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Product Manufacturer GAF Address/Phone/Email 1 Campus Drive Parisppa rr/, NJ 07054 (973) 872-4421 lindareith(Ptrinityerd.co�n- Authorized Signature Beth McSc,rley lindareith(Winityerd.uirn Technical Representative Beth Mc3c,rley (current) Address/Phone/Email 1 Campus Drive Parsipparn/, NJ 07054 (973) 872-4421 bmcsorl,�y@gaf.com Quality Assurance Representative Address/Phone/Email Category Roofing Subcategory Asphalt Shingles Compliance Method Evaluation Report iron- a -l(i-ida Regi;ter,::i l Ar Professional Engineer - ) ' Evaluation Report - Har:copy F:el eiv;!c Florida Engineer or Architect Name who developed the Robert I+IIE minen Evaluation Report Florida License PE-591E6 Quality Assurance Entity UL LLC Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 05/14/201.7 Validated By John W. Knezevic:h, PI= ValiJation Checklist H:irdcopy R CE!i1;.!d of 3 W'0'/2(I 6 10:12 AIM Florida Building Code Online https:,I/www.flo-i(labuilding.or2t;")r/It-_app I .asx.?paran1=w... Certificate of Independence FL1012/- 217 COI L 4S�0.1 COI_Vi Referenced Standard and Year(of Standard) Standard ASTM D1970 ASTM D3:161 ASTM D3462 ASTM D7:_58 TAS 107 Equivalence of Product Standards Certified By Sections from the Code Product Approval Method Method 1 Option D Date Submitted 12/16/2015 Date Validated 12/16/201.5 Date Pending FBC Approval 12/19/201.5 Date Approved 02/10/201.6 Date Revised 06/15/201.6 Summary of Products FL# Model, Number or Name: Description 10124.1 GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles Fiberglass r: ri b-ced 3-tal:, laminat asphalt Shir(IleS Limits of Use Installaticr- Instructic,m; Approved for use in HVHZ: No FL10124 P:.7 II 2015 1.? F1^ 41_ Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Shin les_Fl,:,i).L_2..-R17.r;d Impact Resistant: N/A Verified B3 Rtob_rt Niernillen P::-S� Design Pressure: N/A Created by Inde:enden:lhirc: -art Other: Refer to ER, Section 5. Evaluation Rcp:its FL10124 FI:." hIi 2015 :.2 Fi:`JAL Shingle= F: .(I L2 R17•f;cl Created by Inde:endenc l hire :art Bac;] Mext Contact Us :: 2601 Blair Stone Road,--allahassee FI-32_S;; 1 hone: 850-•98' 1824 The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright 2007-2013 State of Florida. :: l'rivac;.S atr.rent:: Ac_:2ssibi itY S Under Florida law,email addresses are public records.If you do not want you e-mail address el:asc•d in respoise to r put electronic mail to this entity.Instead,contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.If you r:i1W any questions, plea:-g co Section 455.275(1),Florida Statutes,effective October 1,2012,licensees licensed under Chapte-4E 5, F.S. must piovide :he E they have one.The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee.I- wiuvei email add,esse. t re r supply a personal address,please provide the Department with an email address which can be r i;i le zvailable to the CIut'lic. under Chapter 455. FS., please click Product Approval Accepts: 2 of 3 08/01/20 6 10:42 AM EXTERIOR BESEoRCF, IA DESGkLK1[. crr1ficv/,,f/�thouzi;tic neany --.53 011. r,mwsTnc��ownx�� TRINITY' ERD cm;onD,Cl' 06473 ' r/iowe(2n»)-Zsz*z*s uu:(203)262*2*3 EVALUATION REPORT —'----------'---'--' GAF EvmluationRe:c)/t'31S06.01.UQ-Ri9 1Campus Drive F11.101I4f|1y Parsippany, NJ 07054 Dateof .;s/ja'uce:01,A13/2IrlN3 Re`/.sioo 19: 13J/16/201.5 ucmpc: This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 61G20'3 and the applicable rules and regulations gomcrningthe use of construction materials in the State of Florida.The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Fnbert 0iEmi�En' P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building [ode and Florida Bui|6inE-1 Code, 3es. -enti:.| Vo|um1. T�e products described herein have been evaluated for compliance with the 5thEdition (2014) '|oida Buiidin:; Co'je sections noted herein. 