PROTECTIONFROM THE STORM

As coastal populations and development increase, the threat of

injuries, deaths and damage to property during hurricanes and

violent storms has intensified. A major cause of property

damage and injury is the penetration of the building envelope

by wind-borne debris caused by powerful wind, relentless rain

and internal/external pressure changes. Responding to these

challenges, Kawneer offers single source responsibility and

solutions to fit your needs with a comprehensive group of

hurricane resistant products. These products not only withstand

the wrath of hurricanes and storms but provide increased

security throughout the year.

Kawneer's range of hurricane resistant products have been

independently tested and many have received Notices of

Acceptance (NOA's) issued by Miami-Dade County BCCO.

Products continue to be tested and submitted to Miami-Dade

County BCCO for additional NOA's. In this brochure is a brief

summary of Kawneer's hurricane resistant product features. For

the most current hurricane resistant Kawneer products and

resources, visit Kawneer.com.

Kawneer's hurricane resistant products meet the testing

standards for Wind-Borne Debris as set forth in ASTM E 1886

and 1996, Florida Building Code (FBC) Protocols TAS 201, TAS

202 and TAS 203. A growing list of states throughout the East

Coast and Gulf Coast Areas of the United States from New York

to Texas continue to reference these standards in current

building codes. These codes mandate the use of hurricane

resistant products in Wind-Borne Debris Regions.

Large missile impact tests simulating large wind-borne debris,

such as tree limbs, sign posts and other large objects, are

required for products such as entrances and storefronts installed

up to 30 feet above grade. Small missile impact tests simulating

smaller wind-borne debris such as roof gravel, are required for

products installed more than 30 feet above grade, such as

curtain wall, sliding doors and windows. Test requirements call

for entire systems – glass, frames, sealants, locks and fasteners-

to resist wind-borne debris followed by severe pressure cycling.

Protecting property and people is not only smart, but necessary as a growing list of East Coast and

Gulf Coast states mandate the use of impact resistant products in Wind-Borne Debris Regions.

defending against DAMAGE AND DEVASTATION

1600 Wall System®1North Miami Beach Public Safety Building, North Miami Beach, FLArchitect: Spillis Candela DMJM, Coral Gables, FLGlazing Contractor: Custom Glass, Fort Lauderdale, FL

HPS® (High Performance Sliding) DoorsAtlantis Casino and Resort, Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas

Architect: HKS, Inc., Dallas, TXGlazing Contractors: Commonwealth Building Supply Ltd., Nassau, Bahamas;

Lehrer McGovern Bovis, New York, NY

Sliding Glass Doors

• Small missile impact and cycle tested

- OXO configuration: design windpressures of +100/-125 PSF

- OXXO configuration: design windpressures of +/-100 PSF

• Large missile impact and cycle tested

- OXXO – design wind pressure of+130/-215 PSF

Doors

• Large missile impact and cycle tested

• Medium Stile (3-1/2" wide)

• Maximum size 8' x 8' at +/-65 PSFMaximum size 7' x 8' at +/-90 PSF

• Concealed rod panic devices

• Maximum security lock with cylinder-operated flush bolts

Storefront

• Large missile impact and cycle tested

• 2-1/2" x 5" inch system

• Design wind pressures of +/-89 PSF

• Flush glazed

• Screw spline fabrication

Fixed Windows/Window Wall

• Large and small missile impact and cycle tested

• Small Missile

- Dry Glazed: design wind pressures of +/-70 PSF

- Silicone Glazed: design windpressures of +70/-90 PSF

• Large missile

- Design wind pressures of +50/-70 PSF

Operable Windows

• Large and small missile impact and cycle tested

• Fixed over project out

- Large missile: 9/16" laminated

- Design wind pressures of +/-90 PSF

- Small missile 1" insulated laminated glass

- Design wind pressures of +100/-130 PSF

• Single Hung

- 1" insulated laminated glass

- Design wind pressures of +/-90 PSF

Curtain Wall

• Large and small missile impact and cycle tested

• Twin span

• 90° corner

• Design wind pressures of +/-90 PSF

Doors (Shuttered)

