Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.31097

Current through Vol. 24-18, October 15, 2024

Section R. 408.31097 - Fenestration product rating

Rule 1097. Section C303.1.3 of the code is amended to read as follows:

C303.1.3. Fenestration product rating. U-factors or fenestration products (windows, doors, and skylights) shall be determined in accordance with NFRC 100 by an accredited, independent laboratory, and labeled and certified by the manufacturer. Products lacking a labeled U-factor shall be assigned a default U-factor from Table C303.1.3(1) or C303.1.3(2).

Exception:

1. Computer simulations by independent NFRC certified laboratories or approval under the Stille-Derossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531, is considered in compliance with this section.

2. Where required, garage door U-factors shall be determined in accordance with either NFRC 100 or ANSI/DASMA 105.

U-factors shall be determined by an accredited, independent laboratory, and labeled and certified by the manufacturer.

Products lacking a labeled U-factor shall be assigned a default U-factor from Table C303.1.3(1) or C303.1.3(2). The solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and visible transmittance (VT) of glazed fenestration products (windows, glazed doors, and skylights) shall be determined in accordance with NFRC 200 by an accredited, independent laboratory, and labeled and certified by the manufacturer. Products lacking such a labeled SHGC or VT shall be assigned a default SHGC or VT from table C303.1.3(3).

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.31097

2017 MR 10, Eff. 9/20/2017