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Product Evaluation Report
Date: February 7, 2018
PTC Report No.: 1971
Report Revision No.: 5
PTC Project No.: 417-0905
Product Mfg.: Solatube International, Inc.
2210 Oak Ridge Way
Vista, CA 92081
Product Name: Impact 160 DS(10"), 290 DS(14")&300 DS(14")Tubular Daylight Device- HVHZ
Product Category: Sky Lights
Product Sub-Category: Skylight
Compliance Method: Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.005(1)(d)—Product Evaluation Report by a Licensed
Professional Engineer
Prepared By: Robert J. Amoruso, P.E.
Florida P.E. License Number 49752
PTC Product Design Group, LLC
FBPE Certification of Authorization No. 25935
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testing of the product(s) covered by this Product Robert J.Amoruso, P.E.
Evaluation Report. Florida P.E. License Number 49752
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Project Scope
Evaluate Solatube Impact 160 DS(10"), 290 DS (14") &300 DS(14")Tubular Daylight Device for conformance to
the Current Edition of the Florida Building Code—Building and Residential Volumes including the High Velocity
Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Prepare the following:
• Product Installation Details/Drawings (Reference 1)
• Installation Anchorage Evaluation (Reference 3)
• Product Evaluation Report (this report)
Description of Product — Installation Requirements
See Reference 1 for a description of the product, its installation and other pertinent data related to its approved
use.
Limitations and Conditions of Use
This product evaluation report contains or makes reference to specifications,technical details and installation
details and/or methods that pertain to the proper use and/or installation of the product specified herein.
Specific limitations and conditions of its use including but not limited to the following are contained in Reference
1 and are the subject of Product Approval in accordance with the State of Florida Product Approval Rule 61G20-
3.
• Design Pressure Rating(psf) • Installation restrictions.
• Installation substrate requirements. • Product description.
• Installation anchor requirements. • Product components.
Quality Assurance
This product is manufactured under a quality assurance program audited by an approved Certification and Quality
Assurance Entity Keystone Certifications Inc. (KCI) as required in Rule 61G20-3.005(3). See FBC Organization No.
CER1523 and QUA1824 for approval under Rule 61G20-3.
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Code Conformance — Performance Testing
Reference 2.a conducted testing to the following standard(s).See Reference 3.b for Code Conformance
Evaluation to the Current Edition FBC for these testing standards.
1) TAS 201-94-Impact Test Procedures
2) TAS 202-94-Criteria for Testing Impact& Nonimpact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using
Uniform Static Air Pressure
3) TAS 203-94-Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading
DESIGN PRESSURE LIMITATIONS
• From Reference 2.a
o Uniform Load Structural Test Pressures where+210/-140 psf.
o Water Test Pressure of+10.5 psf.
o Cyclic Wind Loading Pressure of+/-70 psf.
• Apply the following factors to arrive at Design Pressure.
o A Safety Factor of 2 applied to the Uniform Load Structural Test Pressures to arrive at
Design Pressures of+105/-70 psf.
o A factor of 1/0.15=6.67 applied to the Water Test Pressure arrive at Design Pressures
of+70 psf.
• Overall Design Pressure is+/-70 psf.
Code Conformance — Plastics
The Current Edition Florida Building Code, Chapter 26 define requirements for Approved Plastics.The following
table summarizes plastics testing for applicable components. See Reference 3.b for Code Conformance
Evaluation to the Current Edition FBC for the testing standards mentioned below. BOM Item No. in parenthesis
refer to drawing number SOLA0004 and SOLA0013 unless otherwise indicated.
