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Technical Documents

One of NFRC's main functions is to promulgate technical standards that establish uniform procedures for determining the various energy performance ratings; including U-factor, SHGC (Solar Heat gain Coefficient), VT (Visible Transmittance) and CR (Condensation Resistance).

2010 (Current Document Cycle) - Revised January 20, 2010 (Reference PCP Bulletin 2010-02)

NFRC 2010 documents have been approved by NFRC membership and The Board of Directors for publication. Implementation date for 2010 rating system is January 1, 2010.  Plese read PCP Bulletin 2010-02 for the sunset date for 2004 ratings.

For NFRC Certification of fenestration products, either WINDOW5/THERM5 or WINDOW6/THERM6 may be used for the simulation of those products.  However, after July 1, 2011 only WINDOW6/THERM6 will be authorized for NFRC Certification.

Note: Errata or addendums will be noted in the footer of each documents.  E.g. [E1A0] would mean that there is one errata published to the original document.

Simulation Manuals

WINDOW6/THERM6 Version

WINDOW5/THERM5 Version

CPD 2.0

Visit the CPD Info page to download manuals, upload spreadsheets, issue and request forms, and FAQs.

2010 Interpretations

 

Technical Bulletins

Supporting

2001/2004 Interpretations (Not Current)

2004 (Not current)

2001 (Not current)

1997 (Not current)

1997 Interpretations (Not current)