Size tested 1422 x 2311 mm 56 x 91 intype h product. What better way to end a good year than with the release of the new powershell module. Test procedures and test reports to be used in verifying the air infiltration resistance performance and water. Field water pressure is allowable at 23 of design pressure. Field testing and forensic analysis for manufacturers aama. The aama 502 08 specification omitted the optional test method and defaults directly to what was formally the methodb test arrangement. As an example, it is common to find aama 502 02 methoda in the project specification more than two years after the document was revised and republished as aama 502 08.
The aama 502 and 503 documents do not provide the guidance necessary to perform a systematic forensic. Aama 502 08 pdf most recent revision of the aama and. Although aama 502 references default values and aama 503 gives a minimum test pressure requirement, it is ultimately the project specifier who determines the test pressure. Standard test method for field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors e1105. Aama 50909, voluntary test and classification method for drained and back aama 501. Aama 502 should be listed in the specifications aama 503 no mention should be the party that is responsible for the failure bsc experts session physics of testing p 1 p 2 p 1 0 in h 20 p 2 0 in h 20 bsc experts session p 1 p 2 p 1 1 in h 20 p 2 0 in h 20 1 physics of testing bsc experts session physics of testing. This would be the kit used for the astm e1105, astm e331, astm e547, astm e783, astm e283, aama 502 12, and aama 51108 test standards. This specification is for quality assurance water penetration testing only. The variables can include the test specification being referenced, type of specimen installed, design pressure of building and design pressure of the specimen to name a few. However, it is to be completed no more than six months after the fenestration product is installed. Evaluating the field performance of windows and curtain.
Water testing field services by building diagnostics group. People from various aspects of the industry manufacturers, architects, test labs, etc. Aama 502 aama 502 refers to field testing of fenestration products and allowable performance values. All of sitcs personnel have extensive laboratory and field experience. Hazards and major hazards a hazard is a property condition that jeopardizes the health or safety of the occupants or members of the community, but. Aama 502 08 and 50308 documents, designed for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. Fgia virtual library table of contents aama documents document title document number location voluntary specification for secondary storm products for windows and sliding glass doors 100211 windows and doors standardspecification for windows, doors, and unit skylights 101i. Field testing of newly installed fenestration products standard.
Search by product code or category or leave the product code field blank to see a list of all aama and igma publications. Aama 502, astm e1105 field test by construction consulting laboratory, ccl. Aama 502 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. Technical document field testing of windows and doors. R 1800 x 300 71 x 12 1800 x 300 71 x 12 1800 x 300 71 x 12 1800 x 300 70. Architectural testing air, water, structural field. Please read our simple purchasing instructions first to ensure a smooth transaction. Begin your search by entering information into the fields below. Astm e1105 aama 502 water penetration test duration.
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. Field testing of newly installed fenestration products. Aama 50314 water penetration testing tsi energy solutions. Standard test method of water penetration of installed exterior windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls, by uniform or cyclic static air pressure difference. Aama 502 12 field water test by construction consulting laboratory int. To have a total understanding of the 502 specification personnel conducting the testing must have a understanding of the astm standards that make up the aama 502 12 specification. Aama 50314 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems air infiltration is optional.
The wind maker plus test kit is a portable, durable, powerful vacuum pack test kit with accurate pressure differential meters, plus it includes the high and low scale highimpact acrylic flow meters for. Rd0154a best2 paper mg evaluating the field performance. Evaluating the performance of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems. Field testing of newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems. Section 504 loans and grants only those procedures that differ from section 502 loans are described in this chapter.
This test method establishes the requirements for field test specimens, apparatus, and sampling. The aforementioned aama documents were often misused in determining the source of water penetration in existing buildings. Aama 503 calls for testing to be conducted on at least a single 9. The astm e 1105 standard test method for field determination of water penetration of installed exterior windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls is used for water penetration testing.
Only aama standards contain actual requirements these are minimum test sizes. Aama 503 states the fieldtest pressure shall be tested at a minimum 1. The specification is also available for purchase on cd and hardcopy. Aama 50212 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products scope. Aama 503 was originally published in 1992 aama 503 is a similar document to aama 502 for storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems updated in 2003, 2008, and 2014 aama 50308 defined newly installed as prior to issuance of the occupancy permit, not to exceed six months after issuance of the permit. Aama 50212 field water test by construction consulting. Verifying air infiltration and water penetration resistance of installed fenestration products. Aama 502 voluntary specifications for field testing of windows and sliding glass doors aama 503 voluntary specifications for field testing of storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems csaa440. This test method establishes the requirements for field test specimens, apparatus, sampling, test procedures and. Sitc utilizes the aama 502 when conducting quality assurance water spray testing on newly installed fenestration products. Although many people are familiar with aama 502, they are unfamiliar with the recent changes. Voluntary specification for field testing of windows and sliding glass doors primarily outlines field performance requirements for resistance to water penetration and air leakage resistance for windows and glass doors united states. 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 hc60 1422 x 2311 56x 91 and class lcpg60.
The aama 502 is based on guidelines established by astm international, formally known as the american society for testing and materials. The specification leaves the number of tests up to the specifier, but suggests a default of three tests. Merging, splitting and creating pdf files with powershell. Testing is also recommended at 5%, 50% and 90% of installation completion. Aama window standards specifications and ratings, testing. Aama 502 12 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. Download per copy comparative analysis procedure for window and door products this comparative analysis procedure is especially suited for regions where it is desirable to document the performance of each window and exterior door size to meet specific. Excerpt editions do not reflect updates that were issued after the initial publication of the standardspecification.
Referencing and specifying fenestration fieldtesting. This program is registered with the aiaces for aama. Aama 50212 fenestration product testing tsi energy. The most current edition is the aama 502 12 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products.
Aama updates field testing protocols page 3 of 3 the revised specification clarifies the need for testing more than one unit and at periodic intervals. To order aama 502 12, visit aama s publication store. Aama 50212 voluntary specification for field testing of newly installed fenestration products. During aama 50314 field testing, the performance and installation of storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems are evaluated during the construction phase of a building and must be completed no later than six months after issuance of the occupancy. Aama 502 refers to astm e1105, described above, for the test procedure, but as previously mentioned, aama 502 further defines the testing in the field. Were in the last days of 2019, and this will be my last blog post this year. They also must have a working understanding of the most current laboratory standards. Once fenestration products are installed, adjusted, cleaned, and perimeter sealed, the fenestration products will be tested for air leakage resistance and water penetration resistance. Aama 503, which describes testing for curtain wall and storefronts, provides an optional air leakage test with the same guidelines for minimum and maximum static test pressures as those required by aama 502. Voluntary specification for field testing of storefronts, curtain walls and sloped. Aama 502 sovell investigative testing and consulting. If the title of todays blog post isnt giving it up yet, i wanted to share a powershell module called pswritepdf that can help you create and modify split merge pdf documents.