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JEB BUSH
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ST TE OF FLORIDA
O COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
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Florida Building Commission
Raul L. Rodriguez, AIA, Chai
Date: December 6, 2006
Re: Demonstration of Product
Areas Accepting "NOMs"
Florida Statutes, section 553.842, govern lo,
the structural wind resistance of buildings.
demonstrate compliance with the Florida
obtaining either local or state approval. Stal
within the limitations of use established b3
evaluation or submission of evidence. (Fl
systems of construction requiring approval
established in subsection (5) before their us
the commission for statewide use. Notwiths
Building Code as provided in this act, statem
further testing, evaluation, or submission of
the product is being used consistent with the
the local jurisdiction's authority extends c
conditions established by the approval.
State approval of products for use in the
always based on a Miami -Dade Notice of
means of demonstrating compliance with
evaluated using the standards that apply in
applications for state approval of HVHZ 1
compliance with HVHZ standards. Compli
using the state approval number then checl
of use" documentation.
a a better place to call home"
THADDEUS L. COHEN, AIA
Secretary
ORANDUM
for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone and Other
tl and state approval of building products directly related to
The law establishes specific methods for manufacturers to
3uilding Code but gives the manufacturer the option of
approved products must be accepted by local jurisdictions
the state approval without requirement for further testing,
rida Statute, section 553.842(4) Products or methods or
ander s. 553.77 must be approved by one of the methods
in construction in this state. Products may be approved by
tnding a local government's authority to amend the Florida
de approval shall preclude local jurisdictions from requiring
ther evidence as a condition of using the product so long as
onditions of its approval.) When a product is state approved
Ily to determining the product is being used within the
h Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) is commonly but not
,eptance" (NOA). The law guarantees manufacturers other
(HZ requirements so long as their products are tested or
HVHZ. The Miami -Dade Code Compliance Office reviews
ucts and advise the Florida Building Commission on their
e can be determined by accessing the state approval online
the standards products were tested to and the "limitations
Approval by the State or Miami -Dade County allows acceptance of a product for use within the HVHZ.
However, the building permitting authority must determine whether products comply
with the requirements of the Code specific to the building they are used in. The State or Miami -Dade
approvals provide the information required for this determination. Further testing or engineering
evaluation camrot be required unless the permit applicant wishes to demonstrate the product can be used
outside of the approved limitations of use. I
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CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
January 9, 2014
John Evans
Codes and Standards Manager
Icynene
jevans@icynene.com
Dear Mr. Evans:
Per your request, please find following
Approval for Icynene products.
Florida Statute 553.842 instructs the Florida is
maintain a state product approval system. Sub
allowed to participate in the system as "panel
windows, shutters and structural components
Icynene does not qualify for any of these categ
does not qualify as a structural component.
Therefore Icynene is unable to participate in thf
insulation is not a named product category. Cor
product approval number nor can it obtain one.
If you have any additional questions, please do
email me at ArleneOnEnergy@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Arlene Z. Stewart
President and Code Consultant
on regarding Florida State Product
ding Commission to establish and
:tion (5) lists the products that are
1s, exterior doors, roofing, skylights,
established by the commission by rule."
es. Most specifically as an insulation, it
Florida Product Approval system because
;equently, Icynene does not have a state
hesitate to call me at (352) 219-7770 or
PO Box 357906 • Gainesville, FL 32635-7906
phone: 352-219-7770 • email: azstewart@azsconsultinginc.com