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FL #FL16994-R6
Application Type Revision
Code Version 2020
Application Status Approved
Comments
Archived
Product Manufacturer Southeastern Metals Mfg. Co.
Address/Phone/Email 11801 Industry Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-4682
jhkelsey@semetals.com
Authorized Signature Jeremy Kelsey
jhkelsey@semetals.com
Technical Representative
Address/Phone/Email
Quality Assurance Representative
Address/Phone/Email
Category Roofing
Subcategory Roofing Accessories that are an Integral Part of the Roofing System
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
Zachary R. Priest
Florida License PE-74021
Quality Assurance Entity UL LLC
Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 12/20/2023
Validated By Steven M. Urich, PE
Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received
Certificate of Independence FL16994_R6_COI_SEM14001.6a 2020 FBC Eval Off-Ridge Vent final.pdf
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)
Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By
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Sections from the Code
1503.5
1709.2
Product Approval Method Method 2 Option B
Date Submitted 08/11/2020
Date Validated 09/01/2020
Date Pending FBC Approval 09/20/2020
Date Approved 12/15/2020
Date Revised 12/17/2020
Summary of Products
FL #Model, Number or Name Description
16994.1 Off Ridge Vent 4-ft, 6-ft, and 8-ft off ridge vents for use with asphalt shingles
Limits of Use
Approved for use in HVHZ: No
Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
Impact Resistant: N/A
Design Pressure: +0/-18
Other: See evaluation report for limits of use.
Installation Instructions
FL16994_R6_II_SEM14001.6a 2020 FBC Eval Off-Ridge Vent
final.pdf
Verified By: Zachary R. Priest 74021
Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
FL16994_R6_AE_SEM14001.6a 2020 FBC Eval Off-Ridge Vent
final.pdf
Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
16994.2 Tile Off Ridge Vent 4-ft, 6-ft, and 8-ft off ridge vents for use with clay or concrete
tile
Limits of Use
Approved for use in HVHZ: No
Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
Impact Resistant: N/A
Design Pressure: +0/-9
Other: See Evaluation Report for limits of use.
Installation Instructions
FL16994_R6_II_SEM14001.6b 2020 FBC Eval Tile Roof Vent
final.pdf
Verified By: Zachary R. Priest 74021
Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
FL16994_R6_AE_SEM14001.6b 2020 FBC Eval Tile Roof Vent
final.pdf
Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
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Product Approval Accepts:
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This evaluation report is provided for State of Florida product approval under Rule 61G20-3. The manufacturer shall notify CREEK
Technical Services, LLC of any product changes or quality assurance changes throughout the duration for which this report is valid.
This evaluation report does not express nor imply warranty, installation, recommended use, or other product attributes that are not
specifically addressed herein.
Certificate of Authorization No. 29824
17520 Edinburgh Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 480-3421
EVALUATION REPORT FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 7TH EDITION (2020)
Manufacturer: Southeastern Metals Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SEMCO) Issued August 11, 2020
11801 Industry Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(800) 874-0335
http://www.semetals.com
Manufacturing Plant: Jacksonville, FL
Quality Assurance: UL LLC (QUA9625)
SCOPE
Category: Roofing
Subcategory: Roofing Accessories that are an Integral Part of the Roofing System
Code Sections: 1503.5, 1709.2
Properties: Roof Ventilation
REFERENCES
Entity Report No. Standard Year
PRI Construction Materials Technologies (TST5878) SEM-029-02-01 ASTM E 330 2014
PRI Construction Materials Technologies (TST5878) SEM-031-02-01 ASTM E 330 2014
Zachary R. Priest, P.E. (CREEK Technical Services) SEM14003 Calculations 2014
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Off Ridge Vent: Minimum 26 ga. ASTM A792 or ASTM A653 CS Type B steel; Shall conform with FBC Section
1503.2
Maximum dimensions of the vent are 24-inch wide x 102-inch long x 4.25-inch high. Vent is
available in nominal 4-ft, 6-ft and 8-ft sizes.
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Technical Services, LLC
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This evaluation report is provided for State of Florida product approval under Rule 61G20-3. The manufacturer shall notify CREEK
Technical Services, LLC of any product changes or quality assurance changes throughout the duration for which this report is valid.
This evaluation report does not express nor imply warranty, installation, recommended use, or other product attributes that a re not
specifically addressed herein.
Southeastern Metals Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Off Ridge Vent
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Deck Type: Minimum 7/16-inch APA span rated OSB sheathing or 15/32-inch APA span rated plywood
sheathing for new and existing roof deck (Deck shall be designed by others in accordance
with FBC requirements).
Roof slope: Minimum 2:12
Installation Height: Maximum 33-ft
Roof Cut-Out: 2.5-inch wide x 42-inch opening for the nominal 4-ft vent
2.5-inch wide x 66-inch opening for the nominal 6-ft vent
2.5-inch wide x 90-inch opening for the nominal 8-ft vent
Attachment Method: Cut-out opening as prescribed above into the sheathing located a minimum 6-inch off the
ridge. For a single vent, install the vent as close to the center of the roof length as possible.
Multiple vents should be evenly spaced along the roof length.
Remove interfering shingle nails around the perimeter of the opening and any debris prior to
placing vent. Apply ASTM D 4586 or ASTM D 3409, Type I roofing cement/mastic to the
underside of the perimeter flange to continuously surround and seal the flange. Position the
vent over the opening in the roof sheathing. Slide the top and side flanges of the vent
underneath the shingles and allow the bottom flange to lie on top of the shingles. Attach the
vent with #9 x min. 1.5-inch HWH screws with 0.5-inch sealing washers or min. 12 ga. x 1-
1/4-inch ring shank nails with min. 3/8-inch diameter heads having sufficient length to
penetrate through the sheathing a minimum of 3/8-inch. The fasteners shall be located 1-
inch from the edge of the flange and 5.5-inches o.c. along all four sides of the vent. All
loosened shingles shall be adhered down with roof cement/mastic. When nails are used to
attach the vent, all penetrations through the vent flange shall be sealed using ASTM D 4586
or ASTM D 3409, Type I roofing cement/mastic.
Allowable Roof
Coverings:
Asphalt shingles
Maximum Design
Pressure
-13.5 psf for 4-ft and 6-ft vents
-18 psf for 8-ft vent
Pressures calculated using 2:1 margin of safety per 1504.9
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This evaluation report is provided for State of Florida product approval under Rule 61G20-3. The manufacturer shall notify CREEK
Technical Services, LLC of any product changes or quality assurance changes throughout the duration for which this report is valid.
This evaluation report does not express nor imply warranty, installation, recommended use, or other product attributes that are not
specifically addressed herein.
Southeastern Metals Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Off Ridge Vent
LIMITATIONS
1)This report is not for use in the HVHZ.
2)Fire Classification is outside the scope of this evaluation.
3)The roof deck and deck attachment shall be designed by others in accordance with the FBC.
4)SEMCO vents shall be insWalled in sWricW compliance ZiWh Whis eYalXaWion reporW and Whe manXfacWXrer¶s
published installation instructions. In the event of conflict, the more restrictive installation shall be enforced.
5)Deck substrates shall be clean, dry, and free from any irregularities and debris. All fasteners in the deck
shall be checked for protrusion prior to installation.
6)Installation of the roof assembly is outside the scope of this evaluation.
7)SEMCO vents are intended to provide passive ventilation for an enclosed attic in residential construction
applications
8)All products listed in this report shall be manufactured under a quality assurance program in compliance with
Rule 61G20-3.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
The products evaluated herein by Zachary R. Priest, P.E. have demonstrated compliance with the Florida Building
Code, 7th Edition (2020) as evidenced in the referenced documents submitted by the named manufacturer.
Zachary R. Priest, P.E.
Florida Registration No. 74021
Organization No. ANE9641
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE
CREEK Technical Services, LLC does not have, nor will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing
products under this evaluation.
CREEK Technical Services, LLC is not owned, operated, or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products under
this evaluation.
Zachary R. Priest, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products
under this evaluation.
Zachary R. Priest, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the
product.
END OF REPORT
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