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TILLIT TESTING & ENGINEERING COMPANY
A. -I ILLrl, JR., Y.E.
REPORT NO.:
DATE:
PRODUCT CATEGORY:
PRODUCT SUB -CATEGORY:
PRODUCT NAME:
MANUFACTURER:
EVALUATION
FL 11968.2
17-0726.01
July 26, 2017
Hurricane Shutters
Stone Panels
1 2020
ST. Lucie County,
L P.E. License No. 44167
FL .9. Liceose No. 0006719
0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2.25" Deep)
Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.
4268 Westroads Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida33407
1. PURPOSE OF EVALUATION:
This is a Product Evaluation Report issued by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., P.E. (System
ID # 1906) to the Eastern Metal Supply, Inc, Rule Chapter No. 61G20-3, Method
1 D of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
This product is being issued an Evaluation Report as described herein, and has
been verified for compliance in accordance with the 2017 sixth edition of the
Florida Building Code, and to verify that the product is for the purpose intended at
least equivalent to that required by the Code.
This Product Evaluation Report shall be subject to review and revision in case of
a Building Code change that may affect its limitations and conditions.
2. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED: C0124
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Drawing No. 17-096 (Revises Drawing # 15-044
ALUMINUM STORM PANEL (2.25 DEEP)", sheets 1,
by Tilteco, Inc.; signed and sealed by WalterA.Tillit, Jr.
drawing is an integral part of this Evaluation Report.
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titled "0.050" BERTHA
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, P.E.; dated
6355 N.W. 36th Street, Suite 305, Miami, Florida 33166 - Phone: (305) 871-1530 - Fax: (305) 871-1531
PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT NO.17-0726.01
2.2. TEST REPORTS:
Large missile impact load tests were performed per Impact Testing equivalent to
ASTM E-1996 standard, as per section 1609.1.2 of the Florida Building Code.
Uniform static loads as per section 1709.5.2, per ASTM E-330. Test reports
prepared by American Testing Lab of South Report No. 0121.01-98R, dated
April 28, 1999, signed by Tony Sivore and signed and sealed by William R.
Mehner, P.E., Report No. 0329.01-00, dated May 26, 2000, signed and sealed by
William R. Mehner, P.E. and Henry Hattem, P.E., Report No. 0525.01-00, dated
April 26, 2000, signed and sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., Report No. 0512.01-
03, dated May 22, 2003, signed and sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., and Report
No. 0617.02-04, dated May 17, 2005, signed and sealed by Henry Hattem, P.E.
Test Report#0221.01-01, per TAS 201, 202 and 203, dated 05/02/01, signed and
sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., and Henry Hattem, P.E.
Tensile test report No. 5EM-499 by QC Metallurgical, Inc., dated June 1, 2005,
signed and sealed by Frank Grate, P.E.
Mill certificates from Easco Aluminum (extruders) certify aluminum alloys and
temper for components.
2.3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS:
On 0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2.25" Deep) for maximum panel length
vs. design wind load, as well as maximum anchor spacing vs. design wind load
and panel length based on rational and comparative analysis, and in accordance
with section 1604 of the Florida Building Code. Calculations prepared by Tilteco,
Inc., dated 09/07105, signed and sealed by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., P.E.
3. MISSILE IMPACT RESISTANCE:
Large missile impact under section 1609.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, as per
Impact Testing equivalent to ASTM E-1996, valid only for wind zones 1, 2 and 3
as defined by ASTM E-1996.
4. WIND LOADS RESISTANCE:
0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2.25" Deep) has been verified to sustain
wind pressures. Maximum panel length shall be as indicated on sheet 5 of Product
Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-096. Maximum Anchor Spacing
shall be as indicated on sheets 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, of Product Evaluation Document
(P.E.D.), drawing No.17-096. 0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2.25" Deep)
has been verified for code compliance to work as a non-porous,§Iga shutter
assembly, as per SSTD 12-99 Standards. Provisions for iptt off ble
panels is indicated on sheets 8, 9, 10. 13 and 14 of Produc a
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(P.E.D), drawing No. 17-096. �� � '*�PEN4 _
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5. INSTALLATION:
Installation shall be performed strictly in accordance with the details indicated on
sheets 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 11 thru 14, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.),
drawing No.17-096. Minimum separation to glass shall be as indicated on sheets
3, 4, 8 and 9, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-096.
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sheets 1, 1A, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-096.
Anchor specifications shall be as indicated on sheets 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, of Product
Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-096.
7. LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE:
7.1. Shall be strictly in compliance with General Notes No. 8, 9, 10 and 11,
indicated on sheet 1, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-
096 prepared by Tilteco, Inc. and signed and sealed by Walter A. Tilsit, Jr., P.E.
7.2. Product shall not be installed within HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES
as defined on section 1620.2 of the Florida Building Code.
7.3. Product shall only be installed into poured concrete, concrete block, and wood
frame structures.
7.4. Product installation shall be limited to wind zones 1, 2 and 3, as defined by
ASTM E-1996 standard.
Product Evaluation Report prepared by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., P.E. (Florida License
No. 44167), PresidqpbdfgW.k qq1 Inc. (Florida EB-0006719).
No. 44167