Pads, stands, and design aids to assist in your project design & permitting for your installation.
Mechanical Equipment Design – A National Requirement Generally speaking, building codes are national in nature, but are adopted locally for unique geographic conditions. While national
3 Myths About Product Approval Requirements Background Product evaluations (also referred to as “product approvals”, “ICC reports”, Miami Dade NOA’s, TDI Evaluations, or similar) for
Summary of Building Code & Research Intent The intent & provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) & 2020
Mechanical Equipment – Does It Need To Qualify For Large Missile Impact? Questions frequently arise as to what the rule is in Florida, Miami, and
Which Florida Approval Is Right for You? Pros and Cons of FSA, NOA, and TER Two common means of product evaluations in Florida are Florida
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
Size Limitations For Impact Rated Products A Frequent question is what are the span, height, pressure, and installation limitations for large & small missile impact
Engineering Express provides structural design evaluations of various types of mechanical equipment exposed to weather. There are four (4) evaluation types typically performed, each with
Florida Statewide Approvals (FSA): Validator & Quality Assurance Requirements Florida’s Statewide Product Approval (FSA) system ensures that every product used in construction meets the state’s
What is a Product Performance Evaluation & A TER? A product performance evaluation or TER (Technical Evaluation Report) is a set of general instructions describing
Product Approvals for building components are the general rule in Florida. Building officials, architects, insurance companies, even homeowners ask for them all the time, frequently
Have You Been Denied For A Building Permit Using One Of Our TER’s? Plan reviewers have the authority to question any document submitted to their
Florida Product Approval & Miami-Dade NOA : What You Need to Know Florida Building Code (FBC) vs International Building Code (IBC) Florida stands out as
Why Your TER Might Get Rejected — and How to Fix It A Technical Evaluation Report (TER) is an engineer-certified evaluation of a product’s structural
What’s a TER & Master Plan? TER’s or Technical Evaluation Reports (formally ‘Master Plans’) are Evaluation Reports That describe the limitations of use for a
What’s A TER? A TER, or Technical Evaluation Report, are engineer-certified, code-compliant evaluation of a building products performance limitations. They provide limiting capacities for wind,
TER – Technical Evaluation Report (Product Performance Evaluation) Explained A TER or Technical Evaluation Report, is an engineering evaluation based on testing and/or rational analysis
