Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) Achieves City of Los Angeles Approved Fabricator Designation for Structural Steel

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Raising the Bar for Compliance, Quality, and Performance

This recognition reflects the exceptional dedication and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the FHC team in meeting the rigorous standards established by the City of Los Angeles.

Becoming an L.A. Approved Fabricator is a significant achievement, requiring strict adherence to structural codes, quality management systems, and certified welding standards — particularly critical in one of the most highly regulated seismic regions in the country.

What This Means for Customers and Project Partners

Regulatory Compliance & Market Access

For many projects within the City of Los Angeles, it is mandatory that structural steel and related components be supplied by an approved fabricator. This designation verifies FHC’s compliance with stringent municipal building codes and expands opportunities for participation in commercial projects requiring certified fabrication.

Enhanced Safety & Quality Control

Certification ensures products are fabricated to meet strict safety and performance standards. Requirements include:

• AWS-certified welders (American Welding Society)
• Documented and continuously monitored fabrication processes
• Formalized inspection protocols

Streamlined Project Approvals

Utilizing an L.A. certified fabricator can help bypass certain on-site inspection requirements, accelerating approvals, reducing delays, and lowering project costs.

Industry Credibility & Trust

This designation distinguishes FHC as a top-tier metal fabrication partner, reinforcing its commitment to engineering excellence, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance.

Standardized Procedures & QMS Implementation

Approval requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring consistent adherence to standardized procedures for:

• Welding
• Fabrication
• Material traceability
• Documentation and inspection

A Commitment to Excellence

“Achieving this designation underscores our commitment to operating at the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety,” said Armando Rodriguez, Vice President of Manufacturing at FHC. “This approval not only strengthens our fabrication capabilities but reinforces our promise to customers and partners that we deliver products built to perform — and built to pass.”

With this milestone, FHC continues to expand its capabilities and reinforce its position as a trusted partner in architectural metal and glass systems.