Learn the Standard

Learn the Standard

The Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard™ (AGRSS) was created by the Auto Glass Safety Council pursuant to the procedures of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). AGSC serves as the Secretariat for the Standard.

About the AGRSS

The AGRSS Standard was first developed in 1999 by the AGSC AGRSS Standards Committee. It was amended in 2002, 2015, 2018 and 2022 and is maintained as an ANSI continuous maintenance standard. The current version of the Standard is referenced as ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS 005-2022.

The Standard represents the auto glass replacement industry’s current best practices as determined by a broad-based balanced committee of auto glass replacement practitioners, trainers, suppliers and other interested parties. It embodies the expertise of the AGSC AGRSS Standards Committee members whose hundreds of years of combined experience has involved thousands of actual auto glass replacements.

The AGRSS Standard addresses six critical areas relative to the auto glass installation process, including:

  • Vehicle assessment;
  • Selection of glass and retention systems;
  • Installation standards for adhesive bonded glass;
  • Installation standards for rubber gasket set glass, as well as additional requirements for all other glass in a vehicle;
  • Continuing education for auto glass technicians; and
  • Consumer interaction.


AGSC welcomes proposals for amendments to any portion of this Standard. These proposals should be in writing and sent to the address below, and accompanied by a statement of the rationale for the proposal along with the proponents complete contact information. All proposals will be referred to the AGSC AGRSS Standards Committee for consideration.

Submit proposals to:

AGSC
P.O. Box 569
Garrisonville, VA 22463
Email: info@agsc.org

Standards Committee

AGRSS Standards Committee

The AGRSS Standards Committee continuously maintains and interprets the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS Standard. AGSC welcomes individuals with a material interest in auto glass safety to apply.

If you or someone you know may have an interest in serving on the AGRSS Standards Committee in any of the interest categories listed, please complete the participation form below or contact us at 540/602-3263 or email kbimber@agsc.org.

Committee Interest Categories

  • Auto Glass Manufacturers: Producers of automotive glass.
  • Distributors: Companies that purchase automotive glass or related products for resale to automotive glass installers.
  • Industry Publishers/Press: Companies or individuals providing publications or press coverage to the industry.
  • Installers: Persons or companies primarily engaged in automotive glass replacement.
  • Insurance: Companies that insure or provide services to companies that insure automobiles.
  • Performance/Quality Assurance: Those responsible for policies and procedures (including certification) designed to assure proper automotive glass installation.
  • Persons with General Interest: Those interested in motor vehicle safety.
  • Suppliers: Persons or companies engaged in the production and sale of products used in automotive glass installation.
  • Trainers: Those providing training to individuals or companies for the proper installation of automotive glass.

To Become a Member of the AGRSS Standards Committee

Complete the AGRSS Standards Committee Application and email to kbimber@agsc.org or submit it to the following address:

Auto Glass Safety Council
AGRSS Standards Committee
PO Box 569
Garrisonville, VA 22463

If you have questions regarding committee participation or the application process, contact us at 540/602-3263 or email kbimber@agsc.org.

Committee Members

Chair: Peter Brown, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass

Debra Levy, AGRR Magazine, Garrisonville, VA – Industry Publisher/Press
Fred Iantorno, AirPro Diagnostics, LLC, Jacksonville, FL – General Interest
Joshua Levine, Arrow Auto Glass, Kingston, PA – Installer
Edward Ibarra, Autel, Port Washington, NY – Trainer
Michael Trevino, Auto Glass Brands Inc., Tampa, FL – Trainer
Michael McCarthy, Auto Glass Direct, South River, NJ – Installer
Susan Phillips, Carlex Automotive Glass Solutions, Lebanon, TN – Distributor
Bill Deluca, DINOL U.S. Inc., Lewis Center, OH – Adhesive Supplier
Jacques Navant, Don’s Mobile Glass, Modesto, CA – Trainer
Steve Allison, DuPont, Auburn Hills, MI – Adhesive Supplier
Maria Iorio, eDirect Glass, Scottsdale, AZ – General Interest
Gilbert Gutierrez, Equalizer Industries, Inc., Round Rock, TX – Distributor
Joe Estrada, Estrada’s Carglass, San Antonio, TX – Installer
James Chapman, Fix Network, Zanesville, OH - Trainer
Rob Price, Glass America, Knoxville, TN – Installer
Tommy Patterson, Glass Doctor, New Waterford, OH – Trainer
Andrew Scott, Henkel Corporation, Rocky Hill, CT – Adhesive Supplier
Gary Hart, Independent Glass Association, Scottsdale, AZ – General Interest
Barry Roberts, LYNX Services, Fort Myers, FL – Insurance
Mike Casella, Mainstreet Computers Inc., Belleville, MI – General Interest
Steve Barhorst, PGW Auto Glass, Fort Myers, FL –Distributor
Jeff Koester, Pilkington North America, Inc., Urbancrest, OH – Auto Glass Manufacturer
Mitch Becker, Protech Automotive Solutions, Lewisville, TX – Trainer
Chad Alfman, Safelite Glass, Sultan, WA – Installer
Mike Stevens, SIKA Corporation, Madison Heights, MI – Adhesive Supplier
Steven Libke, Snap-on Equipment Inc. – General Interest
Linda Rollinson, Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc. – Installer
Christopher Grafe - Texas Glass & Tools, LLC - Boerne, TX
Peter Brown, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, Pembroke, MA – Trainer
Chris Goff, Ultimate Auto Glass & Electronic, Columbus, OH – Trainer
Jim Ricci, XYG North America, Markham, ON – Auto Glass Manufacturer
Bud Oliver, Caldwell, TX  – General Interest

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