scope:

This standard is to be used for impact testing of louvers that are installed on the outside of buildings and to assist in meeting the requirements of the International Code Council (ICC) International Building Code, the ICC International Residential Code and any other applicable codes or specifications.

The following precautionary statement pertains to sections 6 and 9 of this document: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of the regulatory limitations prior to use.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum performance requirements and uniform methods for laboratory testing of louvers that are impact tested with the "large missile" as defined in ASTM E1886.