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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEVALUATION REPORT - FLOOD AIR VENTSDIVISION: 08 00 00—OPEN SECTION: 08 95 43—VENTS./FOUNDATII REPORT HOLDER: I USA FLOOD AIR VENTS, �T 63 PUTNAM STREET, SUITE 40: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 1 EVALUATION SUBJECT: USA FLOOD AIR VENTS: MODELS FOSS; F ICC I o IM ICC C� ' PMG LISTED Look for the trust e marks of Conformity! "2014 Rec'ient of Prestigious Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPQ Avlard in Excellence" II i I ICGES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any o tl specifically addIdressed, inor are they to be construed as an endorsement of the subject o recomnmen"6' ion for its, use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, ex ` re to any finding or other natter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report. Copyright © 2016 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved. VENTS SCANNED BY St Lucie County FOAL; FAAL ROAL A Subsidiary of rr attributes not "'" the report or a t s or implied, as Ge A ft rwamocriccr+ Iwm Iuation Report 1 (800) 423-6587 1 (562) 699-0543 ISION: 0800 00—OPENINGS Lion: 08 5 43—Vents/Foundation Flood Vents ORT HOLDER: FLOOD AIR VENTS, LTD. 'UTNAM TREET f E 202 ATOGA PRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 ) 269-1872 v.usafloddairvents.com Musaflo¢dairvents.com LUATIOfU SUBJECT: USA FLOOD rR VENTS. MODELS FOSS; FASS; FOAL; F „ L; ROAL . 1.q1 EVALUATION SCOPE a mplianc with the following codes: 2015 and 20121ntemational Building Code° (IBC) i 2015 and 20121ntemational Residential Code° (IRC) 6rl ft-rf . 2.0jj USES The USA Food Air Vents are used to provide for the. equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls. C� tain models also allow natural ventilation. 3.0 ! ,,DESCRIPTION USA Flood Air Vents are engineered mechanically o erated flo p vents that automatically allow flood waters to� enter and exit enclosed areas. The vents are cdrjstructed oif stainless steel or aluminum. On contact with rise, g flood V ater, the grill will disengage from its secured pdsihon, allo ing flood water and debris to flow through in eit��er directio See Table 1 for vent sizes and Figure 1 for ant' illustration of the vents. 3.1 I1 FOSS: The FOSS Is constructed of stainless steel an� has a solid flap to prevent the free flow of air into the ESR-3907 Issued October 2016 This re Dort is subject to renewal October 2017. A Subsidi ry of the Intemational Code Council® 3.1.2 FASS: The FASS is constructed of stainless steel and has a fla with 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter holes to allow for the ventila ion of under -floor spaces. 3.1.3 FOAL: The FOAL Is constructed of aluminum and has a solid ap. to prevent the free flow of air into the 3.1.4 FAAL: X has a flap wit the ventilation 3.1.5 ROAL: has a solid under-floorsp 3.2 Enginare The USA FI design pririci 24-14 (Seciio rise and :fall comply with ASCE/SEI 24 installed in ac 3.3 Ventilatic USA Flood Air (6 mm) diam ventilation fbr net free area p 4.0 DESIGN Al USA Flood A installed into, w Installation of 1 the manufactu this report. U installed in woc comply with the in Section 217. ASCE/SEI 24-i must be instslle ■ With a minir each encldsi ■ With a mihir enclosed are ■ Below the bE ■ With the botl 12 inches (3( ]CC. -ES vatualion Reports are not to be construed as represe tingaesthetics or any other attributes not spe as an r}trdorsenient ofrte subject of due report or a recommendation far its use. There is no ,rorrauq• by !CC to atry•�jrdtng or other matter hi this report. or as to any product covered by the report. Copyright © 2016 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved. The FAAL is constructed of aluminum and 11 'l4 inch (6 mm) diameter holes to allow for of under -floor spaces. The ROAL is constructed of aluminum and fl p to prevent