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CBUCK, Inc. Certificate of Authorization #8064
CBUCK Engineering
Specialty Structural Engineering
Evaluation Report
“Solar Attic Fans”
Self-Flashing Series
with Shroud/Dome Mounted Solar Panel
Manufacturer
Attic Breeze, LLC.
1370 FM 116
Gatesville, Texas 76528
(877) 288-4234
for
Florida Product Approval
# FL 13339.1 R9
Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)
Per Rule 61G20-3
Method: 2 - B
Category: Roofing
Sub - Category: Roofing Accessories that are an Integral
Part of the Roofing System
Product Name: Solar Attic Fans
Product Description: Self-Flashing Series
with Shroud/Dome Mounted Solar Panel
Attached to Plywood Deck
Prepared by:
James L. Buckner, P.E., SECB
Florida Professional Engineer # 31242
Florida Evaluation ANE ID: 1916
Report No. 20-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
Date: 03/30/2021
Contents:
Evaluation Report Pages 1 – 6
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
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Manufacturer: Attic Breeze, LLC.
Product Name: Solar Attic Fans
Product Category: Roofing
Product Sub-Category Roofing Accessories that are an Integral part of the Roofing System
Compliance Method: State Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.005 (2) (b)
Product Description: The Solar Attic Fan is a roof mounted ventilation system powered by a solar panel.
The unit consists of a 14 inch diameter fan, enclosed in a self-flashing fan house base
vent, with base corrosion resistant zincalume alloy steel (plus optional Heavy-duty
powder coated finish) housing, stainless hardware & brackets, including a thermal
switch, and a rodent guard. The solar panel is attached directly to the fan house unit
shroud/dome.
Product Assembly as
Evaluated:
Self-flashing solar attic fan with shroud/dome mounted solar panel
- Fan house base unit component mechanically attached
- to deck with stainless steel screws.
Model Numbers:
Designation
GEN2 AB-2022A
GEN2 AB-3022A
GEN2 AB-4022A
GEN3 AB-2523A
GEN3 AB-3523A
GEN3 AB-4523A
Fan Unit Base Support:
Type:
Wood Deck
(Design of support system is outside the scope of this evaluation)
Description:
• 15/32” or greater Plywood, or
• Wood plank deck (based on minimum density/specific gravity of 0.42)
Roof Slope: Slope shall be in compliance with FBC, Chapter 15 based on the type of roof covering.
Performance:
Allowable Wind Resistance:
* Positive Design Pressure: + 115 PSF
* Negative Design Pressure: - 115 PSF
* Allowable design pressures for allowable stress design (ASD).
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
Report No.: 21-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
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Performance Standards: The following test protocol was performed to demonstrate compliance with the
intent of the code as this product is not specifically addressed in the performance
standards listed in the code.
• ASTM E330-02 – Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors and by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
Code Compliance: The product described herein has demonstrated compliance with the Florida
Building Code 7th Edition (2020), Section 1708.2.
Evaluation Report Scope: This product evaluation demonstrates compliance of this product with the structural
wind load requirements of the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) , as related to
Florida Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.001.
Limits of Use: • The Solar Attic Fan including solar panel and electrical wiring shall be installed in
compliance with Attic Breeze’s installation instructions and in accordance with
applicable Building Codes
• Scope of “Limitations and Conditions of Use” for this evaluation:
This evaluation report for “Optional Statewide Approval” contains technical
documentation, specifications and installation method(s) which include
“Limitations and Conditions of Use” throughout the report in accordance with
Rule 61G20-3.005. Per Rule 61G20-3.004, the Florida Building Commission is
the authority to approve products under “Optional Statewide Approval”.
• Option for application outside “Limitations and Conditions of Use”
Rule 61G20-3.005(1)(e) allows engineering analysis for “project specific
approval by the local authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with the
alternate methods and materials authorized in the Code”. Any modification of
the product as evaluated in this report and approved by the Florida Building
Commission is outside the scope of this evaluation and will be the responsibility
of others.
• Refer to applicable building code section for ventilation requirements.
• Design of support system is outside the scope of this report.
• Fire Classification is outside the scope of Rule 61G20-3, and is therefore not
included in this evaluation.
• This evaluation report does not evaluate the use of this product for use in the
High Velocity Hurricane Zone code section. (Dade & Broward Counties)
Quality Assurance: The manufacturer has demonstrated compliance of roof vent products in accordance
with the Florida Building Code and Rule 61G20-3.005 (3) for manufacturing under a
quality assurance program audited by an approved quality assurance entity through
Keystone Certification, Inc. (FBC Organization #: QUA 1824)
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
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Component(s)
Material Standards:
Solar Attic Fan
- Nominal Dimensions
Fan House Base: 28” × 28”
Fan House Shroud/ Dome: 21-1/2” × 21-1/2”
Solar Panel: 19-1/4” × 16-1/4” Nominal
Overall Height: 12”
- Fan House Base & Shroud/Dome Material:
Material: Steel
Thickness: 22 ga.
Yield Strength: 33 ksi Minimum
Corrosion Resistance: Galvalume or Zincalume per ASTM A792 AZ 50
or in compliance with the FBC, Section 1507.4.3.
Fastener
Type: Pancake Head Wood Screw
Size: #10 × 1 in. Minimum
Standard: Per ANSI/ASME B18.6.1
Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel
Installation:
Installation Method:
(Refer to Pages 5 and 6 of this evaluation report)
“The Solar Attic fans” shall be installed in compliance with the installation method
listed in this report. The installation method described herein is in accordance with
the scope of this evaluation report. Refer to manufacturer’s installation instructions
as a supplemental guide for attachment.
Evaluated Referenced Data: 1. ASTM E330-02 – Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference Test
By Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc. (FBC Organization ID# TST 1577)
Project #: CTLA 2002W, Dated: 11 / 20 / 09
2. Quality Assurance
By Keystone Certification, Inc. (FBC Organization ID# QUA 1824)
Attic Breeze, LLC. Licensee #740
3. Certification of Independence
By James L. Buckner, P.E. @ CBUCK Engineering
(FBC Organization # ANE 1916)
4. Engineering Analysis
By CBUCK Engineering
Report #C09-194, Dated: 12 / 1 / 09
Report #C16-164, Dated: 10 / 20 / 16
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
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Installation Method
Atti c Breeze, LLC.
Solar Attic Fan Attachment Assembly
20 " Diameter
Plywood Deck Typical Opening
Fan House Base
Solar Panel
Plywood Deck15/32" Min.#10 x 1" Pancake-Head Wood Screw
12" 4-1/4"
4-1/4"
2-1/4"Fan House Shroud
Assembly Front Section View
20" Diameter Plywood Deck Typical Opening
Fan House Base
Plywood Deck15/32" Min.#10 x 1" Pancake-Head Wood Screw
12" 4-1/4"
4-1/4"
2-1/4"Fan House Shroud
Solar Panel
Assembly Side Section View
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
Report No.: 21-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
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Installation Method
Attic Breeze, LLC.
Solar Attic Fan Attachment Assembly
28"
28"
2" Min.
2" Min.
12" o.c.
#10 x 1" Pancake-Head Screw
19-3/4"
Solar Panel
Maximum
Plywood Deck15/32" Min.
Solar Attic Fan Self-Flashing Model Fan House Base
16-1/4"
Assembly Top Plan View