Exterior windows in California meeting SFM Standard 12-7A-2?

[khsmith55]

Am a bit confused and lost here. I am in Colorado, but the local Jurisdiction has adopted (i.e. cribbed) parts of what appears to be sections of CBC Chapter 7 in their Amendments. This includes references to SFM Standards ( thru my research these are CA State Fire Marshal Standards?). My biggest problem at this time, is finding windows or manufacturers that meet SFM Standard 12-7A-2 for windows. The only thing I could find were testing standards on the CA State Fire Marshals web site. I have not found any window manufacturer that list meeting this Standard. I’m looking to my colleagues in CA for help and guidance, if you had a list of CA State approved manufacturers that would be great. Thanks in advance.

Kenneth H. Smith AIA

 

[MtnArch]

In my experience what seems to be the main focus is that at least one pane of the window must be tempered (can be inside or outside pane if dual glazed). I normally call out for the exterior pane to be tempered so that if someone is weed-eating and throws a stone/pebble it crumbles the exterior.

 

[khsmith55]

Thanks MtnArch, I caught that and have no problem. My concern is the type of window, lately we have been using JeldWen vinyl windows and I can't imagine them "passing" the testing criteria. My gut feeling is that we must use a metal clad wood or metal window to meet the testing requirements. All input and suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks
Ken