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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEVALUATION REPORTAPR 16 2019 ST. Lucie County❑nty, P DIVISION: 08 00 00—OPENINGS SECTION: 08 95 43—VENTS/FOUNDATION FLOOD VENTS REPORT HOLDER: FLOOD FLAPS', LLC POST OFFICE BOX 1003 SCANNED BY St. Lucie County REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE ST. LUCIE COUNTY p�B ®CC ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA 29451 EVALUATION SUBJECT: FLOOD FLAPS® AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENTS: MODELS FFWF12; FFNF12; FFWF08; FFNF08; FFWF05; FFNF05 1CCC ICC ICC 10� �Ug) c D Look for the trusted marks of Conformityl "2014 Recipient of Prestigious Western States Seismic Policy Council t (WSSPQ Award in Excellence" ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be. construed as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. 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All rights reserved. v-va,uarlon rteport ESR-3560 Reissued September 2017 This report is subject to renewal September 2018. www.fcc-es ora 1 (800) 423.6587 1 (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the International Code Council® DIVISION: 08 00 00—OPENINGS Section: 08 95 43—Vents/Foundation Flood Vents REPORT HOLDER: FLOOD FLAPS®, LLC POST OFFICE BOX 1003 ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA 29451 (843) 881-0190 www.floodill corn mfo(a�0ood0aos com EVALUATION SUBJECT: FLOOD FLAPS® AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENTS: MODELS FFWF12; FFNF12; FFWF08; FFNF08; FFWF05; FFNF05 1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE Compliance with the following codes: ■ 2015, 2012 and 2009 intemational Building Codee (IBC) ■ 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Residential Codes (IRC) Properties evaluated: ■ Physical operation ■ Water flow ■ Weathering 2.0 USES Flood Flapse automatic flood vents are used to provide for the equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls. Certain models also allow natural ventilation. 3.0 DESCRIPTION 3.1 General: Flood Flaps® automatic flood vents are engineered mechanically operated flood vents (FVs) that automatically allow flood waters to enter and exit enclosed areas. The FVs are constructed of ABS plastic which serves as the FYs housing, and a front grill that contains an anodized metal screen imbedded in polypropylene plastic. On contact with rising flood water, the grill will disengage from its secured position, allowing flood water and debris to flow through in either direction. The IVs are available in two series as described in Section 3.3. The sealed series models contain two rubber flaps that close the FV to the passage of air when using with conditioned areas or sealed crawl spaces. In the same manner as the grill, the two rubber flaps. are pushed open by water pressure, allowing water and debris to flow through the FV in either direction. See Figure 1 for an illustration of the Flood Flaps® automatic FV. 3.2 Engineered Opening. - The Flood Flaps® automatic FVs comply with the design principle noted in Sections 2.7.2.2 and 2.7.3 of ASCE/SEI 24-14 [Section 2.6.2.2 of ASCE/SEI 24-05 (2012 and 2009 IBC and IRC)) for a rate of rise and fall of 5 feet per hour (0.423 mm/s). In order to comply with the engineered opening requirement of ASCE/SEI 24, Flood Flaps® automatic FVs must be installed in accordance with Section 4.0. 3.3 Flood Vent Series Models: Flood Flapse automatic FVs are available in two series with multiple models and sizes as described in Table 1. The sealed series models, designated FFWF, include two rubber flaps for the prevention of air flow. The multi- purpose series, designated FFNF, omits the rubber flaps. 3.4 Natural Ventilation: Flood Flaps® automatic FV models FFNF12, FFNF08, FFNF05, and FFNF02 have metal screens with inch by '/4 inch (6 mm bey 6 mm) openings and provide 37 square inches (0.02 m) of net free opening to supply natural ventilation for under -floor ventilation. Flood Flaps® automatic FV models FFWF12, FFWF08, and FFWF05 have not been evaluated for use as openings for under- floor ventilation. 