Huricane Product Approvals

If your window manufacturer says they are hurricane resistant but does NOT have a registered Florida Product Approval (FPA) or Miami-Dade NOA, NO NOT TRUST THEM! This is the only trusted and certified process for independent laboratory testing for hurricane rated windows and doors.

TAS 201, 202, 203 International Building Code Standards for Impact, Static, and Cyclic Wind Pressure testing is the highest standard. There are multiple ASTM standards for hurricane testing but they are all lower or much lower than the TAS testing protocols.

Anyone can check on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website under Product Manufacturer to see if they have a listing and what was tested for at https://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx

I help architects, builders, and owners select, specify, and detail luxury residential hurricane glazing systems without manufacturer or dealer biases. I also give classes in all aspects of hurricane windows and doors on glass aesthetics and energy performance, manufacturer product overviews, detailed installation planning and best practices, and understanding hurricane product approvals.