and OITC testing for fenestration, giving Canadian specifiers clearer acoustics guidance for urban projects.