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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINSPECTION RESULTSSCANNED QC Metallurgical, Inc. BY Testing �1��G-S.li aV.Services st. Lucie � .L Protect -A -Child Pool Fence Company June 29, 2012 Purchase Order No. Verbal QCM Job No. 12FM-6'1 I INSPECTION RESULTS This report documents testing on 48" and 60'' heights of fencing and self closing gates manufactured by Protect -A -Child Pool Fence Company The samples inspected included fence sections in 48" and 60" heights with support posts attached to the mesh on 30" and 36' centers and self closing gates of sample heights. The fence and gates submitted were tested per the standards listed below including ASTM F 2286. O The mesh was tested per ASTM F2286-05. RECEIVED OCT 032018 Permitting Department St. Lucie Countv O Vertical load test per ASTM F2286 Paragraph 5.1. A vertical load test was conducted. A 1f8" steel NA -ire .vas looped through the mesh 36" above around. Upward force of 20 pounds was applied. No tearing of the mesh was noted. e Impact Test per ASTM F 2286-05 Paragraph 5.2. A weight of 52 pounds was swung into the fence 36" above around level. No deformation or tearing was noted. O The self closing gates tested were Greater than 48" tall and included self closing hinges and a key lockable self latching mechanism. The release mechanism on the gate ,.vas above 54" minimum height requirement. © The mesh properties were certified by PHIFER Incorporated. A Post was tested - loaded 36" above ground. Load reached 91 lbs. before failing. CONCLUSION: The fence and gates submitted for testing meet or exceed the requirements of- ® ASTM F 2286 and ASTM F 1908 for tests performed. No testing on the mesh other than the impact and vertical tests. e ANSI IAF-8 Model Barrier Code for tests performed. o BOCA National Building Code Section 421.10.1 for tests performed. ® *ICC - APSP International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Public Version 1.0 (*see note below) for tests performed. a 2010 Florida Residential Building Code R4101.17.1.15 which requires a load of 52 lbs., 36" above the deck. t f r "1NIeets IMAM ISPSC code when installed in such a manner that it is not removable without tlie..` aid of tools. Frank Grate, PE QC Metallurgical Inc. 2870 Stirling Road o Hollywood, FL 33020-1199 0 (954) 8'89-0089 a Fax (954) 241-5890 Email: fgrat atgcrnet.com Crews Factoring 0frm 907 Bbunt Rd. nano Beach. Fl. 33059 979-10W 979S24OFax 2a -&00 Fax pa+cpWaol•00m z-d 17" `1)2848 p.2 OCHILD"' MRaby SgfeP*d Fence 1791-c.47 Blount Road Fornpano Beach, Florida 32M9 PRODUCT AND MSTALI ATION GUIDELINES FOR FLORIDA Protect A -Child Pool Fence Sysfnns, IM cwtrm dw it's product a Is the deimitian and ants ofamssh &dbLy bas7ieras dc4"med in •4lDl.l7.1 _15 of the 2004 F6C Residential $IIiIfIIIt�!✓OdB. Sltre Sft Spec sheets mean file sbowtng that our*nce mesh and suppertposts meet st3+atg h g� ,,N degmdaIRM grtidelh= as stated is dte 2004 FEC R4101.17.3.15 Femme he%tzt post I=W t, Sam spacing, and fence ammbly: Pbat a wz& 3' below grade and are attachad to, the mesh no tttore than 36" apuL Fence height is 4r S=ws and Assembly: Screws attaciingthemolditgstflPtothe PosWareaccording tO guldelim at #9x1Jr and spacing oPtl a screws is lewthan six (6) inches saga rt on "post. Patio deckeleevew When ft1SW1ed in a sound decirsn fim (eormm% brick, etc.) deck sleeves are of a cove tnatetiai (Plastic) Lair hang dcvic= A sow Iaxb tg dcriac attaches cm& section of fe=Ire attire height above the required 45" grew Bwraer level: vtsltett instdiesi. the bottom ofthe mash barsus is less d= one (1") above tine iNsTALLATiON ALL FEMCENG IS RE+QZiMD T4 BF, SPACED AN M- MUM OF --"&' FROM THE EDGE OF THE FOOL WAT£R. LA-CHIFNG DEVICE: Eadt section must be dfiixed %the other at tfis top of the %neat imst 45" above grade. One (1) of, the latching devices between secdOus mast have 61--idm mt tr$8oeaed s&rtst tits wg le wing sw hthat it tegttires tmis to letxsett. This meets rite regt hmerst of the code specifying the an of tools to MmOve Otte past of the fence+ IN SOUND SURFACES SUCKAS C€iNCRETF, 7 THINK INTERLOCKING BRICK, . AND BRCK MORTARED TO CONCRETE: Hates ere drilled to. the deck surface to a depth U=wawy to acco mnadwe the fence poses. Tfaese holes sass slowed with plastic steeves. 6860—OGfi—trS6 saanpa�d ;ood wnluua.tj=W W9QS=1t LODZ at nail Crews 177 22848 P.3 IN-LROCUM-SawACESSUCHAS r-SANDSW BPJCK PAVM&Huhs 2m &Medkw*-- I I cr !a or I PiF� or roared surfim mmmumpramm is bedles be= gwravolymmpeod md IMC FK 91MWdmd9PP5MftM& GRASSAND SOIU I MAUWidSNmhxs r Oki YQ*vmt*6OfmATleTa& VWDDBaMWfxdduft=bg2XE=bcrcmtmdrMcdmmdFaudiWcbgMU3&d AWVMdlnkmjbmVod mn-;UUDTT.Icw 3T Nov 12 2007-112SORM Millennium Pool Products OS4-970-0958 P. aduew PWJ VOU ja aw"06, 4UM 'fty Pw AW go JD wjV 14 P"aws *pWW oft mou" 0210d map OV"WM" "*DWAOMWD� dl—. IMP-7-- =Klft Pad 4q "Wims so% (it) oft Ow a" maw I R MIN japft %Pbm Q"dWgd 10 3DVd SM3NZ) 61:60