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TILLIT TESTING -& ENGINEERING COMPANY
WALTER A. TILLIT, JR., P.E. tilteco@aol.com
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PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT Fl&B.License No. 0006719
REPORT NO.: 17-0726.07
DATE: July 26, 2017 SCANNED
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PRODUCT CATEGORY: Hurricane Shutters St. Lu BCounty
PRODUCT SUB -CATEGORY: Accordions
PRODUCT NAME: Bertha H.V. Accordion Shutter System
H.V Blade #1 and 2 and HV Window Blade 1A
SUBMITTED BY: American Shutter Systems Association, Inc. (ASSA)
4268 Westroads Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
1. PURPOSE OF EVALUATION:
This is a Product Evaluation Report Revision issued by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., P.E.
(System ID # 1906) to American Shutter Systems Association, Inc based on
Rule Chapter No. 61G20.3, Method 1D of the Florida Department of
Business and Professional Regulation.
This product is being issued an Evaluation Report as described herein, and has
been verged for compliance in accordance with the 2017 sixth edition ,of the
Florida Building Code, and to verify that the product is for the purpose intended
at least equivalent to that required by the Code.
This Product Evaluation Report shall be subject to review and revision in case of
a Building Code Change that may affect its limitations and conditions
2. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED:
2.1. PRODUCT EVALUATION DOCUMENT (P.E.D.): j010nes���e»
Drawing No. 17-102 (revises drawing # 15-07t9)tr 1'01 A H.V.
ACCORDION SHUTTER SYSTEM", sheets 1 thrtr�� 2 " u -15A and
28A of 28, prepared by Tilteco, Inc.; signed and$ie 6 tiij�i�r'r11: Ti it, Jr.,
P.E.; dated 07/26117. This drawing is an integral 0rt of thNOEy� t��tfon J�epi�rt.
6355 N.W. 36th Street, Suite 305, Miami, Florida 33166 - Phone: (305) 871-1530 - Fax: (305) 871-1531
PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT NO. 17-0726.07
2.2. TEST REPORTS:
For HV Blade 1
Large missile impact and cyclic loadings under Protocols TAS 201 and 203, as
per section 1626 of the Florida Building Code.
Uniform Static loads in accordance with Protocol TAS 202. Test reports prepared
by American Testing Lab (ATL) of South Florida, Reports No. 0214.01-03,
0715.01-03, dated June 27, 2003; and January 21, 2004 respectively, signed and
sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., and Henry Hatten, P.E., jointly with ATL
reports # 1004.01-05, dated 11/16/05, signed and sealed by William. R. Mehner,
P.E.; # 1214.01-05 dated 12/20/05, signed and sealed by Henry Hattem, P.E. per
Protocol TAS 201, 202 and 203 and completed with ATL Report # 0317.02-06,
dated on 05/23106 signed and sealed by William Mehner, P.E. also per Protocols
TAS 201, 202 and 203.
Large missile impact & cyclic loading under protocols TAS 201 & 203, Test
reports prepared by American Testing Lab (ATL) of South Florida, Report No.
0609.01-10, dated June 17, 2010, signed and sealed by Julio E. Gonzales, P.E.,
report No. 0210.01-11, dated 02/22/2011, signed and sealed by Henry Hattem,
P.E.
Tensile tests as per QC Metallurgical Report No.3DM-388 and No. 5JM-1022,
dated May 20, 2003 and November. 16, 2005, respectively; signed and sealed by
Frank E. Grate Jr., P.E., as per ASTM E-8, as well as Reports No.10FM-718,
dated June 22, 2610, and Report No. 11CM-223, dated 03/04/2011 signed and
sealed by Frank E. Grate Jr. P.E., as per ASTM E-8.
For HV Blade 2:
Large missile impact and cyclic loadings under Protocols TAS 201 and 203, as
per section 1626 of the Florida Building Code. Uniform Static loads in
accordance with Protocol TAS 202. Test reports prepared by American Testing
Lab of South Florida, Report No. 0422.01-05, dated April 22 thru June 15, 2005,
signed and sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., and Henry Hatten, P.E.
Tensile test as per QC Metallurgical Report No. 5FM-578, dated 7/6/2005; signed
and sealed by Frank Grate, P.E., as per ASTM E 8.
For HV Window Blade 1A
Large missile impact and cyclic loading under TAS 201 and 203 Protocols, as per
section 1626 of the Florida`Building Code. Uniform Sta)jcedtrSt&,iO,accordance
with Protocol TAS 202 per section 1626 Protocols TAt reports
prepared by American Testing Lab of South Florida .08 and
No. 0725.01-08 (Addendum), dated 07/19/08 and 08/2970$U es'signed
and sealed by William R. Mehner, P.E., and Henry Hatten�� +167
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Testing for Polycarbonate Bayer Makrolon 3103 for Fire Burning characteristics,
per sections 2601, 2602, 2607 & 2612 the Florida Building Code, per ETC
laboratories report No. ETC-07-1095-19015.1, dated 12 114/07, signed and
sealed by Joseph LaboraDoldan, P.E.
