Also known as: windborne debris, missile impact, flying debris
What the test simulates
The 100 mph missile represents debris carried in a 250 mph EF5 wind field. Walls, door, and ventilation openings must each pass the same impact criterion. A passing assembly may dent or deflect, but cannot let the missile penetrate the protected space.
Authority: ICC 500, Section 305. Last reviewed 2026-06-07.
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