4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Flood Flaps® automatic FVs are designed to be installed into walls of existing or new construction. Installation of the FVs must be in accordance with the manufacturer's instru® ons. the applicable code and this report. Flood Flaps automatic FVs can be installed in wood, masonry and concrete walls up to a thickness of 12 inches (305 mm). In order to comply with the engineered opening design principle noted in Sections 2.7.2.2 and 2.7.3 of ASCE/SEI 24-14 [Section 2.62.2 of ASCE/SEI 24-05 (2012 and 2009 IBC and IRC)), the Flood Flaps® FVs must be installed as follows: ■ With a minimum of two openings on different sides of each enclosed area. 1CGESEvalwhon Reports are not to be romtruedmmpremmingaesthetia orany odwattributernot +wl a manendorsementofthesubjectofthereponorare mmwdwimferiame.7here&rmrva ,ybyICCQEvohmtronI,normelheylo be mratmed to mryftndirrgororhermoaer in A& report, orm to ary product eove dhy the report, a C. express or lmplin4 m Copyright ® 20171CC Evaluation Service. L.L.C. All rights reserved. a Page 1 of 3 �a�v-CJ =valuation Kepor t ESR-3560 Reissued September2O17 This report is subject to renewal September2O18. www.icc-es.orn 1 (800) 423-6587 1 (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the lntemational Mode Council® DIVISION: 08 00 0o—OPENINGS Section: 08 95 43=Vents%Foundation Flood Vents REPORT HOLDER: FLOOD FLAPS°, LLC POST OFFICE BOX 1003 ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA 29451 (843) 881-0190 www.floodfiaos coin infoOfloodflaos com EVALUATION SUBJECT: FLOOD FLAPS® AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENTS: MODELS FFWF12; FFNF12; FFWF08; FFNF08; FFWFOS; FFNF05 1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE Compliance with the following codes: ■ 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Building Code® (IBC) ■ 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) Properties evaluated: ■ Physical operation ■ Waterflow . ■ Weathering 2.0 USES Flood Flaps® automatic flood vents are used to provide for the equalization of hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls. Certain models also allow natural ventilation. 3.0 DESCRIPTION 3.1 General: Flood Flapse automatic flood vents are engineered mechanically operated flood vents (FVs) that automatically allow flood waters to enter and exit enclosed areas. The FVs are constructed of ABS plastic which serves as the Mrs housing, and a front grill that contains an anodized metal screen imbedded in polypropylene plastic. On contact with rising flood water, the grill will disengage from its secured position, allowing flood water and debris to flow through in either direction. The FVs are available in two series as described in Section 3.3. ri or remtmoenda mjorih ro& nere is or arto anypro&ar vvdbythe report. The sealed series models contain two rubber flaps that close the. FV to the passage of air when using with conditioned areas or sealed crawl spaces. In the same manner as the grill, the two rubber flaps.are pushed open by water pressure, allowing water and debris to flow through the FV in either direction. See Figure 1 for an illustration of the Flood Flaps® automatic FV. 32 Engineered Opening: The Flood Flaps® automatic FVs comply with the design principle noted in Sections 2.722 and 2.7.3 of ASCEISEI 24-14 (Section 2.622 of ASCE/SEI 24-05 (2012 and 2009 IBC and IRC)] for a rate of rise and fall of 5 feet per hour (0.423 mints). In order to comply with the engineered opening requirement of ASCE/SEi 24, Flood Flaps® automatic FVa must be installed in accordance with Section 4.0. 3.3 Flood Vent Series Models: Flood Flaps® automatic FVs are available in two series with multiple models and sizes as described in Table 1. The sealed series models, designated FFWF, include two rubber flaps for the prevention of air flow. The multi- purpose series, designated FFNF, omits the rubber flaps. 3A Natural Ventilation: Flood Flaps® automatic FV models FFNF12, FFNF08, FFNF05, and FFNF02 have metal screens with '14Inch by 'la inch (6 min by 6 mm)openings and provide 37 square Inches (0.02 m ), of net free opening to supply natural ventilation for under -floor ventilation. Flood Flaps® automatic FV models FFWF12, FFWF08, and FFWF05 have not been evaluated for use as openings for under- floor ventilation. 