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1900 Seminole Rd RESA23-0013 - FL10124_R35_II_2023_10_12_FINAL_PEER-GAF-002.B_SHINGLES_HVHZ_FL10124-R35 Rev. 1-3-24_1® NEMO|etc. Certificate of Authorization #32455 353 Christian Street, Unit #13 Oxford, CT 06478 (203) 262-9245 ENGINEER EVALUATE TEST CONSULT P.E. EVALUATION REPORT (PEER) GAF 1 Campus Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054 (800) 766-3411 PEER-GAF-002.B.R1 FL10124-R35 (HVHZ) Date of Issuance: 06/20/2023 Revision 1: 10/12/2023 SCOPE: This P.E. Evaluation Report (henceforth ‘PEER’) is issued under F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen, P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code. The product described herein has been evaluated for compliance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) sections noted herein. DESCRIPTION: GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles (HVHZ) LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted herein and FBC 1523.5.1. CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This PEER is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced Quality Assurance or production facility location(s) changes, or Code provisions that relate to the product(s) change. Acceptance of our PEERs by the named client constitutes agreement to notify NEMO ETC, LLC of any changes to the product(s), the Quality Assurance or the production facility location(s). NEMO ETC, LLC requires a complete review of its PEER relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle. ADVERTISEMENT: The Florida Product Approval Number (FL#) preceded by the words “NEMO P.E. Evaluated” may be displayed in advertising literature. If any portion of the PEER is displayed, then it shall be done in its entirety. INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire PEER shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or its distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official. This PEER consists of pages 1 through 3. Prepared by: CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE: 1. NEMO ETC, LLC does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufactur ing or distributing products it evaluates. 2. NEMO ETC, LLC is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 3. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products for which the PEERs are being issued. 4. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product. 5. This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO ETC, LLC nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this PEER, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose. ©2018 NEMO ETC, LLC NEMO|etc.® ©NEMO ETC, LLC PEER-GAF-002.B.R1 Certificate of Authorization #32455 P.E. EVALUATION REPORT: 8TH EDITION (2023) FBC HVHZ FL10124-R35 (HVHZ) GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles Revision 1: 10/12/2023 BACK TO TOP Page 2 of 3 ROOFING SYSTEMS EVALUATION: 1. SCOPE: Product Category: Roofing Sub-Category: Asphalt Shingles Product Approval Method: Method 1, Option D – Codified Material, Evaluation by Engineer Compliance Statement: GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles, as produced by GAF, have demonstrated compliance with the following sections of the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) through testing in accordance with the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations of Use set forth herein. 2. STANDARDS: SECTION PROPERTY STANDARD 1523.6.5.1, TAS 110 Material standard ASTM D3462 1523.6.5.1, TAS 110 Wind Driven Rain TAS 100 1523.6.5.1, TAS 110 Wind Resistance TAS 107 3. REFERENCES: ENTITY EXAMINATION REFERENCE DATE Farabaugh ET (TST1654) TAS 100 T174-22 04/11/2022 UL, LLC. (TST 9628) ASTM D3161, D7158, D3462 4788198026 05/23/2022 UL, LLC. (QUA 9625) Quality Control Service Confirmation 12/06/2022 UL, LLC. (QUA 9625) Quality Control Florida BCIS Current 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: TABLE 1: ASPHALT SHINGLE COMPONENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MATERIAL STANDARD PLANT(S) Timberline® Solar HDZ® fiberglass reinforced, laminated asphalt roof shingles ASTM D3462 IN-MV 5. LIMITATIONS: 5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO ETC, LLC nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this PEER, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance. PEERs are not to be construed as representing any attributes not specifically listed, nor are PEERs to be construed as an endorsement of the subject, or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by NEMO ETC, LLC or Robert Nieminen, P.E., express or implied, as to any finding or other matter in this PEER, or as to any product covered by the PEER. 5.2 This PEER is exclusively for use in FBC High Velocity Hurricane Zone jurisdictions, as defined in FBC Chapter 2 (Broward and Miami-Dade Counties). 5.3 This PEER pertains to above-deck roof components. Roof decks and structural members shall be in accordance with FBC requirements to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 5.4 This PEER does not include evaluation of fire classification. Refer to FBC 1516 for requirements and limitations regarding roof assembly fire classification. Refer to FBC 2603 for requirements and limitations concerning the use of foam plastic insulation. 5.5 Wind Classification: Refer to Section 6 for installation requirements to meet wind classifications TABLE 2: WIND CLASSIFICATIONS, ASPHALT SHINGLES PRODUCT FBC 1523.6.5.1 MEAN ROOF HEIGHT Timberline® Solar HDZ® TAS 107 Max. 33 ft NEMO|etc.® ©NEMO ETC, LLC PEER-GAF-002.B.R1 Certificate of Authorization #32455 P.E. EVALUATION REPORT: 8TH EDITION (2023) FBC HVHZ FL10124-R35 (HVHZ) GAF Asphalt Roof Shingles Revision 1: 10/12/2023 BACK TO TOP Page 3 of 3 5.6 All components in the roof assembly shall have quality assurance audit in accordance with F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3. Refer to the Product Approval of the component manufacturer for components that are produced by a Product Manufacturer other than the report holder on Page 1 of this PEER. 6. INSTALLATION: 6.1 GENERAL: 6.1.1 Roof deck, slope, underlayment, fasteners, flashings and metal accessories shall comply with Roofing Application Standard RAS 115 and the shingle manufacturer’s minimum requirements. 6.1.2 Underlayment shall be acceptable to GAF and shall hold current Florida Statewide Product Approval, or be Locally Approved per F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3, for use in FBC HVHZ jurisdictions, per FBC Sections 1518.7.1 and Roofing Application Standard RAS 115. 6.2 ASPHALT SHINGLES: 6.2.1 Installation of Timberline® Solar HDZ® shall comply with GAF current published instructions, using minimum six (6) nails per shingle in accordance with FBC 1518.7.3.2. 6.2.2 Fasteners shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published requirements, but not less than Roofing Application Standard RAS 115. Staples are not permitted. 6.2.3 The following depict nail-placement locations for Timberline® Solar HDZ® designed with a ‘target nail zone’. Where the roof slope exceeds 21 units vertical in 12 units horizontal, special methods of fastening are required. Contact GAF for details. 7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction to properly evaluate the installation of this product. 8. MANUFACTURING PLANTS: Contact the named QA entity for manufacturing facilities covered by F.A.C. Rule 61G20-3 QA requirements. Refer to Section 4 herein for products and production locations having met codified material standards. 9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY: UL (QUA9625): (360) 817-5512; bsai.inspections@ul.com - END OF PEER -