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REPORT OF: Fiberglass Steps 351340 — Platform and Tread Load Testing
CLIENT: Horne Pride Inc.
Mr. Jason Wilson
421 Hart Lane
P. O. Box 160387
Nashville, TN 37216-0387
Dear Mr. Wilson,
JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/ 17/2020
Legacy Engineering, Inc. was authorized by Mr. Jason Wilson, Director of Operations for Home Pride Inc.,
to conduct laboratory destructive testing on Fiberglass Steps model 351340 that are to be used on
manufactured homes.
On December 30, 2019, Legacy Engineering Inc. tested three (3) fiberglass steps from Mr. Jason Wilson
of Horne Pride Inc. for the purpose of performing dead load tests on the platform and treads of the stairs.
The tests were conducted on December 30 and 31, 2019, at our laboratory on 111 Spring Street in
Jacksonville, Florida by Byron Crawford. Attached are the results of the various tests conducted with photos
as well as additional information. The purpose of this testing was to satisfy the details in R301.7 and R301.5
note c of the FBC, Residential 2017 and of the 2018 IRC.
Thank you for allowing Legacy Engineering, Inc. the opportunity to provide testing services. If you should
have any questions and/or comments regarding this report, please contact us.
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JOB 20-5024
L E G A C Y
REPORT
NO.: 001
ENGINEERING, INC DATE: 8/17/2020
Gemechnical & Materials Engineering and Testing
Test Procedure and Set -
On December 30, and 31, 2019, Legacy Engineering Inc. conducted dead load tests on the fiberglass steps
model 351340. There were to be three (3) dead load tests on the platform and three (3) dead load test on the
step tread.
The platform test was a dead load of 500 lb. distributed across the whole section of the top platform. This
load was applied in 50 lb. increments until the target load of 500 lb. was reached. Once the load target was
reached, the dead load was held of a period of 24 hours After the hold time, the dead load was removed in
501b increments. Deflection measurements were taken after each loading/unloading increment. The results
are listed in the tables below.
The step tread was load tested by use of a hydraulic jack pushing down on a 2" x 2" x 0.5" steel plate
centered on the step tread. This load was applied in 50 lb. increments until the target load of 300 lb. was
reached. Once the load target was reached, the load was held for 30 minutes. The load was released in 50
lb. increments. Deflection was measured for each loading/unloading increment next to the loading plate.
The results are listed in the tables below.
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JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
TestinE Limits
Sizes in Home Pride's fiberglass step lineup range from overall heights of 15" to 46.5", with platforms as
small as 24" d x 38" w, through 38" d x 72" w. The samples tested were of model # HP351340, 5-step
38.75"h X 38" d X 48" w. This model represents the largest, single -braced, open -backed platform in the
lineup. Per the manufacturer, larger steps in the lineup are double -braced and smaller steps have less surface
area. Assuming materials, thicknesses, and construction quality used are of the same or greater
specifications as the steps tested the HP351340 should produce the greatest deflection and thus results
representative of the groups minimum load capacity. If this hold true, it can be assumed all other steps in
the Home Pride lineup can be expected to achieve results equal to, or better than, the load vs. deflection
capacities published in this report. These steps are included in the tables below.
