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Home My WebLink AboutLetter - Exterior RenovationJohn M. Foster - Architect Member - American Institute of Architects - LEED AP 11205 Ridge Ave. Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Florida Reg. No. 8511 (772) 370-9464 jmfarchCgmail. com Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982 Exterior Renovation 3103 Kingsley Drive, St. Lucie County, Florida Permit # SLC-2112-0621 March 10, 2022 RECEIVED MAR 21 2022 St. Lucie County Permltting ATF Permit - Attached, please find my individual verification letters for Weather Barrier (#651), Wire Lath (#139), Window/Door Attachment (#148) & window & Door Flashing (#300) as listed on the Inspection sheet for this Permit. I understand that the Contractor has filed a Notice of Commencement and that St. Lucie County Building Division Inspectors will re -visit the Site for the Final Inspection. Also attached is Declaratory Statement 61 G20-1.001 from the Florida Building Commission which concludes that if the value of the replacement windows in a "renovated building" do not exceed 30% of the appraised value of the structure, the replacement windows are not required to meet the provisions of the energy conservation code ..." This 'Declaratory Statement does not apply to the requirement that the windows in question must be impact rated. NFRC Missing Labels Per note from Mike Lunsford, SLC on 03-07-22 "unable to complete inspection"... no (window) labels ... During my on -site observations today, I noted that all NFRC labels had been removed from the newly installed windows. Upon request, the property owner stated that he always purchased the same type of windows from the same supplier for his rental properties. Per a forwarded receipt from Home Depot, the windows in question are branded as "American Craftsman" which are re -labeled Silver Line Building Products aluminum frame, Low-E insulated , impact rated units. See attached Florida Product Approval #14911.5 for "V1 Series/70 Series HVHZ with Design Pressures of +55 (-) 60 PSF, large & small missile impact rating. Table R 301.2.2 shows a minimum required Design Pressure for a 10 SF opening of +27.6 (-)37.0 in Zone 5. As noted above, the replacement windows are not required to meet the energy conservation requirements of the Florida Building Code as long as they are impact rated & meet or exceed the Design Pressure for this Risk Category 2, Exposure B, 160 mph wind zone location. I have reviewed the above noted components and cladding and have approved their use in this reconstruction. These products provide adequate resistance to the wind loads &. forces specified in the 7th Edition, 2020 Florida Building Code. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me as noted above. John M. F6,5ter - Architect - AIA cSIP!E oFP .,CNN M, R ' P. G) N 08Sy ' ARC1� Property owner's recei merican Craftsman Series 70, Low-E, impact rated single -hung windows SUBTOTAL 714,56":- SAS TAX —:7 f� -CARDS M_ IME 0,00 XXXXXY.XXXXXX5372 0EOZ7TA 3 S 42v. 1 AUTM CODE 0�i2�t 7 a) 3 P pead 'des° 4 # fi�d BAID �-,�lI _14 John M. Foster - Architect Member - American Institute of Architects - LEED AP March 10, 2022 11205 Ridge Ave. Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Florida Reg. No. 8511 (772) 370-9464 jmfarch@gmail.com Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982 Exterior Renovations 3103 Kingsley Drive, St. Lucie County, Florida Permit # SLC-2112-0621 Inspection Type: #651, Weather Barrier On March 9, 2022, I personally observed "in -place" weather barrier on gable ends of residence. Installed per Section R703.2; Water -resistive barrier. To the best of my professional knowledge & belief, this work meets the intent of the Florida Building Code 2020, Edition 7. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me as noted above John M. ro5ter - AIA John M. Foster - Architect Member - American Institute of Architects LEED AP March 10, 2022 11205 Ridge Ave. Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Florida Reg. No. 8511 (772) 370-9464 jmfarch@gmail.com Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982 Exterior Renovations 3103 Kingsley Drive, St. Lucie County, Florida Permit # SLC-2112-0621 Inspection Type: #139, Wire Lath On March 9, 20225 I personally observed "in -place" wire lath on gable ends of residence. Installed per Section R703.7.1; Lath. To the best of my professional knowledge & belief, this work meets the intent of the Florida Building Code 2020, Edition 7. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me as noted above. John M. 1=o5ter - AIA 7�',S OF FL; AR0008511 'V '�„�.RcC1 APG John M. Foster - Architect Member - American Institute of Architects - LEED AP March 10, 2022 11205 Ridge Ave. Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Florida Reg. No. 8511 (772) 370-9464 jmfarch@gmail.com Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982 Exterior Renovations 3103 Kingsley Drive, St. Lucie County, Florida Permit # SLC-2112-0621 Inspection Type: #148, Window/door attachment On March 9, 2022, I personally observed "in -place" window & door attachment. Installed per Section R609.7.lAnchoring requirements: Windows - Florida Product Approvals for Silverline (Rebranded at Lowes as "American Craftsman" ) FL# 14922.5. In -place - 1/4" x 3" ITW Tapcon concrete screws @ 12" o/c. Doors - 3' 0" x 6' 8" Masonite Metal Edge Steel Door - FL#7091.1. To the best of my professional knowledge & belief, this work meets the intent of the Florida Building Code 2020, Edition 7. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me as noted above. John M. Foster - Architect Member - American Institute of Architects - LEED AP March 10, 2022 11205 Ridge Ave. Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Florida Reg. No. 8511 (772) 370-9464 jmfarch@gmail.com Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division 2300 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982 Exterior Renovations 3103 Kingsley Drive, St. Lucie County, Florida Permit # SLC-2112-0621 Inspection Type: #300, Window/ door flashing. On March 9, 2022, I personally observed "in -place" window & door attachment. Installed per Section R703.4.1.2 In accordance with the flashing design or method of a registered design professional. Perimeter of window/door frames seal be sealed to existing construction using a single part, polyurethane exterior grade sealant. To the best of my professional knowledge & belief, this work meets the intent of the Florida Building Code 2020, Edition 7. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me as noted above. John M. g PaM FO�_�•�O rI