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EVALUATION REPORT
GAF Evaluation Report 01506.02.06-1112
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FI-6267-1112Parsippany, NJ 07054 Date of Issuance:02/28/2006
(800)766-3411 Revision 12:02/14/2017
SCOPE:
This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 611320-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of
construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen,
P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume. The
products described herein have been evaluated for compliance with the 5`h Edition (2014) Florida Building Code
sections referenced herein.
DESCRIPTION: GAF Roof Ventilation Products
LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted
herein.
CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes,the referenced
Quality Assurance documentation changes,or provisions of the Code that relate to the product change. Acceptance of
this Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Nieminen, P.E. if the product
changes or the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. Trinity I ERD requires a complete review of this
Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle.
ADVERTISEMENT: The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words "Trinity IERD Evaluated" may be displayed in
advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed,then it shall be done in its entirety.
INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or
its distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official.
This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 10.
Prepared by:
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Robert J.M. Nieminen,P.E. The facsimile seal appearing was authorized by Robert Nieminen,
%��'••-^ll�,.•� s' P.E.on 02/14/2017.This does not serve as an electronically signed
Florida Registration No.59166,Florida DCA ANE1983 ''.Ss/j N�: �.•ti document.Signed,sealed hardcoples have been transmitted to the
"W” Product Approval Administrator and to the named client
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
1. Trinity IERD does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or
distributing products it evaluates.
2. Trinity I ERD is not owned,operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates.
3. Robert Nieminen, P.E.does not have nor will acquire,a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products for
which the evaluation reports are being issued.
4. Robert Nieminen, P.E.does not have, nor will acquire,a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the
product.
S. This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity IERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way,the Designer of Record for any
project on which this Evaluation Report,or previous versions thereof,is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless retained
specifically for that purpose.
TRINITY ERD
ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION:
1. SCOPE:
Product Category: Roofing
Sub-Category: Roofing Accessories that are an Integral Part of the Roofing System
Compliance Statement: GAF Roof Ventilation Products, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance with
the following sections of the 51h Edition (2014) Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with the
following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations/ Conditions of Use set
forth herein.
2. STANDARDS:
Section Property Standard Year
1504.3 Wind ASTM E330 2002
1506.5/1517.5.1 Corrosion Resistance(of nails) TAS 114,Appendix E 1995
1523.6.5.2.13 Wind Driven Rain TAS 100(A) 1995
1523.6.5.2.13.1 Physical Properties TAS 110 2000
2614.2 Weatherometer ASTM G155 2005
3. REFERENCES:
Entity Examination Reference Date
ATI(TST 1558) Physical Properties 01-49035.01 03/02/2004
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Driven Rain 01-44964.01 01/15/2004
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Driven Rain 60172.01-122-18 10/07/2005
ATI(TST 1558) Physical Properties 59665.02-106-31 09/16/2005
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Driven Rain 84608.01-106-18 11/12/2008
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Driven Rain A5250.01-109-18 02/18/2011
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Uplift 87074.01-109-44 12/03/2008
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Uplift C2396.01-109-44 11/05/2012
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Uplift D1957.01-109-44 03/04/2014
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Uplift E0818.01-109-44 09/23/2014
ATI(TST 1558) Physical Properties D2702.01-106-18 06/30/2014
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Uplift E6744.01-109-44 04/30/2015
ATI(TST 1558) Wind Driven Rain G2331.01-109-44 01/10/2017
PRI(TST 5878) Weatherometer HBP-007-02-01 06/24/2004
PRI(TST 5878) Physical Properties HBP-002-02-01 06/06/2001
PRI(TST 5878) Wind Driven Rain HBP-01-02-01 11/02/2000
PRI(TST 5878) Wind Driven Rain BRY-021-02-01 12/31/2003
PRI(TST 5878) Physical Properties BRY-025-02-01 09/17/2004
PRI(TST 5878) Physical Properties GAF-138-02-06 02/09/2007
PRI(TST 5878) Wind Driven Rain GAF-138-02-04 02/09/2007
PRI(TST 5878) Wind Driven Rain GAF-310-02-01 07/07/2011
ETC Labs(TST 2411) Physical Properties ETC-01-718-10379.0 01/16/2000
ETC Labs(TST 2411) Physical Properties ETC-03-718-14602.0 01/20/2004
ETC Labs(TST 2411) Physical Properties ETC-07-718-19959.0 09/27/2007
Miami-Dade(CER 1592) Various Various NOAs Current
Miami-Dade(CER 1592) Corrosion Resistance(of nails) Certification L 12-0614.08 06/26/2012
Miami-Dade(CER 1592) Corrosion Resistance(of nails) Certification L 12-0601.24 06/29/2012
Miami-Dade(CER 1592) Corrosion Resistance(of nails) Certification L 15-0421.09 05/07/2015
UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R15072,GA1 03/23/2016
UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R15072,GA2 04/15/2016
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4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
