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_,._a <br />CD <br />C_ <br />(A CQ N .�-. <br />-0 > U <br />a) O <br />cu <br />s O O O O W <br />March 20, 2018 Q O U <br />(6 0 � y- > <br />O <br />Re: Wood Construction Connector Compliance for 2015 International Codes & 2017 Florida Codes Q <br />To Whom It May Concern. � L (� <br />(� .S.ia <br />Section 2303.5 of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and 2017 Florida Building Code (FBC) specifies that <br />joist hangers shall be tested per ASTM D7147 Testing and Establishing Loads of Joist Hangers. Previous versions of <br />the IBCand FBC required testing to comply with ASTM D1761 Test Method for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood. Both <br />methods determine a connectocr's allowable load as the lowest of the following: <br />1. Lowest ultimate of three tests (or average of 6) with a safety factor of 3 <br />2. Average load at 1/8-inch deflection <br />3. Calculations per American Wood Council National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) <br />The primary changes in ASTM 07147 are requirements to measure properties of the tested materials, such as steel <br />strength, fastener strength, and wood specific gravity. The tested ultimate loads must be adjusted when tested <br />material properties exceed the specified properties. <br />ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) revised AC13 Acceptance Criteria for Joist Hangers and Similar Devices in <br />October 2016 to incorporate a methodology to evaluate products to the 20151-Codes. Simpson Strong -Tie is working <br />on re-evaluating wood construction connector loads to the new standard to update our product evaluation reports to <br />the 2015 I -Codes. As soon as the updated evaluation reports are completed, we will apply for Florida Product <br />Approvals. <br />However, reevaluating a large number of products will take time. While manufacturers work with product certification <br />agencies to update their wood connector evaluation reports, we recommend that building departments under the <br />2015 I -Codes and 2017 Florida Codes continue to accept code reports showing compliance to the 2012 and 2014 <br />editions, respectively, until July 2018. <br />The information in this letter is valid until 6/30/2018 when it will be re-evaluated by Simpson Strong -Tie. Please visit <br />wr<w.stronatie.gom for additional pertinent information. If you have questions or need further assistance regarding <br />this matter, please contact the Simpson Strong -Tie Engineering Department at 800.999.5099. <br />Sincerely, <br />SIMPSON STRONG -TIE COMPANY INC. <br />Keith Cullum, P.E., LEED AP dvABDW <br />Engineer, Southeast U.S. Branch <br />Pagel of 1 <br />Simpson Strong -Tie Company Inc. 2221 CountryLane McKinney„TX75009 Phone: 972.542.0325 Faz 972.542.4139 mm ytignaliosom <br />a <br />W <br />r�f n <br />V//��/ <br />O <br />L� <br />o <br />o <br />V/ <br />M <br />U m <br />n� <br />L.i. <br />O ca <br />w <br />Q W <br />Z <br />Z <br />Q <br />J <br />111 <br />SHEET N0, <br />PA 1.0 <br />- <br />m <br />AM - <br />AS <br />FL17244.1 <br />ESR-3455 <br />A23 <br />FL10448,2 <br />ESR-2806 <br />HD210-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU210.2 <br />FL1D85t3.4 <br />ESR•2549 <br />HD212-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU212-2 <br />FL10856.4 <br />ESR-2548 <br />HD218 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU216 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Report <br />HGT3 <br />FL10458.19 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HUS210-2 <br />FL17232.6 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HUS210-2 <br />FL10856-R4 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HUS212-2 <br />FL17232.8 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HUS212-2 <br />FL10858.11 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HUS26 <br />FL17232.8 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HUS28 <br />FL10856.11 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HUS28 <br />FL17232.6 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HUS28 <br />FL10856.11 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HUS28-2 <br />FL17232.6 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HUS28-2 <br />FL10858.11 <br />ESR-2548 <br />JL24 <br />FL17232.7 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LU24 <br />FL10855.103 <br />ESR-2549 <br />JL26 <br />FL17232.7 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LU26 <br />FL10855.104 <br />ESR-2549 <br />JUS210.2 <br />FL17232.11 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LUS210.2 <br />FL10655.107 <br />ESR-2549 <br />JUS24 <br />FL17232.10 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LU524 <br />FL10855:109 <br />ESR-2549 <br />JUS26 <br />FL17232.11 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LUS28 <br />FL10655.111 <br />ESR-2549 <br />JUS26-2 <br />FL17232.11 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LUS26.2 <br />FL10Ei55.112 <br />ESR•2549 <br />JUS28 <br />FL17232.11 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LUS28 <br />FL10655.113 <br />ESR-2549 <br />JUS46 <br />FL17232.11 <br />ESR-3445 <br />LUS48 <br />FL10655.118 <br />ESR-2549 <br />KLEG3 <br />FL17241.15 <br />ESR-3444 <br />LEG3 <br />FL10687.71 <br />ESR-2615 <br />KST260 <br />FL17244.15 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MST80 <br />FL10852.7 <br />ESR-2105 <br />LSTA12 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />LSTA72 <br />FL10852.4 <br />ESR-2105 <br />LSTA15 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />LSTA15 <br />FL10852.4 <br />ESR-2105 <br />LSTA18 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR3455 <br />LSTA18 <br />FL10852.4 <br />ESR-2105 <br />LSTA24 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />LSTA24 <br />FL10852.4 <br />ESR-2105 <br />LSTA30 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />LSTA30 <br />FL10652.4 <br />ESR•2105 <br />LSTA36 <br />FL17244.18 <br />- ESR-3455 <br />LSTA36 <br />FL10852.5 <br />ESR-2105 <br />LTS19 <br />FL17219.2 <br />ER-0200 <br />LTT19 <br 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/>FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MSTA18 <br />FL10852.9 <br />ESR-2105 <br />MSTA24 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MSTA24 <br />FL10852.9 <br />ESR-2105 <br />MSTA38 <br />FL17244.18 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MSTA38 <br />FL10852.9 <br />ESR-2105 <br />MSTC40 <br />FL17244.28 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MSTC40 <br />FL10852.11 <br />ESR•2105 <br />MSTC52 <br />FL17244.26 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MSTC52 <br />FL10852.11 <br />ESR-2105 <br />MTW12 <br />FL17244.8. <br />ESR-3455 <br />MTS12 <br />FL10458.33 <br />ESR-2613 <br />MTW16 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MTS18 <br />FL10458.34 <br />ESR-2813 <br />MTW18 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MTS18 <br />FL10456.35 <br />ESR-2813 <br />MTW20 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />MTS20 <br />FL10456.38 <br />ESR-2813 <br />MUGT15 <br />FL17240.5 <br />ESR-3447 <br />MGT <br />FL11470.9 <br />SIM200803 <br />NFM35X12 <br />FL578.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />MBHA3.56/11.25 <br />FL13804.8 <br />ESR-261 <br />PRODUCT APPROVAL SPECIFICATION SHEET (2018) March 28, 2018 <br />As required by Florida Statute 553.842 and Florida Administrative Code 98.72, please provide the information and approval numbers on the building components listed below ff they will be utilized on the <br />construction project for which you are applying a building permit. We recommend you contact your local product supplier should you not know the product approval number for any of the applicable listed <br />products. <br />Category/Subcategory <br />Manufacturer <br />Product Description <br />Approval Number(s) <br />Test Pressures <br />1. EXTERIOR DOORS <br />A. SWINGING <br />ThermaTru <br />Firber-Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20481.1 <br />+67.0l-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Firber-Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20481.8 <br />+87.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Firber-Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20481.9 <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Firber-Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL2pgg1.14 <br />+g7.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Classic -Craft and Benchmark <br />FL15225.1 <br />+87.0!