the free flow of air into the ce. It is Intended for retrofit applications. d Opening: o d Air Vents flood vents comply with the p e noted in Section 2.7.2.2 of ASCE/SEI 2.6.2.2 of ASCE/SEI 24-05) for a rate of 0 5 feet per hour (0.423 mm/s). In order to the engineered opening requirement of ,�rdance USA Flood Air Vents flood vents, -must be c with Section 4.0. •- nts models FASS and FAAL have 1/4 inch r holes in the flap to supply natural der --floor ventilation. See Table 1 for the ided for under -floor ventilation. INSTALLATION Vents flood vents are designed to be Is or doors of existing or new construction. s flood vents must be in accordance with is instructions, the applicable code and k Flood Air Vents flood vents can be , masonry and concrete walls. In order to ingineered opening design principle noted 2 of ASCE/SEI 24-14 (Section 2.6.2.2 of ), the USA Flood Air Vents flood vents as follows: im of two openings on different sides of area. im of one flood vent per the amount of coverage noted in Table 1. flood elevation. n of the flood vent located a maximum of mm) above grade. tressed, nor are they to be construed Service, LLC, express or Lttptte4 as ' Page 1 of 2 i ESk-39O7 I Most ' fdely Accepted any" 7,osted 5.0 CONDITIONS PF USE The USA Flood Air Vents described in this report complies with, orl is a suitable alternative to what is specified in, those odes listed .in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following cond�ons: 6.1 The USA Flood Air Vents flood vents must be installed in accordance with this report, the applicable k code and the ;manufacturer's installation Instructions. In�t� a event df a conflict, the instructions in this report g lem. 5.2 The USA Flood Air Vents flood vents must not be used in place of "breakaway walls" in coastal high hazard areastl but are permitted for use in conjunction with breakawSy walls in other areas. 2 of 2 6.0 EVIDENCE SUB I'1- c`D Data in accordance with the IMES Acceptance Criteria for Mechanically' O erated Flood Vents (AC364), dated August 2015. 7.0 IDENTIFICATI.O The USA Flood qir Vents models recognized in this report are identified by a la el bearing the manufacturer's name, the model designation, and the evaluation report number (ESR-3907). TABLE 1—USA FLOOD AIR VENTS MO EL DESIGNATION VENT SIZE (Width i Height) ROUGH OPENING SIZE (in) (Width x Height) ENCLO CbV ED AREA RAGE FLAP NET FREE AREA' FO S 18 x 10 1572 x 712 62 None FASS I 18 x 1.0 15 /2 x 7/2 2 28 FOAL I 18 x 10 , 1572 x 7 /2 2 2 None FAAL 18 x 10 15 /2 x 772 262 37 ROAL a 1 /8 x 10 13 /e x 7/2 224 None 1 VI ♦l.. 1 1 W1 'Net free area U r 0 IM ES Eva' .nation Report ESR-3907 CBC and CRC Supplement Issued October 2016 This report is ubject to renewal October 2017. www.icC-es.oral j (800) 423-6587 j (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of jhe Intemational Code Council® DIVISION: 08 00 OIL —OPENINGS Section: 08 95 4 Vents/Foundation Flood Vents REPORTi10LDER , USA FLOOD AIR V ENTS, LTD. 63 PUTNAM STRE , SUITE 202 SARATOGA SPRI GS, NEW YORK 12866 (631) 2661'1872 www.us floodairy nts:com j info Ca)usafloodairy nts.com EVALUATION SUBJECT: USA FLOOD AIR VENTS: MODELS FOSS; FASS; FOAL' AA ROAL 1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE i The pu, 'ose of tho evaluation report supplement is to indicate that USA Flood Air ents, recognized in ICC-ES master evaluatio�t report ESR-3907, have also been evaluated for compliance with flood vent provisions of ASCE 24 referencedin CBC Chapters 16 6nd 16A and CRC Section R322; and ventilation provisions of'C C Section 1203.3 and CRC Section R408.2. i I Applicable code editions: ■ 2013'Califomia Quilding Code (CBC) ■ 2013'Califomta Residential Code (CRC) 2.0 CONCLUSIONS 2.1 CB�: The USA Flood Air Vents, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the master evaluatior report ESR-3907, comply with flood vent prow sions of jI bCE 24 referenced