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RECEIVED
Evaluation Report JAN 2 6 2018
FLAMCO "RV10" ST, LUCIe CQkinty, Permitting
Ridge Vent
Manufacturer: _ ""
Florida Metal etal Products Inc. ...
6940 Stuart Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
for
Florida Product Approval
# FL 21580.3
Florida Building Code 6th Edition (2017)
Method: 2 - B
Category: Roofing
Sub - Category: Roofing Accessories that are an Integral
Part of the Roofing System
Product Name: "Ridge Vent"
Product Description: Roof Vent
Attached To: Wood Deck
Facsimile of digital copy signed by
Prepared b James L.Buckner,P.E.
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Contents:
Evaluation Report Pages 1—9
2017.10.25 12:01:30-04'00'
CBUCK,Inc.dba CBUCK Engineering
Phone:(561)491-9927•Email:cbuck@cbuckinc.net-Website:www.cbuckinc.net
Business:1374 Community Dr.,Jupiter,FL 33458•Corp/Mailing:2637 E.Atlantic Blvd,#34069,Pompano Beach,FL 33062
FL 21580.3 R1
Date: 9/18/17
CBUCKEngineering Report No.: 17-185-RV10-ER
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1.0 Manufacturer: Florida Metal Products, Inc.dba FLAMCO
6940 Stuart Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32254
(800) 634-8400
http://flamco.com
2.0 Manufacturing Plant: Jacksonville, Florida
3.0 Product:
3.1 Product Name: "RV10"
3.2 Product Description: Ridge Vent
4.0 Evaluation Scope:
4.1 Compliance with the following
Florida Building Code 6th Edition (2017)
4.2 Evaluation Method:
Florida Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.005 (2) (b)
4.3 Evaluation Classification:
Category: Roofing
Sub Category: Roofing Accessories that are an Integral part of the Roofing System
4.4 Properties Evaluated
Structural (Wind Resistance) Properties
4.5 Limits of Evaluation:
This product assembly evaluation is limited to compliance with section 4.1 to section 4.4 of
this report.
5.0 Evaluated Uses:
FLAMCO"RV10" ridge vent is used as a roof ventilator.
6.0 Product Assembly Description:
6.1 General:
The FLAMCO "RV10" are ridge vents for pitched roofs fabricated from nominal 0.025" coated
aluminum mechanically attached to Plywood Deck.
7.0 General Assembly as Evaluated:
Refer to section 15.0 of this report for product assembly components/materials&standards.
8.0 Support System:
(Design of support system is outside the scope of this evaluation.)
8.1 Type: Wood Deck
8.2 Description: 15/32" (min.) or greater plywood,or
Wood plank deck (based on minimum density/specific gravity of 0.42)
9.0 Slope:
Minimum slope shall be 2:12. (and in compliance with FBC Chapter 15 based on the type of roof covering,
applicable code sections and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.)
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10.0 Performance:
The following test protocols were performed to demonstrate compliance with the intent of the code:
10.1 TAS-100(A)-95 - Wind and Wind Driven Rain Resistance and/or Increased Windspeed Resistance of
Soffit Ventilation Strip and Continuous or Intermittent Ventilation System Installed at the Ridge Area.
11.0 Code Compliance:
11.1 The product assembly described herein has demonstrated compliance with the Florida Building Code
6th Edition (2017) Section 1708.2.
12.0 Limitations and Conditions of Use:
12.1 Design of support system is outside the scope of this report. Support shall be structural framing
members complying with the code and shall be designed by others.
12.2 Scope of"Limitations and Conditions of Use"for this evaluation:
This evaluation report for "State Approval" contains technical documentation, specifications and
installation method(s) which include "Limitations and Conditions of Use" throughout the report in
accordance with Rule 61G20-3.005. Per Rule 61G20-3.004, the Florida Building Commission is the
authority to approve products under"State Approval".
12.3 Option for application outside"Limitations and Conditions of Use"
Rule 61G20-3.005(1)(e) allows engineering analysis for "project specific approval by the local
authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with the alternate methods and materials authorized in
the Code". Any modification of the product as evaluated in this report and approved by the Florida
Building Commission is outside the scope of this evaluation and will be the responsibility of others.
