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A monthly newsletter bulletin to keep you informed.
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Message from the FEN-BC Chair
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Hello Spring!
The sun and clear roads are a sign of spring on the way and hopefully an increase in construction projects. Fen-BC is being very active in the Province making sure all manufacturers, installers and inspectors are aware of the building codes changes to the window and door industry. Keep your eyes open for any presentations in your area.
The Fenestration Education Society would like to welcome Stacey Gowda as the new instructor for the Red Seal Glazing Program. We have a new Level 1 program starting March 26, 2013 with a couple of seats still available.
Nationally there will be a Canadian Glass Association (CGA) conference in Ottawa in October 2013 so we look forward to hearing more about the speakers as the date gets closer.
Mark your calendar for Friday May 3, 2013 as "Garibaldi Glass Day," from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm there will be a trade show and breakout sessions. Come out and meet the leading suppliers to our industry. Make sure and register your attendance. FEN-BC will have a table at this event, so come on out and visit us.
Fen-BC is presenting "Tendering, Contract and Builders Lien Issues" a three part webinar series, free to members so make sure you are signed up as space is limited. This series will be presented by Tyler Galbraith a partner with Jenkins Marzban Logan LL; a law firm specializing in construction law.
Best laid Plans............
Your plan said you'd do what you should
And you did the best that you could
But when the going got tough
And it wasn't enough
It was better to be lucky than good
Have a profitable month.
Debra Dotschkat
Chairman of the Board
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Hi all Some of you may not be aware but part of our new association is a new quarterly magazine. This magazine will be distributed throughout the entire fenestration industry in BC, Alberta and Washington - including contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, design community and government. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, meaningful, relevant articles to the fenestration industry. Please consider advertising with our new magazine. You can contact Paddy Tennant at: P: 604.507.2162 E: [email protected] |
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Code Clarification Needed
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In response to a written request from one of our members, Jack Sharpe of Oakmont Industries, a working group of our Technical Committee has been trying to clarify several code issues related to side hinged doors:
- Where does Part 9 of the Code limit the Limited Water (LW) designation to only one door per building?
- Since "main entrance doors" do not have an explicit requirement to resist water or wind loads, does that mean they are exempted from NAFS testing completely, or must they have at least an LW rating?
- What is the definition of a "protected door" that is eligible for a LW rating?
The working group has met to discuss these and related issues among themselves and with the Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB). With the election approaching and a possible change of government, we won't get clear answers to these questions soon. But the working group is trying define a consensus position that the BSSB is likely to support officially when politics allows them to function again.
Stay tuned for an update. |
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Message from the FEN-BC Vice Chair, Residential
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Spring is only days away. It feels like the activity levels are already rising in the lower mainland, quote files are growing and the phones are ringing. Fenestration BC has been very active, with many items requiring attention and members asking lots of questions. With the addition of Al Jaugelis in our Technical Advisor role we are seeing many areas where he is already showing valuable benefit. We are busy with the details of NAFS, working with a task group to provide queries and suggestions to the Building Standards Branch in hopes of clearing up some confusion. We are following up with the City of Vancouver on their Green Buildings Program to prepare manufacturers for upcoming thermal performance requirements later this year. There is lots going on, we can always use industry input and task group participants.
Get involved in your Association it will benefit you and your business in many ways.
Terry Adamson, Westeck Windows and Doors FEN-BC Vice Chair, Residential
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City of Vancouver Announces 1.40 W/m2�K Window U-Value Requirements Effective January 2014
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On February 25, the City of Vancouver invited window industry participants to an "open discussion" of upcoming window requirements for one and two family homes in the coming 2013 Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL). Participants included several Fen-BC members. The discussion was to focus mainly on labeling and compliance issues, and the City's proposed timeline which differed from earlier announcements.
The revised VBBL will be presented to Council in May or June, be published by the end of 2013, and have an effective date of January 2014. Participants were surprised however to learn at the end of the meeting that since the implementation date has been pushed out into next year, the City intends to require windows to have a U-value of 1.40 W/m2�K starting in January 2014.
