Debris and other materials thrown about by the strong winds of a hurricane can result in severe damage to buildings and loss of human life. This is why protective measures such as Hurricane Impact Windows are required to adhere to certain impact standards, to ensure that they are adequately resistant to wind-borne projectiles. The Building Code of Miami-Dade County in Florida has standards covering a hurricane impact window’s resistance to both large and small projectiles. Testing includes consideration of factors such as wind loads for certain cycle numbers, and the height or a building’s doors or windows from ground level. Having impact-resistant windows is important in protecting property and human lives in the event of a hurricane.