PRODUCT EVALUATION Effective
June 1, 2006
SHU-134
The following product has been evaluated for compliance with the wind loads specified in the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC). This product shall be subject to reevaluation 3 years after the effective date.
This product evaluation is not an endorsement of this product or a recommendation that this product be used. The Texas Department of Insurance has not authorized the use of any information contained in the product evaluation for advertising, or other commercial or promotional purpose.
This product evaluation is intended for use by those individuals who are following the design wind load criteria in Chapter 3 of the IRC and Section 1609 of the IBC. The design loads determined for the building or structure shall not exceed the design load rating specified for the products shown in the limitations section of this product evaluation. This product evaluation does not relieve a Texas licensed engineer of his responsibilities as outlined in the Texas Insurance Code, the Texas Administrative Code and the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
Plycarbonate Hurrican
Shutter Panel manufactured by
Innovative Protective Products, LLC
1420 Commerce Park Drive
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
(888) 677-5287
will be accepted for use in designated catastrophe areas along the Texas Gulf Coast when installed in accordance with this product evaluation along with Innovative Protective Products, LLC Polycarbonate Hurricane Shutter Panel, drawing no. 06-118, sheets 1 through 7 of 7, dated April 4, 2006, signed and sealed by Pedro De Figueiredo, P.E., on May 2, 2006. The stated drawings will be referred to as the approved drawings in this report.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Hurricane panels are constructed of a minimum of 0.073 inch thick polycarbonate clear panels conforming to ASTM D-638 with a minimum Fy=9.36 ksi. The panels are vacuum formed from flat stock material into a two ribbed, 2" x 16" section, with an effective coverage width of 14". All aluminum extrusions shall be 6063-T6 aluminum alloy. The mounting extrusions are F angle track, Built-out angle, F track, F Built-out track and H header track. The panels may be mounted vertically or horizontally as applicable. The span direction is perpendicular to the line of achorage.
LIMITATIONS
Maximum Allowable Design Wind Pressure: ±132 psf (maximum allowable span of 60")
Maximum Panel Span: 120" (maximum allowable pressure of ±45 psf)Impact Resistance: This shutter assembly satisfies the Texas Department of Insurance’s criteria for protection from windborne debris in both the Inland I zone and the Seaward zone. The shutter assemblies passed Missile Level D specified in ASTM E 1996-02 (Missile Level D in ASTM E 1996-02). The shutter assemblies may be installed at any height on the structure as long as the design pressure rating for the assemblies is not exceeded.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
General Installation Requirements:
All shutters shall be installed in accordance with the approved drawings and
this product evaluation report.
Mounting Conditions:
The shutters shall be mounted in accordance with the mounting details shown
on the approved drawings. The panels may be mounted vertically or horizontally
using applicable anchoring details.
Attachment
to Wood Frame Structures:
The wall framing shall be minimum Southern Yellow Pin lumber (G>0.55).
The fasteners shall penetrate into the wall framing a minimum of 2".
Attachment
to Concrete or Concrete Block Structures:
Concrete and masonry shall have a minimum compressive strength as shown in the
anchor schedule on sheet 6 or 7. The fasteners shall have a minimum embedment
depth and edge distance as shown in the anchor schedule on sheet 6 or 7.
Note: The manufacturer’s installation instructions and the approved drawings shall be available on the job site during installation. All fasteners shall be corrosion resistant as specified in the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC).