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These charts are sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the 2020 Florida Building Code (FBC) & 2018/ 2021 IBC using 'ASD Method' per ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the determination of required wind pressures for Components and Cladding. The FBC allows sealed versions of these master plans to be used to submit for a window, door, or shutter with certain limitations as one of three approved methods. These charts are applicable only to 1 or 2 residential family dwellings - not for apartments.
Also use our free Wind Pressure Calculator for more precise answers and site specific project orders by clicking here
SUGGESTED WIND VELOCITY & EXPOSURE CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS (Confirm with the permitting building department before use or visit the ATC Wind site):
For residential structures ('Risk Category II') in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, the required wind velocity is 170mph.
For residential structures ('Risk Category II') in Miami-Dade County, the required wind velocity is 175mph. If you are near the coast, it's Exposure Category 'D'; inland is Exposure Category 'C' Click here to learn more about Exposure categoriesClick here for more information about wind velocity requirements.
Additional wind velocity requirements can be verified by calling the permitting Building Department.
This plan provides a code-minimum design for footing and slab of various common configurations for exterior lightweight solid or louvered roofs for use with open-walled patios, screen rooms, and enclosed sunrooms where UPLIFT is assumed to govern.
Footings covered include slabs with continuous footings, ribbon footings with and without slabs, and concrete pads for a variety of wind speeds, exposures, and patio use throughout the US. It is sold as an engineered sealed document and meets the structural requirements of the Florida Building Code & the 2012/2015/2018 International Building codes, as well as the current versions of the MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, & VA building codes as applicable.
Valid for use with ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16. Use it in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.For additional help using this plan, see our Knowledge Base article by Clicking Here
See also footing depth - heave requirements by Clicking Here To learn more about steel requirements in these footings, Click Here To learn more about footing types, Click Here How to use this document:- Obtain a master or site-specific design plan for an aluminum patio structure - click here to browse our catalog
- Determine the site-specific conditions with your building department or design professional using Chapter 16 of the FBC / IBC.
- Find your uplift reactions for your structure from the intended master plan or by use of our design tools.
- Determine the proper footing size from this master plan to match the uplift required.
- Submit this highlighted information to the building department along with your other site-specific information.
This certification applies to the Elite Gable Roof 3" Naturescape with Non-Impact Glass Windows. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meets the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use it with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
Digitally certified documents are licensed to the provided contractor and zip code up to the time frame listed. For states not listed or questions, please use the Online Chat to request an extension.
This certification applies to the Elite Fan Beam Details. This plan certifies the dead load capacity of the fan beam supports only. It does not consider wind forces on the accessory, nor does it approve any panel capacity. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meets the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use it with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite 2000 Roof-Screen System. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meets the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit. Previous MPS # 17-4144.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite Naturewood Sequoia Aluminum Solid Roof Pergola System. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meets the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit. (Former MPS 18-6319-1)
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This certification is applicable to the Elite Naturewood Lattice Pergola System- Freestanding. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite Naturewood Sequoia Aluminum Solid Roof Pergola System. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meets the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit. (Former MPS 18-6319-1-1)
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This certification is applicable to the Elite 2000 Gable Glass Room. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite Sun-Tek Skylight Detail. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite Floor Deck. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite 2000 Post & Beam. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite OSB/Aluminum Skin - EPS Foam Core Composite Roof Panels. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification provides a variety of performance values for 3", 4" & 6" thin and thick aluminum skin wall panels for given deflections and wall pressures. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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This certification is applicable to the Elite Natureview Infill. It includes numerous dimensions, wind speed/pressures, and component options for many common Elite Aluminum applications. It is sold as engineered sealed documents and meet the requirements of the applicable building code using ASCE 7-10 & ASCE 7-16 for the approval of structural adequacy only. Use It in conjunction with your other approved documents to obtain a building permit.
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