12.4 This report is a building code product evaluation per FLPE rule (FAC) 61G15-36 to comply with
Florida product approval rule (FAC) 61G20-3. This evaluation report is part of the Florida Building
Commission approval for the listed code related criteria. This report by James Buckner, P.E. and
CBUCK Engineering is not a design certification of code compliance construction submittal
documentation, per FBC section 107,for any individual structure, site specific or permit design.
12.5 This product has been evaluated to a maximum height of 33 feet.
12.6 Refer to applicable building code for ventilation requirements.
12.7 All metal components and fasteners shall be corrosion resistant in accordance with FBC.
12.8 Fire Classification is outside the scope of Rule 61G20-3, and is therefore not included in this
evaluation.
12.9 This report does not evaluate the use of this product assembly as described in this report for use in
the High Velocity Hurricane Zone code section. (Dade& Broward Counties)
13.0 Quality Assurance:
The manufacturer has demonstrated compliance of products in accordance with the Florida Building Code
and Rule 61G20-3.005 (3) for manufacturing under a quality assurance program audited by an approved
quality assurance entity through Keystone Certifications, Inc., (FBC Organization#QUA ID:1824).
I: FL 21580.3 R1
Q Date: 9/18/17
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14.0 System/Components
14.1 "RV 10 Ridge Vent"
14.1.1 Material: Aluminum
14.1.2 Thickness: 0.025" (nominal,with coating)
14.1.3 Corrosion Resistance: In compliance with FBC Section 1507.4.3:
ASTM B209
14.1.4 Overall Product Dimensions (nominal):
14.1.4.1 Length(s): 10 ft. (max.)
14.1.4.2 Width: 8-3/8 in. (±''/<" nominal)
14.1.4.3 Height: 2-1/4 in. (±%" nominal)
14.2 Fastener:
14.2.1 Base Fastener: Attaches Roof Vent to Deck
14.2.1.1 Type: Smooth or Ring Shank Roofing Nails
14.2.1.2 Size: 6d x 2" (Long)
14.2.1.3 Material: Aluminum
14.2.1.4 Corrosion Resistance: Per FBC Section 1506.5
14.2.1.5 Standard: Per ASTM F 1667
14.3 Roof Adhesive:
14.3.1 Type: Standard Heavy bodied Flashing Cement
14.3.2 Description: Asbestos-free asphalt based roof cement
14.3.3 Application Size: 1/4"thick(min.)
14.3.4 Standard: Per ASTM D 4586 Type I
15.0 Installation Method:
(Refer to installation method at the end of this evaluation report.)
Prepare deck opening by trimming any shingles or tiles & existing nails that may interfere with ridge vent
installation. Apply roof cement to the underside, back and side flanges of the ridge vent. Cement should
be a 1/4"thick and extend 2" onto roof underlayment. (Install cement in compliance with manufacturer's
installation guidelines.) Position vent base flange beneath loosened shingles and align with deck opening.
Attach the unit side flanges to deck with fasteners per Section 14.2 spaced 6" o.c. and 1-1/2"- 2" from
each end. Apply Roofing Cement to exposed fastener heads. Minimum fastener penetration thru bottom
of support,3/16".
The FLAMCO "RV 10 Ridge Vent" shall be installed in compliance with the installation method listed in
this report and applicable code sections of FBC 6th Edition (2017). The installation method described
herein is in accordance with the scope of this evaluation report. Refer to manufacturer's installation
instructions as a supplemental guide for attachment.
16.0 Evaluation Reference Data:
16.1 TAS 100(A)Wind Driven Rain Test
By Fenestration Testing Laboratory, Inc. (FTL) (FBC Organization#TST ID: 1657)
Project#16-6647, Lab#9124, Dated: 11/09/16
16.2 Quality Assurance
By Keystone Certifications, Inc. (FBC Organization#: QUA 1824)
Licensee#440
16.3 Engineering Analysis
By James L. Buckner, P.E. @ CBUCK Engineering
(FBC Organization#ANE 1916)
16.4 Certification of Independence
By lames L. Buckner, P.E. @ CBUCK Engineering
(FBC Organization#ANE 1916)
R: FL 21580.3 R1
Date: 9/18/17
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Florida Metal Products, Inc.
FLAMCO
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