named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Production Testing and Quality Assurance Program
Requires licensees to conduct regular in-house production testing (e.g., weekly sample collection, monthly testing) and maintain records for 10 years to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards.
SGCC Certification Audits
Bi-annual audits to verify manufacturer compliance with certification requirements, including review of testing records, observation of production tests, and evaluation of quality assurance systems.
Safety Glazing Certification (SGCC) Program
Comprehensive third-party certification program that verifies glazing products meet safety standards through initial and bi-annual testing, production audits, and proper labeling. Includes compliance with ANSI Z97.1, CPSC 16 CFR 1201, and CAN/CGSB 12.1.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 6 activities
- Accreditation and standards alignment for certification programEnsures the SGCC Certification Program meets ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and ANAB requirements through accreditation via AMS, Inc., and aligns testing protocols across U.S. and Canadian safety glazing standards.
- Development and dissemination of certification guidance materialsProduces and publishes technical guidance documents (e.g., SD-210, SD-211), video tutorials on testing procedures, FAQs, and presentations to support manufacturers in meeting certification requirements for laminated glass and other safety glazing products.
- Maintenance of approved materials and certification criteriaMaintains and publishes a list of accepted interlayer materials for use in SGCC-certified laminated glass and updates certification criteria to reflect evolving technical and regulatory standards.
- Public review and engagement on safety glazing standardsConducts public reviews of national safety glazing standards such as CAN/CGSB 12.1 to ensure stakeholder input and continuous improvement of certification criteria.
- Support for international market expansionApproved and prepared for a laboratory pilot program to support certification of safety glazing products in the European market.
- Third-party certification of safety glazing productsConducts certification of safety glazing materials according to U.S. (ANSI Z97.1) and Canadian (CAN/CGSB 12.1) standards through independent testing, issuance of certification numbers, and authorization to use the SGCC logo upon submission of passing test reports and payment of fees.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administration of certification program updates and requirementsImplements procedural and policy updates such as certification fee increases, revised labeling requirements, updated license agreements, new data collection protocols, and compliance with CPSC electronic filing requirements.
- Distribution of certification information and directoriesDistributes the Certified Products Directory twice annually to over 2,500 stakeholders and maintains online access to plant certificates and testing history via the Certification Information Portal and public website.
- Ongoing compliance verification for certified safety glazing productsConducts unannounced biannual plant inspections, product sampling, and follow-up testing at approved laboratories to verify continued compliance with safety standards and quality assurance requirements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.61M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$4.52M98%
Investment income$85K2%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$4.73M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.06M
Cash$3.90M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.56M
Net assets$504K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ADINA DOBRE — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN LOUKS — BOARD MEMBER
- DJ WEIL — VP/TREASURER
- JON GRIGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- JUNE WILLCOTT — PRESIDENT
- LINDSEY MERRYMAN — SECRETARY
- PATRICK LOUGHRAN — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER WEISMANTLE — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS ZAREMBA — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM NUGENT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- AMS, Inc. Partner — AMS, Inc. serves as the administrator and certification body for the SGCC Certification Program, operating since 1998.
- AMSCERT Government — Email contact for SGCC is hosted under AMSCERT domain.
- ANAB Government — ANAB accredited the SGCC Certification Program administered by AMS, Inc., assessing compliance with ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and ANAB requirements.
- ANSI Government — References ANSI Z97.1 standards in its certification testing procedures.
- ASTM International Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to technical standards for materials and testing
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to laboratory accreditation services
- American Institute of Architects Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to architectural standards and building design
- American National Standards Institute Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely involved in coordinating standards development
- Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, focused on technician certification for architectural glass and metal work
- CPSC Government — Aligns testing procedures with CPSC 16 CFR 1201 safety standards.
- CPSC Government — Coordinates with CPSC on electronic filing requirements for safety glazing products.
- Canadian General Standards Board Government — Follows CAN/CGSB 12.1 standards for safety glazing certification.
- Construction Specifications Institute Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to construction specifications and standards
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Government — Government agency linked by SGCC, likely for regulatory compliance and safety standards
- Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to fenestration and glazing product standards
- Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown Partner — Partnered to provide group hotel accommodations for SGCC event attendees.
- Insulating Glass Certification Council Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, focused on certification for insulating glass units
- International Accreditation Services, Inc. Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to accreditation services for testing and certification
- International Code Council Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to building code development and adoption
- National Fenestration Rating Council Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to energy performance rating of fenestration products
- National Glass Association Partner — Collaborates on codes and standards guidance, including safety glazing and related topics.
- National Glass Association Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to glass manufacturing and industry practices
- North American Contractor Certification Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, focused on contractor certification in the glazing industry
- SGCC Approved Laboratories Partner — Network of approved laboratories that conduct prototype and ongoing testing of safety glazing materials on behalf of the SGCC certification program.
- SGCC Approved Testing Laboratories Partner — Collaborates with accredited testing laboratories to conduct independent testing on glazing products.
- Standards Council of Canada Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to national standards development in Canada
- Window and Door Manufacturers Association Partner — Partner organization linked by SGCC, likely related to window and door manufacturing standards
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- ISO/IEC 17065-Compliant Certification Frameworkmethodology: iso-iec-17065-complianceBy operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065:2012 standards, we ensure certification programs are competent, consistent, and impartial because adherence to international norms guarantees procedural integrity and global recognition.
- Impartial and Sustainable Certification via Product-Specific Feesmethodology: independent_certificationBy funding certification through product-specific fees and independent testing, we maintain impartiality and long-term sustainability because financial independence reduces conflicts of interest and ensures technical rigor.
- Quality Assurance Through Dual Verificationmethodology: compliance-through-dual-verificationBy verifying both fabrication performance and proper labeling practices, we ensure ongoing product compliance because dual checks close gaps that single-point inspections might miss.
- Standardized Testing and Manufacturing Compliancemethodology: standardized_manufacturing_complianceBy requiring standardized prototype testing and linking product safety to consistent manufacturing protocols, we reduce injuries from glass breakage because uniform processes ensure predictable performance under impact.
- Third-Party Certification for Impartial Safety Verificationmethodology: third-party certificationBy using independent third-party testing and certification, we ensure compliance with national safety standards because impartiality and technical rigor increase trust and reduce risk of human injury from glass breakage.