ANSI Releases Updated Z97.1 Safety Glazing Standard The updated version of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z97.1 is now live. ANSI Z97.1-2026 is a national…
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Part Two: Glass is Resilient!
by Thom Zaremba, shareholder at Roetzel & Andress In my last blog, we started by looking at the word “resilient” to answer the question, “What…
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Can Fire-Rated Glass Be Used to Save Energy? YES, it Can!
by Thom Zaremba, shareholder at Roetzel & Andress I’m often asked questions about energy codes and fire-rated glass. First, why do the model energy codes…
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Illinois Introduces First Custom Energy Code Based on IECC
Illinois has released its first integrated, custom energy code based on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The state plans to release an additional…
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Code Changes and Proposal Discussions Open Day One of Tacoma Glass Conference
Tacoma, Wash., is home to world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. This week it’s also a home-away-from-home for some in the architectural glass industry, which is…
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Inflation Reduction Act Promotes Renewable Energy, Looks to Drastically Cut Emissions
The Inflation Reduction Act passed the House this past week becoming the country’s most ambitious energy and climate policy to date. The legislation paves the…
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New Federal Requirements Could Help Reduce Heat Loss, Gain Through Windows
Recent code changes could mean more opportunities for high-performance, energy-efficient glazing products in federal buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released updated building energy…
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Industry Can Expect Increased Focus on Building, Energy Codes
The fenestration and glazing industries should prepare for an increased focus on U.S. code updates, says Kathy Krafka Harkema, Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance technical…
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Deadline to Submit Applications to IECC Development Committees is Approaching
The application submission period for the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Development Committees will close on Friday, April 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Under…
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Public Comment Period Open for Updating the IECC
Changes to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) could be coming as the International Code Council Board of Directors starts the framework for updating the…