What’s A Miami Dade Renewal Process? A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is valid for five years from its issuance date. To keep the approval active, manufacturers must submit a renewal application before expiration, extending the NOA for another five-year term. Qualified engineering firms—such as Engineering Express—can prepare and file this renewal on behalf of …
Learn How To Quickly Spot And Use QA Expiration & Code Dates On a Miami Dade NOA Why This Is So Important Miami Dade Lists an ‘Expiration Date’ on the cover page of their Miami Dade NOA’s, which is misunderstood and frequently misused. Many times the product being used is NOT Code compliant, even though …
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When designing outdoor structures like patio covers, one of the most critical factors to consider is the ability to support snow loads. In regions that experience significant snowfall, the weight of snow can exert considerable pressure on a structure, making it essential to understand how snow accumulates and affects different parts of a building. Two …
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Summary of Building Code & Research Intent The intent & provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) & 2020 Florida Building/Residential Codes are to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare of occupants of new and existing buildings & structures. From 2022 / 2020 …
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The following is a summary of sunroom-related terms provided courtesy of the National Sunroom Association. Click Here for the official publication provided by the NSA, reprinted here for informational purposes. The terminology information encompasses many common terms used in the sunroom industry. You will note that some terms are cross-referenced to a “primary” …
Thanks to our partners at ASSA ABLOY, we’re happy to pass along this helpful glossary of industry lingo. Learn all about the many terms used in the door and hardware industry Click here to visit the ASSA ABLOY Glossary
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 7 (26.7 of ASCE 7-16) describes the process to which wind speed is converted into wind pressure to design such structures. The formula is based on many variables. One of …
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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 direction appears in a guide in each TER or corresponding test reports. There’s also an interaction between the 2 forces that cannot be exceeded which is also explained on the …
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Why Door & Window Wind Pressure Ratings Are Not What They Appear Your installation may NOT be rated to the pressure listed on the cover page – Here’s why. You’ll frequently see that a building product (such as a door, window, etc.) is ‘approved’ up to a certain wind pressure. Many times, that approved pressure …
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Size Limitations For Impact Rated Products A Frequent question is what are the span, height, pressure, and installation limitations for large & small missile impact products. The following takes into consideration the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) limitations for designing & installing operable and non-operable windows/glass doors & impact protection devices. This also applies …
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ASTM 1996-17 Regarding Glass Substitution Section A1.8 states: “A1.8.1.1 The impact resisting lite (monolithic or laminated) of an insulating glass unit shall be composed of the same glass type and treatment with equal thickness or thicknesses of glass, and thicker or equal interlayer of the same manufacturer and type as originally tested and approved. Section …
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ASTM 1996-17 Regarding Insulated Glass Spacers. This 2017 standard added section A1.9.2 stating tested air spacers making up the insulated laminated unit can be substituted with other spacers. “A1.9.2 If the conditions in A1.8.1.3 are met, a change in spacer type, shape, or dimension is allowed automatically.” Section A1.8 states: “A1.8.1.3 Substitutions for insulating glass …
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Welded Aluminum Railings: Structural Risks, Code Requirements, and Design Considerations Welded aluminum railings are commonly used in residential, commercial, and outdoor applications due to their durability, corrosion resistance, and clean architectural appearance. However, from an engineering standpoint, welding aluminum—especially heat-treated alloys such as 6061-T6 or 6063-T6—introduces critical structural considerations that must be properly addressed to …
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