H & HE Series Hurricane Resistant Openings

Hurricane doors and frames are assemblies approved with Allegion hardware to resist Hurricane pressures and impacts. Uniquely engineered designs combined with the durability of superior corrosive resistant steel make Steelcraft Hurricane products an excellent solution for added building protection from severe weather.

Hurricane Assemblies are extensively tested in various product configurations to comply with key certification agencies for listing approved door assemblies for resistance to hurricane forces:

• Florida Building Code (FBC) Miami-Dade (MD) Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) listing requirements for resistance to hurricane forces Approvals and specified industry standards Approval listings can be found on certified label agency websites. Note that Steelcraft/Allegion approvals are listed under Schlage Lock Co.
• Florida Building Code (FBC) – Select link, input FL #, or select Product Manufacturer in the dropdown menu as “Schlage Lock Company, LLC / Allegion” > Search
• Miami-Dade – Select link, or go to Product Control Search. Input File # or select Applicant in the dropdown menu as “Schlage Lock Company LLC > Go
• Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) - See Steelcraft Hurricane Lookup Tool for correct Report Number on links below TDI Impact – Select “Steelcraft Mfg. Co., Schlage Lock Co.” TDI Non-impact – Select “Steelcraft Mfg. Co., Schlage Lock Co.”

Approved Series for Impact are typically Coastal to combat wind-borne debris, tested to HVHZ protocols (coastal Palm Beach/Dade). The following series are approved:

• Approved Door series: H / HE (embossed) / TH (temperature rise)
• Approved Frame series: F/MU, including approved storefront elevations
• Tests include the following protocols TAS 201:
• Missile impact tests -- Level D: 50 F/S 34 mph; Level E: 80 F/S 54.5 mph, risk category 4
• TAS 202 (ASTM E1996 outside Florida HVHZ): Uniform static air pressure tests -- structural load
• TAS 203 (ASTM E1886 outside Florida HVHZ): Cyclic wind pressure tests -- inward/outward pressure

Approved Series for Non-impact only are typically Inland outside of HVHZ areas to combat less severe hurricane winds/pressures. The following series are approved:

• Approved Door series: L/B/T/SL/SZ/CE
• Approved Frame series: F/MU
• Tests include the following protocols ANSI/ASTM E330 (also validated by TAS 202): Uniform static air pressure (non-impact)

• Door Handing Guide
• Fire Rating Guide
• Door Nomenclature
• Technical Data Sheet