Jessica Ferris

WMA Regulatory Affairs Update | The Florida Building Commission has clarified that Limited Water (LW) testing requirements in the 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code do not apply to side-hinged exterior doors, preserving existing overhang exception provisions.

Stay ahead in residential construction and millwork with WMA Regulatory Affairs 2026 update. Highlights from NAHB committee meetings include housing affordability initiatives, permitting and code reforms, trade and tariff updates, and tools like ICC AI Navigator to help builders and contractors navigate 2026 policies and industry standards.

WMA 100 is a structural standard for side-hinged exterior door systems that establishes how doors are tested for performance and how specific components can be substituted while keeping the original rating. It was created to protect the door industry from unnecessary code changes and testing requirements.