FEMA

FEMA

FEMA Louvers are engineered to meet the stringent requirements of FEMA 361 (Second Edition) and ICC 500-2008 for storm shelters and safe rooms. AWV offers two high-performance models—LE-F5 and LF-F8—available in different frame depths and constructed from aluminum or steel. These louvers provide maximum protection against extreme wind and impact conditions, making them ideal for use in critical life-safety applications.

Model Description Blade Frame Free Area Water
Penetration
Rating (WPR)
Feet/minute
Pressure
Drop
@ WPR
inches W.C.
Air
Flow
SCFM
Material
Thickness
(Frame/Blade)
Inches
Certification Rating Single Panel Size
Orientation
H - Horiz.
V - Vert.
Angle
Deg.
Spacing
Inches
Depth
Inches
Sq. Ft. % AMCA Miami
Dade
Sight
Proof
Min
W x H
Inches
Max
W x H
Inches
LE-F5 FEMA H - - 5.50 7.89 49.3 0.25 / 0.25 Y - Y 12 x 12 90 X 90 Continuous wide
78 X 90 Continuous high
LF-F8 FEMA H - - 8.00 8.47 53 0.25 / 0.25 Y - Y 12 x 12 96 X 76 Continuous wide
76 X 120 Continuous high
Notes:
AMCA certified performance based on 4' x 4' louver
Standard construction designed for 25 PSF (100 mph) wind load for maximum single panel size