Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Western Region Virtual Summit, taking place online September 10. This virtual event will feature a full day of speaker presentations covering crucial information for western region states, including new research from the UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) on fenestration performance during wildfires, compliance laws and codes updates. Register now for this summit dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry in the western region. The schedule for the event is now available.

“The FSRI will present its groundbreaking research from their recent study (featuring data points that haven’t been researched in decades), including on the ability of fenestration glazing and frames to resist embers and fire,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “Researchers studied the impact during wildfires of glazing on both different glazing configurations and on types of fenestration frames used in residential construction. Don’t miss hearing their findings during this summit.”

The FSRI’s research included testing the differences in tempered and annealed glass and in different configurations and combinations, including the use of tempered glass panes on the interior versus exterior. Because of this research, the FSRI is prepared to offer their recommendation about pane placement during the summit. The research also yielded new insights into the role low-E glazing plays in fire resistance. Finally, their study detailed how different framing materials respond to exposure to embers and flames.

Because the Western Region is invested in influencing International Wildland-Urban Interface (IWUIC) codes and California Fire and Energy Codes, a session dedicated to these developments will also be part of the Western Region Virtual Summit.

Registration Fees
Early bird registration is available through August 26, allowing for a fee of $125 for FGIA members. A company registration for 2-10 additional participants can be added on for $200 up to that date. The regular fee for FGIA members is $225, with the company registration upgrade available for $300 after that date. Non-members can register for a fee of $360.

For more information about FGIA events, visit FGIAonline.org/events.