0csCmPT|om: GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles Lxesumm: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Civa|ityAys.ran«e Agenc) no^oJ herein. CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report isvalid until such time as the named product(s) d`�/n�es'the nph-renc'id Quality Assurance documentation changes,or provisions of the Code that relate to the prodLCt Acceptance of this Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Niennine �' /�.E if the },rodLct changes orthe referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. TrinityiERDrequires aocm;'!eterevipv. of--his Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Cocle Cycle. ADVERTISEMENT: The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words "Trinity IERD Evaluated' /ra\- be disp|:yed in advertising literature. |fany portion ofthe Evaluation Report isdisplayed,then itshall bedone{, il:!.endrety. |mspscnom: UponnequestaoopynfthisentireEvo|uationRepnrtxha|| beprovidedtntheuserb'/':henianufaclureror its distributors and shall be available for inspection at thejob site atthe iecluest of the Building!":Ificial. This Evaluation Report consists ofpages lthrough 6. Prepared by: ` Robert LPN'Niemimen' .PE. m"^"�*°���"*n~..^*~."m�v�° n.�"". P.E. ,`/15/20z,This dots ^.="^ "lec *^.* , Florida Registration No.ssz66,Florida oc^AxEz983 ��� document.Signed,sealed^"=,.,^°"m=`=rismmed=,/ie Product/ppro=^*"m*=°-"m°=named u*= CERTIFICATION mINDEPENDENCE: z. Trinity|Eno does not have, nor does it intend to acquire orwill it acquire, a financial interest in anym'v/m' manuh/chu,in.,:� o, distributing products it evaluates. l Trinity I ERD is not owned,operated or controlled by any company manufacturinji,or distribl.tillg produczs it I,Fal ja:fn.s. s. Robert Nieminen, P.E.does not have nor will acquire,a financial interest in anV company ma nufaCtUring or lis tri,uunQp.n.|uct,^o, which the evaluation reports are being issued. 4. Robert wieminon,P.s.does not have,nor will acquire,afinancial interest inari/other entity involved/nt*'approval p,ocesnfthe product. l This is building code evaluation. Neither Trinity]ExD nor Robert Nieminen' P.E. are, in any way, the of mecox for sny project onwhich this Evaluation Report, nrprevious versions thereof,is/was u',,Rdfor peri-`itunoordeugn /viivnceunless *tamed specifically for that purpose. II RI IT Ir ERD ROOFING SYSTEMS EVALUATION: 1. SCOPE: Product Category: Roofing Sub-Category: Asphalt Shingles Compliance Statement: GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance lrvith the following sections of the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume through testing n accordance with the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations/ Conditions of Use set forth herein. 2. STANDARDS: Section Property Standard Year 1507.2.4,R905.2.3 Physical Properties ASTM D1970 2009 1507.2.5,R905.2.4 Physical Properties ASTM D3462 2009 1507.2.7.1,R905.2.6.1 Wind Resistance ASTM D3161 2009 1507.2.7.1,R905.2.6.1 Wind Resistance ASTM D7158 2008 1507.2.7.1,R905.2.6.1 Wind Resistance TAS 107 1995 3. REFERENCES: Entity Examination Reference Irate GAF(PDM 1915) Letter of Equivalency Seal-A-Ridge Impact Resistant IR (11/13/201.2 PRI(TST 5878) Physical Properties GAF-025-02-01 113/27/201:12 PRI(TST 5878) ASTM D3462 GAF-059-02-01 09/02/2004 PRI(TST 5878) ASTM D3462 GAF-080-02-01 05/25/2005 PRI(TST 5878) Physical Properties GAF-324-02-01 :.2/01/2J .1 PRI(TST 5878) Wind Driven Rain GAF-407-02-01 01/21/2013 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 93NK6295 :.1/29/191:13 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 99NK43835 01/12/271-10 UL(TST 1740) TAS 107 94NK9632 03/29/23f* UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 OINK06632 02/02j2701 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,TAS 107 OINK9226 05/21/2001 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 OINK37122 ".2/18/20171 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 01NK37122 :;.2/19/2001 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,TAS 107 02NK12980 04/10/2JO2 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,TAS 107 02NK30871 119/09%2:)(12 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 03CA5367 03/1.11'2003 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 03NK26444 :.0/17/20113 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 04NK13850 116/07/21)1:14 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 04NK13850 116/23/2004 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 04NK30546 03/10/27115 