Natural Disasters & Building Resilience

Intertek offers comprehensive hurricane testing services to ensure the safety and integrity of buildings and products in hurricane-prone regions. Our expert team provides a wide range of tests to simulate the harsh conditions of hurricanes, including impact and cycling tests, missile and cyclic window pressure testing, air, water, and structural testing that comply with the Miami-Dade Hurricane Building Code. We also assist in obtaining a Notice of Approval (NOA) or Florida Product Approval (FPA) to validate product readiness for high-velocity hurricane zones, increasing safety and ensuring compliance with stringent building codes.

Tornadoes pose a significant threat to lives and property, with winds that can exceed over 300 mph, causing devastating damage. Intertek provides comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification solutions for storm shelters and essential facilities to help manufacturers and project teams meet ICC 500 requirements. Our services support compliance for doors, windows, walls, roofs, and complete shelter systems through impact, pressure, and fire testing, engineering review, and certification. With deep expertise in storm resilience and code compliance, Intertek helps clients improve safety, streamline approvals, and bring compliant storm shelter products to market faster.

Flooding is occurring more frequently than ever, impacting both coastal hurricane-prone areas and regions across the country. Intertek specializes in flood barrier protection system testing, which uncovers hidden leaks and weaknesses in buildings, allowing for proactive repairs that prevent significant damage. For building product manufacturers and the construction industry, compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is essential to meet important flood protection standards and qualify for insurance coverage. We also address broader water-related challenges through mold surveys, moisture damage assessments, and indoor air quality evaluations.