Windstorm Products

MPI windstorm products have been tested to the requirements for hurricane susceptible and wind-borne debris regions as defined in the International Building Code and the Florida Building Code. Products are tested for impact resistance, design pressure and structural integrity while incorporating various commercial hardware applications. Product certification and validation by Underwriters Laboratories.

Standards

  • ANSI A250.13 Testing and Rating of Severe Windstorm Resistant Components for
    Swinging Door Assemblies
  • ASTM E330-02 Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows,
    Doors Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
  • ASTM E1886-05 Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
    Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic
    Pressure Differentials
  • ASTM E1996-05 Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
    Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes,
    Missile D, Wind Zone 4
  • ASTM E1996-09 Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain
    Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes,
    Missile D, Wind Zone 4

Sizes

  • Singles: 3'-0" x 7'-0" max
  • Pairs: 6'-0" x 7'-0" main (equal pair)

Door Designs

  • Steel Stiffened per HMMA 861 Specifications
  • Flush Doors Only

Material Gauge (Door & Frames)

  • 16 Gauge (0.053 min) - ANSI A250.8/SDI 100 Level 3 (Heavy Duty)
  • 14 Gauge (0.067 min) - ANSI A250.8/SDI 100 Level 4 (Extra Heavy Duty)

Material Types

  • Cold Rolled Steel - ASTM A1008
  • A60 Galvannealed - ASTM A653
  • Stainless Steel

Wind Speed - 140 mph

Large Missile Impact - 15 lbs

Design Pressure - 70 psf

Jamb Depth - 5 3/4" min - 10" max

Fire Rating - up to 1-1/2 hours (90 minutes)

Single Door Hardware Tested

  • Cylindrical Lock
  • Mortise Lock
  • Mortise Deadlock
  • Mortised Exit Device
  • Rim Exit Device

Paired Door Hardware Tested

  • Cylindrical Lock (active) by Surface Bolt (in-active)
  • Mortise Lock (active) by Surface Bolt (in-active)
  • Mortise Deadbolt (active) by Surface Bolt (in-active)
  • Mortise Exit Device (active) by Surface Bolt (in-active)
  • Mortise Exit Device (active) by Concealed Vertical Rod (in-active)
  • Mortise Exit Device (active) by Surface Vertical Rod (in-active)
  • Rim Exit Device by Rim Exit Device with Hardware Mullion
  • Concealed Vertical Rod by Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Surface Vertical Rod by Surface Vertical Rod

Additional

  • IBC Compliant
  • State of Florida DBPR Approved
  • FBC 2007 Approval—FL #14348
  • Certification & validation for fire & windstorm by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

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