OUTER DOME(1), DOME RING (3),TOP TUBE CLIP(7)AND INNER DOME(26 on SOLA0004 and 27 on
SOLA0013)testing for High Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Outdoor 2.b.i ASTM G155-05a 9.25% +/- 10%
Exposure and D638-03 difference in
tensile strength
Rate of Burning 2.b.ii ASTM D635-06 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.b.iii ASTM D1929-96 982°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.b.iv ASTM E84-06 400 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
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OUTER DOME(1),DOME RING (3),TOP TUBE CLIP(7)AND INNER DOME(26 on SOLA0004 and 27 on
SOLA0013)testing for High Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Outdoor 2.6 ASTM G155- 3.3% +/- 10%
Exposure 00ael and difference in
D638-03 tensile strength
Rate of Burning 2.c.ii ASTM D635-06 CC1 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.c.iii ASTM D1929- 930°F >650°F
Temperature 96(2001)e1
Smoke Density 2.c.iv ASTM D2843-99 5.8 < 75
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
EFFECT LENS(17)testing for PET-GAG (PET-Polyethylene Terephthalate, High Frequency Welding Grade-
GAG)
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.d.ii ASTM D635-06 CC1 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.d.iii ASTM D1929- 765°F >650°F
Temperature 96(2001)e 1
Smoke Density 2.d.iv ASTM E84-09a 95 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
CEILING RING (16)AND DRESS RING (19)testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl
methacrylate))
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Outdoor 2.e.iv ASTM G155-05a 9.25% +/- 10%
Exposure and D638-03 difference in
tensile strength
Rate of Burning 2.e.i ASTM D635-06 CC2 CCI or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.e.ii ASTM D1929-96 982°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.e.iii ASTM E84-06 400 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
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CEILING RING (16)AND DRESS RING (19)testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl
methacrylate))
Attribute Report ICC-ES Report Result Acceptance Comment
Reference Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.f.i &2.f.ii ICC-ES ER-1084 CC2 CC1 or CC2 IBC-2606 has
Self-Ignition 2.f.i &2.f.ii and ESR-1653 Conformance >650°F same
Temperature per ICC-ES ER- requirements as
Smoke Density 2.f.i &2.f.ii 1084 and ESR- <450 Current Edition
1653 FBC,Chapter
26
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
DIFFUSER PANEL(18)testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.g.i ASTM D635-06 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.g.ii ASTM D1929-96 992°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.g.iii ASTM E84-06 350 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
DIFFUSER PANEL(18)testing for Polycarbonate Sheet
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.h.i ASTM D635-74 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.h.ii ASTM D1929- 896°F >650°F
Temperature 68(1975)
Smoke Density 2.h.iii ASTM D2843-93 38 < 75
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
ACRYLIC LENS AND TRIM RING (Various—BOM—Optional Diffusers on SOLA0004)testing for Acrylic
Attribute Report ASTM Result Acceptance
Reference Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.i.i ASTM D635-14 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.i.i ASTM D1929-16 878°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.i.i ASTM D2843-16 13.4 < 75
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
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Performance and Testing Standards
Reference 2.a conducted air, water and structural testing including impact and cyclic loading to the following
standard(s).
1) TAS 201-94-Impact Test Procedures
2) TAS 202-94-Criteria for Testing Impact& Nonimpact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using
Uniform Static Air Pressure
3) TAS 203-94-Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading
Reference 2.b, 2.c, 2.d, 2.e, 2.g, 2.h and 2.i conducted plastics testing to the following standard(s).
1) ASTM G155-05a,Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-
Metallic Materials
2) ASTM G155-00ael,Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-
Metallic Materials
3) ASTM D638-03,Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
4) ASTM D635-06,Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics
in a Horizontal Position.
5) ASTM D635-74,Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics
in a Horizontal Position.
6) ASTM D1929-96(2001)e1,Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.
7) ASTM D1929-96,Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.
8) ASTM D1929-68(1975),Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics.
9) ASTM E84-06,Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
10) ASTM E84-09a,Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
11) ASTM D 2843-99,Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of
Plastics.
12) ASTM D 2843-93,Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of
Plastics.
13) ASTM D635-14,Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics
in a Horizontal Position
14) ASTM D1929-16,Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
15) ASTM D2843-16, Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of
Plastics
Reference 2.f recorded ICC/FBC conforming plastics testing in the following evaluation reports.
1) ICC-ES Report No. ER-1084
2) ICC-ES Report No. ESR-1635
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References and Supporting Documents
1) Drawings
a. SOLA0004, Rev. E, dated 10/17/17,signed and sealed by Robert J. Amoruso, PE,Solatube Impact
160 DS(10")and 290 DS(14") Tubular Daylight Device-Installation Anchorage Details.
b. SOLA0013,Original Issue, dated 10/17/17,signed and sealed by Robert J.Amoruso, PE,Solatube
Impact 300 DS(14") Tubular Daylight Device-Installation Anchorage Details.