4.1 Cobra" Exhaust Vent is a low-profile attic ridge vent of mesh-construction for use in shingle roof systems.
The product measures 10%2-inch wide supplied in 20 and 50 ft long rolls, and is supplied with corrosion
resistant 1%-inch coil nails (nail gun version)or 2%2-inch Smart Nails'"" (hand nail version). Cobra® Exhaust
Vent has a published net free ventilation area (NFVA)of 14.1 int/lineal foot for nail gun version and 16.9
int/lineal foot for hand nail version.
4.2 Cobra® Rigid Vent 31 is a plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent for use in shingle roof systems with 12-inch
width ridge caps. The product measures 13-13/16-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long sections, and is
supplied with 3-inch corrosion resistant ring shank nails. Cobra® Rigid Vent 3'" has a published net free
ventilation area(NFVA)of 18 in /lineal foot.
4.3 Cobra® Rigid Vent 3'' - 9" is a plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent for use in shingle roof systems with 10-
inch width ridge caps. The product measures 11'/2-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long sections, and is
supplied with 3-inch corrosion resistant ring shank nails. Cobra$ Rigid Vent 31" - 9" has a published net
free ventilation area (NFVA)of 18 in /lineal foot.
4.4 Cobra®Snow Country" is a plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent with filter for use in shingle roof systems.
The product measures 13-13/16-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long sections. Cobra®Snow Country'" has a
published net free ventilation area(NFVA)of 18 in /lineal foot.
4.5 Cobra®Snow Country Advanced TM is a plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent with filter for use in shingle roof
systems with 12-inch width ridge caps. The product measures 13-13/16-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long
sections, and is supplied with 3-inch corrosion resistant ring shank nails. Cobra® Snow Country
Advanced'"has a published net free ventilation area(NFVA)of 18 in /lineal foot.
4.6 Cobra®Snow Country Advanced'" -9"is a plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent with filter for use in shingle
roof systems with 10-inch width ridge caps. The product measures 11'/2-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long
sections, and is supplied with 3-inch corrosion resistant ring shank nails. Cobra® Snow Country
Advanced'"-9"has a published net free ventilation area(NFVA)of 18 in'/lineal foot.
4.7 Cobra° Ridge Runner* is a polypropylene plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent for use in shingle roof
systems. The product measures 11'/2-inch wide supplied in 20 ft long rolls, and is supplied with corrosion
resistant 1%-inch coil nails. Cobra®Ridge Runner® has a published net free ventilation area(NFVA)of 12.5
inZ/lineal foot.
4.8 TruSlate® Ridge Vent is a plastic, low-profile attic ridge vent for use in TruSlate® roof systems. The
product measures 11.4-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long sections. TruSlate® Ridge Vent has a published
net free ventilation area(NFVA)of 20 inZ/lineal foot.
4.9 Cobra® Hip Vent is a plastic, low-profile attic hip vent with filter for use in shingle roof systems. The
product, only for use on hips, measures nominal 11.4-inch wide supplied in 48-inch long sections, and is
supplied with corrosion resistant 1%-inch coil nails. Cobra® Hip Vent has a published net free ventilation
area(NFVA)of 9 in /lineal foot.
S. LIMITATIONS:
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity I ERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the
Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was
used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose.
5.2 This Evaluation Report is not for use in the HVHZ.
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5.3 Minimum Roof Slopes:
Product Minimum Slope
Cobra®Exhaust Vent 2:12
Cobra®Rigid Vent 3 T 3:12
Cobra® Rigid Vent 3 T-9" 3:12
Cobra®Snow Country— 3:12
Cobra®Snow Country Advanced'M 3:12
Cobra®Snow Country Advanced'M-9" 3:12
Cobra®Ridge Runner® 3:12
TruSlate® Ridge Vent 5:12
Cobra® Hip Vent Min.3:12 to max. 12:12
5.4 Unless otherwise determined through use of performance levels in Section 5.5, the maximum mean roof
height for Cobra® Exhaust Vent, Cobra® Rigid Vent 3, Cobra® Rigid Vent 3—9", Cobra®Snow Country'M,
Cobra* Snow Country Advanced'M, Cobra® Snow Country Advanced' — 9", Cobra® Ridge Runner®,
TruSlate®Ridge Vent and Cobra®Hip Vent shall be 33 ft.
