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453.25.4.1 Missile Impact Criteria

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.25 Public Shelter Design Criteria > 453.25.4 Structural Standard for Wind Loads > 453.25.4.1 Missile Impact Criteria
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The building enclosure, including walls, roofs, glazed openings, louvers and doors, shall not be perforated or penetrated by a flying object. For walls and roofs, the missile criteria are as provided in ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996 or SBC/SSTD 12.

453.25.4.1.1

Materials used for walls, roofs, windows, louvers, and doors shall be certified for resistance to missile impact criteria.

453.25.4.1.2

The glazed openings or permanent protective systems over glazed openings shall be designed for cyclic loading.

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453.25.4.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Missile Impact Criteria
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