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a e <br />March 20, 2018 <br />Re: Wood Construction Connector Com pliance for 2015 International Codes 3 2D17 Florida Codes <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />Section 2303.5 of the 2015 International Building Code OBC) 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 F13C required testing to comply with ASTM 01781 Test Method Rr Mechanical Fasteners in Wood. Both <br />methods determine a connector's allowable bad as the lowest of the following: <br />1. Lowest ultimate of three tests (or average of 8) 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 D7147 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 tasted <br />material properties exceed the specified properties. <br />ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) revised AC13 Acceptance Criteria Rr Joist Hangers and Sinr/ar Devicas 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 bads 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 />www.stronatie.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 800.999.5009. <br />Sincerely, <br />SIMPSON STRONG -TIE COMPANY INC. <br />Keith Cullum, P.E., LEED AP dwfBDW <br />Engineer, Southeast U.S. Branch <br />Page I of 1 <br />Simpson Strong Tie Company Inc. 2221 Comity Lana McKinney, TX 75069 Phons: e72.542A326 Fez 972.542.4139 wrrw.abonatiesom <br />•6•-s <br />N <br />.I-- _ <br />� f N U <br />a/.e�� 0 <br />C � � cu ch <br />O <br />= 0 •L <br />O � q O <br />ICU O � s4.- CU <br />. C E <br />_ C '�I^/� <br />.- U) Q <br />Z <br />O <br />L <br />U <br />O <br />♦� <br />f^ <br />V <br />O <br />L <br />U <br />O <br />L <br />V/ <br />m <br />L� <br />W <br />¢ W <br />z J <br />z <br />J <br />a. <br />SHEET <br />PA 100 <br />NO. <br />A3 <br />FL17244.1 <br />ESR-3455 <br />A23 <br />FL70448.2 <br />ESR-2808 <br />HD2t0-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU210.2 <br />FL10858.4 <br />ESR-2548 <br />HD212-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3446 <br />HU212-2 <br />FL10858.4 <br />ESR-2548 <br />HD218 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU216 <br />FL10858.5 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD218.3 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3446 <br />HU218.3 <br />FL70868.1 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD28 <br />FL17232.2 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU28 <br />FL10858.3 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD28-2 <br />FL17232.3 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU28-2 <br />FL10858.4 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD410 <br />FL17232.4 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU410 <br />FL10858.9 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD412 <br />FL17232.4 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU412 <br />FL10858.9 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD810 <br />FL17232.4 <br />ESR-3445 <br />HU810 <br />FLt0858.10 <br />ESR-2549 <br />HD0410 <br />FL17241.7 <br />ESR-3444 <br />HUC4410 <br />FL11488.11 <br />SIM200804 <br />HGA70 <br />FL17898.1 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HGAIOKT <br />FL11470.4 <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 />HTA18 <br />FL17680.4 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HETA18 <br />FL11473.5 <br />SIM200802 <br />HTA20.18 <br />FL17880.4 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HETA20 <br />FL11473.5 <br />SIM200802 <br />HTT18 <br />FL17324.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTT16 <br />FL11498.1 <br />ES-0130 <br />HTT45 <br />FL17324.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTT22 <br />FL11498.1 <br />ES-0130 <br />HTW18 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS18 <br />FL10458.22 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HTW20 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS20 <br />FL10458.23 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HTW24 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-3455 <br />HTS24 <br />FL10458.24 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HTW30 <br />FL17244.8 <br />ESR-345S <br />HTS30 <br />FL10458.28 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HTWM18 <br />FL8223.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTSM18 <br />FLt 1473.11 <br />SIM200802 <br />HTWM20 <br />FL8223.2 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HTSM20 <br />FLt 1473.11 <br />SIM200802 <br />HUGT2 <br />F1.8223.3 <br />Evaluation Report <br />HGT2 <br />FL10458.18 <br />ESR-2813 <br />HUGT3 <br />FL8223.3 <br />Evalua <br />PRODUCT APPROVAL SPECIFICATION SHEET (2018) March 28, 2018 <br />As required by Florida Statute 553.842 and Florida Administrable Code 9&72, please provide the information and approval numbers on the building components listed below M they will be utilized an die <br />construction project for which you are applying for a building permit. We recommend you canted your local product supplier should you not know the product approval number for any of the applicable Gated <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 />Farber -Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20481.1 <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThertnaTru <br />Farber -Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL20481.8 <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Farber -Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL2pggl.g <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Farber -Classic and Smooth -Star (NON -IMPACT) <br />FL2pgg1.lq <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />ClassiuCrafl and Benchmark <br />FL15225.1 <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />Smooth -Star and Benchmark <br />FL15225.5 <br />+87.0/-87.0 psf <br />ThermaTru <br />FiberClassic, Smoodtster, ClassicCreR, Rustic <br />FL7840.1 <br />+87.0/-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 WirdCode Doors WS (BX7) <br />FL15279.37 <br />+30.0/-32.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WirdCode Doors W5 (18X7) <br />FL15279.53 <br />+30.0/30.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WindCode Doors W8 (8X7) <br />FL15278.85 <br />+38.0/-42.0 psf <br />Clopay Building Products <br />Residential WIMCode Doors WB (18X7) <br />FL75279.102 <br />+37.01-41.0 psf <br />D. METAL LOUVERED DRS <br />Curies Division of AADG, Inc <br />H07,707,727,747,and t347 Single &Pain of Doors <br />FL11537.1 <br />WA (sae inst sht) <br />2. WINDOWS <br />A. SINGLE HUNG <br />MI Windows 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 />+40.0/-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 5520 <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 />FL281.1 <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 Skiing <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 />151b Felt Underlaymem <br />FL12328.8 <br />N/A <br />C. ROOFING FASTENERS <br />NOT USED <br />D. ROOF VENTILATORS <br />Thompson Arch Metal Comp. <br />06 Ridge Vents <br />FL16918.1 - FL18918.4 <br />N/A <br />Florida Metal Products, Inc <br />Vent RV10 <br />FL215tX1.3 <br />N/A <br />Lomanco, Inc <br />DA-4 Exahust Vent <br />FL17202.1 <br />N/A <br />E. ROOFING TILES <br />Borel Tile <br />Villa 900 <br />FL7849.27 - FL7849.28 <br />N/A <br />Boral Tile <br />Saxony 900 <br />FL7849.18 - FL784920 <br />N/A <br />F. METAL ROOF <br />Gulf Coast Supply a Manufacturing, LLC <br />0.032"Aluminum GulfLolc 18" 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 />FL15078.1 - FL15078.2 <br />N/A <br />All American Shutter 8 Glass <br />Galvanized Steel Storm Panels <br />FL17t189.1 <br />N/A <br />S. 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 Posies <br />FL1998.1 - FL1999.4 <br />NIA <br />MTek Industries, Inc. <br />Truss Plates <br />FL2197.1 - FL2797.5 <br />N/A <br />C. ENGINEERED LUMBER <br />Weyerhaeuser <br />Rim Board, LVL, PSL, LSL <br />FL8527.1 - FL8527.5 <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 plan review. I understand that at the time d inspection of these products, the fallowing information must be available to the inspector on the <br />jobsile; 1) copy of the product approval, 2) the performance characteristics which the product was tested and certified to campy with, 3) copy of the applicable manufacturer 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 />