Regulatory Affairs

WMA Regulatory Affairs | Important Florida Building Code changes are coming—and they will affect how side-hinged exterior doors are tested and labeled. WMA opposed the revisions, but the Florida Building Commission approved them. Here’s what members need to know before the 9th Edition takes effect in 2026.

WMA was at the table for the NFRC 2025 Fall Membership Meeting, weighing in on certification updates, ballots, and standards that directly impact our industry. Here’s a quick look at what passed, what didn’t, and what it all means for members.

NFRC Door Labeling Requirements are changing January 1, 2026. The Door Matrix Label will no longer be an option - participants must transition to the General Temporary Label. Now’s the time to prepare.

June brought key regulatory developments in Florida and Colorado impacting window and door performance standards. From proposed changes to the Florida Building Code to Colorado’s adoption of more practical energy efficiency requirements, WMA remained actively engaged to protect manufacturer interests and promote sound building practices.

WMA’s Director of Regulatory Affairs & Standards Development, Jessica Ferris, attended the ICC Group B Committee Action Hearings in Orlando to provide expert testimony on key proposals affecting exterior door requirements in the IRC. While WMA did not submit proposals this cycle, the Association played an active role in shaping outcomes on several critical issues.

WMA opposes IRS’s complex tax credit rules, advocates for streamlined alternatives.