When testing windows, doors, and garage doors in accordance with ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996, what large missile criteria must I use?
If you want the product to be acceptable in both the Inland I zone and the Seaward zone, then Missile Level D from ASTM E 1996-04 shall be used (9 lb (+/- 0.25 lb) 2×4, 8 ft (+/- 4 in.) long, with an impact speed of 50 ft/s). If you want the product to be acceptable in only the Inland I zone, then Missile Level C from ASTM E 1996-04 shall be used (4.5 lb (+/- 0.25 ob) 2×4, 4 ft (+/- 4 in.) long, with an impact speed of 40 ft/s. This criteria applies to basic protection located at a height of 30 feet or less on a structure as defined in ASTM E 1996-04. For other criteria, please consult with the Texas Department of Insurance.
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