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When Does a Florida Or Miami Dade NOA Product Approval Expire?
About Product Approval Expiration Dates State approvals are valid until a change in the product changes decreases the product’s performance, the standards or Code changes
Glass Aspect Ratio Limitations in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
When A Glazed Opening Isn’t Exactly Square Often times a glazing product is approved for large missile impact, but requires a field modification for size.
Guide To Mechanical Unit Permits and Engineering Requirements In Florida
Mechanical Equipment Design – A National Requirement Generally speaking, building codes are national in nature, but are adopted locally for unique geographic conditions. While national
What is the process to renew a Miami Dade NOA I have?
Introduction A Miami-Dade NOA (notice of acceptance) renewal is required to extend the NOA expiration date another 5 years beyond its current expiration date. To
PRODUCT APPROVALS ARE NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED! HERE’S WHY:
Here Are 3 Myths About Product Approval Requirements Background Product evaluations (sometimes called “product approvals”, “ICC reports”, NOA’s or similar) for building products are general
Whats the difference between the Miami Dade NOA Quality Assurance Date and the Building Code Expiration Date?
Learn How To Quickly Spot And Use QA Expiration & Code Dates On a Miami Dade NOA Why This Is So Important Miami Dade Lists
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Performance Limitations for Mechanical Equipment & TER Certifications
Summary of Building Code & Research Intent The intent & provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) & 2020
About Impact Requirements & Mechanical Equipment in the Florida Building Code & Essential Facilities
Mechanical Equipment – Impact or Not Impact? Questions frequently arise as to what the rule is in Florida, Miami, and the HVHZ zone (Dade and
Pros and Cons of Obtaining a Florida Statewide Approval Vs A Miami Dade Approval and how a TER fits in
Two common means of product evaluations in Florida are Florida Statewide Approvals (FSA’s) and Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance (NOA’s). To help determine whether these evaluations
How Do I Get Approval To Substitute Glass Type-Interlayer On My Product Evaluation?
If you are a manufacturer with a Florida or Miami Dade Approval, or if you are trying to install a tested and approved large missile
ASCE 7 WIND EXPOSURE CATEGORIES AND HOW EXPOSURE ‘D’ WORKS
Wind Exposure Category Overview ASCE-7 is the governing referenced standard for design loads on buildings & other structures for building codes throughout the US. ASCE
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I see values for F1 and F2 on Evaluation Reports. What are they?
F1 and F2 are the limiting performance capacities of the forces in the parallel and perpendicular directions of a building component. Which one is which
How To Use Performance Evaluations – TER’s – Calculator Reports Purchased From Engineering Express
READ BELOW BEFORE USING NON SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONSFROM ENGINEERING EXPRESS FOR YOUR PROJECT General Information About Non Site-Specific Plans: Certified Performance Evaluations (also referred to
What are editorial changes to products registered in the Florida Product Approval System?
Editorial changes are permitted within the state product approval system when an approved product is modified but no additional uploads are needed, and there is
FAQ I need to create an NOA / product approval for my product. What’s the process?
See Our Guide To Obtaining The Right Product Approval For You Visit The Guide Summary Of The Guide Start by reading our articles about product
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Learn About Rooftop & Ground Wind Forces for Mechanical Units
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About Door Product Pressure Ratings and Water Infiltration
QUESTION: Why do certain door products rate a certain p.s.f like -60/+60 then lower ratings are shown throughout the product approval? Usually, the higher
Instructions for proper use of rooftop equipment wind pressure calculator
HELP PAGE For the Engineering Express® Rooftop Equipment Wind Pressure Calculator Note: See Limitations & Conditions of Use at the end of this article. Quick
What are The Span Limitations of Large Missile Impact Doors – Windows – Shutters?
A Frequent question is what are the span, height, pressure, and installation limitations for large & small missile impact products. The following takes into consideration