Florida Product Approval System - Florida Building

1 1 Florida Product Approval SystemFlorida Building CommissionFlorida Building CommissionFlorida Department of Florida Department of Community AffairsCommunity Affairs2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard2555 Shumard Oak BoulevardTallahassee, Florida 32399 Tallahassee, Florida 32399--21002100(850) 487(850) New Florida Product ApprovalSystemThe new System includes a web-site, submittal of applications, payment of fees for entity approvals and state Product approvals, the Building Code Information System (BCIS). 3 The New Florida Product ApprovalSystem4 The New Florida Product ApprovalSystemA database is available on the Building Codes Information System to search for approved entities and state approved Product Approval Page6 State Approved Product Search7 Organization Search8 The New Product Approval SystemThis two pronged System will allow manufacturers the choiceof applying with local jurisdictions for local approvals or applying with the Florida Building Commission for state Approval .

2 Criteria has been established for the Approval of entities that test, evaluate and certify products. Quality assurance programs will be used to monitor manufacturing production of approved Entity Approval SystemApplications for entity approvals to the Florida Building Commission can be made on-line BodiesAccreditation bodies accredit and monitor the competency and performance of an agency carrying out specific EntitiesEvaluation entities conduct Product evaluations based on tests reports, and/or rational LabsTesting labs conduct Product AgenciesCertification agencies evaluate products based on tests and/or rational analysis; conduct quality assurance; certify compliance with standards; and list and label Assurance AgenciesQuality assurance agencies monitor Product EntitiesValidation entities certify compliance with standards and certify to the Florida Building Commission that Product Approval applications are Product Approval SystemLocal Product Approval Local Product Approval or or OptionalOptional State Product ApprovalState Product Approval17 Florida Product Approval SystemPanel WallsExterior DoorsRoofing ProductsSkylightsWindowsShuttersStructur al ComponentsNew and Innovative Building Envelope ProductsThe following category of products must be approved by local Building departmentsusing this System or the manufacturer has the optionof seeking state Approval bythe Florida Building Commission:18 Florida Product Approval SystemThe following products are exempt:1.

3 Structural components covered by United States Department of Commerce Product Standards; 2. Structural components comprised of materials or products that are assembled or placed in the field may demonstrate compliance by a batch ticket or bill of lading made available at the site of assembly or placement; and19 Florida Product Approval SystemExempt products continued:3. (11), Florida are custom fabricated or assembled shall not require separate Approval under this section provided the component parts have been the components meet the standards and requirements of the Florida Building Product Approval SystemVERY IMPORTANT!!All products in the eight categories must be manufactured with a quality assurance program in place, monitored by a Commission approved quality assurance Product Approval SystemMethods for demonstrating a Product s compliance Methods for demonstrating a Product s compliance with the Florida Building Code:with the Florida Building Code:METHOD 1 METHOD 1{9B{ (2) and (2) and (1) } (1) }Products with Code Performance Criteria and Standardized Products with Code Performance Criteria and Standardized Test, or Comparative or Rational AnalysisTest, or Comparative or Rational AnalysisMETHOD 2 METHOD 2{9B{ (3) and (3) and (2)} (2)} Products Which Have Products Which Have NoNoStandardized Test, or Standardized Test, or Comparative or Rational AnalysisComparative or Rational Analysis22 Florida Product Approval SystemMETHOD 1 METHOD 1--Products with Code Performance Criteria and Products with Code Performance Criteria and Standardized Test, or Comparative or Rational Analysis Standardized Test, or Comparative or Rational Analysis using one of the following four options:using one of the following four options:Option A: a certification mark or listingOption A: a certification mark or listingOption B: a test reportOption B: a test reportOption C: an evaluation report from an evaluation entityOption C.

4 An evaluation report from an evaluation entityOption D: an evaluation report from an Florida Architect Option D: an evaluation report from an Florida Architect or Engineeror Engineer23 Florida Product Approval SystemMETHOD 2 METHOD 2--Products Which Have Products Which Have NoNoStandardized Test, Standardized Test, or Comparative or Rational Analysis using one of the or Comparative or Rational Analysis using one of the following two options:following two options:Option A: an evaluation report from an Option A: an evaluation report from an evaluation entityevaluation entityOption B: an evaluation report from an Florida Option B: an evaluation report from an Florida Architect or EngineerArchitect or Engineer24 Florida Product Approval SystemProducts Submitted with an Evaluation Report from Products Submitted with an Evaluation Report from an Evaluation Entityan Evaluation EntityzProvides verifiable documentation that the Product complies with the evaluation report from an approved Product evaluation Product Approval SystemProducts Submitted with an Evaluation Report from an a Florida Architect or EngineerzSigned and sealed Product evaluation report from a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Professional on testing or comparative or rational analysis or a verifiable documentation that the Product complies with the Product Approval SystemEvaluation reportEvaluation Entity orArchitect or EngineerStatement ofComplianceDescription of theProductTechnicalDocumentationInstalla tionInstructionsLimitations andConditions of UseCertification ofIndependenceAuthorized Nameand Title of