5.5 Maximum Allowable Design Pressures: The following performance levels may be utilized for projects
where the maximum mean roof height exceeds 33 ft. The Allowable Design Pressure shall meet or exceed
critical design pressure determined by a qualified design professional in accordance with FBC Chapter 16.
No rational analysis is permitted.
Allowable Design
Substrate: Product Pressure(psf)
Min.7/16-inch plywood Cobra®Exhaust Vent(nail gun version) -150
Min.7/16-inch plywood Cobra®Exhaust Vent(hand nail version) -180
Min.7/16-inch plywood Cobra°Rigid Vent 31M,Rigid Vent 3'M-9",Snow -215
CountryTM,Snow Country AdvancedTM and Snow
Country Advanced'-9"
Min. 7/16-inch OSB or Cobra® Ridge Runner® -180
plywood
Min.7/16-inch plywood TruSlate® Ridge Vent -190
Min.7/16-inch plywood Cobra®Hip Vent -205
5.5.1 Allowable Design Pressure is the result of testing for wind load resistance based on allowable wind loads,
and reflects the ultimate passing pressure divided by 2(the 2 to 1 margin of safety per FBC 1504.9 has
already been applied). Refer to FBC 1609 for determination of design wind loads.
5.6 Installation shall result in minimum net free ventilation area requirements set forth in FBC Sections
1203.2. When more than one level of roof ridge existing over a single attic space, use ridge vents only at
the high ridge.
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6. INSTALLATION:
6.1 GAF Roof Ventilation Products shall be installed in accordance with GAF published installation
requirements subject to the Limitations set forth in Section 5 herein and the specifics noted below.
6.2 COBRA®EXHAUST VENT:
6.2.1 Chalk a cut-line 1-inch off each side of the ridge and cut a slot along the apex of the roof measuring 2-inch
(for truss construction) or 3Y2-inch (for ridge pole construction). The slot should terminate 6-inches from
each end and 12-inches from hip intersections or chimneys. Cut only the sheathing; do not cut trusses.
Figure A.
6.2.2 Unroll the vent along the entire length of the ridge, covering uncut 6-inch sheathing area on both ends.
Shorter lengths can be joined by caulking and butting the ends. Figure B.
6.2.3 Apply a bead of polyurethane roof sealant to the underside of the entire perimeter of the vent and nail
with min. 2Y2-inch galvanized roofing nails at each corner and 10-inch o.c. Do not use excessive roof
cement,as it may result in shingle blistering.
6.2.4 Apply a bead of polyurethane roof sealant in the shape of a"C"to the underside of the entire perimeter of
the cap shingles, and install cap shingles directly over the vent using Smart Nails'"' or 1%-inch corrosion
resistant coil nails(supplied with the vent). Figure C. Do not use excessive roof cement,as it may result in
shingle blistering.
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6.2.5 Cobra® Exhaust Vent (hand nail version) and Cobra® Exhaust Vent (nail gun version) have a %-inch or
5/8-inch nominal thickness, respectively, to facilitate ventilation. Care shall be taken not to crush or
compact the product during installation. Figure D.
1. S�.
100
Hand-Nail Version Nail Gun Version
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6.3 COBRA" RIGID VENT 3 , RIGID VENT 3'"" -9", SNOW COUNTRY*"', SNOW COUNTRY ADVANCED" AND SNOW COUNTRY
ADVANCED''"-9":
6.3.1 Mark-off and cut the slot opening as follows, ensuring that the ends of the opening stop at least 6-inch
from any end walls and at least 12-inch from hip and ridge intersections or chimneys.
No Ridge Board: Cut a 7/8-inch opening on each side of the ridge(Figure A).
➢ With Ridge Board: Cut a 1-5/8-inch opening on each side of the ridge(Figure B).
7/8' 1/B"
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6.3.2 Sealant: Apply a bead of silicone caulking or roof cement to the underside of the outer baffle along both
edges and at exposed ends,ensuring the outside edges where the vent meets the shingles are sealed with
the caulk or flashing cement.
