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Home My WebLink AboutAPPROVED Product Approval 6.8 Accordion4/16/2021 Florida Building Code Online https://floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_dtl.aspx?param=wGEVXQwtDqvgk7yHMuovbmRcEiVwSME9SbsPQkGI4OsUzfzRmFds0A%3d%3d 1/2 BCIS Home Log In User Registration Hot Topics Submit Surcharge Stats & Facts Publications Contact Us BCIS Site Map Links Search Product Approval USER: Public User Product Approval Menu > Product or Application Search > Application List > Application Detail FL #FL13757-R8 Application Type Revision Code Version 2020 Application Status Approved Comments Archived Product Manufacturer Town and Country Industries, Address/Phone/Email 400 West McNab Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954) 493-8551 tomj@tc-alum.com Authorized Signature Tom Johnston tomj@tc-alum.com Technical Representative Thomas B. Johnston Address/Phone/Email 400 west McNab Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954) 970-9999 tomj@tc-alum.com Quality Assurance Representative Address/Phone/Email Category Shutters Subcategory Accordion Compliance Method Evaluation Report from a Florida Registered Architect or a Licensed Florida Professional Engineer Evaluation Report - Hardcopy Received Florida Engineer or Architect Name who developed the Evaluation Report Frank L. Bennardo, P.E. Florida License PE-0046549 Quality Assurance Entity National Accreditation and Management Institute Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 12/31/2021 Validated By ORLANDO L. BLANCO, P.E. Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received Certificate of Independence FL13757_R8_COI__INDEP123.pdf Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)Standard Year ASTM E1886 2006 ASTM E1996 2005 ASTM E330 2002 TAS 201 1994 TAS 202 1994 TAS 203 1994 Equivalence of Product Standards Certified By Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect 4/16/2021 Florida Building Code Online https://floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_dtl.aspx?param=wGEVXQwtDqvgk7yHMuovbmRcEiVwSME9SbsPQkGI4OsUzfzRmFds0A%3d%3d 2/2 FL13757_R8_Equiv__EQUIV123.pdf Sections from the Code Product Approval Method Method 1 Option D Date Submitted 02/03/2021 Date Validated 02/05/2021 Date Pending FBC Approval 02/10/2021 Date Approved 04/13/2021 Summary of Products FL #Model, Number or Name Description 13757.1 6.8 Accordion Shutter Large Missile Impact Resistant Accordion Shutter System Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See installation drawings for allowable span/pressure combinations and additional limitations of use. Installation Instructions FL13757_R8_II__DWG1.pdf Verified By: Frank L. Bennardo, P.E. PE0046549 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13757_R8_AE__EVAL1.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes 13757.2 6.8 Streamline Shutter Large Missile Impact Resistant Accordion Shutter System Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See installation drawings for allowable span/pressure combinations and additional limitations of use. Installation Instructions FL13757_R8_II__DWG2.pdf Verified By: Frank L. Bennardo, P.E. PE0046549 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13757_R8_AE__EVAL2.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes 13757.3 E.A. Essential Facilities Accordion Aluminum accordion shutter approved up to missile level "E" for use with essential facilities and wind zone 4 applications. Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: No Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: +110/-128 Other: See product drawing for additional information, anchorage, etc. Installation Instructions FL13757_R8_II__DWG3.pdf Verified By: Frank L. Bennardo PE-0046549 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13757_R8_AE__EVAL3.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Back Next Contact Us :: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 Phone: 850-487-1824 The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright 2007-2013 State of Florida. :: Privacy Statement :: Accessibility Statement :: Refund Statement Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail. 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Product Approval Accepts: 160 SW 12 T H A V E N U E S U I T E 106, D EERFIELD B EAC H , F LO RIDA 33442 (954) 354-0660 | (866) 396-9999 T EAM @E NGINEERI NG E XPRESS .C OM E NGINEERI NG E XPRESS .C OM Engineering Express® Product Evaluation Report January 27, 2021 Application Number: FL13757.1-R8 EX Project Number: 20-26156 Product Manufacturer: Town & Country Industries Manufacturer Address: 400 West McNab Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Product Name & Description: 6.8 Accordion Shutter Large Missile Impact Resistant Accordion Shutter Scope of Evaluation: This Product Evaluation Report is being issued in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (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 EX drawing #20-26156 titled “6.8 Accordion Shutter”, sheets 1-14, prepared by Engineering Express, signed & sealed by Frank L. Bennardo, P.E. is an integral part of this Evaluation Report.  TEST REPORTS Uniform static structural performance has been tested in accordance with ASTM E330-02 and TAS 202 test standards per test report(s) #0353-1102-07 (signed and sealed by Vinu J. Abraham, PE) by Hurricane Test Laboratory LLC (HTL) and test report #98-016 (signed by George Dotzler) by Construction Testing Corporation (CTC). Large missile impact resistance and cyclic loading performance have been tested in accordance with ASTM E1886-05 & E1996-05 and TAS 201 & 203 test standards per test report(s) #0353-1102-07, #0353-0512-09 (signed and sealed by Vinu J. Abraham, PE) by Hurricane Test Laboratory LLC (HTL) and test report #03-024 (signed and sealed by Yamil G. Kuri, PE) by Construction Testing Corporation (CTC).  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. Maximum Allowable Spans 2. Maximum Allowable Design Pressures 3. Minimum Glass Separation 4. Anchor Spacing 5. Anchor Capacity Page 2 of 2 Town & Country Industries ― 6.8 Accordion Shutter 160 SW 12 T H A V E N U E S U I T E 106, D EERFIELD B EAC H , F LO RIDA 33442 (954) 354-0660 | (866) 396-9999 T EAM @E NGINEERI NG E XPRESS .C OM E NGINEERI NG E XPRESS .C OM No 33% increase in allowable stress has been used in the design of this product. Separation from glazing is required for use within the HVHZ. Impact Resistance: Large Missile Impact Resistance has been demonstrated as evidenced in previously listed test reports and is accounted for in the engineering design of this product. Wind Load Resistance This product has been designed to resist wind loads as indicated in the span 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® #PE0046549 | Cert. Auth. 9885 01/27/2021