• 1. ASME code inspected – The American Society for Mechanical Engineers is one of the oldest organizations in the world. ASME has developed technical standards and codes for the design, manufacture, and installation of mechanical devices. Its nearly 600 codes are in use worldwide.
  
  
• 2. BSI Kitemark certified (UK) – The Kitemark is a British Standards Institution certification given to a product after independent testing has established its conformity with specific standards.
  
  
• 3. CA ch7a Building Code compliant – This term is applied when a product meets the specifications of the California Building Code for materials and construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure.
  
  
• 4. Crystal Achievement Award – Recognition from all segments of the door and window industry for significant innovation and achievement in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing.
  
  
• 5. EPA approved – With regard to the treatment of fabrics, permethrin, the insecticide used in Insect Shield apparel, is the only pesticide registered by the EPA to pre-treat fabrics. Additionally, it helps to prevent insect carried diseases.
  
  
• 6. ETL Semko tested – A division of Intertek, ETL Semko (formerly Edison Testing Laboratory) performs electrical product safety testing and certification worldwide.
  
  
• 7. Federal Government certified GS 07F 0517U – Certified by the Federal Government through the listed contract as a supplier for State and local governments.
  
  
• 8. FEMA Guidelines - Referring to an outside residential vent, the vent meets the FEMA guidelines found in Technical Bulletin 1-08 when the vent provides 1 sq. in. of opening per 1 sq. ft. of space vented for non-engineered openings.
  
  
• 9. Florida Building Code approved - In 2003, Florida adopted a statewide building code requiring contractors to use only products that comply with standards for hurricane-force winds developed by the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE). These design standards determine the wind loads on buildings. The ASCE considered such factors as geographic location, basic wind design and speed, and surrounding terrain, among others.
  
  
• 10. GAF Master Elite contractor - This designation certifies that the contractor is fully licensed in their state to perform roofing work, carries insurance as required by state law, and has participated in ongoing professional training to ensure quality work.
  
  
• 11. HPRS roofing – Stands for Hurricane Proof Roof Systems. These roofs are made from concrete and can withstand Category 5 sustained winds in excess of 300 mph.
  
  
• 12. ICC evaluated and approved - The International Code Council (ICC) develops codes used in the construction of residential and commercial buildings with an emphasis on building safety and fire prevention. Most U.S. cities, counties, and states that adopt building codes choose codes developed by the ICC.
  
  
• 13. ISO 14001 – The International Standards Organization uses this specification to indicate that a company is reducing its controllable environmental impact under a comprehensive environmental management system.
  
  
• 14. ISO 9001 – The International Standards Organization uses this specification for its certification process indicating that a company has been independently audited and that the company is applying formalized business processes.
  
  
• 15. LEED certified – LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a third- party rating system and a nationally accepted benchmark used by building professionals to transform the building environment to sustainable green building and practices. LEED creates universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria in five key areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
  
  
• 16. Loss Prevention Council – The Loss Prevention Council is an independent third-party approval body. It is one of the accredited houses for testing physical security products in the UK.
  
  
• 17. Miami-Dade County approved – Shutters and other products approved for Miami-Dade County “hurricane protection” must be in compliance with product-approved drawings, test results from certified independent testing laboratories, and installation instructions. These hurricane standards are found on the Miami-Dade County web-searchable database.
  
  
• 18. OHSAS 18001 – OHSAS refers to Occupational Health and Safety management system. It is an internationally recognized assessment specification. OHSAS helps organizations control risks to occupational health and safety. It was developed in response to widespread demand for a recognized standard against which an organization could be certified and assessed.
  
  
• 19. Omega Point Laboratories (OPL) tested – OPL is an established leader in the testing of business materials and systems. Its strengths are in the testing of fire resistance, flammability, and flame spread. ETL Semko, a division of Intertek, now owns OPL.
  
  
• 20. Seven Wonders of Engineering Award – Presented and awarded by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers, participants are judged on five factors: the engineering methods, systems, and skills utilized; the extent that a project advances the engineering profession; the project's complexity; the significance of the entry of the project into society; and the extent to which a project meets the needs of the market, client, or owner.