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Home Pride Inc.
2158 Travelite Dr.
Bristol, Va 24202
Phone: (276) Muni
Fax: (276) 642-0284
Attention: Mr. Charles Hughes
Subject: Fiberglass Step Testing
Report No. — LO-FJ90125
Item• Description: Home Pride model: 351315, 350053,351290, 350180,
350055, 351327, 350063, 350062,
351324, 350061, 35-0046, 350047,
351300
Method of Identification: Home Pride peal and stick data sheet.
Test Methodology:
Mr. Hughes, we performed dimensional testing an the fiberglass stairs that you manufacturer
to verify the compliance with state and federal codes for stairways. This testing consisted of
measuring the overall height, Wdth, length, length of rise, and length of run.
All stairs tested had to meet a predetermined test procedure. This test procedure referenced
the minimum stair width to be not less than thirty six (36) Inches. The maximum rise of seven
and three quarter (rls) inches with no more than three -eights (%) Inch variations. The
minirnum run being no less than nine (9) inches with no more than three -eights N variation.
The following chart shows the model and data collected during testing.
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5 10 1 WILFONG Raw MEMPHIS, TN 38134 901-373-6992 FAx 901 373-5825
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Height: 35"
Mltdth; 38"
Depth: .38L0
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Requirement
Results Status
Acceptable
Width (i0in)
Aceep�tile
Depth
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3t�750ty' Acceptable
Rise;(rF�ax)
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_ 7.125V Acceptable
"t lsee;(vartatton
less.than'o: sop
os500" Acceptable
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Run (min) ' :.,
, 9„ _-_ .
31:3Y3S" Acceptibli
R9im'(ra�latton).::
less#beta 0,3750"
-0:0623"' Acceptable
As referenced In the previous data, all mo�lals had acceptable results. No Edge Radius was
reported due to the fact that all tread depths were greater than eleven 111) Inches. These
results are based on requirements of the lnternational Residential Cale, Morlda Residential
Building Code. These are the two (2) code 'directly resoureed but not limited to only these
two (2).
If we can answer any questions concerning this report or be any further assistance feel free to
call.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Will Jack n
Assistant Nianager
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510 1 WILFONG RCAo MEMPHis, TN �S 134 90 8 373-699:2 FAX 901-373-5i335