HomeMy WebLinkAboutFL11964_R4_AE_EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, INC._ DRAWING 17-097_ PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT.PDFWALTER A. TILLIT, JR., P.E.
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TILLIT TESTING & ENGINEERING COMPANY
PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT
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17-0726.02
July 26, 2017
Hurricane Shutters
Storm Panels
tilteco@aol.com
FLP.C.Lic .,o No. 44167
FL E.B. License No. 1111116719
0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2" 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. 61 G20-3, 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:
2.1. PRODUCT EVALUATION DOCUMENT (P.E.D.):
Drawing No. 17-097 (Revises Drawing # 15-045) titled "0.050" BERTHA
ALUMINUM STORM PANEL (2" DEEP"), sheets 1 thru 17 of 17, including sheets
6A and 14A of 17, prepared by Tilteco, Inc.; signed and sealed by Walter A.Tillit,
Jr., P.E.; dated 07/26/2017. This drawing is an integral part of this Evaluation
Report.
�t'A 2.2. TEST REPORTS: �it$P��� 'r1��7� --
Large missile impact load tests were performed �Mn�@r';;dd T >�b� -1996
standard as per section 1609.1.2 of the Florida Bui�dinq'CgV6. �In# fq, Cn Static�Load
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6355 N.W. 36th Street, Suite 305, Miami, Florida 33166 - Phone: (30?ygiAL5s0'; Fax
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Tests as per section 1709.5.2, per ASTM E-330. Test reports prepared by
American Testing Lab of South Florida, Report No. 0321.01-05, dated March 21
thru June 23, 2005, signed by
Jose L. Mir, ATL Assistant Director and signed and sealed by William R. Mehner,
P.E. and Henry Hattem P.E., Report No. 0812.01-05, dated August 12 thru
September 8, 2005, signed and sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., and Henry
Hattem, P.E., Report No. 0119.01-06, dated July 5, 2006, signed and sealed by
William R. Mehner, P.E. and Henry Hattem, P.E.
Tensile test reports # 5DM-377, by QCM Laboratory, dated April 26, 2005 and
signed and sealed by Frank E. Grate, Jr. P.E., as per ASTM E 8 and # 6AM-87,
dated February 9, 2006, signed and sealed by Frank E. Grate, P.E., as per ASTM
E-8.
2.3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS:
On 0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2" 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 June 23, 2006, amended May 12, 2008 for hemmed edge panels, 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
ASTM E-1886, E-1996 Standard (basic protection).
4. WIND LOADS RESISTANCE:
0.050" Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel (2" Deep) has been verified to sustain wind
pressures. Maximum panel length shall be as indicated on sheet 2 of 17 of
Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-097. Maximum Anchor
Spacing shall be as indicated on sheets 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 of 17, of Product
Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-097. 0.050" Bertha Aluminum
Storm Panel (2" Deep) has been verified for code compliance to work as a non-
porous storm shutter assembly, as per ASTM E-1996 Standard, qualifying Wind
Zones 1, 2 and 3.
5. INSTALLATION:
Installation shall be performed strictly in accordance with the details indicated on
sheets 4 thru 8 and 12 thru 15 of 17, of Product Ev9{tlatioa..Q9cument (P.E.D.),
drawing No. 17-097. Minimum separation to glap I b ka3,iroicated on sheets
4 thru 8 and 12 thru 15 of 17, of Product Eva]46 orUtr)enQR. t.), drawing
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6. MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be strictly in accordance with General Notes and Components indicated on
sheets 1, 2 and 3 of 17, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No.
17-097.
Anchor specifications shall be as indicated on sheets 1, 5, 6, 6A, 7, 12, 13, 14, 14A
and 15 of 17, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-097.
7. LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE:
7.1. Shall be strictly in compliance with General Notes No. 1, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11,
indicated on sheet 1 of 17, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No.
17-097 prepared by Tilteco, Inc. and signed and sealed by Walter A. Tillit, 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.
Product Evaluation Report prepared by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., P.E. (Florida License
No. 44167), President of Tilteco, Inc. (Florida EB-0006719).
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