Group 5.7 Field Testing, Part 1: Air Infiltration and Water Pentration Resistance

Question 1

What are the four main types of water tests performed on facade systems and components.

Answer 1

NAFS - 17 Lab Testing
502 Field Testing
503 Field Testing
511 Forensic Testing

Question 2

The industry standard specification for windows, doors and skylights as cited in most building codes is _____

Answer 2

NAFS 17.

Question 3

NAFS 17 is shorthand for what industry standard?

Answer 3

North American Fenestration Standard

/ Specification for windows, doors and skylights.

Question 4

What are the ASTM standards included in NAFS 17 for each of the following parameters?
Air Infiltration
Water Penetration Testing (2)

Answer 4

Air - ASTM E 283

Water - ASTM E 331/ E 547

Question 5

Per NAFS, testing is performed….

In a lab, on precisely installed units
On site, on newly installed windows
As part of a forensic investigation.

Answer 5

In a lab, on precisely installed units

Question 6

Design pressure (DP) is converted into water test pressure for non-architectural grade windows by multiplying by:

2
1.5
.15
.10

Answer 6

.15

Question 7

Design pressure (DP) is converted into water test pressure for Architectural grade windows by multiplying by:

1.5
2.0
.20
.15

Answer 7

.20

Question 8

Water test pressure is capped at ___ psf in the U.S. and at ___ psf for Canada.

Answer 8

12 U.S.

15 Canada

Question 9

Testing at pressures exceeding the design pressure is:
A useful performance evaluation 
Destructive 
Not recommended - it will generate leaks
A common practice in Lab tests.

Answer 9

Not recommended - it will generate leaks

Question 10

AAMA 502 was originally published in___ (yr) and used in _____ installations.

Answer 10

1990

Commercial, government, schools, etc.

Question 11

The ASTM documents field test methods for air and water penetration testing, referenced in AAMA 502 are:

ASTM E547 and 283
ASTM E547 and 331
ASTM E283 and 1105
ASTM E783 and 1105

Answer 11

ASTM E783 and 1105

Question 12

ASTM E1105 cites two procedures, A & B. How do they differ?

Answer 12

Per Procedure A the pressure is applied continuously.

Procedure B includes cyclic pressure.

Question 13

In ASTM E1105, Procedure a is used for __ Class products.

LC
HC
AW
R

Answer 13

AW - Architectural

Question 14

Per AAMA 502 the pressure differential chamber is placed on the ____of the product

Interior
Exterior
Interior or exterior
Left or Right

Answer 14

Interior or exterior

Question 15

Sealing a test chamber to the wall construction in an AAMA 502 test, rather than just to the edge of the window:
Is too broad and is not allowed
Allows evaluation of the entire specimen and perimeter seals
Creates leaks
Is a wall system test, not a fenestration test.

Answer 15

Allows evaluation of the entire specimen and perimeter seals

Question 16

The default air infiltration rate for field testing is ___times the applicable standard for the product type and performance class.

2
1.5
.20
.15

Answer 16

1.5 times.

Question 17

The weather conditions, particularly wind influences during the air infiltration (and water penetration) test should be ____

Irrelevant to the test
Considered by the agency
Added to the test pressure
Deducted from the test pressure

Answer 17

Considered by the agency

Question 18

The testing agency is required to record and make adjustments for ambient conditions. This means providing ____ or postponing the test.

Additional pressure
temporary protective enclosures
reduced pressure
windbreakers

Answer 18

temporary protective enclosures

Question 19

Field tests should be conducted at a static test pressure ___ the tested and rated lab performance per NAFS.

Two times
half of
equal to
two thirds of

Answer 19

two thirds of

Question 20

Factory test pressures are adjusted for field testing to account for impacts of:

Hint: ISOE

Answer 20

Installation variables
Shipping/handling impacts
Other trades
Environmental conditions

Question 21

The adjustment of pressure for field testing by AAMA 502 ___ the selection of other field test pressures, based on project specific conditions.

Encourages
Prohibits
Does not prohibit

Answer 21

Does not prohibit

Question 22

AAMA 502 references ASTM ____ which provides guidance on establishing the number of test specimens in order to estimate a measure of quality of a production lot with prescribed precision.

E1105
E122
E331
E547

Answer 22

E122

Question 23

The field test pressure for air infiltration resistance should be ______ the test pressure originally used in the laboratory to achieve performance rating.

Equivalent to
2/3 of
2 times
1.5 times

(AAMA 502 / ASTM E783)

Answer 23

Equivalent to

Question 24

The maximum allowable air leakage rate based on field testing must not be less than _____ the laboratory performance rating.