in CBC Chapters 15 and 16A and ventilation provisions of CBC Section 1203.3, provided; the applic ble vents are designed and installed in accordance with the 201 International Building Code' (IBC) provisions noted in the master report and the additional requirements of CBC Chapters 16 and 16A and CBC Section 1203.3, as applicab e. 2.2 CRdt The USA (Flood Air Vents, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-3907, comply with flood vent provisions of ASCE 24 referenced in CRC Section R322; and ventilation provisions of CRC Section R408.2, provided the applicable vents are designed and installed in accordance with the 2012 Interatoona Residential Code® (IRC) provisions noted in tlje master port and the additional requirements of CRC Sections R408.2 and 322, as applicable. This suppplement e, pires concurrently with the master report, issued October 2016. 1CGES Evalualfo�t Reports are tot to be construed as representing aesthetics or airy other attributes not specifically addressed, or arc they to be construed as an errdorsemen' ottee subjec ofthe report or a recommendanonfor its use. 77rere is no marrauty by 1CC 6valrmrion Service. C, express or implied, as r to am fending or, other roarer in this report, or as tomry product covered by the report. Copyright © 2016 ICC Evalu €affon service, LLC. All rights reserved. Page Tof 1 6CC*ES Ev luati®� Rep® E 3907 FBC Supplement Issued October 2016 This repot it subject to renewal October 2017. vwlrvvsicc-es.o 1 (800) 423-Qi587 (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary,' of the Intemational Code Council® DIVISIO' 08 00 00—OPENINGS SectiolnNS 96 4 ` , VentslFoundation Flood Vents �j REPORT HOLDE ' USA FL�JOD AIR VENTS, LTD. 63 PUTNAM STREET, SUITE 202 SARATOGA SPR NGS, NEW YORK 12866 @31) ?,f 4872 r wwrw.tisafloodai ents.com I infono..tisl afloodaiiOvents.corn EVALUATION SU JECT: USA FLOOD AIR ENTS: MODELS FOSS; FASS; FOAL; FAAL; ROAL ita 1.0 REPORT PU POSE AND SCOPE Purpose: The pt rpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that USA Flood A'r Vents, recognized in ICC-ES master evaluation report ESR-3907, has also been evaluated for compliance with the codos oted bel w. s Applic ble code editions: * 201 Florida E wilding Code —Building ® 20, 4 Florida f wilding Code —Residential 2.0 COS CLUSIO S The USA Flood Air Vents, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the master evatua ion re loft ESR-3907, complies with the Fldd# Building Code —Building and Florida Building Code —Residential, pro yid d the design and installation are in accordance with ; e 2012 Intemational Building Code® provisions noted in the matter report. Use; of the US# Flood Air Vents has also been found to be in compliance with theHigh-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions of theFI/orida Building Code —Building and Florida Building Code —Residential. For pjoducts failing under Florida Rule 9N-3, verification that the report holder's gu lity ass ranee program is audited by a quality assurance entity approved by the Florida Building Commission for the type of inspe6tions being conducted is the responsibility of E n approved validation entity (or the code official when the repot hc ilder does not possess an approval by the Co mission), Thisii uppleme :expires concurrently with the master report, issued October 201 �. i, l s !CC ES Evaluation Reportsr1prre not to be construed as representing aesthetics or airy other attributes not specifrcally addres ed, nar or- they, to be construed as an endo. tent of the sit, J'ect of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluaton Se ice, LLC, press or implied, as `® to atryfiuditt or ocher mau: in this report, or as to atg, product covered by the report. Copyright 0 2016 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1 o'14,® ® / 1 ® o STAN RD V INTS 1. Provid a clean, quare and level rough opening of about 8" x 16" for each vent with the bottom of the opening no more than 12" above the outs! a finished grade. 