6.3.3 Vent Placement: Starting at one end of the slot, place,center and conform the Cobra" rigid vent over the
slot with the vent firmly against the roof surface,ensuring the vent extends past the slot opening by at
least 6-inch.
6.3.4 Fasteners: For Cobra"Rigid Vent 3'",Cobra®Rigid Vent 3'"'-9",Cobra®Snow Country Advanced— and
Cobra"Snow Country Advanced'"-9"only, use the 3-inch corrosion resistant ring shank nails(included).
For Cobra®Snow Country'", use corrosion resistant nails at least 3-inch or longer. Nails must always
penetrate through plywood decks or at least%-inch into wood planks. NOTE:GAF recommends 3-inch
corrosion re�istant ring shank nails for increased uplift resistance.
6.3.5 Spacing: Attach the vent section through the pre-molded nailing holes located at 3, 12, 24,36 and 45-inch
from the start of each 48-inch vent piece.
6.3.6 Joints: Apply the subsequent Cobra"rigid vent sections over the length of the ridge using the
overlap/underlap tabs.
6.3.7 Ridge Shingles: Install ridge shingles in accordance with shingle manufacturer's published installation
instructions, using corrosion resistant nails detailed in 6.3.4. A nail line is inscribed on top of the Cobra"
rigid vent to serve as a guide.
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6.4 COBRA®RIDGE RUNNER®
6.4.1 Cut slot per 6.3.1.
6.4.2 Tear a 1-foot section to be used as a template for laying the vent out(Figure E-G)and center the template/
locator over the ridge cap shingles at the beginning of the vent slot. Note the location of the baffle(Figure
H). Make sure to do this at both ends of the installation.
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6.4.3 Measure the distance from the edge of the roof slot to the exterior baffle (D). Establish a chalk line along
one side of the ridge (Figure 1). Unroll the vent and use the included 1-3/4-inch pneumatic corrosion
resistant roofing nails to attach the first side of the ridge vent with the exterior of the baffle aligned with
the chalk line (Figure J). Proceed with using the 1' interval EasyTearm system to custom size the vent to
the appropriate length. If the EasyTearTM system can not be utilized, use a utility knife to size the vent. Nail
gun targets are embossed on the part as a guide for property attaching vent to the roof. The vent should
be fastened on 6-inch centers(Figure K).
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6.4.4 NOTE: When fastening the vent and cap shingles, be sure that the included 1 3/4-inch corrosion resistant
coil nails completely penetrate plywood or provide at least 3/4-inch penetration into wood planks. In the
case they do not, you must use alternate corrosion resistant nails that provide the required penetration.
Proceed with attaching the other side of the vent. When beginning to nail down the second side, do NOT
begin at the end; begin between the first and second one-foot sections and then return to fasten the first
one-foot section.This will allow for proper fit.
6.4.5 Install ridge shingles in accordance with shingle manufacturer's published installation instructions, using
the nail-lines on top of the ridge vent for proper lapping.
6.S TRUSLATE®RIDGE VENT:
6.5.1 DO NOT use on hips.
6.5.2 Intall TruSlate®Ridge Vent before installing the field slates.
6.5.3 After determining the total length of TruSlate® Ridge Vent required(for proper ventilation),determine the
necessary slot opening. Mark-off and cut the slot opening, ensuring the ends of the opening stop at least
6-inch from any end walls and at least 12-inch from hip and ridge intersections or chimneys.
Roofs without a ridge board:Cut a 7/8-inch opening along the ridge on each side(Figure A).
Roofs with a ridge board: Cut a 1-5/8-inch opening along the ridge on each side(Figure B).
Fig. A Fig. B
(41 mm)1°h 1 k'e(41 mm)
(22 mm)1/8" 1/8"(22 mm)
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Com_. With Ridge Board
13/4"(44 mm)
No Ridge Board
6.5.4 Install an 18-inch wide section of ASTM D1970 self-adhering leak barrier (holding Florida Statewide
Product Approval or Approved on a Local Basis)from the edge of the ridge slot extending down towards
the roof deck on both side of the slot.
6.5.5 Place the TruSlate® Ridge Vent over the ridge slot, "peaked" and centered over the ridge slot,and attach
using minimum 3-inch long corrosion resistant ring-shank nails through the pre-molded nail holes on the
vent, located 3-inch from the ends and 9-inch o.c. Fasteners shall penetrate through plywood decks or
embed minimum%-inch into wood plank decks.
