Impact Rated Windows
Impact rated windows carry a label tied to a named test. Building America Solution Center lists rated and labeled in accordance with ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 or AAMA 506. Pella lists laminated glass rated to an ASTM E1996 missile D rating. FGIA lists AAMA and IGMA documents and standards. Impact Windows America lists complete-assembly windborne-debris testing.
Last updated: September 17, 2026
| Claim | Listed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BASC label path ASTM/AAMA | Impact-resistant products must be rated and labeled in accordance with ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 or AAMA 506 | Building America Solution Center |
| BASC TAS 202 local example | Other local standards may be required (e.g., TAS 202 for Broward and Miami-Dade Counties) | Building America Solution Center |
| BASC FORTIFIED large missile D | They must pass ASTM E1996 and E1886 impact tests for large missile “D.” | Building America Solution Center |
| BASC plywood exception thickness | wood structural panels (i.e., plywood) at least 7/16-inch thick are acceptable if installed in accordance with specific code criteria ( 2018 IRC R301.2.1.2 ) | Building America Solution Center |
| BASC laminated glass construction | Laminated glass is created by bonding together two or more panes of annealed glass with a thin layer of film or vinyl in between | Building America Solution Center |
| FGIA AAMA and IGMA documents | Explore our vast assortment of AAMA and IGMA documents and standards, all available at a discount for FGIA members | FGIA |
| FGIA store fenestration standards role | Your trusted industry resource, setting the standards for fenestration and glazing | FGIA Store |
| IWA complete-assembly testing | Impact windows resist windborne-debris testing and pressure cycling as a complete assembly | Impact Windows America |
| IWA laminated lite alone not rated | A laminated lite by itself does not make a regular frame impact rated | Impact Windows America |
| IWA laminated two-ply construction | Laminated impact glass typically bonds two glass plies to a polymer interlayer | Impact Windows America |
| IWA hurricane laminated + tested frame | Hurricane windows use laminated impact glazing and a tested frame-and-anchoring system to help keep the building envelope closed when wind-borne debris strikes | Impact Windows America |
| IWA documented assembly over label | The documented assembly matters more than a generic label | Impact Windows America |
| Pella ASTM E1996 missile D | To test the laminated glass rated to an ASTM E1996 missile D rating, we fire a 2"x4" at 50 feet per second at the window | Pella |
| Pella laminate remain intact | The window and laminate need to remain intact to prevent a large rush of air and debris from entering the home | Pella |
| Pella 9,000 pressure cycles | After impact, we subject the window to 9,000 cycles of hurricane pressures to help ensure the window will remain intact | Pella |
| Pella hurricane-proof don’t exist | While completely hurricane-proof windows, doors and homes don’t exist, our impact-resistant products provide added safety and security | Pella |
What label path does Building America list?
Building America Solution Center states that impact-resistant products must be rated and labeled in accordance with ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 or AAMA 506. It cites TAS 202 for Broward and Miami-Dade as an example local standard, and quotes FORTIFIED Home large missile “D” for hurricane-zone opening protection.
What missile-D test does Pella list?
Pella states that to test laminated glass rated to an ASTM E1996 missile D rating, they fire a 2"x4" at 50 feet per second. After impact, Pella lists 9,000 cycles of hurricane pressures. Pella also states that completely hurricane-proof windows don’t exist.
What complete-assembly rule does Impact Windows America list?
Impact Windows America states that impact windows resist windborne-debris testing and pressure cycling as a complete assembly, and that a laminated lite by itself does not make a regular frame impact rated.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Impact Rated Windows?
Impact rated windows carry a label tied to a named test. Building America Solution Center states that impact-resistant products must be rated and labeled in accordance with ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 or AAMA 506. Pella lists laminated glass rated to an ASTM E1996 missile D rating. Impact Windows America states that impact windows resist windborne-debris testing and pressure cycling as a complete assembly.
What label path does Building America Solution Center list?
Building America Solution Center says: Impact-resistant products must be rated and labeled in accordance with ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 or AAMA 506. It also notes TAS 202 for Broward and Miami-Dade Counties as an example local standard, and quotes FORTIFIED Home large missile “D” opening protection for hurricane zones.
What missile-D test does Pella list?
Pella states that to test the laminated glass rated to an ASTM E1996 missile D rating, they fire a 2"x4" at 50 feet per second at the window. The window and laminate need to remain intact. After impact, Pella says they subject the window to 9,000 cycles of hurricane pressures. Pella also states that completely hurricane-proof windows, doors and homes don’t exist.
What complete-assembly rule does Impact Windows America list?
Impact Windows America states that impact windows resist windborne-debris testing and pressure cycling as a complete assembly. It also states that a laminated lite by itself does not make a regular frame impact rated, and that the documented assembly matters more than a generic label.
What does FGIA say about AAMA standards?
FGIA states that it explores a vast assortment of AAMA and IGMA documents and standards for members, and its store describes FGIA as setting the standards for fenestration and glazing.