In the City of Vancouver, North American certification standards for fenestration products are enforced. If a project orders and installs imported windows with European testing or labels only, they are not compliant with City of Vancouver bylaws, and the result is frequently major project disruption or delay, while the necessary modelling is completed, or different products are purchased. The Canadian Code Compliance Advisory for Imported Windows, Doors and Skylights is now available, and provides and overview and clarifies the expectation for these products.
A related but separate matter was shared with registrants in November, regarding New Energy Performance Standards for Windows Manufactured after January 1, 2022.