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More About NFRC
The NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) was established in 1989 to develop a national, uniform energy rating system for windows, doors, skylights
and other fenestration products. The original membership was composed of representatives from window manufacturer’s, government codes and energy departments, consumer groups, utilities and testing /technical organizations. NFRC was in the right place at the right time when the Energy Policy Act of 1992 was passed. This act mandated the establishment of a voluntary national energy rating system for windows and window systems and NFRC was designated the lead organization for this task. If the NFRC was unable to do the job, it was required that the DOE do the job itself.
Recognizing that a voluntary, independent, non-governmental body was preferable to a program created and administered by a government body, the membership was able to present an acceptable program to DOE within a year. Since that time the NFRC program has expanded to include special programs for slab doors and site-built products. NFRC Certification has been adopted by code jurisdictions nation wide for inclusion in Energy performance codes.
The basic NFRC process is a three step system; the first step is to have a computer generated simulation done by an accredited simulator. The second step is to have a physical test performed by an accredited laboratory to verify the accuracy of the simulation. The third step is to have certification Authorization for the product by an independent third party who reviews both the simulation and the test for technical accuracy and issues Certification Authorization Report of the product.
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