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Evaluation Report
Curb Mount Profile Base
Solar Powered Roof Ventilation
Appendix A
To Evaluation Reports: FL13339 .1 To .5
Manufacturer
Attic Breeze, LLC.
1370 FM 116
Gatesville, Texas 76528
(877) 288-4234
for
Florida Product Approval
# FL 13339.7 R5
Florida Building Code 5th Edition (2014)
Per Rule 61G20-3
Method: 2 - B
Category: Roofing
Sub - Category:
Product Name:
Product Description:
Prepared by:
James L. Buckner, P.E., SECB
Florida Professional Engineer # 31242
Florida Evaluation ANE ID: 1916
Report No. 17-144-C-SPA-CM-ER
Date: 6 / 11 / 17
Contents:
Evaluation Report Pages 1-6
Roofing Accessories that are an Integral
Part of the Roofing System
Curb Mount
Curb Mount Series
with Hood/Dome Mounted Solar Panel
& Remote Mount Solar Panel
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FL #: FL 13339.7 R5
Date: 6 / 11 / 17
Report No.: 17-144-C-SPA-CM-ER
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Manufacturer: Attic Breeze, LLC.
Product Name: Curb Mount Vent and Fan Base Models
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:
Curb profile vent fan base for attachment to roof curbs. Curb material is the
same as the self flashing base in FL13339 Evaluation reports .1 to .5.
Product Assembly as
Evaluated: Curb profile base attached to roof curb designed by others.
Appendix A Scope:
Model Numbers
Included in This Report:
This Appendix A is linked to FL13339 Reports .1 through .5
The vent units model numbers in this report are the same product specification
in Reports .1 to .5 , including the same minimum base specifications.
This report .7 includes additional model numbers. The envelope
structural components are the same as previous reports. The differences
are internal mechanical and/orelectrical.
This report addresses options for attaching the Curb Profile to roof curbs.
FL13339.7
AB-1020
AB-2042A
AB-3042A
AB-4042A
AB-2042D
AB-3042D
AB-4042 D
AB-6042D
FL #: FL 13339.6 R3
Date: 6 / 11 / 17
Report No.: 17-144-C-SPA-CM-ER
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Vent Unit Curb Base Support: Type & Minimum Strength Specification:
Design of curbs is outside the scope of this evaluation
1 Wood
Description:
15/32" or greater Plywood, or
Wood (based on minimum density/specific gravityof0.42)
2 Steel
22 gauge minimum thickness, 33 ksi minimum yield strength
(3) Aluminum
1/8 inch minimum thickness, alloy 6063-T52 or 6063-T6
Roof Slope: Slope shall be in compliance with FBC, Chapter 15 based on the type of roof covering.
Allowable Wind Resistance:
Performance: * Positive Design Pressure: + 115 PSF
* Negative Design Pressure: -115 PSF
* Allowable design pressures for allowable stress design (ASD).
Performance Standards: The following test protocol was performed to demonstrate compliance with the
intent of the code as this product does not specifically addressed the performance
standard in the code.
• ASTM E330-02 —Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors and by Uniform Static Air PressureDifference
Code Compliance: The product described herein has demonstrated compliance with the Florida
Building Code 5th Edition (2014), Section 1709.2.
FL #: FL 13339.6 R3
Date: 6 / 11 / 17
Report No.: 17-144-C-SPA-CM-ER
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Evaluation Report Scope: This product evaluation demonstrates compliance of this product with the structural
wind load requirements of the Florida Building Code, as related to Florida Product
Approval Rule 61G20-3.001.
Limits of Use: . 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)
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Component(s)
Material Standards:
Evaluated Referenced Data:
Vent Base
Material
_ Thickness:
Yield Strength:
Corrosion Resistance:
Fastener for Wood Curb
Type:
Size:
Standard:
Corrosion Resistance:
FL #: FL 13339.6 R3
Date: 6 / 11 / 17
Report No.: 17-144-C-SPA-CM-ER
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Steel
22 ga.
33 ksi Minimum
Galvalume or Zincalume per ASTM A792 AZ 50
or in compliance with the FBC, Section 1507.4.3.
Pancake or Hex Head Wood Screw
#10 x 1 in. Minimum
Per ANSI/ASME B18.6.1
Per FBC Section 1506.6
Fastener for Steel & Aluminum Curb
Type: Self Tapping or Self Drilling Screw
Size: #12 x 1 in. Minimum
Standard: Per FBC Section 1507.4.4 and/or SAE J78-1979
Corrosion Resistance: Per FBC Section 1506.6
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 #17-144-EA, Dated: 6 / 11 / 17
FL #: FL 13339.6 R3
Date: 6 / 11 / 17
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Installation Methods
Attic Breeze, LLC.
Solar Powered Roof Vent Attachment To Curbs
Attach to Wood Curb:
Option to attach vertical leg or horizontal flange.
Screw: pancake head or hex head minimum #10 x 1
inch 3 screw on each side for a minimum total of 12.
Maximum spacing of 12 inches on center
and within 6 inches of corners
minimum distance to base edge 1 inch
Attach to Steel (22 gauge min.) or Aluminum ( 1/8 in min.) Curb:
Option to attach vertical leg or horizontal flange.
Screw: pancake head or hex
head minimum #10 x 1 inch
3 screws on each side for a minimum total of 12.
Maximum spacing of 12 inches on center
and within 6 inches of corners
minimum distance to base edge 1 inch
Refer to manufacturer's installation instructions as a supplemental guide for attachment.