4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Flood Flaps® automatic FVs are designed to be installed Into walls of existing or new construction. Installation of the FVs must be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, the applicable code and this report. Flood Flaps® automatic FVs can be installed in wood, masonry and concrete walls, up to a thicimess of 12 inches (305 mm). In order to comply with the engineered opening design principle noted in Sections 2.72.2 and 2.7.3 of ASCEISEI 24-14 [Section 2.62.2 of ASCE/SEI 24-05 (2012 and 2009 IBC and IRC)], the Flood Flaps® FVs must be installed as follows: ■ With a minimum of two openings on different sides of each enclosed area. nor ore duy ro be oorarmed LLC erg r or Implied m m's" Page 1 of 3 Copyright® 201T ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. M rights reserved. ESR3560 I Mast WidelyAccepted and Trusted Page 2 of 3 With a minimum of one FV for every 220 square feet (20 e) of enclosed area. ■ Below the base flood elevation. ■ With the bottom of the FV located a max(mum of 12 inches (305 mm) above grade. 5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE The Flood Flaps® automatic flood vents described in this report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is specified In, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following conditions: 5.1 The Flood Flaps® automatic FVs must be installed in accordance with this report, the applicable code and the manufacturers installation instructions. In the event of a conflict, the instructions in this report govern. 5.2 The Flood Flapse automatic FVs must not be used in place of 'breakaway walls' in coastal high hazard areas, but are permitted for use in conjunction with breakaway walls in other areas. 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Mechanically Operated Flood Vents (AC364), dated August2015. 7.0 IDENTIFICATION The Flood Flaps® models recognized in this report are identified by a label bearing the manufacturer's name, the model number, and the evaluation report number (ESR3560). TABLE 1—FLOOD FLAP AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENT MODEL SIZES MODEL NUMBER MODEL DESIGNATION ROUGH OPENING (Width X Height) (inches) VENT SIZE (W X H X D) (inches) ENCLOSED AREA COVERAGE (fly) NET FREE AREA OPENING' (in) FFWF12 Sealed Series 16x8 1 /aX /,X12 220 NA FFNF12 Multi -Purpose 16 x 8 1 /a X /. X 12 220 37 FFWFO8 Sealed Series 16 x 8 1 !a x /4 x 8 220 NA FFNF08 Multi -Purpose 16 x 8 15 /e x 4 x e 220 37 FFWF05 Sealed Series 16x8 1 /ax714x5 220 NA FFNF05 Multi -Purpose 16 x 8 1 /e x /. x 5 220 37 For S1:1 Inch = 25.4 mm;1 P` = 0.093 m' 'For under-floorventilation only_ Trusted 3of3 FFWF12 12" DEPTH FIGURE 1—FLOOD FLAPS®AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENT FFNF08 FIGURE 2—FLOOD FLAPS® AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENT SERIES MODELS S" DEPTH 5" DEPTH FIGURE 3—FLOOD FLAPS® AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENTS MULTIPLE DEPTH OFFERINGS ESR3560 I Most WidelyAccepted and Trusted rage & .., •B' With a' minimum of one FV for every 220 square feet (20 mz) of enclosed area. ■ Below the base flood elevation. ■ With the bottom of the FV located a maximum of 12 inches (305 mm) above grade. 5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE The Flood Flaps® automatic flood vents described in this report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following conditions: 5.1 The Flood Flaps® automatic FVs must be installed in accordance with this report, the applicable code and the manufacturer's installation instructions. In the event of a conflict, the instructions in this report govern. 5.2 The Flood Flaps automatic FVs must not be used in place of "breakaway walls" in coastal high hazard areas, but are permitted for use in conjunction with breakaway walls in other areas. 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Mechanically Operated Flood Vents (AC364), dated August2015. 7.0 IDENTIFICATION The Flood Flaps® models recognized in this report are identified- by a label bearing the manufacturer's name, the model number, and the evaluation report number (ESR-3560). TABLE 1—FLOOD FLAP AUTOMATIC FLOOD VENT MODEL SIZES MODEL NUMBER MODEL DESIGNATION ROUGH OPENING (Width X Height) (inches) VENT SIZE (W X H X D) (inches) ENCLOSED AREA COVERAGE (fe) NET FREE AREA OPENING' (in) FFWF12 Sealed Series 16 x 8 15 /e X /4 X 12 220 NA FFNF12 Multi -Purpose 16 x 8 15 /e X 7 /4 X 12 220 37 FFWFO8 Sealed Series 16 x 8 15 /. x /4 x 8 220 NA FFNFO8 Multi -Purpose 16 x 8 15 /e x /4 x 8 220 37 FFWFO5 Sealed Series 16 x 8 1551, x 731, x 5 220 NA FFNFO5 Multi -Purpose 16 x 8 15 /e x 714 x 5 220 37 For Sl:1 inch =25.4 mm;1=0.093m 'For under -floor ventilation only.