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M.A. CORSON & ASSOCIATES, Inc.
ARCHITECTURE * STRUCTURAL DESIGN
412 Colorado Ave., Stuart, Fl. 34994
(772) 223-8227 * Lic. #AR91665
To: St. Lucie County - Building & Code Regulation Division
Date: October 18, 2021
Re: Steve Auston
3100 N. A1A Highway (Penthouse) B3
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
It is acceptable to replace existing sliding glass doors for the address listed above
with the units as follows:
1) S.G.D. - The EGS International Atlantic series "LM 130"' aluminu m S.G.D. has a
FL#29677.1 with a +105 / -135 design pressure. It has a large and small missile "D" approval
and HVHZ.
2) F.G. - The Rampart Series "5500" impact/ aluminum window wall system has
a Florida number NOA #21899.1 with a +100 / -100 design pressure. It has a large
and small missile "D" approval and HVHZ.
SCOPE OF WORK: New sliding glass door and window wall system.
DESIGN PARAMETERS AND ASSUMPTIONS USED:
1. DESIGN CODE: Florida Building Code Sixth Edition (2017)
with 2020 Supplements using ASCE 7‐10
2. Structure Designed: Enclosed
3. Risk Category: II Exposure Category: D
4. Design Wind Velocity 170 mph End Zone Width: 4 ft
5. Mean Roof Height 120 ft Roof Pitch: 0:12 Parapet: N/A ft
6. Components & Cladding Design Pressures Used: Zone 4: +58.7 / -63.7 P.S.F. &
Zone 5: +58.7 / -78.5 P.S.F. Worst case scenario has been calculated.
7. Design Loads: Floor: N/A Roof/Dead: N/A Roof/Live: N/A Balcony: N/A Dock: N/A
Deck: N/A Stairs: N/A Fence: N/A Railings: N/A
8. Were Shear Walls Considered For Structure? N/A Not Applicable Explain Why Not:
9. Is A Continuous Load Path Provided? N/A
10. Design Soil Bearing Pressure: N/A Soil Test Reports Submitted? N/A
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions please call.
Respectfully,
Mark A Corson
Mark A. Corson A.I.A., NCARB
President