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March 20, 2018 <br />Re: Wood Construction Connector Compliance for 2015 International Codes & 2017 Florida Codes <br />To Whom It May Concern: <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 IBC and FBC required testing to comply with ASTM D1781 Test Method for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood. Both <br />methods determine a connector'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 at1/8-inch deflection <br />3. Calculations per American Wood Council National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) <br />The primary changes in ASTM D7147 are requirements to measure properties of the tested materials, such as steel <br />strength, fastener strength, and mod specific gravity. The tested ultimate loads must be adjusted when tested <br />material properties exceed the specified properties. <br />[CC Evaluation Services ([CC -ES) revised AC13 Accoptance Criteria for Joist Hangers and Sirrvlar Devices in <br />October 2016 to incorporate a methodology to evaluate products to the 2015 I -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 1-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 ceiti ication <br />agencies to update their Hood 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 6130/2018 when @ will be re-evaluated by Simpson Strong -Tie. Please visit <br />www:strongtie,com 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 dvVBDW <br />Engineer, Southeast U.S. Branch <br />Page l of l <br />Simpson Strong -Tie Company Inc. 2221 CountryLana McKinney,,TX 75069 Phone: 972.542.0326 Fax 972.542.4139 mmstronatie.com <br />a <br />Cll <br />-� > U <br />N O �--� <br />(�� 0 O <br />.� U N � <br />U U Ca � <br />O O <br />� O LL <br />CZ U CD p > <br />. � <br />� Cn r ° C Q <br />�� (� /�^� <br />•� V J <br />x­nU <br />Z <br />O <br />L <br />V <br />O <br />�_ <br />O <br />U <br />O <br />V! <br />n� <br />L <br />W <br />Z <br />Z <br />Z <br />Q <br />J <br />SHEET NO. <br />PA 1.0 <br />-' <br />u. <br />A3 <br />FL17244.1 <br />ESR-3455 <br />A23 <br />FL10448.2 <br />ESR-2608 <br />H D210.2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU210-2 <br />FL10856.4 <br />ESR-2549 <br />H D212-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU212-2 <br />FL10856.4 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD216 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU216 <br />FL10856.5 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD216-3 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU21Cr3 <br />FL10856.1 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD26 <br />FL1 232.2 <br />7 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU26 <br />FL10858.3 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD28-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU28-2 <br />FL10856.4 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD410 <br />FL17232.4 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU410 <br />FL10856.9 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD412 <br />FL17232.4 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU412 <br />FL10856.9 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD610 <br />FL17232.4 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU610 <br />FL10858.10 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD0410 <br />FL17241.7 <br />ESR-3444 <br />HUC0410 <br />FL11488.11 <br />SIM200804 <br />HGA10 <br />FL17699.1 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HGAI OKT <br />FL1147D.4 <br />SIM200803 <br />HGAM10 <br />FL17699.1 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HGAMIOKT <br />FL11470.4 <br />SIM200803 <br />HHCP2 <br />FL17238.7 <br />ESR-3448 <br />HCP2 <br />FL10447.2 <br />ESR-2551 <br />HTA16 <br />FL17680.4 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HETA16 <br />FL11473.5 <br />SIM200802 <br />HTA20.18 <br />FL17680.4 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HETA20 <br />FL11473.5 <br />SIM200802 <br />HTT16 <br />FL17324.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTT16 <br />FL11496.1 <br />ES-0130 <br />HTT45 <br />FLt7324.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTT22 <br />FL11496.1 <br />ES-0130 <br />HTW18 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS16 <br />FL10458.22 <br />ESR-2613 <br />HTW20 <br />FLt7244.6 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS20 <br />FL10456.23 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HTW24 <br />FL17244.6 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS24 <br />FL10456.24 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HTVv30 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS30 <br />FL10456.26 <br />ESR-2613 <br />HTWM18 <br />FL6223.