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STEP PERFORMANCE TEST REPORT
Rendered to:
STYLE CREST MANUFACTURING, INC.
600 Hagerty Drive
P.O. Box 690
Fremont, Ohio '43420
Report No.: 01-37911.04
Test Date: 09/01/00
Report Date: 11/07/03
Project Summary: Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI) was contracted by Style Crest
(Manufacturing, Inc. to conduct structural -performance tests on a five riser, four tread and built in
landing, self supporting fiberglass Dura-Grip 11, step unit. The system was evaluated for the
design load requirements and dimensional requirements only of the following building codes and
standards:
BOCA-1999 - Building Officials and -Code Administrators (Reference ASCE 7-95)
UBC-1997 / ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials
SBC-1997 ! SBCCI - Southern Building Code Conference International
International Residential Code, 2000
International Residential Code, 2003
Residential Code of New York State, 2002
Florida Building Code, 2001 (Revised 2003)
North Carolina Residential Code, 2002
Test Specimen (Step Assembly) Description: The step unit was 'fabricated with a pressure
treated lumber framework and a layer of fiberglass over the entire structure. The step unit was
38" wide and had an overall height of 35". The five risers were each 7" high. The four treads
were each 11-1/2" deep. The landing was 38-1/2" deep to the nosing. The leading edge, tread
radius measured less than 9/16" (see attached photographs. for visual clarification of step
structure). The manufacturer provided all components and fasteners comprising the test
specimen.
130 Derry Court
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fax: 717.764.4129
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Test Procedures: The following tests were performed on the step structure for the requirements
of each code or standard as referenced.
Tests Conducted:
1. Stairway dimension verification in accordance with the following:
A) International Residential Code, 2000
B) CABO, 1995
C) Standard Building Code, 1999
D) Uniform Building Code, 1997
E) BOCA, 1999
F) International Residential Code, 2003
G) Residential Code of New York State, 2002
H) North Carolina Residential Code, 2002
1) Florida Building Code, 2001 (Revised 2003)
2. 300 lb treadload over 4 sq. in. (design load) test performed on the center of stair tread.
Loading and Measurement Procedure: The loads were applied to the components of the
system following ATI's Test Procedure. All deflection measurements were taken using
electronic deflection transducers.
Equipment: The components were loaded using a hydraulic press with an electrical load cell for
measurement of each load.
Test Results: The following tables list the results of data collected during testing and compare it
to the appropriate code requirement.
'reed i - Dhneasinnal Verification in Accordance with IRC - 2000
Stairway Distension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 7-3/4"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 10"
11-1/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
Maximum 9/16"
less than 1/2" - Pass
tfimenvinnal Verification in Accordance with CABO -1995
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 7-3/4"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 10"
11-1/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
Maximum 9/16"
less than 1/2" - Pass
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Test Results: (Continued)
!Dimensional Verification in Accordance with SBC -1999
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser height
Maximum 7-3/4"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 10"
l 1-1/2" - Pass
Dimensional Verification in Accordance with UBC -1997
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 8"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 9"
11-1/2" - Pass
Dimensional Verification in Accordance with BOCA -1999
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 7"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 11"
11-1/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
Maximum 1/2"
Less than 1/2" - Pass
Dimensional Verification in Accordance with IRC - 2003
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 7-3/4"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 10"
1 11-1/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
Maximum 9/16"
Less than 1/2" - Pass
Dimensional Verification in Accordance with Residential Code of New York State, 2002
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 8-1/4"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
I Minimum 9"
1 11-1/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
I Maximum 9/16"
1 less than 1/2" - Pass
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Test Results: (Continued)
Dimensional Verification in Accordance with North Carolina Residential Code, 2002
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser height
Maximum 8-1/4"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 9"
1 1171/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
Maximum 9/16"
1 Less than 1/2" - Pass
Dimensional Verification in Accordance with Florida Building Code, 2001 (Revised 2003)
Stairway Dimension
Requirement
Tested Value
Width
Minimum 36"
38" - Pass
Riser Height
Maximum 7"
7" - Pass
Tread Depth
Minimum 11 "
1171/2" - Pass
Tread Leading Edge Radius
Maximum 1/2"
Less than 1/2" - Pass
Test Results: (Continued)
Test 2 - Vertical Load
(300 lb treadload over 4 sq. in.)
