Hurricane Impact Testing and Certification for Windows and Doors

Meet Florida Building Code requirements, including TAS 201, TAS 202, and TAS 203 protocols

At QAI, we help manufacturers, builders, and contractors ensure their windows and doors are ready for real-world conditions. Whether you’re targeting hurricane zones like Florida or meeting national standards in Canada, our testing services are designed to help your products pass with confidence. We offer accredited testing for impact, wind pressure, and water resistance, covering essential standards like TAS 201, TAS 202, and TAS 203. With recognition from IAS, SCC, Miami-Dade, and other agencies, QAI gives you the credibility and support you need to bring safe, certified products to market faster.

Specialized Testing for Storm and Impact Performance

Windows and doors play a critical role in protecting buildings from the elements. That’s why QAI offers specialized testing to make sure your products meet the highest standards for safety and performance.

We test for:

• Impact resistance (TAS 201) – simulates flying debris during storms.
• Static wind pressure (TAS 202) – checks how well products hold up against strong winds.
• Cyclic wind pressure (TAS 203) – ensures durability under repeated wind pressure.

Our labs also test for water resistance, air leakage, structural performance, and glass safety using standards like ASTM E331, ASTM E283, ASTM E330, and more. Whether you’re working with storefronts, curtain walls, or residential windows, we provide full-scale mock-up testing and detailed engineering reports to support your certification process.

With QAI, you get more than just a test. You get a partner who understands your goals and helps you meet them efficiently. From initial planning to final approval, we’re here to make certification simple, fast, and reliable.

Why Chose QAI

• Accredited testing for TAS 201, TAS 202, TAS 203
• Holds accreditations with IAS and SCC for specific testing, certification, and inspection services
• Large-scale testing capabilities
• Fast turnaround times
• Enhanced product credibility and market access

TAS 201/202/203 Testing

Impact Compliance for Commercial Buildings

Structural Load Testing

Certification and Compliance Reports

Testing Standards

• TAS 201 – Impact Test Procedures checks how well windows and doors can handle hits from flying debris during storms
• TAS 202 – Static Air Pressure Testing tests how strong products are against steady wind pressure
• TAS 203 – Cyclic Wind Pressure Testing simulates repeated wind pressure to see how products hold up over time

In addition to TAS 201/202/203 our scope of services include:

• ANSI Z97.1 – Safety Glazing Materials ensures glass breaks safely to reduce injury risk
• ASTM E283 – Air Leakage measures how much air passes through windows and doors
• ASTM E330 – Structural Strength tests how well products hold up under wind pressure
• ASTM E331 – Water Resistance checks if water leaks through windows and doors during rain and wind
• AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 – Performance Standard covers key performance areas like strength, air, water, and security for windows and doors
• AAMA 501.1 – Dynamic Water Test simulates wind-driven rain to test water leaks
• AAMA 501.4 – Seismic & Wind Movement Test checks how systems perform when buildings move during earthquakes or strong winds
• AAMA 501.6 – Glass Safety During Seismic Drift tests if glass stays in place during building movement
• AAMA 501.7 – Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating Windows, Window Wall, Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Vertical Inter-Story Movements
• AAMA 501.7 – Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating Windows, Window Wall, Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Vertical Inter-Story Movements

ASTM E1886/E1996 – Impact & Pressure Testing simulates hurricane conditions to test how well products resist flying debris and strong winds