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Testing Standards
- Solutia's Hurricane One-Pager 371 KB PDF
...The key elements in hurricane resistant windows are the framing system, laminated glass and sealant. They all must work together to resist both the structural, impact and cycling loads. Different interlayers and thicknesses have a direct effect on the performance during impact and cycling loads...
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Useful Links
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
AAMA provides access to a wide range of professional publications including Glass & Glazing and Glass Design for Sloped Glazing.
American Institute of Architects
This site provides consumer access to information about commercial, residential, and institutional architecture, as well as an architect finder. Professionals can access information about employment, continued education, project leads, news, updates on legislative info, events, media resources, and more.
American National Standards Institute
ANSI is a private, nonprofit membership organization whose goal is to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and the American quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards. The Institute represents the interests of nearly 1,400 companies, organizations, government agencies, and institutional and international members.
American Society of Testing Materials
The American Society of Testing Materials' stated mission is to be the foremost developer and provider of standards, technical information, and services that promote public health and safety.
International Code Council
The ICC's mission is to create efficient and effective performance-based regulations that meet government, industry, and public needs. The site features a newsletter, calendar, links, government information, and more.
Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance Office
The Miami-Dade Building Compliance Office enforces and provides consistency in interpretations of the South Florida Building Code. The organization also conducts research to improve the standards of construction and educate and safeguard the public for any imminent threat to code violations.
National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards
The National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc. (NCSBCS) works to enhance health, safety, welfare, and economic development by promoting quality and innovation in the building environment through technical services, education, and training.
Texas Department of Insurance
TDI provides updates on Texas Insurance News, including summaries of all proposed and adopted rules; articles on enforcement, legislation, and administrative changes; regular listings of disciplinary actions and company license filings; and monthly updates on life and health insurance, workers' compensation, agent licensing, and more.
Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association
FWUA's purpose is to "provide Florida citizens adequate wind and hail coverage, when it is not available in the insurance marketplace; and pay insured's claims when losses occur."
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