2. Unhdo cthe vent oor by pushing lower section of door into the frame. Door will unhook once it is 90 degrees perpendicular to the frame. 3. Positio ii the ven ' frame in the opening with the"V"channel at the bottom. Ensure tha the frame is square and level. Apply a small bead 'good quality masonry adhesive on the backside of the vent flange; clear adhe sive (Lexel° or equivalent) is recommended for b0s : results. 4. Bloch 1rall/CMU installation: Attach vent frame to block wall using concrete fastener (not provided with the product). Holes are provided in the f ange. S. ReinsfaiIf the doo by reversing the procedure in "Step 2". Be sure to reposition the pres ure relief flap (rubber strip) on the bottom of the door in the fr me channel. 6. For fir111 inspect! n, check that the door is not binding in the frame. Test to see that it ings In a bidirectional manner. 1. Provia I a clean, square and level rough opening for each vent with the bottom of the ripening no more than 12" above the outside frnishod grade. St d wall installation: Vent will fit between 16" OC stud opening. ` 2. Unho� the vent .0or by pushing lower section of door into the frame. Door will unhook once it is 90 degrees perpendicular to the frame. 3. Posit!c, n the vent came in the opening with the "V"channel at the bottom of opening. nsure that frame is square and level. Apply a small bead of gopod quality exterior adhesive on the backside of vent flange. The adh sine should hold the vent in place while you proceV to Step 4g Clear adhesive (Lexel® or equivalent) is recommended for best resul s.Ir 4. insert! ntframe into rough opening and secure using stainless steel screws in the hol s provided in the flange. S. Reinstall the doory reversing the procedure in "Step 2". Be sure to reposition the press ire relief flap (rubber strip) on the bottom of the door in the frame channel. 6. For final inspection, check that the door is not binding in the frame. Test to see that itswi ngs in a bidirectional manner. • Operatidn: Operat on of vent is based on hydrostatic pressure (see Certificate ofCompl, I ce). • Hydros tIc Relief• ! -Each Standard vent provides 252 sq. ft. of hydrostatic relief. ' Each Retrofit vent provides 224 sq. ft. of hydrostatic relief. • Requirements: A minimum of two bi-directional vents are required for enclosed flood e'posed area and should be installed on opposite oradjacentwalls. • Consult yvith your loleal code official for compliance. • Use Lexe! synthetic rubber elastomeric sealant (or equivalent) for best results. ACCESSORIES —Minter Covers • Before irI Stailing wh iter cover: insert two pegs (supplied) into grommet holes. Insert pep in hole o grommet head side (1/16"proud of cover) by firmly pushing ij til flush 1 :grommet. Next, pull peg back 1/8"until it clicks into retracted position. • Next aligh the wintef cover to sit flush on the vent door face; the two grommet s will snap into holes in the third row from the top of vent door. • The cover must be centrally positioned and not proud of either side of the vent door. • Press eac� peg to click flush to the grommet again and the winter cover will be locked in place FourooArioN • To remov6 the winter cover simply reverse the process. FLOOD AIR VENTS' Sme Vocey_Sme Time I 2016 All Right$ Reserved, USA Flood Air Vents. LTD. I 3 Putnam St., Silite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 800-PSA-1993 (800-872-1993) • 631-269-1872 STAN 1. Provl abov 2. Unhc 3. Posit bead for bl 4. Blocl provi S. Reins the d 6. Forfii RETRC 1. Provic finish 2. Unho the fr 3. Positii asma 4.Insert i S. Reinsta of the 6. Forfina NOTESIi • Operati I . [•lvdrnc! • Kequin on oppi • Consult • Use Lexl ACCES! • Before i Insert pc pushing Tetractec • Next alic gromme • The cove the vent • Press ea( will be la • To remm 2016 All Riahl a clean, the