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 04NK22009 05/06/27115 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 04NK22009 (15/09/2705 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 OSNK27924 02/10/201-16 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 05NK27924 02/11/20116 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 06CA18077 116/05/2006 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 06CA1807.4 116/16/27116 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 06CA35251 :.0/1.8/2306 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 06CA31603 :.2/01/2;)(16 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 06CA4109.5 :.2/27/2J06 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 07NK05228 03/13/2307 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 06CA31611 04/04/2J07 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161 06CA61148 04/C19/2Ji17 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 07CA31742 '..1/08/2007 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 08CA06100 03/1-.3,2308 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 07CA55908 04/01/1-A-)8 Exterior Research and Design,LLC. Evaluation Report 015011.0:1.08-RIA Certificate of Authorization!19503 FL 10 L24-R17 Revision 19::12./:15/201!1 P.a10e 2 of 11- EIS D EntitV Examination Reference Pate UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 09CA10592 03/2.6/200 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D3462 09CA06856 115/1.51.200: UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 09NK06647 08/01/'2C)(1:1 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 09CA272&1 I)8/271.2C(I UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 10CA35554 03/051201. UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 1OCA13686 115/1.51201.j UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 IOCA07264 115/271'201-1 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3462 IOCA11953 :.0/29120J.j UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 1ONK11951 :.0/30/201.) UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 1ONK12070 :.11041'20,1'1 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 08CA06100 01/x;01.201:1 UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 1OCA53934 03/311.20-.]. UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 11CA48924 :.0/221'20-.1. UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 11CA47919 :.2/03/2011. UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 11CA48408 :.2/[18/'2011. UL(TST 1740) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 11CA48725 :.2/091.231.1. UL,LLC.(TST 9628) ASTM D3462 12CA34891 :.0/12/23J.i UL,LLC.(TST 9628) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 12CA58151 02/15/23J.:, UL,LLC.(TST 9628) ASTM D3161 12CA380£3 02/261231" UL,LLC.(TST 9628) ASTM D3161 13CA32332 116/1.81.23-.5 UL,LLC.(TST 9628) ASTM D3161 13CA37934 118/021'231.3 UL,LLC.(TST 9628) ASTM D3161,D7158,D3462 4786875675 07/1.7/•201 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Mobile,AL 116/19/2 :1.5 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Myerstown,F"-. 07/211'201.5 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Tuscaloosa,Al. 06/261'2-J.:. UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Michigan Ct:y, I\1 1)5/1.41.231.:• UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Shafter,CA 07/16j261.:- UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Savannah,Gr, 116/24/2115 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Minneapolis,I,IN 07/1.41231.; UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Mt.Vernon,It 117/1.0/•231.: UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Baltimore;Iv11-: 117/21/2-:1.5 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Tampa,FL 116/26123:1. UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Dallas,TX 117/1.5/23-.5 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Ennis,.TX 117/09/2373 UL,LLC.(QUA 9625) Quality Control Inspection Report,R21,Fontana,CA 117/1.6/231:. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 4.1 Asphalt Shingles: 4.1.1 Marquis® WeatherMax", Royal Sovereign® and Sentinel® are a fiberglass reinforuA 3-tab asp!•:It roof shingles. 