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47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

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Figure 3-84:Plywood panels (blackcontinuous bands) installedafter the glass spandrelpanels were broken byroof aggregate. HurricaneKatrina (Mississippi, 2005)Figure 3-85:A small piece of asphaltshingle (red arrow) brokethe window at this nursinghome. Hurricane Katrina(Mississippi, 2005)In order to minimize interior damage, the IBC, through ASCE 7,prescribes that exterior glazing in wind-borne debris regions beimpact-resistant, or be protected with an impact-resistant covering(shutters). For Category III and IV buildings in areas with a basicwind speed of 130 mph or greater, the glazing is required to resista larger momentum test missile than would Category II buildingsand Category III and IV buildings in areas with wind speeds of lessthan 130 mph.3-104 MAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind

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