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTSM16 <br />FL11473.11 <br />SIM200802 <br />HTWM20 <br />FL8223.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTSM20 <br />FL11473.11 <br />SIM200802 <br />HUGT2 <br />FL6223.3 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HGT2 <br />FL10456.18 <br />ESR-2613 <br />HUGT3 <br />FL6223.3 <br />Evaluation Repo <br />PRODUCT APPROVAL SPECIFICATION SHEET (2018) January 9, 2019 <br />As required by Florida Statute 553.842 and Florida Administrative Code 9B-72, please provide the information and approval numbers on the building components listed below if they will be utilized on the <br />construction project for which you are applying for 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 />CategorylSubcategory <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 />FL20461.1 <br />+67.tl/-67.Opsf <br />ThermaTru <br />FirberClassic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20461.6 <br />+67.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />FirberClassic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20461.9 <br />+67.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Firber-Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20461.14 <br />+67.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Classic -Craft and Benchmark <br />FL15225.1 <br />+67.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Smooth -Star and Benchmark <br />FL15225.5 <br />+67.0/-67.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />FiberClassic, Smoothstar, ClassicCraff, Rustic <br />FL7640.1 <br />+67.0/-67.0 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 />FZ251.10 <br />C. SECTIONAL <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WindCode Doors W5 (8X7) <br />FL15279.37 <br />+30.D/-32.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WindCode Doors W5 (16X7) <br />FL15279.53 <br />+30.0/-30.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WndCode Doors W6 (SX7) <br />FL15279,85 <br />+38.0l-42.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WindCode Doors W6 (18X7) <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 />NIA (see lost sht) <br />2. WINDOWS <br />A. SINGLE HUNG <br />MI Vt4ndows and Doors <br />Series 185 <br />FL17499.2 <br />+50.0/-55.0 psf <br />PGT <br />Series 5500 <br />FL239.7 <br />B. HORIZONTAL SLIDER <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 188 <br />FL15351.1 <br />+40.0l-50.0 psf <br />C. FIXED <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 185 <br />FL15349.1 <br />+40.0l-40.0 psf <br />PGT <br />Series <br />FL243.9 <br />D. MULLION <br />MI Windows and Doors <br />Series 5764 <br />FL15353.2 <br />N/A <br />PGT <br />Series 5500 <br />FL261.1 <br />N/A <br />E. OTHER <br />3. PANEL WALL <br />A. SIDING <br />James Hardie Building Prod. <br />Cemplank Lap Siding and HardiePlank Lap Siding <br />FL13192.1 - FL13192.2 <br />N/A <br />B. SOFFITS <br />Alside <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 />151bFeltUnderlayment <br />FL12328.8 <br />N/A <br />C. ROOFING FASTENERS <br />NOT USED <br />D. ROOF VENTILATORS <br />Thompson Arch Metal Comp. <br />Off Ridge Vents <br />FL16918.1 - FL16918.4 <br />N/A <br />Florida Metal Products, Inc <br />Vent RV10 <br />FL21580.3 <br />N/A. <br />Lomanco, Inc <br />DA-4 F�cahust Vent <br />FL172tl2.1 <br />N/A <br />E. ROOFING TILES <br />Sorel 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 18" wide roof panel <br />FL11651.2 R3 <br />N/A <br />5. SHUTTERS <br />A. STORM PANELS <br />Global Protection Products <br />Galvanized Steel Storm Panels <br />FL15076.1 - FL15076.2 <br />N/A <br />All American Shutters &Glass <br />Galvanized Steel Storm Panels <br />FL17869.1 <br />N/A <br />6. STRUCTURAL <br />COMPONENTS <br />A. WOOD CONNECTORS/ <br />LISP 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 />N/A <br />C. ENGINEERED LUMBER <br />Weyerhaeuser <br />Rim Board, LVL, PSL, LSL <br />FL6527.1 - FL6527.5 <br />N/A <br />D. MATERIAL <br />Cast -Crete Corp. <br />High Strength Concrete Lintels <br />FL158.1 <br />N/A <br />Commercial Concrete Products, Inc. <br />High Strength Concrete Lintels <br />FL1774 <br />N/A <br />The products listed below did not demonstrate product approval at Ian review. I understand that at the time of inspection of these the following information must be available to the inspector on the <br />P P P products, 9 � <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 />