Standard Step (ENCLOSED BACK
Sand
White
Description by Height/Depth/Whdth
352291
351291
2-Step, 15.5"h x 38"d x 38"w
352054
350054
3-Step, 23.2511 x 24"d x 38"w
352053
350053
3-Step, 23.25% x 38"d x 38"w
352055
350055
3-Step, 23.25"h x 38"d x 48"w
352056
350056
4-Step, 28'1 x 24"d x 38"w
352052
350052
4-Step, 27.5"h x 38"d x 38"w
352063
350063
4-Step, 275%x 38"d x 4811w
352058
350058
4-Step, 32"h x 24"d x 38"w
352059
350059
4-Step, 31 "h x 38"d x 38"w
352057
350057
4-Step, 31 "h x 38"d x 48"w
352064
350064
4-Step, 31'll x 48"d x 48"w
352060
350060
4-Step, 31 "h x 38"d x 72"w
352180
350180
5-Step, 36"h x 38"d x 38"w
352061
350061
5-Step, 35% x 38"d x 48"w
352050
350050
5-Step, 40% x 24"d x 38"w
352051
350051
5-Step, 38.75"h x 38"d x 38"w
352062
350062
5-Step, 38.75"h x 38"d x 48"w
352047
350047
6-Step, 46.5%x 38"d x 38"w
352046
1 350046
1 6-Step, 46.5%x 38"d x 48"w
Table above provided by Home Pride and individual specifications have not been verified by Legacy
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Economy Step (OPEN BACK)
JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/ 17/2020
Sand
White
Description by Height/Depth/Width
352290
351290
2-Step, 15.5"h x x38"d x 38"w
352333
351333
3-Step, 24"h x 20"d x 34"w
352318
351318
4-Step, 28"h x 20"d x 34"w
352303
351303
4-Step, 28"h x 24"d x 38"w
351300
4-Step, 27.5"h x 38"d x 38"w
352321
351321
4-Step, 32"h x 20"d x 34"w
352312
351312
4-Step, 32"h x 24"d x 38"w
352315
351315
4-Step, 31"h x 38"d x 38"w
3520327
351327
4-Step, 3 Ph x 38"d x 48"w
351328
5-Step, 35"h x 24"d x 34"w
351326
5-Step, 36"h x 24"d x 38"w
352325
351325
5-Step, 35"h x 38"d x 48"w
352339
351339
5-Step, 40"h x 24"d x 38"w
352324
351324
5-Step, 38.75"h x 38"d x 38"w
352340
351340
5-Step, 38.75"h x 38"d x 48"w
Table above provided by Home Pride and individual specifications have not been verified by Legacy
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Laboratory Test Results
JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
Platform Load Displacement Test 1
Increment
Number
Displacement
(Inches)
PSF
Load
(Pounds)
Gauge 1
Gauge 2
Gauge 3
1
0.000
0.000
0.000
0
0
2
0.000
0.002
0.001
3.94
50
3
0.000
0.008
0.010
7.89
100
4
0.000
0.011
0.013
11.83
150
5
0.007
0.029
0.019
15.77
200
6
0.008
0.032
0.027
19.72
250
7
0.008
0.034
0.030
23.66
300
8
0.008
0.035
0.032
27.60
350
9
0.012
0.042
0.036
31.55
400
10
0.015
0.046
0.040
35.49
450
11
0.017
0.058
0.052
39.43
500
12
0.046
0.090
0.097
39.43
500 (24 Hour Mark)
13
0.045
0.081
0.097
35.49
450
14
0.045
0.081
0.097
31.55
400
15
0.045
0.081
0.095
27.60
350
16
0.045
0.080
0.091
23.66
300
17
0.044
0.078
0.090
19.72
250
18
0.043
0.075
0.081
15.77
200
19
0.035
0.065
0.072
11.83
150
20
0.032
0.051
0.070
7.89
100
21
0.030
0.044
0.062
3.94
50
22
0.028
0.030
0.045
0
0
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REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
Platform Load Displacement Test 2
Increment
Number
Displacement
(Inches)
PSF
Load
(Pounds)
Gauge 1
Gauge 2
Gauge 3
1
0.000
0.000
0.000
0
0
2
0.005
0.003
0.001
3.94
50
3
0.009
0.010
0.010
7.89
100
4
0.018
0.016
0.015
11.83
150
5
0.022
0.023
1 0.021
15.77
200
6
0.025
0.031
0.028
19.72
250
7
0.032
0.035
0.033
23.66
300
8
0.038
0.040
0.037
27.60
350
9
0.042
0.045
0.041
31.55
400
10
0.051
0.052
0.047
35.49
450
11
0.067
0.060
0.053
39.43
