Aama 204-98
Aama 204-98
Aama 204-98
AAMA 204-98
Guidelines For
AAMA Accreditation Of
Independent Laboratories
Performing On-Site Testing
Of Fenestration Products
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Scope ...............................................................................1
Annex ....................................................................................2
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a. Be knowledgeable in the areas of building construction
1.0 SCOPE and window, door and glazed wall section installation
techniques,
1.1 This guideline outlines the criteria used to accredit
independent laboratories to perform on-site (field) tests on b. Be familiar with various window types and designs,
windows, doors, skylights and glazed wall sections for air their operation and application,
infiltration and water resistance. These criteria are in
addition to those required by the referenced documents. c. Understand how placement and attachment of test
chambers can affect test results,
1.2 This guideline outlines minimum requirements that
will help ensure the proper evaluation of fenestration d. Be competent to isolate leakage through system
products in accordance with the referenced documents. components such as window, trim/panning, perimeter
and other extraneous leakage,
1.3 This guideline does not address the safety issues
associated with performance of on-site testing. e. Understand how ambient conditions (temperature, wind,
barometric pressure, and moisture) affect measurement
accuracy and how they affect the specimen being
2.0 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS tested,
2.1 Standards and Test Methods f. Possess a working knowledge of the principles of
pressure measurement, fluid mechanics and
AAMA 502-90, Voluntary Specification for Field Testing instrumentation practices,
of Windows and Sliding Glass Doors
g. Assure that on-site and laboratory calibrations are
AAMA 503-92, Voluntary Specification for Field Testing conducted in accordance with Annex A2.
of Metal Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing
Systems 4.3 The laboratory shall develop and administer a
comprehensive training program that is mandatory for
ASTM E 783-93, Standard Test Method for Field each person conducting on-site tests.
Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior
Windows and Doors 4.3.1 As a minimum, the program shall provide:
ASTM E 1105-96, Standard Test Method for Field a. Training in all areas listed in paragraph 4.1
Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform or Cyclic b. Knowledge of relevant documents
Static Air Pressure Difference
c. An apprentice program including a minimum
requirement for number of hours of testing experience
3.0 DEFINITIONS or number of tests performed
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to building d. Training in on-site test safety practices
construction refer to ASTM E 631 Terminology
4.3.2 Training records shall be maintained by the person
3.2 For definitions of specific terms used in this document in direct charge for each person authorized by the
refer to AAMA 502-92, AAMA 503-92, ASTM E 783 laboratory to conduct on-site tests.
and ASTM E 1105
4.4 The person in direct charge is responsible for:
5.2.2 A description of any test chamber construction used. A.1.1.4 Test chambers, when used, shall not be supported
at any point by the test specimen other than the perimeter
5.2.3 A description of how and where any test chamber frame. Consideration shall be given prior to application to
was applied and exactly what materials and attachments assure that the desired loading is achieved. This is
were used. particularly critical when test samples are mounted in
cavity wall applications. The test chamber can be applied
5.2.4 A description of any trim or wall cladding removed to either include or exclude the interface between test
during the test for observation or chamber attachment. specimen and surrounding construction.
5.2.5 A description of ambient conditions and any A.1.2 Water penetration test (ASTM E 1105)
measures taken to shield the test specimen from
undesirable influences or minimize their effects. A.1.2.1 Differential test pressure, pass/fail criteria, precise
definition of area to be tested and test method shall be
5.2.6 A list of any changes, modifications or adjustments determined prior to testing.
made to test specimens either prior to (when known) or
during the testing sequence. A.1.2.2 Removal of interior trim, wall cladding and
insulation may be necessary to determine if leakage is
5.2.7 Name, title and signature of person in direct charge present through the frame into the adjacent construction.
or person conducting the test.
A.1.2.3 Test chambers, when used, shall not be supported
5.2.8 A statement documenting the inspection of the wall at any point by the test specimen other than the perimeter
construction adjacent to the test specimen. frame. Consideration shall be given prior to application to
assure that the desired loading is achieved. This is
particularly critical when test samples are mounted in
ANNEX cavity wall applications. The test chamber can be applied
to either include or exclude the interface between test
A.1 SPECIFIC GUIDELINES specimen and surrounding construction.
A.1.1 Air infiltration test (ASTM E 783) A.1.2.4 During the test period, the rack source shall be
regulated to the same pressure used for calibration. The
A.1.1.1 Differential test pressure, allowable rates of distance from the spray rack to the test specimen shall be
infiltration, precise definition of area to be tested and within + 610mm (+ 2 inches) of the spacing used for
method of reporting results shall be determined prior to calibration; in addition, the pressure gauge shall be
testing. located at the same position in the spray rack that was
used for calibration. If the water source is not capable of
A.1.1.2 Measurement of tare readings require special achieving calibration pressure, appropriate steps shall be
consideration on many on-site installations. A review of taken to increase the source pressure. If the rack to
installation details to identify sources of tare leakage shall specimen spacing or pressure gauge location cannot be
be conducted prior to test commencement. Precautions duplicated, recalibration of the rack in accordance with
shall be taken to minimize tare readings. See notes 7 and ASTM E 1105 is required.
8 of ASTM E 783.
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