Amy Roberts, Canadian Codes and Advocacy Director for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), will kick off Top Glass West by sharing the latest news and updates on Canadian building codes, and glass and glazing standards. Join Roberts for her session on Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. to gain the latest insights. Register now.
“Top Glass West brings together the people who work with these requirements every day, making it an ideal place to discuss what’s changing,” said Roberts. “I’m looking forward to sharing what we’re hearing in the code and standards committees, and talking with attendees about what those changes could mean for their projects and businesses.”
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Reprising her presence on the Top Glass West stage, Roberts will help participants navigate the shifting sands of Canadian building codes and international glass and glazing standards. Those attending the event will receive valuable updates from inside the committees making the rules the industry follows, including:
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- Canada’s first code limit on allowable interior heat in the British Columbia (BC) Building Code
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- New limits on solar heat gain in the National Building Code
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- The shutdown of the Canadian General Standards Board and what that means for glass standards in Canada
- A preview of proposed changes for the 2030 cycle, including changes to
- Wired glass rules
- Window opening control devices and
- the addition of prescriptive compliance pathways in Tier 2 of the National Energy Building Code
- Proposals to add affordability considerations to code changes
About the Speaker
Amy Roberts leads FGIA’s Canadian codes and regulatory initiatives with a focus on building and energy codes, standards development, and industry advocacy. In her role, she also supports the FGIA FENBC Region, working closely with stakeholders to represent industry interests at both regional and national levels. With more than 25 years of experience in glass and insulating glass (IG) manufacturing, as well as residential and commercial window production, Roberts brings deep technical expertise and strategic insight to advancing the Canadian fenestration and glazing industry.
For more information about FGIA and its activities, visit FGIAonline.org.
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