CURTAINWALL PHYSICAL TEST - ARCHITECTURAL GLASS & METAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PERFORMANCE BASED TEST - CURTAINWALL - Test Directions & Parts List

Oct 23, 2026

Performance-based curtainwall physical test instructions for an architectural glass and metal technician certification program, with dedicated sheets for elevation layout, jamb and head test conditions, and installation demonstration scope. The document specifies how to plumb, level, and square curtainwall frames, where to apply pressure bars and face covers, which sealing procedures to demonstrate, and where temporary glass retainers and splice-joint coverage are required. It also includes a parts list, glass legend, products description, and general notes covering sealant application, framing tolerances, and references to the control lines appendix.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

TEST DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

ELEVATION LAYOUT AND JAMB CONDITION NOTES

TEST DIRECTIONS FOR SEALING LOCATIONS

PARTS LIST

GLASS LEGEND AND PRODUCTS

GENERAL NOTES

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CURTAINWALL PHYSICAL TEST
| | | --- | --- | | | ARCHITECTURAL GLASS & METAL TECHNICIAN CERT IF ICAT ION PROGRAM
PERFORMANCE BASED TEST-CURTAINWALL | | | DRAWN BY:
BDB | | | DATE:
7/5/19 | | | SCALE:
N/A | | | SHEET:
C-1 | | ELEVATION LAYOUT | | JAMB CONDITION ~~ ~~
NOTE:
ERECT CURTAINWALL FRAME PLUMB, LEVEL, AND SQUARE/TRUE.
APPLY PRESSURE BAR AND FACE COVER TO ENTIRE LEFT VERTICAL MULLION

APPLY PRESSURE BAR AND FACE COVER ON 1ST AND 2ND
HORIZONTAL MULLIONS

~~ ~~ INTERMEDIATE CONDITION

DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE BAR OR FACE COVER HERE
TEMPORARY GLASS RETAINERS HERE

APPLY PRESSURE BAR AND FACE COVER BELOW SPLICE JOINT HERE
INSTALL IG UNITS IN THESE 2 OPENINGS ONLY | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SIMULATED FLOOR SLAB | | | | | | | | | | ARCHITECTURAL GLASS & METAL TECHNICIAN CERT IF ICAT ION PROGRAM
PERFORMANCE BASED TEST-CURTAINWALL | | | | TEST DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLATION | | | | | | DEMONSTRATE ALL WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEALING PROCEDURES THAT ARE REQUIRED WITHIN THIS AREA ONLY [NOTIFY EXAMINER WHEN READY]
(SEE PAGES S-1 THROUGH S-4) | | | | * REFER TO "ELEVATION LAYOUT BENCHMARK" PAGE (MUST BE +/ -1/8") | | | | | | | | | | DRAWN BY:
BDB | | | | | | DATE:
7/5/19 | | | | | | SCALE:
N/A | | | | TEST DIRECTIONS FOR SEALING LOCATIONS | | SHEET:
T-1 | |

[JAMB AND HEAD NOT PRESENT FOR TEST]

F F

REFER TO SHOP DRAWING"CONTROL LINES APPENDIX"

A3224-31
A5224-31W
A464-31W

A3224-31 A3224-31
A4224-31W
A464-31W

1 " 2
2
26 " D . L .O .
7 ' -5 ' FRAME DIMENSION [89"]
26 " D . L .O .
27 " D . L .O .
1 " 2
2
1 " 2
2
1 " 2
2
A3224-44
A5224-46NW
A464-48NW
A3224-44
A3224-45
A5224-43NW
A464-41NW
A3224-45
A4224-43NW
A464-41NW | | | | | | | N/A

[HEAD NOT PRESENT FOR TEST]

REFER TO SHOP DRAWING"CONTROL LINES APPENDIX" | | PARTS LIST | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A3224 | 4" BACK MEMBER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A5224 | PERIMETER PRESSURE BAR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A4224 | INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE BAR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A464 | FACE COVER CAP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H981 | SPLICE SLEEVE MULLION | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H8261 | FACE COVER SPLICE SLEEVE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H4911 | THERMAL ISOLATOR GASKET | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H821 | GLAZING GASKET | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H749 | SETTING BLOCK | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H391 | WATER DAM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ARCHITECTURAL GLASS & METAL TECHNICIAN CERT IF ICAT ION PROGRAM
PERFORMANCE BASED TEST-CURTAINWALL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H851 | SHEAR BLOCK | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H381 | "F" ANCHOR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H481 | "T" ANCHOR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | F2204 | ANCHOR T-BOLT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | F931 | \#14-14 X 1/2" HEX HEAD TYPE 'F' BOLT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | F142 | 1/4"-20 X 3/4" FLAT TOP PHILLIPS HEAD
MACHINE SCREW | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | F072 | \#10-24 X 3/4" PHILLIPS HEAD SELF TAPPING SCREW | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | F963 | 1/4-20 x 3/4" HWH TYPE 'CA' | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H771 | SERRATED WASHER | | | | | | | | | | | |

| | | H333 | DEADLOAD ANCHOR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H339 | WINDLOAD ANCHOR | | | | | | | | | | |

FAQs

What are the key requirements for installing and verifying the curtainwall frame during the test?

Plumb, level, and square/true the curtainwall frame. Apply pressure bar and face cover to the specified vertical and horizontal mullions as directed by the test notes.

Which areas must be used to demonstrate water management and sealing procedures?

Demonstrate all required water management and sealing procedures within the stated test area only, and notify the examiner when ready. Refer to the indicated pages for the detailed procedure coverage.

What does the document include besides test directions?

It provides a parts list for curtainwall components, a glass legend, a system/product description, and general notes covering sealant application, framing installation accuracy, and references to the control lines appendix.

Oct 23, 2026

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