•67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Smooth -Star and Benchmark <br />FL15225.5 <br />+87.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />FiberClassic, Smoothstar, ClassicCraft, Rustic <br />FL7ggD,1 <br />+67.01-87.0 psf <br />B. SLIDING <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 420 <br />FL15332.1 - FL15332.5 <br />+40.0/-40.0 psf <br />PGT <br />Series 5570 <br />FL251.10 <br />C. SECTIONAL <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WindCode Doors W5 (8X7) <br />FL15279.37 <br />+30.0/-32.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential W1ndCode Doors WS (18X7) <br />FL15279.53 <br />+30.0/•30.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WindCode Doors Wr8 (8X7) <br />FL15279.85 <br />+38.0l-02.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WintlCode Doors W6 (16X7) <br />FL15279.102 <br />+37.0/-41.0 psf <br />D. METAL LOUVERED DRS <br />Curries Division of AADG, Inc <br />607,707,727,747,and 847 Single &Pairs of Doors <br />FL11537.1 <br />N/A (see inst sht) <br />2. WINDOWS <br />A. SINGLE HUNG <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 185 <br />FL17499.2 <br />+50.0l-55.0 psf <br />PGT <br />Series 5500 <br />FL239.7 <br />B. HORIZONTAL SLIDER <br />MI Nfindows and Doors <br />Series 188 <br />FL15351.1 <br />+40.0/-50.0 psf <br />G. FIXED <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 185 <br />FL15349.1 <br />+40.0/-40.0 psf <br />PGT <br />Series 5520 <br />FL243.9 <br />D. MULLION <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 5764 <br />FL15353.2 <br />NIA <br />PGT <br />Series 5500 <br />FL281.1 <br />N/A <br />E. OTHER <br />3. PANEL WALL <br />A. SIDING <br />James Hardin Building Prod. <br />Cemplank Lap Siding and HardiePlank Lap Siding <br />FL13192.1 - FL13192.2 <br />N/A <br />B. SOFFITS <br />Aisida <br />Solid and Vented Soffit <br />FL15272.1 - FL15272.2 <br />+70.0/-70.0 psf <br />C. OTHER <br />4. ROOFING PRODUCTS <br />A. ASPHALT SHINGLES <br />GAF <br />3 Tab, Dimensional <br />FL10124.1 <br />N/A <br />B. UNDERLAYMENTS <br />Tamko <br />151b Felt Underlayment <br />FL12328.6 <br />N/A <br />C. ROOFING FASTENERS <br />NOT USED <br />D. ROOF VENTILATORS <br />Thompson Arch Metal Comp. <br />Off Ridge Vents <br />FL18918.1 - FL18918.4 <br />N/A <br />Florida Metal Products, Inc <br />Vent RV10 <br />FL21580.3 <br />N/A <br />Lomanco, Inc <br />DA-4 Exahust Vent <br />FL17202.1 <br />N/A <br />E. ROOFING TILES <br />Boral Tile <br />Villa 900 <br />FL7849.27 - FL7849.28 <br />N/A <br />Boral Tile <br />Saxony 900 <br />FL7849.16 - FL7849.20 <br />N/A <br />F. METAL ROOF <br />Gulf Coast Supply &Manufacturing, LLC <br />0.032" Aluminum GulfLok 16" wide roof panel <br />FL11851.2 R3 <br />N/A <br />5. SHUTTERS <br />A. STORM PANELS <br />Global Protection Products <br />Galvanized Steel Storm Panels <br />F115076.1 - FL15076.2 <br />NIA <br />All American Shutters &Glass <br />Galvanized Steel Storm Panels <br />FL17869.1 <br />N/A <br />8. STRUCTURAL <br />COMPONENTS <br />A. WOOD CONNECTORS/ <br />USP Structural Conn. <br />see chart <br />ANCHORS <br />Simpson Strong -Tie <br />see chart <br />B. TRUSS PLATES <br />ITW Building Components <br />Alpine Truss Plates <br />FL1999.1 - FL1999.4 <br />N/A <br />MiTek Industries, Inc. <br />Truss Plates <br />FL2197.1 - FL2197.5 <br />NIA <br />C. ENGINEERED LUMBER <br />Weyerhaeuser <br />Rim Board, LVL, PSL, LSL <br />FL8527.1 - FL6527.5 <br />N/A <br />D. MATERIAL <br />Cast -Crete Corp. <br />High Strength Concrete Lintels <br />FL158.1 <br />NIA <br />Commercial Concrete Products, Inc. <br />High Strength Concrete Lintels <br />FLi774 <br />N/A <br />The products listed below did not demonstrate product approval at plan review. I understand that at the time of inspection of these products, the following information must be available to the inspector on the <br />jobsite; 1) copy of the product approval, 2) the performance characteristics which the product was tested and certified to comply with, 3) copy of the applicable manufacturers installation requirements. Further, I <br />understand these products may have to be removed if approval cannot be demonstrated during inspection. <br />APPLICANT SIGNATURE <br />DATE <br />