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March, 24 2010
Home Pride inc.
2158 Travelite Dr.
Bristol, Va 24202
Phone: (276) 642-0271
Fax: (276) 642.0284
Attention: Mr. Charles Hughes
Subject: Fiberglass Step Testing
Item Description: Home Pride model:
Method of identification: Home Pride peal
Test Methodology:
Report No. — LO-FJ90125
350053,351290, 3SO180,
331327, 350063, 350062,
350061,350046,350047,
stick data sheet.
Mr. Hughes, we performed dimensional testing an the fiberglass stairs that you manufacturer
to ve ft the compliance with state and fede� l codes for stairways. This testing consisted of
measuring the overall height, -width, 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 Ithirty six (36) inches. The maximum rise of seven
and three quarter (73/4) Inches with no morel than three -eights (%) Inch variations. The
minimum run being no less than nine (9) inches with no more than three -eights (%) variation.
The following chart shows the model and dal collected during testing.
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Modeh,,:
;350180
Heights
.35"
Width:
3V
Depth:
.38"
Item.
Requirement
Results
Status
Height.
'N/A.
'
35:1875"
Acceptable
Width (min)
361
38.187SP'
Acceptable
Depth
N/A_
38.7500"
Acceptable
Rise•(max)
7.75dir
7.2250" .
Acceptable.
•Rise.(variation)
less than
0 3750" � .
0.2500"
Acceptable
Run (min)
11.312V
Acceptable
Run (variation)
less than.
.37SW
0.0625",
Acceptable
As referenced In the previous data, all models
reported due to the fact that all tread depths I
results are based on requirements of the Intel
Building Code. These are the two (2) codes di
two (2).
If we can answer any questions concerning
calf.
Respectfully Submitted,
AmericanIndustrial Testing
44111MAL,�
Will Jackson
Assistant Manager
had acceptable results. No Edge Radius was
vere greater than eleven (11) Inches. These
national Residential Code, Florida Residential
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report or be any further assistance feel free to
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