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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…
2020 FBC Product Evaluation Updates
There are many updates to the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020), but several of them directly impact…
Technical Evaluation Report – TER – Types of Product Evaluations Typically Performed By Engineering Express
Engineering Express provides structural design evaluations of various types of mechanical equipment exposed to weather. There are four…
Master Plan Sheet – Product Evaluation – TER Explained
What is a Master Plan Sheet - Product Evaluation & TER? A master plan, also known as a…
Can an engineer design alternate anchorage for a Florida product approval or other product evaluation?
The answer is yes. According to Section 1709.9.4 of the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020): "All…
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…
I need to create an NOA / product approval for my product. What’s the process?
Start by reading our articles about product approvals by Clicking Here. You'll learn when they're really needed, what…
Starter List In Submitting A Ground Mounted Sign For Evaluation
Signage - Ground Mounted Client Checklist Engineering Express evaluates ground-mounted signs for structural stability. To do this,…
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…
Proof Florida Product Approvals and NOA’s Don’t Require The Original Engineering Seal
We frequently get asked to re-seal our product approvals after they have been approved by the state. They…
Starter List in Evaluating Your Building Component For Product Approvals & TER’s
Designers and manufacturers create building products based on how they think people will use them and conditions they…
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…
Case Study: Phantom Screens – Is a Florida Product Approval Required?
Product Approvals for building components are the general rule in Florida. Building officials, architects, insurance companies, even homeowners…
Florida Product Approval and Miami Dade NOA Requirements
WHEN IS A FLORIDA PRODUCT APPROVAL OR MIAMI DADE NOA REQUIRED & HOW TER'S AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FIT…
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…
What Services Do We Offer And Don’t Offer?
Engineering Express is a national engineering firm that only provides structural design services for building components for commercial…
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…
Performance Requirements Typically Requested On Project Specifications
For shop drawings requested for structural permit by this office, the following are typical specifications requested. Engineering Express…
The building department is asking for design wind speed – risk category – exposure – address on my master plan – TER What do I tell them?
In the case of Master Plans and Technical Evaluation Reports, product evaluations, master plans, and technical evaluation reports…
How can I suggest a master plan for you to provide in your plan store
You can click here to fill out a form to send us information about a master plan or…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EXPRESSPASS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EXPRESSPASS What is ExpressPass? ExpressPass is designed to help businesses get the certified designs…
Wind Speed to Wind Pressure For Sunrooms – Canopies – Pergolas Using ASCE 7-16
ASCE 7-16 is introduced into the 2018 International Building Code and 7th Edition Florida Building Code (2020) as…
Our Directory of Engineering & Testing Firms We Work With
The information contained herein is offered as an unbiased list of firms and services that complement the services…
Whats The Difference Between a Digitally Signed Plan, Electronic Seal, & Scanned Digital Copy of a Plan?
HISTORY Back in the day, kings used wax to seal an envelope to prove its authenticity. That seal…
Can a Building Inspector or Plan Reviewer Deny The Use of a TER or Master Plan Sheet?
DENIED - YES OR NO? While plan reviewers, inspectors, and other building officials have the authority to question…
What is a TER and how is it used for permitting?
A TER or Technical Evaluation Report, is an engineering evaluation based on testing and/or rational analysis for the…
What is a window or door buck
Everything You Need To Know About Door Buck, Why Are They Used and When Do They Need to…
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…
Performance Limitations for Mechanical Equipment & TER Certifications
Summary of Building Code & Research Intent The intent & provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC),…
How To Use Master Plans – TER’s – Calculator Reports Purchased From Engineering Express
READ BELOW BEFORE USING NON SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONSFROM ENGINEERING EXPRESS FOR YOUR PROJECTGeneral Information About Non Site-Specific Plans:Certified…
I need help finding a tie down detail for permit
Tie-down details are incorporated into Technical Evaluation Reports (TERs) which are cataloged by model number for manufacturers such…
Miami Dade NOA Revision vs Renewal & Fees Explained
As of January, 2021, here is an explanation from Miami Dade County's Product Approval System (Product Control) on…
What wind information is required for construction documents?
From the 5th, 6th &7th Edition of the Florida Building Code (2014, 2017, 2020) section 1603.1.4 as well…
Glossary of Engineering Terms
Glossary of Building Component Engineering Terms & Abbreviations These terms are published by Engineering Express to coincide with…
Florida Statewide Approvals (FSA) – Quality Assurance and Validator Requirements
About Validators & Quality Assurance ComplianceIt is often asked of us to explain the validator and quality assurance…
When is an Engineer Seal Required, Why Do We Write ‘Draft’ on Unsealed Work, And About Digital Seals
In Florida (as well as many states): If an engineer produces a drawing that is not a final…
What do I do if a TER or Master Plan isn’t enough for a permit?
THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WON'T ACCEPT MY TECHNICAL EVALUATION REPORT (TER)? Sometimes, municipalities or contract documents require more information…
How do I get a Certified TER or Master Plan Sheet?
FIRST, WHAT'S A CERTIFIED TER & Master Plan Sheet? TER's or Technical Evaluation Reports and Master Plan Sheets…
What doesn’t a TER or Master Plan Sheet do?
FIRST, WHAT IS A TER? TER's or Technical Evaluation Reports are evaluations of a product's performance. They are…