4.1.2 Camelot°,Camelot® II,Country Mansion" II,Glenwood'",Grand Canyor",Grand Sec iio Grand S'!quoia" IR, Monaco", Sienna", Timberline American Harvest®, Timberline" ArmorShield" l, -1friberlirre" Natural Shadow°, Timberline HD", Timberline" Cool Series, Timberline Ultra I­IDI and VkodlEnd' ane fherglass reinforced, laminated asphalt roof shingles. 4.1.3 Slateline"is a fiberglass reinforced 5-tab asphalt roof shingl,_. 4.2 Hip&Ridge Shingles: 4.2.1 Seal-A-Ridge" Ridge Cap Shingles, Seal-A-Ridge" IR Impacl-Resistant Ridge Crap 5h.ig 4:: and Tins aertex" Premium Ridge Cap Shingles are fiberglass reinforced,hip and ridge asphalt roof shinl;ie!. 4.3 Starter Strips: 4.3.1 Pro-Start" Starter Strip Shingles and WeatherBlocker'" Premium Eave/Rake Starter :>tri) ire stat:-r strips for asphalt roof shingles. Exterior Research and Design,I.I.C. Evaluation ;ep c-rt 01£i06A:1 08-tR19 Certificate of Authorization#9503 FI-30124-R17 I I ev<-i n n 19::L2/:I!;/20:L5 Pail e 3 of 6 4.3.2 QuickStartm Peel & Stick Starter Roll is a is a mineral-surfaced, fiberglzss-reinforced, self adhering SBS modi-:i;,d bitumen starter strip,nominal 9-inch x 33 ft roll,for use with asphalt shingles with exposure of 6--inch or less. S. LIMITATIONS: 5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity IERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, e Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, cr previous ver:>ions thereof, used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose. 5.2 This Evaluation Report is not for use in the HVHZ. 5.3 Fire Classification is not part of this Evaluation Report; refer to current Approved Roofing Mister dIS Directory for fire ratings of this product. 5.4 Wind Classification: 5.4.1 The GAF asphalt shingles noted in Section 4.1 are Classified in accorda ice with FBC Tables 1507.2.7.1 :1 id R905.2.6.1 to ASTM D3161, Class F and/or ASTM D7158, Class H, indicating the shingles are acceptablE! Ic:ir use in all wind zones up to Va,d= 150 mph(V„is=194 mph). Refer to Section 6 fcr installation requiremer s to meet this wind rating. 5.4.2 The GAF hip & ridge shingles noted in Section 4.2 are Classified in accordance with FBC Tables 1307.2..'1A and R905.2.6.1 to ASTM D3161,Class F,indicating the shingles are acceptable for use in all wind zones up to Vasd=150 mph(V„cc=194 mph). Refer to Section 6 for installation requirements to meat this wind rating. 5.4.3 Classification by ASTM D7158 applies to exposure category B or C and a building height of 60 feet or Calculations by a qualified design professional are required for conditions outside iliese limitations. Contact the shingle manufacturer for data specific to each shingle. 5.5 All products in the roof assembly shall have quality assurance audit in accordance with the Florida Buiirli ,g Code and F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3. 6. INSTALLATION: 6.1 Underlayment: 6.1.1 Underlayment shall be acceptable to GAF and shall hold current Florida Statewide Prods ct Approval, (:I be Locally Approved per Rule 61G20-3, per FBC Sections 1507.2.3,1507.2.4 or R905.23. 6.2 Starter Shingles or Starter Strip: 6.2.1 Installation of Pro-Start Starter Strip Shingles, Weather Blocker Premium Eave/Rake Starter Strip --in(] QuickStart Peel&Stick Starter Roll shall comply with the GAF current published instn(c:tiors.. 6.3 Asphalt Shingles: 6.3.1 Installation of asphalt shingles shall comply with the manufacturer's current published instructions, 1.1::ing minimum four (4) nails per shingle in accordance with FBC Sections 3.507.2 or R905.2, with the= follo,ving exceptions: ➢ Camelot,Camelot II, Grand Canyon, Grand Sequoia,Grand Sequoia IR, and Woodland require mini-rum five(5)nails per shingle. ➢ Slateline requires minimum six(6)nails per shingle. 6.3.2 Fasteners shall be in accordance with manufacturer's published requirements, but not less than FBC 150'7 2.6 or R905.2.5. Staples are not permitted. 