The Florida building code has wind zone specific performance requirements. A Design Pressure (DP) standard is defined for all projects located in the state. Other states are also adopting DP requirements.

Design pressure requirements can vary as they are based on product location on the building, height of the building, density of buildings, and wind zone designation. The positive DP number is the standard for wind blowing at the building (windward) and the negative DP number represents the vacuum pressure on the opposite side of the building (leeward).

All ODL doorglass products (decorative door glass, clear door glass, Enclosed Blinds & Shades) with HP, HP Pro®, FiberMate®, and Severe Weather® frames are certified to meet the DP requirements of the code in 1 and 2 story buildings. Transoms and Decorative Privacy Windows have a ±130 DP rating and meet code requirements for fixed windows. These doorglass, transom and decorative window products are not impact resistant and will require shutters in the wind-borne debris region.

The ODL Tubular Skylight's Severe Weather® Kit features a polycarbonate dome with seamless aluminum flashing. The kit meets Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County impact requirements. Kits with aluminum flashing have a design pressure rating of ±100 psf.

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