Warranty term explanations live on commercial glazing warranties in Florida. This page is the facilities handover / replacement asset package.
Why warranties are not enough
A warranty tells you who to call when something fails within a term. It does not reliably tell a future project manager the Low-E surface, spacer, interlayer, finish code, or product-approval configuration needed to match a broken lite five years later.
Asset-register fields (template)
TEMPLATE ONLY. Facilities asset register for glazing openings. Not a warranty. Not a project record.
| Field | Why it matters | Where it usually comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Opening mark / elevation | Find the right lite later | Schedule + as-builts |
| System / series name | Frame and glazing path | Approved shop drawings |
| Glass makeup description | Match replacement IGU / laminate | Glazing schedule + labels |
| Low-E surface / coating ID | Appearance and energy match | Manufacturer label / submittal |
| Spacer / interlayer notes | Structural and visual match | Submittal / label |
| Product approval / NOA or FL PA ID | Code path for replacement | Approval docs in closeout |
| Finish code | Frame touch-up / adjacent match | Finish submittal |
| Supplier / fabricator contact | Reorder path | O&M directory |
| Warranty document index | Claim path | Warranty binder |
| Photo of label in place | Survives lost paperwork | Turnover photos |
Closeout package contents
- As-built opening list keyed to elevations
- Approved shop drawings and product data
- Product-approval documents for installed configurations
- Glass and finish sample approvals (if used)
- Warranty documents with start dates as defined by the contract
- Maintenance guidance references from manufacturers
- Asset register spreadsheet or PDF matching the fields above
Turnover meeting checklist
Walk representative openings, confirm label photos exist, confirm the register matches installed marks, and name the owner contact who stores the package.
How to ask for a facilities package
State at buyout that a facilities asset register is a deliverable. Send the opening schedule with the drawings. ACG: (772) 486-7711. FL CGC #1531993.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a glazing closeout package include for facilities teams?
As-builts, approved product data, product-approval documents, warranties, maintenance references, and an opening-by-opening asset register with makeup and finish fields.
Is a warranty binder the same as a closeout package?
No. Warranties are one part. Matching future glass needs makeup, approval, and finish data that warranties often omit.
When should the asset register be created?
Start during submittals and finalize at turnover, while labels and shop drawings are still easy to reach.
What should an owner request at bid time?
Explicitly list the facilities closeout / asset-register deliverable in the glazing scope.