scope:

The scope of this standard is for impact testing of louvers used on the outside of buildings as required by the ICC International Building Code [3] and the ICC International Residential Code [4].

The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 5, of this specification: 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 uniform methods for laboratory testing of louvers that are impact tested with the large missile described in ASTM E 1996-04 [1] and E 1886-05 [2].