Previously we had expected the bylaw to take effect in 2013 with an initial U-value of 1.60 W/m2�K, only stepping down to 1.40 W/m2�K 18 months later. It is not clear whether the City will be amenable to revisit this decision.
Members are advised to review their product lines and development plans to assess how this announcement will impact them, and to direct any concerns they have to the association's Technical Committee.
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NAFS Implementation Delayed for Part 9 Buildings
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On March 12 the Building & Safety Standards Branch announced a delay in the enforcement of the NAFS standard for Part 9 buildings only to July 2, 2013. Any windows, doors, or skylights installed prior to that date may conform to the 2006 BCBC. Of course, a NAFS compliant product is also acceptable. Any product installed on or after July 2 must conform to NAFS-08 and the 2012 BCBC.
Of course, any building that received its permit prior to Dec. 20, 2012 is subject to the 2006 BCBC and the old window standards, even if the windows on that building are installed after July 2, 2013.
This temporary delay will allow industry more time to have products tested and manufactured to the new NAFS standard.
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Save the Date for Golf 2013
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MAY 16, 2013 Early Bird rate expires April 12 - Don't miss your chance!The Annual Fenestration Association of BC Golf Tournament. We will be at Northview Golf Course again. It is such a great course no need to change. Watch for updates!! Click here for Sponsor and Registration Information
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Glazier Red Seal Exam Preparation Course
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This course was designed to assist our Glaziers to prepare for the Canadian Inter-Provincial Red Seal Examination for Glaziers. The course is based on the National Occupational analysis for Glaziers. The course includes an overview of all 3 levels of training. We have included 2 mock exams to provide some experience and confidence in writing the exam. This training is 100% virtual and will be delivered in the evenings. The instruction will consist of 12 online sessions of 2.5 hours per session.
For more information click here.
We will also be presenting this course to STEP (Skilled Trades Employment Program).
We have also sent this information to ITABC for anyone who is looking for support in writing the Red Seal Exam.
The training schedule for 2013 is now posted on the website - click here
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ICBA Benefit Services
Group Benefits Insurance, Small Business Benefit Plan, Construction Industry Benefit Plan, Owner/Operator Benefit Plan, Bonding and Liability Insurance Program
If you are reviewing any of the programs listed above give Donald Chu a call at 604.298.7752 to discuss your companies program. It never hurts to get a second quote.And lets not forget our other partners:
DJ's Web Services
Marks WorkWearhouse
Rising Agency - printed and promotional materials
Mills Office BasicsFen-BC welcomes a new Partner - Moneris Solutions. For those of you who provide payments via Visa or Mastercard these rates should be very competitive. You can contact the person listed below to set up your account. Anthony Temperato IB Sales Consultant National Sales Centre [T] 1-877-825-0361 x 4046 [E] [email protected] More information
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We hope you will consider joining one of the Fen-BC committees. All the committees will need some help. Take a few minutes and consider joining - technical committee, marketing committee, membership committee, or maybe government relations is more your interest. Please contact Zana Gordon via email - [email protected] or by phone at 604.855.0245 for more information. |
PLEASE NOTE NEW CONTACT INFORMATION Old phone numbers will be disconnected by December 15, 2012:MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 565, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z8 PHYSICAL ADDRESS 101 - 20351 Duncan Way, Langley BC V3A 7N3 PHONE: 1.604.855.0245 FAX: 1.866.253.9979 EMAIL: [email protected] |
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Coming soon - new websites
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We are working hard at getting the new websites up and running. There will be 3 new websites ready very soon. www.fen-bc.org will be the website for Fenestration Association of BC www.fes-bc.org will be the new website for the Fenestration Education Society of BC www.fenestrationwest.ca will be the new website for the new magazine Fenestration West and our annual conference The great thing about these new sites is they will be independent visually with their own design and concepts, but they will be connected technically for ease and continuity in change and information. More to come very soon! |
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Mailing address - PO Box 595, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z8
Physical Address: 101 - 20351 Duncan Way, Langley BC
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