• Narrow and medium stile

• 8' x 8' maximum size (pairs)

• Design wind pressures of +/- 65 PSF

• Maximum security with two-part pointlock on narrow stile

• Concealed rod panic devices

Storefront (Shuttered)

• 1-3/4" x 4 -1/2" single glazed

• 2' x 4 -1/2" insulated glazed

• 4 -1/2" x 4 -1/2" single or insulated glazed

• Flush glazed

• High performance sill

• Design wind pressures of +/- 65 PSF

KAWNEER'S HURRICANE RESISTANTPRODUCT FEATURES

Before large missile test at Kawneer test lab

Large missile test impact

After Kawneer’s large missile testing

Small missile test

Okeechobee

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Florida Building Code Basics

• Incorporates portions of the SouthFlorida Building Code.

• Requires wind-borne debris protectionof glazed openings in buildings for allareas that fall within:

- the 110 mph wind zone within one mile of the coast.

- the 120 mph and above wind zone for all areas except the Florida Panhandle.

• Exterior glass products must be tested by an approved, independenttesting laboratory.

• Impact-resistant products must complywith ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996,FBC Protocols TAS 201, TAS 202 andTAS 203.

• For complete information on the Florida Building Code, visitwww.dca.state.fl.us/fbc.

For additional information on wind-bornedebris protection, please refer to thefollowing test standards, specificationsand certifications:

• ASTM E 1886 - Standard Test forPerformance of Exterior Windows,Curtain Walls, Doors and StormShutters Impacted by Missiles andExposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials.

• ASTM E 1996 - Standard Specificationfor Performance of Exterior Windows,Curtain Walls, Doors and StormShutters Impacted by Wind-BorneDebris in Hurricanes.

• Miami-Dade County BCCO (BuildingCode Compliance Office) - Floridaapproved certifying agency.

Basic Wind Speed

• Values are nominal design, 3-secondgusts, wind-speeds in miles per hour(mph) at 33 feet (10 m) above groundfor Exposure C category.

• This map is accurate to the county.Local governments establish specificwind-speed/wind-borne debris linesusing physical landmarks such as majorroads, canals, rivers and shorelines.

• Island and coastal areas outside thelast contour shall use the last wind-speed contour of the costal area.

STATE OF FLORIDAWIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGION

ASCE 7-98 Wind Zones

nn 150 mph & up

nn 140–149 mph

nn 130–139 mph

nn 120–129 mph

nn 110–119 mph

nn 100–109 mph

nn up to 99 mph

nn 110 mph and within 1 mile of the coast

Wind-Borne Debris Region

Designated areas where the basic windspeed is 120 mph or greater.

Hurricane-Prone Regions

Areas vulnerable to hurricanes are theU.S. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexicocoasts where the basic wind speed is greater than 90 mph and Hawaii,Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands andAmerican Samoa.

Wind-Borne Debris Region

Areas within hurricane-prone regionswithin 1 mile (1.61 km) of the coastalmean high water line where the basicwind speed is 110 miles (48.4 m/s) perhour or greater; or where the basic windspeed is 120 miles (52.8 m/s) per hour orgreater, or Hawaii.

Kawneer’s hurricane-resistant products:

• Minimize vulnerability to penetration by wind-borne debris

• Reduce the chain of destruction inhurricanes and violent storm conditions

• Offer single source responsibility

• Provide the quality and reliability thatcomes with decades of experience

• Create added confidence for building owners

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEBASIC WIND SPEED (3-second gust)

V mph (m/s)nn 150 (67)

nn 140 (63)

nn 130 (58)

nn 120 (54)

nn 110 (49)

nn 100 (45)

nn 90 (40)

Other areasHawaii 105 (47)Puerto Rico 145 (65)Guam 170 (76)Virgin Islands 145 (65)American Samoa 125 (56)

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For more information, visit these websites:

Florida Building Code www.dca.state.fl.us/fbc

Miami /Dade County www.miamidade.gov/buildingcode

International Code Council www.iccsafe.org

ASTM International www.astm.org

National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov

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