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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
Report No. — LO-FJ90125
Item Description: Home Pride model:3513'35, 350053,351290, 350180,
350055, 351327, 350063, 350062,
351324, 350061, 350046, 350047,
351300
Method of Identification: Home Pride peal and stick data sheet.
Test Methodology:
Mr. Hughes, we performed dimensional testing on the fiberglass stairs that you manufacturer
to ve ft the compliance with state and federal codes for stairways. This testing consisted of
measuring the overall height,width, length, length of dse, 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 (73/4) Inches with no more than three -eights (%) Inch variations. The
minimum 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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Model:.; .350180,
Height:; .35":
Width: '38"
Depth-. 38"
Item
t Requirement
Results
Status .
Height.
I - N/A-
354875"
Acceptable
Width (min)
36".
38.1875"
Acceptable -
Depth
..N/A
38.7500"
Acceptable
Rise (max)
7.7500"
-7.1250"
Acceptable
Rise.(variadon)
Iessthan0.3750"• .
0.2500"
Acceptable
Run (min)
910'
113125"
Acceptable
Run (variation)
less than 0.3750"
• •:0:0625"`
Acceptable
As referenced in the previous data, all 'Models had acceptable results. No Edge Radius was
reported due to the fact that all tread depths were greater than eleven (11) inches. These
results are based on requirements of the International Residential Code, Florida Residential
Building Code. These are the two (2) codes directly resourced 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,
ftericanIndustrial Testing
Will Jackson
Assistant Manager
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510 i Wiu=ONE RoAo MEMPHIS. TN 38134 901-373-6992 FAx 901-373-5825