Testing for Polycarbonate Bayer Makrolon 3103 for Weathering / (UV exposure)
per ASTM G-155 and ASTM D-638, per section 2612 of the Florida Building
Code, per ETC Laboratories report No. ETC-07-1095-19015.1, dated 12/14/07,
signed and sealed by Joseph LaboraDoldan, P.E.
Tensile test as per QC Metallurgical Report # 8GM-693, dated July 21, 2008,
signed and sealed by Frank E. Grate, P.E., as per ASTM E 8.
Qualification for Sabic Innovative Plastics Polycarbonate with resin 103,
equivalent as per letter issued by Sabic, dated 7/17108, addressed to Eastern
Metal Supply, Inc., to approved # 9034 sheet grade with Miami Dade County
Product Approval, addressing Fire Burning characteristics, weathering_ and
structural (mechanical) properties.
2.3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS:
On Bertha H.V. Accordion Shutter System for maximum shutter span vs. design
wind load, as well as maximum anchor spacing vs. design wind load and shutter
span based on rational and comparative analysis, and in accordance with
section 1616 ' of the Florida Building Code. Calculations prepared by Tilteco,
Inc., dated July 31, 2006, May 23, 2008, July 1, 2010,,and 10/27/2010, signed
and sealed by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., P.E., and revised calculations dated
04/27/2011 addressing Mounting 11, sheet No. 7 of drawing No. 17-102.
3. MISSILE IMPACT RESISTANCE:
Large missile impact under section 1626 of the Florida Building Code, as .per
Protocol TAS 201.
4. WIND LOADS RESISTANCE:
Accordion Shutter System has been verified to sustain wind pressures.
Maximum Shutter Span for HV Blade 1 shall be as indicated on sheets 12 & 28A
of 28 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), Drawing No. 17-102. Maximum
Anchor Spacing for HV Blade 1 shall be as indicated on sheets 13, 14; 15, 16, 17
&28A and 17 of 28 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-
102. Maximum Shutter span for HV Blade 2 shall• be as��er)<jj�ated of Product
Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17402. I�a urn � r span for
HV Blade 2 shall be as indicated on sheet 25 qfl'ro. &aluation
Document (P.E.D.), drawing # 17-102. Maximur%%%WhdU Aplkbe as
indicated on sheet 26 of 28 of Product Evaluati� D en l�lf'St), d wing
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17-102. Maximum shutter span and anchor spacing shall be as indicated on
sheet 28 of drawing No. 17-102.
5. INSTALLATION:
For HV Blade 1 shall be performed strictly in accordance with details indicated on
sheets 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 28A of 28 of Product Evaluation
Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-102. Minimum separation to glass shall be
as indicated on sheets 6 thru 11, 18 thru 20 & 28A of Product Evaluation
Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-102.
Requirements for use of locks _and/or locking rods shall be as indicated.. on Notes
on sheet 5 of 28, note 10 on sheet-1 and 28 & sheet 28A and note 10 on sheet 1
of 28 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-102.
For HV Blade 2 shall be performed strictly in accordance with details indicated on
sheets 21, 22, 23 and 24 of 28 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.),
drawing # 17-102. Minimum separation to glass shall be as indicated on sheets
22 thru 24 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-102.
Requirements for use of locks and/or locking rods shall be as indicated on Notes
on sheets 21 and 28. and note 10 on sheet 1 of 28 of Product Evaluation
Document (P.E.D), drawing No. 17-102.
The HV Blade working in unison with HV Blade IA.shall be performed strictly in
accordance with Limitations included on sheet 28 of drawing No. 17-102.
Minimum separation to glass shall be as indicated on sheets 6,7,18 and 19 of
drawing 17-102.
6. MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be strictly in accordance with General Notes and Components indicated on
sheets 1 through 4 of 28 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No.
17-102. Anchor specifications for HV Blade 1 shall be as indicated on sheets 14,
16, 17 and 28A of 28 of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing No. 17-
102. Anchor specifications for HV Blade 2 shall be as indicated on sheet 26 of 28
of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), drawing # 17-102.
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7. LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE:
7.1. Shall be strictly in compliance with General Notes No. 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12 and
13 indicated on sheet 1 of 28, of Product Evaluation Document (P.E.D.), Drawing
No. 17402 prepared by Tilteco; Inc. and signed and sealed by Walter A. Tillit,
Jr., P.E.
7.2. Product may be installed within HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES as
defined on section 1620.2 of the Florida Building Code.
7.3. Product shall only be installed into -poured concrete, concrete block, wood
frame and metal stud walls under the Maximum Span and Maximum Design
Load limitations indicated on this'drawing, as applicable.
7.4 Limitation "of use for Blade HV1 used in unison with Blade HV 1A shall be as
per sheet 28 of 28 of drawing No. 17-102.
Product Evaluation Report prepared by Walter A. Tillit, Jr:, P.E. (Florida
License No. 44167), President of Tilteco, Inc. (Florida EB-0006719).
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