Current through Reg. 51, No. 058, March 25, 2025
(1) Method 1.
Products specifically addressed in the Code through performance criteria and
standard test methods or standard comparative or rational analysis methods,
which cannot be approved through the plan review and inspection process, shall
demonstrate compliance with the Code through one of the following:
(a) A certification mark or listing from an
approved certification agency indicating that the product is in compliance with
the Code. Indication of compliance shall be by certification to standards
adopted by the Code.
(b) A test
report from an approved testing laboratory, which identifies which products are
covered by the test report and provides verifiable documentation indicating the
product tested complies with the Code.
(c) An evaluation report from an approved
product evaluation entity that covers the subject product and, based upon
standard tests or standard comparative or rational analysis, or a combination
thereof, indicates that the product was evaluated to be in compliance with the
Code and that the product is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to
that required by the Code.
(d) An
evaluation report from a Florida Registered Architect or a licensed Florida
Professional Engineer developed and signed and sealed, based upon standard
tests or standard comparative or rational analysis, or a combination thereof
and indicates that the product was evaluated to be in compliance with the Code
and that the product is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that
required by the Code.
(e) Rational
engineering analysis cannot be used in lieu of a standard test required by the
Code for approval of products within the scope of the standard, except that
project specific approval by the local authorities having jurisdiction in
accordance with alternate methods and materials authorized in the
Code.
(f) A legacy report from a
nationally recognized model code organization may be used if the report
demonstrates compliance with the Code.
(g) Products required to demonstrate
compliance using referenced testing standard(s) and also requiring rational
analysis that falls outside the scope of the agency certificate designating
product certification, must demonstrate compliance using an evaluation report
from an approved evaluation entity.
(2) Method 2. Products for which there are no
specific standardized tests or comparative or rational analysis methods of
evaluation established as required by the Code shall demonstrate compliance
with the intent of the Code through one of the following:
(a) An evaluation report from an approved
product evaluation entity and provides verifiable documentation indicating the
product complies with the intent of the Code.
(b) An evaluation report from a Florida
Registered Architect or a licensed Florida Professional Engineer based on
testing or comparative or rational analysis or combination thereof, which
provides verifiable documentation indicating the product complies with the
intent of the Code.
(c) Rational
engineering analysis cannot be used in lieu of a standard test required by the
Code for approval of products within the scope of the standard, except that
project specific approval by the local authorities having jurisdiction in
accordance with alternate methods and materials authorized in the
Code.
(d) A legacy report from a
nationally recognized model Code organization may be used if the report
demonstrates compliance with the code.
(3) Products listed in Rule
61G20-3.001, F.A.C., shall be
manufactured under a quality assurance program audited by an approved quality
assurance entity.
(4) Evaluation
Report and Test Report Documentation Requirements. All reports and
documentation required in subsections
61G20-3.005(1) and
(2), F.A.C., shall contain the information
listed below. Design drawings submitted for permitting purposes are not to be
construed to be an evaluation report and do not require this information. When
the Code requires a standard test as a component of a product approval using
the evaluation methods, the test lab must be accredited by an approved
accreditation body for the test performed. The entity issuing the evaluation
report or certification is responsible to ensure that the test lab is
accredited.
(a) Name and address of the
manufacturer, evaluation entity, engineer or architect or testing
laboratory.
(b) Statement of
compliance with the appropriate section or standard of the Code.
(c) Complete description of the product,
including all drawings, manufacturer's product designations and materials,
except materials specifications identified as proprietary.
(d) Technical documentation, including all
substantiating data, supporting the compliance statement. Substantiating data
shall include all test reports and calculations which may be referenced within
the evaluation report.
(e)
Installation requirements. Installation instructions including attachments
shall be developed by an evaluation entity, test lab or by the manufacturer's
licensed design professional. Exception: Installation instructions for windows
including attachment, at minimum shall include the following:
1. Type, and grade of anchor, and/or
manufacturer's anchor specifications, including minimum nominal size, minimum
penetration into substrate and minimum edge distances;
2. Type, physical dimensions, material and
grade of any accessory item or strap, if applicable;
3. Spacing of anchors, shims, accessory items
and straps; and
4. Illustrated
diagrams of the attachment of the product to the structure.
(f) Limitations and conditions of
use.
(g) Certification of
independence in conformance with Rule
61G20-3.009, F.A.C.
(h) Name, title and signature of person
authorized to sign on behalf of entity or signature, registration number and
seal in the case of architects and engineers.
(5) The following documents shall be
submitted for approval of listed products or products bearing a certification
mark or an approved certification agency as complying with the standards
established by the Code:
(a) Name and address
of manufacturer and certification agency.
(b) Manufacturer's product model number or
identifier and product description.
(c) Indication of the standard the product
was tested to.
(d) Performance
level of the product and conditions or limitations of use.
(e) Installation requirements. Exception:
Installation instructions for windows including attachment at minimum shall
include the following:
1. Type, and grade of
anchor, and/or manufacturer's anchor specifications, including minimum nominal
size, minimum penetration into substrate and minimum edge distances;
2. Type, physical dimensions, material and
grade of any accessory item or strap, if applicable;
3. Spacing of anchors, shims, accessory items
and straps; and
4. Illustrated
diagrams of the attachment of the product to the structure.
(f) Agency certificate designating product
certification.
(6) Review
and verification of installation instructions required under paragraph
61G20-3.005(4)(e),
F.A.C. Prior to posting installation instructions, including anchorage
requirements, on the Building Codes Information System on the Internet,
www.floridabuilding.org, they
shall be reviewed or verified by the evaluation entity, test lab, the architect
or engineer of record, or by a manufacturer's licensed design
professional.
(7) Review and
verification of installation instructions required under paragraph
61G20-3.005(5)(e),
F.A.C. Prior to posting installation instructions, including anchorage
requirements, on the Building Codes Information System,
www.floridabuilding.org, they
shall be reviewed or verified by the certification agency or by a
manufacturer's licensed design professional.
Rulemaking Authority
553.842(1) FS.
Law Implemented 553.842(6)
FS.
New 5-5-02, Amended 9-4-03, 11-22-06, 4-10-08, Formerly
9B-72.070,
9N-3.005.