500
12
0.075
0.070
0.063
39.43
500 (24 Hour Mark)
13
0.069
0.068
0.058
35.49
450
14
0.055
0.061
0.054
31.55
400
15
0.048
0.055
0.049
27.60
350
16
0.041
0.049
0.038
23.66
300
17
0.038
0.041
0.033
19.72
250
18
0.033
0.035
0.027
15.77
200
19
0.025
0.029
0.022
11.83
150
20
0.020
0.022
0.019
7.89
100
21
0.015
0.018
0.013
3.94
50
22
0.010
0.013
0.009
0
0
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JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
Platform Load Displacement Test 3
Increment
Number
Displacement
(Inches)
PSF
Load
(Pounds)
Gauge 1
Gauge 2
Gauge 3
1
0.000
0.000
0.000
0
0
2
0.002
0.001
0.000
3.94
50
3
0.005
0.007
0.005
7.89
100
4
0.010
0.015
0.009
11.83
150
5
0.011
0.028
0.015
15.77
200
6
0.012
0.034
0.020
19.72
250
7
0.015
0.035
0.028
23.66
300
8
0.018
0.038
0.032
27.60
350
9
0.020
0.043
0.035
31.55
400
10
0.023
0.045
0.042
35.49
450
11
0.025
0.050
0.051
39.43
500
12
0.030
0.060
0.067
39.43
500 (24 Hour Mark)
13
0.029
0.060
0.067
35.49
450
14
0.028
0.058
0.067
31.55
400
15
0.027
0.056
0.065
27.60
350
16
0.026
0.050
0.061
23.66
300
17
0.023
0.045
0.060
19.72
250
18
0.020
0.036
0.052
15.77
200
19
0.018
0.029
0.040
11.83
150
20
0.015
0.020
0.041
7.89
100
21
0.012
0.013
0.031
3.94
50
22
0.008
0.010
0.021
0
0
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JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
Step Tread Load Displacement Test 1
Increment
Number
Displacement
(Inches)
PSF
Load
(Pounds)
1
0.000
0
0
2
0.009
12.5
50
3
0.014
25
100
4
0.018
37.5
150
5
0.032
50
200
6
0.037
62.5
250
7
0.044
75
300
8
0.049
75
300 (30 Minute Hold)
9
0.036
62.5
250
10
0.028
50
200
11
0.022
37.5
150
12
0.013
25
100
13
0.004
12.5
50
14
0.000
0
0
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DATE: 8/17/2020
Step Tread Load Displacement Test 2
Increment
Number
Displacement
(Inches)
PSF
Load
(Pounds)
1
0.000
0
0
2
0.010
12.5
50
3
0.015
25
100
4
0.020
37.5
150
5
0.027
50
200
6
0.035
62.5
250
7
0.045
75
300
8
0.050
75
300 (30 Minute Hold)
9
0.030
62.5
250
10
0.028
50
200
11
0.021
37.5
150
12
0.016
25
100
13
0.009
12.5
50
14
0.000
0
0
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JOB NO.: 20-5024
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DATE: 8/17/2020
Step Tread Load Displacement Test 3
Increment
Number
Displacement
(Inches)
PSF
Load
(Pounds)
1
0.000
0
0
2
0.008
12.5
50
3
0.012
25
100
4
0.019
37.5
150
5
0.030
50
200
6
0.036
62.5
250
7
0.044
75
300
8
0.050
75
300 (30 Minute Hold)
9
0.035
62.5
250
10
0.027
50
200
11
0.020
37.5
150
12
0.013
25
100
13
0.005
12.5
50
14
0.000
0
0
Closing
After completing the testing on the Home Pride Fiberglass Steps, it was concluded that the criteria in the 2018
IRC (International Residential Code) and in the 2017 FBC (Florida Building Code), Residential for R301.7
and R301.5 note c had been satisfied. Thank you for allowing Legacy Engineering, Inc. the opportunity
to provide testing services. If you should have any questions and/or comments regarding this report, please
contact us.
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JOB NO.: 20-5024
REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
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REPORT NO.: 001
DATE: 8/17/2020
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DATE: 8/17/2020
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