Product testing and certification is the foundation of a defensible specification. For architects and specifiers, certification confirms that a product performs as claimed under independently verified test conditions. For builders and developers navigating DBP Act compliance, certification documentation forms part of the evidence chain required to support Design Compliance Declarations and Building Compliance Declarations on the NSW Planning Portal. Hunter Windows supplies and installs aluminium window and door systems from the AWS Elevate range, which carry certification across structural performance, weather resistance, bushfire, child safety and acoustic categories. Certification documentation is available by system and series to support project specification and compliance requirements.
AS2047 is the primary Australian Standard for windows in buildings, covering structural performance, water penetration resistance, air infiltration and operation. Certification to AS2047 confirms that a window or door system has been independently tested and verified to meet these performance requirements under specified conditions.
AS2047 certification is relevant to:
All AWS Elevate window and door systems supplied by Hunter Windows are tested and certified to AS2047. Certification documentation is available by system and series on request.
BAL-40 certification confirms that a window or door system has been tested and certified for use in areas designated as Bushfire Attack Level 40 under AS3959 — Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-Prone Areas. BAL-40 is one of the highest bushfire risk designations before BAL-FZ (Flame Zone), and certification at this level requires specific frame construction, glazing and sealing to withstand ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact.
BAL-40 certification is relevant to:
Selected AWS Elevate series carry BAL-40 certification. Series-specific certification is shown in the Available Range section of each product page. Confirmation of BAL-40 certification for a specific system should be verified with Hunter Windows at specification stage.
Safe4Kids certification confirms that a window system meets child fall prevention requirements under the relevant Australian Standard. Certified systems incorporate friction stays or restrictors that limit the opening width of the window to reduce the risk of child falls from height — a requirement under the NCC for windows in certain locations in residential buildings.
Safe4Kids certification is relevant to:
Selected AWS Elevate series carry Safe4Kids certification. Series-specific certification is shown in the Available Range section of each product page.
Acoustic certification confirms that a window or door system has been independently tested to measure its sound reduction performance, expressed as a Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) or Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating. Tested acoustic ratings provide verifiable performance data for use in acoustic design and NCC compliance modelling.
Acoustic ratings are relevant to:
Acoustic ratings vary by system, series and glazing selection. Glass specification has a significant influence on overall acoustic performance — refer to the Glass Options page and the Acoustic & Performance resource page for further detail.
WERS provides independently verified U-value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings for window and door systems, used in NCC energy compliance calculations and thermal modelling. WERS ratings are the recognised method for demonstrating window energy performance under NCC Section J and BASIX requirements.
WERS ratings are relevant to:
Refer to the Energy Performance resource page for detail on WERS ratings, U-values, SHGC and NCC energy compliance.
Certification documentation for AWS Elevate systems supplied by Hunter Windows is available on request and includes:
Documentation requests should specify the system type, series and intended application. For DBP Act compliance purposes, documentation should be requested at specification stage to allow sufficient time for inclusion in regulated design packages.
AS2047 is the primary Australian Standard for windows in buildings, covering structural performance under wind loading, water penetration resistance, air infiltration and operation. Certification confirms the system has been independently tested and verified to meet these requirements. AS2047 certification documentation is commonly required for DBP Act Design Compliance Declarations on regulated buildings.
BAL-40 certification is available on selected series within the AWS Elevate range. Series-specific certification is shown in the Available Range section of each product page. Where a project is in a designated bushfire-prone area, BAL certification requirements should be confirmed at specification stage. Hunter Windows can advise on which systems carry the required certification for a specific project.
Safe4Kids certification confirms a window system incorporates friction stays or restrictors that limit opening width to reduce child fall risk. Under the NCC, operable windows in habitable rooms above ground floor level in residential buildings must incorporate fall prevention measures. Safe4Kids certified systems provide a straightforward means of demonstrating NCC compliance for this requirement.
Acoustic test reports are available by system, series and glazing configuration on request. Because glazing selection significantly affects acoustic outcomes, the report should correspond to the specific glass specification being used on the project. Contact Hunter Windows with the system type, series and glazing specification to request the relevant acoustic test report.
Contact Hunter Windows with the system type, series and project details. Documentation requests for DBP Act compliance purposes should be made at specification stage to allow sufficient time for inclusion in regulated design packages. Hunter Windows can provide AS2047 certificates, BAL and Safe4Kids certification, acoustic test reports and WERS ratings as required.
Testing and certification connects across the site:
To request certification documentation or discuss compliance requirements for your project, our team is available to assist.
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