ver the vei good q results. � t i � n qY mr"Inn"'I k ,S !I.In"fl: uare and level rough opening of about 8" x 16" for each vent with finished grade. )or by pushing lower section of door into the frame. Door will unhoc 'ame in the opening with the"V"channel at the bottom. Ensure th ity masonry adhesive on the backside of the vent flange; clear adt MUM installation: Attach vent frame to block wall using concrete fasted !d in the f inge. II the doo by reversing the procedure in "Step 2". Be sure to reposition the pr it in the fr airne channel. I inspecti : check that thle door is not binding in the frame. Test to see that it tl� 1l�AVM� a clean, suare and level rough opening for each vent with the bottom of the grade. St id wall installation: Vent will fit between 16" OC stud opening. the vent boor by pushing lower section of door into the frame. Door will unhc ie. the vent game in the opening with the "V"channel at the bottom of operririg. lead of good quality exterior adhesive on the backside of vent flange. The adh to Step 41 Clear adhesive (Lexelm or equivalent) is recommended for best repu ntframe into rough opening and secure using stainless steel screws in the Fol the door ?.y reversing the procedure in "Step 2" Be sure to reposition the pres for in the game channel. inspection, check that the door is not binding in the frame. Test to see that it sv n: Operat on of vent is based on hydrostatic pressure (see Certificate ofComp, Mc Relief. -Each Standard vent provides 252 sq. ft. of hydrostatic relief. -Each Retrofit vent provides 224 sq. ft. of hydrostatic relief. rents: A inimum of two bi-directional vents are required for enclosed flood ite or adja ent walls. ith your to ` I code official for compliance. synthetic rubber elastomeric sealant (or equivalent) for best results. )RIES— :flatter Covers tailing wh iter cover. insert two pegs (supplied) into grommet holes. in hole or grommet head side (1/16"proud of cover) by firmly ltil flush i 'grommet. Next, pull peg back 1/8"until it clicks into iosition. the winter cover to sitflush on the vent door face; the two Will snap into holes in the third row from the top of vent door. Trust be c ®ntrally positioned and not proud of either side of peg to ed in a k flush to the grommet again and the winter cover cover simply reverse the process. 'food Air Vents, LTD. a bottom of the opening no more than 12" once it is 90 degrees perpendicularto the frame. the frame is square and level. Apply a small ive (Lexel® or equivalent) is recommended (not provided with the product). Holes are relief flap (rubber strip) on the bottom of In a bidirectional manner. ing no more than 12" above the outside once It is 90 degrees perpendicular to sure that frame Is square and level. Apply ve should hold the vent in place while you v provided in the flange. e relief flap (rubber strip) on the bottom in a bidirectional manner. area and should be installed FOUNDATION FLOOD AIR VENTS' Sme uoney..5mr Tr."e 3 Putnam St., Suite 202. Siratoaa Springs. NY 12866 800-PSA-1993 (800-872-1993) • 631-269-1872 BLQCKWkLL--(, Rough! ,Opening Diagram it i 19 - --------- IL :Z-:-- 10" Mi APPLY BEAD OF ADH AROUND INSIDE OF ALL FL, A -MACH iai CKV/MDCK USING CONCRETE FRS-11 -Npii I40LES Ppovil Ili -me FLA46E 0AV BLOO A"' ... :L A11=031"I'M of I WALL 11i CONCR FASTENERS- iJ'� HOLES INTHE= NOTE: Use i3 Putnam St.,: ANDARDWALL I STU DINAfALL-RETROFET VENT Rough Opehin 9 Diagram 4 V! II -8 -- ---------- --------------- F, 7'5(6" 1. EXTERIOR INTERIOR 5RS .......... 12' I 10" 736" APPLY BE -AD OF ADHESIVE AROUND BACkSIDE OF FLANGE AIVCH-roiri STAINLESS STEEL -ME HOLES PROMI rubber elastorni sealant (or equivalent) for best results. 202, jaratoga Springs, NY 12866 14 Z"-NRQ IN 'THE FLANGE 16- 16- STALLED WITHIN ONE FCOTOF-VREHIGHER OF MERICR OR EXTERIOR GRADE AVAILABLE COLORS FOR POWDER COATING Grey White Black USA-1993 (800-872-1993) 0 631-269-1872