NGA promotes and defends the use of glass in the built environment; our advocacy and technical initiatives respond to the current challenges to our industry. We thank our volunteer members, industry partners and expert consultants who work to ensure glass and glazing is at the forefront of all discussions impacting building regulations and innovation in construction.
We are:
- working with domestic and international standards and codes bodies
- providing education on the benefits of glazing and glass building products
- representing the glass industry’s best interests on key issues
School Security: NGA's 2025 Top Advocacy Priority
NGA advocates for school security glazing system requirements in State and Federal legislation. Learn about the key issues and next steps to include security glazing in building codes. Download our School Security one-pager, Windows and Doors Respond First.
Advancing School Security Standards: School Security Workshop
During NGA Glass Conference: Carlsbad, the NGA School Security Task Group and industry experts addressed the importance of developing standardized security measures for fenestration systems. Testing methods, such as ASTM F3561 for forced-entry resistance, emphasize the need for industry-wide clarity on terms like “bullet-resistant” rather than misleading claims of “bulletproof” glass. The workshop helped attendees to better understand the role of surface-applied films in enhancing security, and how the absence of clear codes and standards for school security remains a challenge, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts in upcoming building code proposals. For more on this topic, join our upcoming Thirsty Thursday webinar.
Standard for Forced-Entry Resistance of Glazing Products
NGA announced at the NGA Glass Conference: Chicago a new ASTM International document created through the F12 Security Committee and NGA’S School Security Task Group, entitled Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack. Download: ASTM F3561 Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
NGA Glass Technical Papers and Manuals
- School Security
- School Security Glazing Glass Technical Paper
- Laminated Glazing Reference Manual
- Protective Glazing Manual
The Glass Industry Response to Building Safer Schools
“The glass industry has a long history… of developing products that keep occupants safe in the event of disasters, attacks or even everyday accidents.” Katy Devlin, Glass Magazine Editor-In-Chief. Read about how the industry is contributing to safer schools.
Review current activities
Building Codes
Energy, ICC, IECC
Industry Standards
ASHRAE, ASTM, DOE
Legislation
Buy Clean, Building Resilience
Priority Issues
School security, bird-friendly, RAP, recyclability
Sustainability
PCRs, EPDs, triple glazing, recycling
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