Equivalent to
2/3 of
2 times
1.5 times

(AAMA 502 / ASTM E783)

Answer 24

1.5 times

Question 25

The AAMA 502 Guide specification calls for testing ____ of the fenestration product specimens (unless otherwise specified) after products have been completely installed for air infiltration resistance and water penetration resistance as specified. All 3 5% of 20% of

Answer 25

3

Question 26

AMA 502 test specifications should state that the maximum allowable rate of air leakage in the test shall _______the specified cubic feet per minute per square foot (l/s/m2) as stipulated by the field testing specification. be 2/3 of not exceed not be less than be 1.5 times

Answer 26

not exceed

Question 27

When a specifier is selecting static water test pressure to be tested at the job site, in no case shall the specified test pressure exceed_______the rated laboratory performance. 2/3 of 1.5 times The equivalent o .20 times

Answer 27

The equivalent of This does appear to contradict other guidance in this training. Specifies can and do call for an 'non-derated test pressure" at 100% of the E331/547 rated pressure.

Question 28

AAMA ____ is used with storefronts, curtain walls | and sloped glazing systems.

Answer 28

503

Question 29

AAMA ____ is used for testing of storefronts, curtain walls and sloped glazing systems. 511 502 503 800

Answer 29

503

Question 30

AAMA 503 was originally published in ____ 1980 1984 2000 1992

Answer 30

1992

Question 31

Since 2008, AAMA 503 has defined "newly" installed as 'prior to issuance of the occupancy permit, not exceeding ____after issuance'. 6 weeks 6 months 1 year 20 days

Answer 31

6 months

Question 32

If testing of storefronts or curtain-walls is performed more than 6 months after occupancy permit, AAMA ___ applies as the testing standard. 501 502 800 511

Answer 32

511

Question 33

To comply with AAMA 503, testing must be performed by____ The contractor an accredited lab a licensed engineer the manufacturer

Answer 33

an accredited lab

Question 34

Field air infiltration testing is__________ for a portion of continuous curtain wall systems (versus “punched openings”) per AAMA 503. required prohibited not recommended impossible

Answer 34

not recommended

Question 35

What about continuous curtain wall and storefront systems alter the options and feasibility for performing air-infiltration testing?

Answer 35

The complexity of compartmentalizing the system with air chambers.

Question 36

Both AAMA 502 and 503 define water leakage as penetration of uncontrolled water _____. through any part of the frame or through glazing or hardware seals. in excess of 15 ml. beyond a plane parallel to the innermost surface of the glazing. around the perimeter of the test specimen or on any visible part of the test specimen beyond a plane parallel to the innermost surface of the glazing. beyond a plane parallel to the glazing and intersecting the innermost projection of the test specimen.

Answer 36

beyond a plane parallel to the glazing and intersecting the innermost projection of the test specimen. (not including interior trim and hardware)

Question 37

Selecting an area as small as 100 square feet of glazing for AAMA 503 testing ______sufficient to provide the information needed. Therefore a reduction in the size of the test area to control testing costs ____ considered. can't be, should not be is always, should be may be, can be is more than, shall be

Answer 37

may be, can be

Question 38

Quiz question 1: AAMA 502 AND 503 are intended for field testing of "new" windows, defined as: installed less than 6 months prior installed less than 1 year prior to testing still under warranty installed in a building not yet occupied

Answer 38

installed less than 6 months prior

Question 39

Quiz question 2: AAMA 502 allows the test chamber to be installed: on the interior of the building on the exterior of the building on the interior or exterior of the building on the interior or exterior depending on the expected pressure differential

Answer 39

on the interior or exterior of the building

Question 40

Quiz question 3: Ataching and sealing a field tet chamber to the wall construction: * enables a pressure differential to be maintained across the entire window only * provides a pressure differential across the window and the perimeter seals * makes the window more likely to pass testing * is a safer procedure for testing personnel

Answer 40

provides a pressure differential across the window and the perimeter seals

Question 41

Quiz question 4: AAMA 511 is the appropriate procedure to use when: * The windows have been installed for more than 6 months * there are known water leaks * the building occupancy permit has already been issued * any of the above circumstances

Answer 41

any of the above circumstances

Question 42

Quiz question 5: Field water penetration resistance is conducted at a pressure differential ___ the tested and rated laboratory performance. * 80% of * 2/3 of * 50% of * The same as

Answer 42

* 2/3 of

Question 43

Did you learn a lot from this? yes, tons Sure, I guess No, not at all Absolutely it was the most enlightening educational experience in recent memory!

Answer 43

Absolutely it was the most enlightening educational experience in recent memory!