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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: June 6, 2021
Re: Steven & Terry Hoare
10310 S. Ocean Dr. Unit 103 (middle)
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
It is acceptable to replace existing sliding glass door and fixed glass for the address listed
above with the units as follows:
1) S.G.D. - The EGS International Atlantic series "LM 130"' aluminum S.G.D. has a
FL#29677.1 with a +105 / -135 design pressure. It has a large 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
missile "D" approval and HVHZ.
The worst case scenario building design pressures of addr ess listed above in Zone 4 is +58.7 / -
63.7 and Zone 5 is +58.7 / -78.5. The building has a type II classification and exposure category
"D" for the 7th Edition of the FBC (2020).
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 7‐16
2. Structure Designed: Enclosed
3. Risk Category: II Exposure Category: D
4. Design Wind Velocity 170 mph Nominal Wind Speed 132 mph End Zone Width: 4 ft
5. Mean Roof Height 150 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