(Test performed on the center of stair tread)
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Load
Test
Time
Defections (inches)
Comments/Observations
l�lid.
Level'
Loa)
(h:m•s)
0.5
150
2:41p
Preload
0.05
Start Load/Deflection
0.2
60
2:43p
0
0.4
120
2.45p
0.00
0.6
180
2:47p
0.00
0.8
240
2:49p
0.04
1.0
300
2:51p
0.09
1.2
360
2:53p
0.10
1.4
420
2:55p .
0.13
1.6
480
2:57p
0.15
1.8
540
2:59p
0.17
2.0
600
3:01 p
0.18
0.2
60
3:03p
0.03
Final Recovery
2.5
750
3:05p
Ultimate Load / BOCA' No Structural Failure
' Load Level is ratio oJ'test load to design load.
' Ultimate Load oJ'2.5.r design load is required only when testing to BOCA.
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Test Summary:
Test 1- Dimension Verification: The deck structure met all of the listed code requirements
for dimensional acceptance.
Test 2 - Vertical Load: (300 lb treadload over 4 sq. in.) The stair tread achieved the 2x
design load as required by code agencies. with a recovery of 83%. The stair tread also
achieved the 2.5x design load as required by B®CA without structural failure.
Photographs of the systems tested, and a copy of this report will be retained by ATI for a period
of four years. This report is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and is
applicable only to the sample tested. Results obtained are tested values and do not constitute an
opinion or endorsement by this laboratory or any of its representatives.. This report may not be
reproduced, except in full, without the approval of Architectural Testing.
For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, INC.
Dlgitft Signcd by: Joseph M B CMU
Joseph M. Brickner
Technician
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Joseph A. Reed, P.E.
Director - Engineering and Product Testing
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DigUly Skpmd b9: Steven M. Ufth
Steven M. Urich, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
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STYLECREST FIBERGLASS STEP ANCHORING INSTRUCTIONS
Concrete Installation
List of Components (Purchased Locally)
m 2 each 1/4" x 20 x 2 3/4" Bolts
e 2 each 1/4" x 20 x 13/4" Bolts
2 each 2 each 1/4" 4 each 1/4" Nut es
L-Brackets Concrete
Anchors 2 each 1/4" Washers
Installation Instructions
1) Drill %4" hole through step and bracket at desired position
through lower wooden frame member.
2) Install L-brackets using YV x 20 x 21/4" Bolts, washers, and
nuts.
3) Mark location of hole in L-bracket on the concrete.
4) Move the step away from the house. Drill holes in concrete at
the desired locations. Tap in 1/4" concrete anchors.
5) Replace step so that the tops of the concrete anchors protrude
through the L-brackets. Secure with the nuts and washers.
Ground Installation
List of Components
( 2) 484154 chor Assemblies
Eac assembly includes:
(1) 15 inch Anchor
(1) 3/8" x 1 %" lag screw
(1) 7/16" X 1 VV washer
Installation Instructions
1) Set step in desired position and mark the anchor placements on
the ground. Remove step.
2) Screw the anchors in the ground so that the eye of the anchor
will be in the position as shown.
3) Replace step and mark the place where the hole in the eye of
the anchor meets the side of the step at the height of the lower
flame member.
4) Fasten screw into lower frame member though eye of the
anchor and washer.
WARNING: Failure to anchor the step properly can result in
injury. Place the step against the house. Make sure the surface on
which the step rests is level.
IIIIISrYLECREST
March 16, 2007
Bill Barfield
3311 lW 15" Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL
Dear Sir:
The Style Crest Dura Grip II fiberglass door steps can be mounted in front of any Dome
on either a concrete pad, or directly onto the ground surface. The step will perform in
either application.
Sincerely yours,
Floyd K. Johnson
Engineering Manager
Phone: 419-333-5832
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,Style Crest, Inc. - Manufacturing Plant - 600 Hagerty Drive - Fremont, OH 43420
Phone. 419 332-7369 www.stylecrestproducts.com stylecrestproducts.com