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Florida Product Approval System
Florida Building CommissionFlorida Building CommissionFlorida Department of Florida Department of Community AffairsCommunity Affairs2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard2555 Shumard Oak BoulevardTallahassee, Florida 32399Tallahassee, Florida 32399--21002100(850) 487(850) 487--18241824www.floridabuilding.orgwww.floridabuilding.org
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The New Florida Product ApprovalSystem
The new system includes a web-site, www.www.floridabuildingfloridabuilding.org.org for submittal of applications, payment of fees for entity approvals and state product approvals, the Building Code Information System (BCIS).
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The New Florida Product ApprovalSystem
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The New Florida Product ApprovalSystem
A database is available on the Building Codes Information System to search for approved entities and state approved products.
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BCIS Product Approval Page
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State Approved Product Search
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Organization Search
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The New Product Approval System
This two pronged system will allow manufacturers the choice of applying with local jurisdictions for local approvals or applying with the Florida Building Commission for state approval.
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 products.
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Florida Entity Approval System
Applications for entity approvals to the Florida Building Commission can be made on-line at:www.floridabuilding.org
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Accreditation Bodies
Accreditation bodies accredit and monitor the competency and performance of an agency carrying out specific tasks.
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Evaluation Entities
Evaluation entities conduct product evaluations based on tests reports, and/or rational analysis.
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Testing Labs
Testing labs conduct product tests.
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Certification Agencies
Certification agencies evaluate products based on tests and/or rational analysis; conduct quality assurance; certify compliance with standards; and list and label products.
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Quality Assurance Agencies
Quality assurance agencies monitor product production.
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Validation Entities
Validation entities certify compliance with standards and certify to the Florida Building Commission that product approval applications are correct.
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Florida Product Approval System
Local Product Approval Local Product Approval or or
““OptionalOptional” ”
State Product ApprovalState Product Approval
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Florida Product Approval System
Panel WallsExterior DoorsRoofing ProductsSkylightsWindowsShuttersStructural ComponentsNew and Innovative Building Envelope Products
The following category of products must be approved by local building departments using this system or the manufacturer has the option of seeking state approval bythe Florida Building Commission:
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The following products are exempt:
1. 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; and
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Exempt products continued:3. 553.842(11), Florida StatutesProducts…which are custom fabricated or assembled shall not require separate approval under this section provided the component parts have been approved…and the components meet the standards and requirements of the Florida Building Code…
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VERY IMPORTANT!!
All products in the eight categories must be manufactured with a quality assurance program in place, monitored by a Commission approved quality assurance entity.
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Florida Product Approval System
Methods for demonstrating a product’s compliance Methods for demonstrating a product’s compliance with the Florida Building Code:with the Florida Building Code:
METHOD 1METHOD 1 {9B{9B--72.040(2) and 9B72.040(2) and 9B--72.070(1) }72.070(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 Analysis
METHOD 2METHOD 2 {9B{9B--72.040(3) and 9B72.040(3) and 9B--72.070(2)} 72.070(2)} Products Which Have Products Which Have NoNo Standardized Test, or Standardized Test, or Comparative or Rational AnalysisComparative or Rational Analysis
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METHOD 1METHOD 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: 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 Engineer
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METHOD 2METHOD 2 -- Products Which Have Products Which Have NoNo Standardized 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 Engineer
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Florida Product Approval SystemProducts Submitted with an Evaluation Report from Products Submitted with an Evaluation Report from
an Evaluation Entityan Evaluation Entity
Provides verifiable documentation that the product complies with the Code.
Product evaluation report from an approved product evaluation entity.
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Products Submitted with an Evaluation Report from an a Florida Architect or Engineer
Signed and sealed product evaluation report from a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Professional Engineer.
Based on testing or comparative or rational analysis or a combination.
Provides verifiable documentation that the product complies with the Code.
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Evaluation report
Evaluation Entity or
Architect or Engineer
Statement ofCompliance
Description of theProduct
TechnicalDocumentation
InstallationInstructions
Limitations andConditions of Use
Certification ofIndependence
Authorized Nameand Title of Entity
Representative
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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 Commission.
The state has established uniform rules for the local product approval process.
Local Building Departments began using this process October 1, 2003.
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Local Product Approval
Application for Local Product ApprovalApplication for Local Product Approval
NOTE: The following is an example of the information to be submitted for approval by local jurisdictions.
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Application for Approval by Method 1 / Method 2Category of ProductName of Applicant (Company)Mailing AddressTelephone No. and Fax No. E-Mail Address
Name applicant’s technical representative (if any)
Florida Professional Registration No. (if any)
Florida Professional Firm Registration No. (if any)
Local Product ApprovalLocal Product Approval
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Name of Approved Quality Assurance Entity
Address, Telephone Number, Fax Number
E-mail Address
Name of Applicant’s Authorized Representative
Florida Professional Reg. No. (if any)
Florida Professional Firm Reg. No. (if any)
Local Product ApprovalLocal Product Approval
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Local Product Approval
Provide the information about the product:
o Product name and model number (if any);o Name, address and reports of the applicable testing
lab, evaluation entity, or certification agencyo List of requirements with which the product
complies including Code section numbers and/or reference standards
o List of limitations on product’s useo Installation instructions for the product
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o Give any other information that may be of assistance to the local jurisdiction in considering the application.
o Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of applicant.
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Local Product Approval
Validation Checklist For Local Product Approval
Form No.: 9B-72.130(5)
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Local Product Approval
1. Verify the submission and completeness of product approval application form.
2. Verify the method of demonstrating compliance is from an entity approved by the Florida Building Commission.
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Local Validation Checklist (Cont.)
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 report.report.
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Local Validation Checklist (Cont.)
4. Verify the method of demonstrating compliance is current and has not been suspended, recalled or revoked.
5. Verify the product has not been recalled or revoked by the Florida Building Commission.
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Local Validation Checklist (Cont.)
6. Verify the Code sections and reference standards for which the evaluation demonstrates compliance.
7. Verify the method of demonstrating compliance indicates any limitations on the use of the product, as intended.
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Local Product ApprovalLocal Validation Checklist (Cont.)
8. Verify manufacturer’s installation instructions are provided, if required.
9. Verify that a quality assurance program audited by a Florida Building Commission approved third party quality assurance agency is in place.
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“Optional” State Product Approval
Applications for state product approval can be made to the Florida Building Commission on-line at www.floridabuilding.org
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“Optional” State Product Approval
Applications for state product approval are $300 per product sub-category.
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“Optional” State Product Approval
o Each of the categories of products has been divided into sub-categories.
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 other.other.
o One $300 application would cover a manufacturer’s entire line under one of these sub-categories.
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“Optional” State Product Approval1 .V e r i f y e v a lu a to r is a n a p p r o v e d e n t i t y
2 . V e r i f y a p p r o v e d E v a lu a to r ’s c e r t i f ic a te o fIn d e p e n d e n c e
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7 . V e r i f y in s ta l la t io n in s t r u c t io n s a r ec o n s is te n t w i th r e p o r t
6 .V e r i f y l im ita t io n s o f u s e a r e c o n s is te n t w i thr e p o r t
5 .V e r i f y e v a lu a t io n c o m p l ie s w i th C o d e a d o p te ds ta n d a r d s
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Florida Department of Community AffairsCodes & Standards Section
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
(850) 487-1824www.floridabuilding.org