2) Testing(note that References 2.b thru 2.h have the BOM Item description and (Item No.)shown.
a. Architectural Testing Inc.Test Report No.85320.01-301-18, dated 9/08/08,Solatube Impact 160
DS(10")and 290 DS(14")Tubular Daylight Device testing to TAS 201, TAS 202 and TAS 203,
signed and sealed by Joshua M. Royce, P.E.
i. 300 DS(14")Tubular Daylight Device same as 290 DS for exterior skylight components.
Therefore,Test Report No. 85320.01-301-18 applicable.
b. OUTER DOME (1), DOME RING (3),TOP TUBE CLIP (7)AND INNER DOME (26)testing for High
Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
i. Intertek Test Report No. 3143957-004, dated 9/24/08,testing to ASTM G155-05a and
D638-08 in accordance with ASTM D2565-99.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-01-R1, dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D635-06.
iii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-02-R1, dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D1929-96.
iv. SWRI Test Report No.01.12693.01.139, dated 4/5/07,testing to ASTM E84-06.
c. OUTER DOME (1), DOME RING (3),TOP TUBE CLIP (7)AND INNER DOME (26)testing for High
Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
i. Architectural Testing Inc.Test Report No. 58735.01-106-18, dated 1/4/07,testing to
ASTM G155-00ael and D638-03.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:002666-03, dated 1/2/07,testing to ASTM D635-06.
iii. SGS Test Report No. 177:002666-01, dated 1/13/07,testing to ASTM D1929-96(2001)e1.
iv. SGS Test Report No. 177:002666-02, dated 1/2/07,testing to ASTM D2843-99.
d. EFFECT LENS(17), PET-GAG (PET-Polyethylene Terephthalate, High Frequency Welding Grade-
GAG)testing
L SGS Test Report No. 2138368-1, dated 8/27/10,testing to ASTM D635-06.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 2138368-3,dated 2/2/10,testing to ASTM D1929-96(2001)e1.
iii. SGS Test Report No. 2138368-2,dated 8/31/10,testing to ASTM E84-09a.
e. CEILING RING (16)AND DRESS RING (19)testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl
methacrylate))
i. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-01-R1, dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D635-06.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-02-R1, dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D1929-96.
iii. SWRI Test Report No.01.12693.01.139, dated 4/5/07,testing to ASTM E84-06.
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iv. Intertek Test Report No. 3143957-004, dated 9/24/08,testing to ASTM G155-05a and
D638-08 in accordance with ASTM D2565-99.
f. CEILING RING (16)AND DRESS RING (19)testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl
methacrylate))
i. ICC-ES Report No. ER-1084 demonstrates compliance to I-Codes for use in skylight
applications. Report No. ER-1084 and Current Edition FBC requirements same based on
review of documented results.
ii. ICC-ES Report No. ESR-1635 demonstrates compliance to I-Codes for use in skylight
applications. Report No. ESR-1635 and Current Edition FBC requirements same based on
review of documented results.
g. DIFFUSER PANEL(18)testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
L SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-03-R1, dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D635-06.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-04-R1, dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D1929-96.
iii. SWRI Test Report No.01.13536.01.060, dated 1/30/08,testing to ASTM E84-06.
h. DIFFUSER PANEL(18)testing for Polycarbonate
L SGS Test Report No. 153367-2,dated 4/2/01,testing to ASTM D635-74.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 153367-1,dated 4/2/01,testing to ASTM D1929-68(1975).
iii. SGS Test Report No. 153367-3,dated 4/2/01,testing to ASTM D2843-93.
i. Acrylic Lens and Trim Ring(Various in BOM of Optional Diffusers)testing for Acrylic Material
i. Intertek/ATI Test Report No. G3786.01-106-24, dated 4/28/17 for Huashuaite Clear
Acrylic Sheet Material
3) Reports
a. Engineering Analysis:Anchorage and product verification has been substantiated by calculation
prepared,signed and sealed by Robert J. Amoruso, P.E. in accordance with the current edition of
the Florida Building Code.
b. PTC Report No. 1971-EER, Rev. 5,Solatube Impact 160 DS(10"),290 DS(14")and 300 DS(14")
Tubular Daylight Device—Referenced Testing Standards Equivalency Evaluation, dated 2/7/18,
signed and sealed by Robert J. Amoruso, P.E.
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