5 EntityRepresentative27 Local Product ApprovalLocal Product Approval is required for the eight categories of products. The manufacturer has the OPTION of seeking state Approval from the Florida Building state has established uniform rules for the local Product Approval Building Departments began using this process October 1, Product ApprovalApplication for Local Product ApprovalApplication for Local Product ApprovalNOTE: The following is an example of the information to be submitted for Approval by local for Approval by Method 1 / Method 2zCategory of ProductzName of Applicant (Company)zMailing AddresszTelephone No. and Fax No. zE-Mail AddresszName applicant s technical representative (if any)zFlorida Professional Registration No. (if any)zFlorida Professional Firm Registration No. (if any)Local Product ApprovalLocal Product Approval30zName of Approved Quality Assurance EntityzAddress, TelephoneNumber, Fax NumberzE-mail Address zName of Applicant s Authorized RepresentativezFlorida Professional Reg.

6 No. (if any)zFlorida Professional Firm Reg. No. (if any)Local Product ApprovalLocal Product Approval31 Local Product ApprovalProvide the information about the Product :oProduct name and model number (if any);oName, address and reports of the applicable testing lab, evaluation entity, or certification agencyoList of requirements with which the Product complies including Code section numbers and/or reference standardsoList of limitations on Product s useoInstallation instructions for the product32 Local Product ApprovaloGive any other information that may be of assistance to the local jurisdiction in considering the application. oName and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of Product ApprovalValidation Checklist For Local Product ApprovalForm No.: (5)34 Local Product Approval1. Verify the submission and completeness of Product Approval application Verify the method of demonstrating compliance is from an entity approved by the Florida Building Product ApprovalLocal Validation Checklist (Cont.)

7 3. Verify submission of the evaluator s certification of independence. Note: The evaluator may be a test lab, Note: The evaluator may be a test lab, certification agency, evaluation entity or certification agency, evaluation entity or Florida Registered Architect or Florida Florida Registered Architect or Florida Professional Engineer which produced the Professional Engineer which produced the Product ApprovalLocal Validation Checklist (Cont.)4. Verify the method of demonstrating compliance is current and has not been suspended, recalled or Verify the Product has not been recalled or revoked by the Florida Building Product ApprovalLocal Validation Checklist (Cont.)6. Verify the Code sections and reference standards for which the evaluation demonstrates Verify the method of demonstrating compliance indicates any limitations on the use of the Product , as Product ApprovalLocal Validation Checklist (Cont.)8. Verify manufacturer s installation instructions are provided, if Verify that a quality assurance program audited by a Florida Building Commission approved third party quality assurance agency is in Optional State Product ApprovalApplications for state Product Approval can be made to the Florida Building Commission on-line at Optional State Product ApprovalApplications for state Product Approval are $300 per Product Optional State Product ApprovaloEach of the categories of products has been divided into sub-categories.

8 For example, under the category of windows, the For example, under the category of windows, the subsub--categories are awning, casement, dual action, categories are awning, casement, dual action, double hung, single hung, fixed, horizontal slider, double hung, single hung, fixed, horizontal slider, projected, pass through, mullions, wind breaker or projected, pass through, mullions, wind breaker or $300 application would cover a manufacturer s entire line under one of these Optional State Product ApprovalStateProduct A pprovalB y C om m ission basedo n v a lid a tio n e n tity sv a lid a tio nV erifyA p p lic a tio n isc o m p le te a n dall docum ents areprovidedValidateP ro d u c t c o m p lie sw ith th e C o d e u sin gthe C hecklistC ertifyT he docum entationindicates theP ro d u c t c o m p lie sw ith th e C o d eA p p lic a tio n V a lid a tio n43 Optional State Product evaluator is an approved entity2. Verify approved Evaluator s certificate entity Approval is not suspended, recalledor test or evaluation report has not been recalledor revokedState Validation program is audited byapproved entity7.

9 V e rify in s ta lla tio n in s tru c tio n s a reconsistent with lim itations of use are consistent evaluation com plies w ith Code adoptedstandards44 The EndFlorida Department of Community AffairsCodes & Standards Section2555 Shumard Oak , Florida 32399-2100(850)