Our friends at Engineering Express published an informative article of opinion on the benefits of both Florida and Miami Dade Product Approvals. The article lists the pros for each and cons for each approval type. Of course, having both approvals is a valuable asset in both categories. Also, Miami Dade NOAs, once obtained, can be …
About Miami Dade Product Approval Forms Miami Dade maintains a library of forms on their product control website. They are presented in categories in PDF form for applicants to follow during application submission. These links are as of mid 2023. Search Miami Dade Approval NOA’s by Clicking Here General Miami Dade Product Approval Publications …
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There are various Product Testing Requirements to obtain a Miami Dade NOA. Here are the rules as compiled by Miami Dade Product Control: For Soffits: They do not have to pass the impact test. The air infiltration tests [for building envelope products] have to be performed before the water infiltration test. The structural load test for …
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What Are The Approved Testing Labs For Use With Miami Dade NOA’s? You can find a list of approved testing labs on the Miami Dade website by clicking here. What Are The Requirements For Using An Approved Lab & Test Report? If you or the lab do not notify Miami-Dade County of the test 7 …
What Does RAS Mean & Where Are They Used? Miami RAS Stands for Roofing Application Standards. They were developed for use in the HVHZ (Dade & Broward Counties, Florida) but are frequently approved for use elsewhere in Florida & the US as an alternative standard to similar ASTM protocols. Where Do I Find The RAS …
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What Does TAS Mean & Where Are They Used? Miami TAS Stands for Testing Application Standards. They were developed for use in the HVHZ (Dade & Broward Counties, Florida) but are frequently approved for use elsewhere in Florida & the US as an alternative standard to similar ASTM protocols. Where Do I Find The TAS …
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To start, there are numerous articles by Engineering Express on the topic you can find here. You’ll learn when they’re really needed, what information we need, how they help, and much more. > In short, products ‘inside the rule‘ require product approval in Florida. > This is done by a combination of testing & rational …
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How Does The Florida Product Approval Numbering System Work? The numbering system the State of Florida uses to register Florida Product Approvals can be tricky if you don’t understand them. Here’s a breakdown of how the State of Florida product approval numbering system works. Part 1: Approval Root Folders Each new application to the state …
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Find the continuously published report by the Florida Building Code Information System (BCIS) By the Program Oversight Committed (POC) along with state meetings & agenda schedules by clicking here. This is where you can submit comments about product applications to the state for review prior to listing approval. The comments must be made in writing …
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Often times a glazing product is approved for large missile impact, but requires a field modification for size. While the tested span cannot be exceeded and still meet the building code’s large missile impact requirements, the aspect ratio (the length to width ratio) can be altered so long as the glass area does not exceed …
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In the state of Florida’s product approval website, there’s a setting called ‘impact’. This setting relates to the large missile impact rating given to opening protection devices per ASTM E1886/1996 & TAS protocols in the HVHZ zones. This is also known as Missile Level ‘D’ as defined below. Refer to the product’s testing or evaluation …
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The easiest way to engage with the Florida Product Approval System is to retain a design professional experienced in this industry. You can find product evaluators by searching for products similar to yours in our database. The process for applying to the State of Florida starts by registering on the state site here. The state …
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The Florida Building Code Section 104.11 (2020) defines the procedure and design methodology for alternative materials used in construction. This is important in establishing a baseline for Florida Product Approvals and Florida Local Approvals. 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent …
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Florida has adopted a Local Product Approval System that governs the submission & use of of statewide product approvals. That’s covered in Florida Statute 553.842 (2022). This section states: (1) The commission shall adopt rules under ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to develop and implement a product evaluation and approval system that applies statewide to operate in coordination with the …
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Florida Statewide Product Approvals are an optional requirement for permit in Florida. Products within the rule of the Florida Product Approval System do have to demonstrate compliance with the code. The optional Statewide approval is the easiest way for manufacturers to demonstrate compliance on a consistent basis for easy permitting. The state of Florida published …
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Engineering Express maintains a database of technical questions relating to product approvals. Click Here to visit their knowledge base. Questions they can help answer, for example are: What are porosity and closure angles when defining a porous building opening? Is a large missile impact window or door automatically approved for small missile impact? How do …
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The product approval process can take up to 60 days or more depending on the review process (i.e., two months for test and evaluation report methods and ten days for certification methods). A schedule/process for product applications is located on the Product Approval Meetings and Agendas page. This information originally appeared on the MyFloridaLicense.com website. In …
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State approvals are valid until a change in the product changes decreases the product’s performance, the standards or Code changes or the product is suspended or revoked. This information originally appeared on the MyFloridaLicense.com website. Remember, the date of a permit typically governs the use of a product approval. An approval may be expired under …
Organizations approved by the Florida Building Commission can be located on the Building Code Information System at: www.floridabuilding.org > Product Approval>Find an Organization or http://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_org_srch.aspx This information originally appeared on the MyFloridaLicense.com website. Quickly search for Florida Product Approvals via this website by clicking here.
Miami-Dade approval is considered a “local” approval and can only be used in Miami-Dade. State approval with limitation of use “approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)” can be used in Miami-Dade and the rest of the State. This information originally appeared on the MyFloridaLicense.com website. Information about Local Product Approvals can be found via …
