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E G A C Y <br /> ENGINEERING, INC <br /> } Geotechniral&Materials Engineering and Testing <br /> November 16,2015 <br /> Per <br /> Home Pride Inc. <br /> 421 Hart Lane <br /> '^ P,O. Box 160387 <br /> Nashville,TN 37216-0387 <br /> I ' <br /> Lock Down Anchoring System for Wind Zone 2&3 Certification for the State of Florida <br /> Legacy Project No. 15-5177 <br /> Dear Mr.Oliphant: <br /> As you have requested and authorized, Legacy Engineering, Inc. has conducted load testing of the Lock <br /> Down Anchoring System for Wind Zone 2 and 3 certification,and has prepared the following report.The <br /> tests were performed on September 8-10,2015, in Ocala, Florida. Testing was performed using a Town <br /> Homes LLC manufactured home model 1386. <br /> Load tests were conducted using a.26'8" wide by 52' long double-wide Town Homes mobile home to <br /> determine ultimate capacity of the Home Pride Lock Down Anchoring System, for Wind Zone 2 and 3 <br /> applications. Load ratings are based on the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, <br /> 24 CFR Part 3280. Section 3280.306 references section 3280.305 which specifies 27 PSF uplift and 39 <br /> PSF horizontal drag for Wind Zones 2 and 32 PSF uplift.and 47 PSF horizontal drag for Wind Zone 3.A <br /> safety factor of 1.5 times was applied in accordance with HUD 3280 and Florida Highway Safety and <br /> Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Memorandum: Example Test Protocols for Mobile/Manufactured Homes <br /> Installation Components dated July 30, 2015. Load test results and design notes are included as a part of <br /> this report. This testing was witnessed by FLHSMV representatives James McGowan, Ronnie Crum, <br /> Terry Miller,Rick Longbrake,and Blaine Fort. <br /> The Home Pride Inc, Lock Down Anchoring System is rated for lateral and longitudinal loads in Wind <br /> Zone 2 and 3 as shown in the following report,when used and installed in accordance with Home Pride's <br /> instructions which are included in this report. <br /> Thank you for allowing Legacy Engineering, Inc. the opportunity to provide testing services. If you <br /> should have any questions and/or comments regarding this report, please contact us. <br /> `t„ uoew�utepp� <br /> Sincerely: o ,'`• ........ <br /> i 1 �'{`J�v <br /> Legacy En a, 4c 14C. 'ENS`• <br /> _ 1V0 4$202 <br /> n�P i6k, <br /> �/� e <br /> ohn E.Et1� �' an E. Ellis III,E.I. <br /> t �@l� • ' <br /> Licensed,FlcSrl, .. ..• `t���.�' <br /> JEEre3 'yP,$,aaea�imx»„tt� <br /> Cons:dting Engineering Services <br /> The Ellis Family has Been Servie the Engineerine and Construction Indientries Since 1939 <br />