A standard defines a test or specification. A product claim still needs the correct edition, laboratory report, tested construction, classification, and installed configuration.
Solar and optical measurements
- ASTM E903 addresses solar absorptance, reflectance, and transmittance measurements under defined laboratory conditions.
- NFRC ratings describe certified product and attachment performance under program rules.
Safety glazing
- ANSI Z97.1 and 16 CFR Part 1201 address safety performance and testing for architectural glazing within their stated scopes.
- Confirm whether an applied film product or filmed assembly has the required certification and labeling.
Forced entry
- ASTM F1233 and other project standards define tools, impacts, sequences, and classifications for security glazing materials and systems.
- Security language without a matching test and complete configuration is not enough.
Airblast
- ASTM F1642/F1642M addresses glazing and glazing systems subjected to airblast loading.
- Film, attachment, glass, frame, anchors, opening, and threat conditions are part of the evaluation.
Using a report
- Check report number, laboratory, date, standard edition, specimen size, glass, film, attachment, frame, anchors, conditioning, and classification.
- Do not extend a result to a materially different installation without qualified review.