FM 4350 : 2006
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WINDSTORM RESISTANT FENESTRATIONS
01-12-2013
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Basis for Requirements
1.4 Basis for Approval
1.5 Basis for Continued Approval
1.6 Effective Date
1.7 System of Units
1.8 Applicable Documents
1.9 Definitions
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Product Information
2.2 Approval Application Requirements
2.3 Requirements for Samples for Examination
2.4 Approval Categories and Ratings
2.5 Hail Resistance Ratings
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Review of Documentation
3.2 Physical or Structural Features
3.3 Markings
3.4 Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
3.5 Calibration
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Simulated Wind Load Rating
4.2 Windborne Debris Ratings
4.3 Hail Resistance Ratings
5 OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Demonstrated Quality Control Program
5.2 Facilities and Procedures Audit (F&PA)
5.3 Installation Inspections
5.4 Manufacturer's Responsibilities
APPENDIX A: Units of Measurement
APPENDIX B: FM Approval Certification Marks, Usage Guidelines
APPENDIX C: Test Procedures - Structural Test Method for
Windstorm Resistant Fenestrations Systems Using
Static Air Pressure Differentials
C.1 Introduction
C.2 Test Apparatus and Arrangements
C.3 Test Specimen
C.4 Test Procedure
C.5 Performance Requirements
APPENDIX D: Test Procedures - Structural Test Method for
Windstorm Resistant Fenestrations Systems Exposed
to Cyclic Air Pressure Differentials
D.1 Introduction
D.2 Test Apparatus and Arrangements
D.3 Test Specimen
D.4 Test Procedure
D.5 Performance Requirements
APPENDIX E: Test Procedures - Test Method for Windstorm Resistant
Fenestrations Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris
E.1 Introduction
E.2 Test Apparatus and Arrangements
E.3 Test Specimen
E.4 Test Procedure
E.5 Performance Requirements
APPENDIX F: Test Procedures - Simulated Hail Resistance Test
Using Freezer Ice Balls
F.1 Introduction
F.2 Test Apparatus and Arrangements
F.3 Test Specimen
F.4 Test Procedure
F.5 Performance Requirements
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