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Product Evaluation Report
September 15, 2020
Application Number: FL #14239.1-R5
FLB Project Number: 20-30157
Product Manufacturer: BMP International
Manufacturer Address: 4710 28th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Product Name: Slotted Steel Tie-Down Clips, 1” and 2” Models
Product Description: Steel Tie-Down Clip System (For Use with Mechanical Units at Roof or Grade)
Scope of Evaluation:
This Product Evaluation Report is being issued in accordance with the requirements of the Florida
Department of Community Affairs (Florida Building Commission) Rule Chapter 61G20-3.005, F.A.C., for
statewide acceptance per Method 1(d). The product noted above has been tested and/or evaluated as
summarized herein to show compliance with the Florida Building Code Seventh Edition (2020) and is, for
the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that required by the Code. Re-evaluation of this product shall
be required following pertinent Florida Building Code modifications or revisions.
Substantiating Data:
PRODUCT EVALUATION DOCUMENTS
FLB drawing #20-30157 titled “Mechanical Unit Steel Tie-Down Clip: At-Grade and Roof-Top Mounted
Applications”, sheets 1-5, prepared by Engineering Express, signed & sealed by Frank Bennardo, P.E. is
an integral part of this Evaluation Report.
TEST REPORTS
Ultimate test loading structural performance has been tested in accordance with ASTM D1761-88 test
standards per test report(s) #TEL 01970387A and #TEL 01970387B by Testing Evaluation Laboratories,
Inc. Signed and Sealed by Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS
Structural engineering calculations have been prepared which evaluate the product based on
comparative and/or rational analysis to qualify the following design criteria:
1. Minimum Allowable Unit Width
2. Maximum Allowable Unit Height
3. Minimum Unit Weight
4. Maximum Allowable Unit Surface Area
5. Clip Configuration and Anchor Spacing
6. Anchor Capacity for Various Substrates
7. Maximum allowable roof-top heights for various installation wind speeds
No 33% increase in allowable stress has been used in the design of this product.
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Impact Resistance:
Not applicable to this product.
Wind Load Resistance
This product has been designed to resist wind loads as indicated in the design schedule(s) on the
Product Evaluation Document (i.e. engineering drawing).
Installation
The product listed above shall be installed in strict compliance with the Product Evaluation Document (i.e.
engineering drawing), along with all components noted therein.
The product components shall be of the material specified in the Product Evaluation Document (i.e.
engineering drawing).
Limitations & Conditions of Use:
Use of this product shall be in strict accordance with the Product Evaluation Document (i.e. engineering
drawing) as noted herein.
All supporting host structures shall be designed to resist all superimposed loads and shall be of a material
listed in this product’s respective anchor schedule. Host structure conditions which are not accounted for
in this product’s respective anchor schedule shall be designed for on a site-specific basis by a registered
professional engineer.
All components which are permanently installed shall be protected against corrosion, contamination, and
other such damage at all times.
This product has been designed for use within and outside of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
Respectfully,
Frank Bennardo, PE
ENGINEERING EXPRESS®
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