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When Does a Florida Or Miami Dade NOA Product Approval Expire?
Florida & Miami Dade Have Similar Expiration Rules Let’s Break Them Down 1: Building Code Expiration Date In all cases, a product approval must contain
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
How To Calculate Porosity of a Louver – Sign – Fence Per ASCE 7
Porosity – How ‘Open’ A Surface Is – Explained The porosity of open structures is defined in ASCE-7 standard under ‘open signs’ (chapter 29, as
How To Determine Uplift Reactions For Canopies-Carports-Pergolas
Canopies & Wind Uplift – An Introduction First, Understand This A backyard canopy or pergola, trellis, or a lightweight sunroom/screen room attached to the back
What wind speed should I use for my project?
To determine the wind speed to use for your project, visit the ASCE Hazard Tool. This tool allows input of a project address and also
What Are Florida Building Code Declaratory Statements And Where Can I Find And Submit Them?
Binding Florida Code Interpretations As in other states, Florida’s Building Code is published on a regular cycle. In Florida, besides petitions for code changes, there
Florida Product Approval Submittal Cutoff Dates – Public Comment Process – Pro Tips
Are you submitting a building product to the Florida Product Approval System? What you need to know: Cutoff dates for submittal and approval: Building
What is the process to renew a Miami Dade NOA I have?
What’s A Miami Dade Renewal Process? When a Miami-Dade Product Approval (NOA or Notice of Acceptance) is issued for a product, it’s valid for five
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”, Miami Dade NOA’s or similar) for building products
Whats the difference between the Miami Dade NOA Quality Assurance Date and the Building Code Expiration Date?
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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 For Mechanical Equipment in the Florida Building Code & For Essential Facilities
Mechanical Equipment – Does It Need To Qualify For Large Missile Impact? Questions frequently arise as to what the rule is in Florida, Miami, and
Snow Build-Over On Pergolas, Trellises & Mechanically Louvered Roofs (Cornice Effect)
Beware of Snow Buildup On Open Roof Areas An important and frequently overlooked requirement for checking snow loads on open roof systems such as pergolas,
Sunroom Terminology
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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
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
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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
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
About ASTM E1996 Missile Levels
Overview of Missile Impact Levels As of the 2023 Florida Building Code & 2021 International Building Code, ASTM E1996-17 is the adopted reference standard. The
What are the requirements for using ASTM Missile Level E in Florida and the US?
About Large Missile Impact Level ‘E’ ASTM publishes ASTM E1996, Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted
Loss of Capacity Due To Welded Aluminum In Railings – Signs – Structures
Regarding any aluminum railing project, it is imperative to understand the life-safety issue that arises when welding an aluminum railing or sign post. For example,
What’s the difference between aluminum T5 and T6 temper (like 6063-T5 vs 6063-T6 alloy)?
How do you get from a T5 to T6 temper? Heat treatment is done by raising the alloy temperature to about 980 degrees F and