AAMA Laboratory Accreditation Program

Full-service labs conduct testing to support the AAMA air-water-structural certification program on windows, doors and skylights per the requirements of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS).

These labs can also be accredited for testing of curtain walls and storefronts using the AAMA 501 series of test specifications by FGIA.

Requirements for the accreditation of full-service laboratories are found in LAP-1, Laboratory Accreditation Program Operations Manual- Full-Service Laboratories. Full-service labs are also eligible for accreditation as a component laboratory as well as a field test agency at no additional charge.

Component and environmental laboratories test components used in the assembly and installation of fenestration products. Requirements for the accreditation of component and environmental laboratories are found in LAP-2, Laboratory Accreditation Program Operations Manual- Component and Environmental Test Laboratories.

Once completed, test reports from these laboratories can be submitted for review and listing on the AAMA Verified Components. List (VCL).

The Field Test Agency (FTA) Accreditation Program credentials independent field-testing agencies to support members, the fenestration industry, building owners and their agents. The Program also validates that these field test agencies are capable of testing fenestration products in the field utilizing the field test methods included in AAMA performance standards by FGIA.

Requirements for the accreditation of field test agencies are found in LAP-3, Laboratory Accreditation Program Operations Manual- Laboratories and Test Agencies Performing On-site Testing of Fenestration Products.