6.3.3 Where the roof slope exceeds 21 units vertical in 12 units horizontal, special rned-ocs of fal.teninli are required. Contact the shingle manufacturer for details. Exterior Research and Design,LLC. Evaluation Repor t 01506.01.084M) Certificate of Authorization#9503 F"_10124-Ifl:l 7 Revision 19:12/15/210:15) Pecv:4 of(ii ERD 6.4 Hip&Ridge Shingles: 6.4.1 Installation of Seal-A-Ridge Ridge Cap Shingles and Seal-A-Ridge IR Impact-Resistant Pirgr: Cap Shin;les shall comply with the manufacturer's current published instructions with a minimum two ( ] mils, mir irlum 3/8- inch head diameter, per shingle and nominal 0.25-inch diameter beads of Henkel "t.lu:I:ite PL _'30 Roof & Flashing Sealant". 11.E Sealant 1^ (282 mm) 1" Sellante (25 mm) (25 mm) Enduit d'etancMM � 12" Nail (305 mm) Clava 6 5/8'-7 5/8° Clouer (168-194 mm) I 12" (305 mm) 6.4.2 Installation of Timbertex Premium Ridge Cap Shingles shall comply with the I ni:r u:acture':: currant published instructions with a minimum two (2) nails, minimum 3/8-inch head di: rioei, per I--ingle and beads of Sonneborn NP1 Gun Grade Polyurethane Sealant or Henkel PL Roofing and :13 s 1 ir1;Seala•Il: 1S j $[+c3tlrtYl i%(292 r in, :t j, (23 run 25 Mll'v/ S,nllanl�f =ndLi!cr&t3n h6 t,6 r Nnf �aucr i 745 arrn;r G' (2i>1 MIn: 1w" 6.4.3 Fasteners shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's published requirements 1:1 .I: iot less han FBC 1507.2.6 or R905.2.5. Staples are not permitted. Exterior Research and Design,LLC. Evaluation --1:c rt 415011.11:1 08-90.9 Certificate of Authorization 1119503 F-11)124-1111]7 I I er,,i 1 o n 19:12,':15/2015 P:1.1:!e 5 CK 6 EXTERIOR RESEARCH &DESIGN, LLC. Certificate of Authorization#9503 353 CHRISTIAN STREET,UNIT413 TRINITY;ERD OXFORD,CT.06478 PHONE:(203)262-9245 FAX:(203)262-9243 EVALUATION REPORT GAF Evaluation Report 01506.01.08-R19 1 Campus Drive FL10124-R17 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Date of Issuance:01/03/2003 Revision 19: 12/15/2015 SCOPE: This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 61G20-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of construction materials in the State of Florida.The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen, P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume. The products described herein have been evaluated for compliance with the 5th Edition (2014) Florida Building Code sections noted herein. DESCRIPTION: GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted herein. CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes,the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes,or provisions of the Code that relate to the product change. Acceptance of this Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Nieminen, P.E. if th(. product changes or the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. Trinity)ERD requires a complete revie% of This Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle. ADVERTISEMENT: The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words "Trinity)ERD Evaluated" may be displayed in advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed,then it shall be done in its entirety. INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or its distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official. This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 6. Prepared by: ��tt�tttt,,,,,, y z 1� RobertJ:M. Nieminen P.E. '4;cS''•''`G '�` The facsimile seal appearing was authomadbyRooertMEminen, ''���`�/� Vit-�P• P.E.on 12/1S/2015.This does not serve as an electrunica!W signed n�tnri Florida Registration No.59166,Florida DCA ANE1983 document.Signed,sealed hardcopies have been transrndued to the Product Approval Administrator and to the named clien: CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE: 1. TrinitylERD does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 2. Trinityl ERD is not owned,operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 3. Robert Nieminen,P.E. does not have nor will acquire,a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing prciciuctS for which the evaluation reports are being issued. 4. Robert Nieminen,P.E.does not have,nor will acquire,a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product. 5. This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity IERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report,or previous versions thereof,is/was used for permitting or design guidance unle;s retained specifically for that purpose.