6.5.6 Continue over the length of the ridge, utilizing the male/female connectors to connect units. Ensure the
finished ends include the pre-molded end caps. Cover all exposed nail heads on the vent with silicone
caulk. Intall a bead of exterior grade silicone sealant at the downslope leading edges of the ridge vent, at
the junction of the leading edge and the leak-barrier below.
6.5.7 Install the top course of TruSlate® field slates, UnderBlock'" UV & Moisture Barrier and TruSlate® trim
slates in accordance with GAF published installation instructions. Intall TruSlate®trim slates with 10-inch
exposure using minimum 1-5/8-inch long deck screws through pre-drilled holes,through the ridge vent to
engage the wood deck.
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6.6 COBRA®HIP VENT
6.6.1 The roof deck shall consist of minimum of 7/16 inch thick plywood or OSB wood structural panels. Use
only on roofs with slopes between 3:12 and 12:12. Install only on hips. Do not install Cobra® Hip Vent on
ridges.
6.6.2 Sequencing: if ridge ventilation will be installed, always install the ridge vent to the end of the ridge
before installing Cobra®Hip Vent.
6.6.3 Hip Air Slot: Determine the number of Cobra* Hip Vent sections needed for proper ventilation and the
location for cuts in the roof hip. Cobra*Hip Vent is installed over a 2%inch wide slot opening centered on
the hip beginning at 12 inches below the top of the hip and extending 36 inches down the hip for every 4
foot section of Cobra*Hip Vent needed. Leave 12 inches of the hip uncut after each 36 inch opening, and
the lowest opening must stop at the mid-point of the hip and more than 24 inches in from the exterior
warm wall. Wider openings and slots below the midpoint of the hip will not improve ventilation and must
be avoided. Cut away the shingles first with a roofing knife,and then cut the deck with a circular saw. The
saw should be adjusted so that the rafters or trusses are not cut.
Note: The roof decking must be re-nailed to the rafter at the edge closest to the hip to compensate for the
nails removed when the hip slot was cut.
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6.6.4 Sealant: Seal all cut-edges of the asphalt shingles to the roof sheathing along all sides of the hip air slot
openings, using a bead of ASTM C920 polyurethane sealant,to prevent water infiltration.
6.6.5 Orientation: Always install Cobra® Hip Vent with the "Towards Peak" arrows on the top surface of the
vent pointing up towards the peak of the roof.
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6.6.6 Attachment: Cobra* Hip Vent is fastened to the deck starting at the bottom of the hip and then up along
the entire length of the hip(this includes un-cut portions of the hip). Fasten Cobra Hip Vent to the deck
with the included 1%-inch inch long collated galvanized steel roofing nails, or longer corrosion resistant
roofing fasteners,to achieve penetration through plywood or OSB decks or minimum 3/4-inch embedment
into wood planks. Attach the Cobra® Hip Vent section through the pre-marked 6-inch increment nail
targets.
6.6.7 Joints & Terminations: Apply the subsequent Cobra® Hip Vent sections over the length of the hip using
the overlap/underlap tabs. For roofs with ridge vents, lengths of the hip vent must be butted tightly to
sections of ridge vents and install a 3 inch by 12-inch strip of self-adhering leak barrier over all junctions.
For roofs without ridge vents,sections of hip vent from adjacent hip runs must be mitered together tightly
where they intersect and install a 3 inch by 12-inch strip of self-adhering leak barrier over all junctions.
Refer to GAF published installation instruction for details.
6.6.8 Ridge Shingles: Cobra*Hip Vent is then covered with ridge cap shingles and this entire assembly is nailed
to the sheathing with the included 1%-inch inch long collated galvanized steel roofing nails. Depending on
the field and ridge cap shingles used, longer length corrosion resistant fasteners may be necessary. The
ridge cap shingles are installed per the shingle manufacturer's instructions and Florida Product Approval,
with a minimum of two nails per shingle and a shingle to shingle nail spacing of 8 inches on center or less.
Refer to the shingle manufacturer's Florida Product Approval for ridge cap shingle fastening and sealing
requirements. Do not overdrive the nails or crush/compact the product during installation.
7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to properly evaluate the installation of
this product.
8. MANUFACTURING PLANTS:
Contact the manufacturer or the named QA entity for information on plants covered under Rule 61G20-3 QA
requirements.
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY:
UL, LLC.—QUA9625;(847)664-3281
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