AMCA releases Publication 512-09 AMCA Listing Label Program.

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Publication 512 provides follow up service for louvers tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 540, Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Wind Borne Debris, and louvers tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 550, Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers. Program applies only to complete cataloged series of sizes, and is not applied to individual sizes in series, or part of series, or special units where catalog ratings are not published.



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AMCA Releases Publication 512-09 'AMCA Listing Label Program'



Arlington Heights, IL, USA---The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA International) announced the release of AMCA Publication 512-09 "AMCA Listing Label Program." Publication 512 provides a follow up service for louvers tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 540, Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Wind Borne Debris, and louvers tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 550, Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers.

The products within the scope of this publication are louvers utilized for high wind and/or high intensity rain areas, as required by the ICC Code. This program applies only to complete cataloged series of sizes, and is not applied to individual sizes in a series, or part of a series, or special units where catalog ratings are not published. A listing Label may be obtained for louvers meeting the requirements of ANSI/AMCA 540, Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Wind Borne Debris, AMCA Standard 550, Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers, or both.

The AMCA Listing Label is to be used only in connection with the specifically listed device. A Listing Label may be obtained for an approved wind borne debris louver application, a high velocity wind driven rain louver application, or both.

The AMCA Listing Label is used only on units that are complete. The application for the AMCA Listing Label to individual component parts, such as blades, frames, etc., is not permitted.

This publication is available online in the AMCA store at www.amca.org/store/default.aspx

For further information please contact:

Tim Orris

Director of Technical Services

AMCA International

30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(T) 847-394-0150 (F) 847-253-0088 (E) torris@amca.org

The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.

For more information, please contact:

Marian Vambreck,

Membership, Marketing & Communications

Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

(T)847 394 0150 (F)847 253 0088 (W) www.amca.org (E)mvambreck@amca.org

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