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Technical Documents
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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, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), Visible Transmittance (VT), and Condensation Resistance/Condensation Index.

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Revised Mar 03, 2025

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100 Series
July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025
Nov. 06, 2023
200 Series
July 3, 2025
Dec. 2022
Jun. 2023
Jan. 2024
300 Series
Nov. 2024
Dec. 2022
Dec. 2022
Dec. 2022
Dec. 2022
400 Series
Jan. 2024
500 Series
Aug. 2024
Dec. 2022
 
 
 
 
 
600 Series
Jan. 2022
Jan. 2022
Other Documents
Jan. 2022
 
 
July 2006
Simulation Manuals & Technical Interpretations
NFRC Simulation Manual  Jul. 2024
 
 
Mar. 2023
 
 
Oct. 2022 
 
 
Mar. 2023 
Aug. 2024
LEAFF and Condensation Index Documentation
 
 
Nov. 2022
 
 
Nov. 2022
 
 
Nov. 2022
LEAFF Calculation Spreadsheet  Oct. 29,  2025 
Complex Glazing Database (CGDB)
 
 
Mar. 2024
 
 
Mar. 2024
CTA Documentation
 
 
Oct. 2023
Supporting Documents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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