1201 Gladiola Street SMARTVENT127 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Suite 438
Winter Park, FL 32789
407.644.6957 PH
407.644.2366 FX
contact@buildingdrops.com
Alexis Spyrou, P.E.
Florida No. 68101
BUILDING DROPS
A Perfect Solution in Every Drop
Certificate of Authorization: 29578
Product Evaluation Report
of
Smart Vent Products, Inc.
“FloodVent Model #1540-520”
“SmartVent Model #1540-510”
“Wood Wall Flood Model #1540-570”
“Wood Wall Flood Overhead Door Model #1540-574”
“FloodVent Overhead Door Model #1540-524”
“SmartVent Overhead Door Model #1540-514”
for
Florida Product Approval
FL# FL5822-R2
Report No. 1550
Florida Building Code 2007 & 2010
Per Rule 9N-3
Method: 2 – B (Engineering Evaluation)
Category: Structural Components
Sub – Category: Products Introduced as a Result of New
Technology
Other Sub-Category: Ventilation
Product: Automatic Foundation Flood Vents (AFFV)
Material: Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions: Foundation Dimensions-15 3/4” x 7 ¾”
Wood Wall Dimensions- 14” x 8 ¾”
Prepared For:
Smart Vent Products, Inc.
430 Andbro Drive, Unit 1
Pitman, NJ 08071
Prepared by:
Alexis Spyrou, P.E.
Florida Professional Engineer # 68101
Date: 11/28/2011
Contents:
Evaluation Report Pages 1 – 3
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FL#: FL5822-R2
Date: 11/28/2011
Report No: 1550
Alexis Spyrou, P.E.
Florida No. 68101
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BUILDING DROPS
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Certificate of Authorization: 29578
Manufacturer: Smart Vent Products, Inc.
Product Category: Structural Components
Product Sub‐Category: Other
Other Sub‐Category: Ventilation
Compliance Method: State Product Approval Rule 9N‐3.005 (2)(b)
Product Name: FloodVent Model #1540‐520
SmartVent Model #1540‐510
Wood Wall Flood Model #1540‐570
Wood Wall Flood Overhead Door Model #1540‐574
FloodVent Overhead Door Model #1540‐524
SmartVent Overhead Door Model #1540‐514
Foundation Dimensions‐15 3/4” x 7 ¾”
Wood Wall Dimensions‐ 14” x 8 ¾”
Scope:
This is a Product Evaluation Report issued by Alexis Spyrou, P.E. (FL # 68101) for Smart Vent
Products, Inc. based on Rule Chapter No. 9N‐3.005, Method 2b of the State of Florida Product
Approval, Department of Community Affairs ‐ Florida Building Commission.
Alexis Spyrou, P.E. does not have nor will acquire financial interest in the company manufacturing or
distributing the product or in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product named
herein.
This product has been evaluated for use in locations adhering to the 2007 & 2010 Florida Building
Code.
See Installation Instructions provided by Smart Vent Products, Inc., verified by Alexis Spyrou, P.E. (FL
# 68101) for specific use parameters.
Limits of Use:
1. This product has been evaluated and is in compliance with the 2007 & 2010 Florida Building
Code, including the “High Velocity Hurricane Zone” (HVHZ).
2. Product anchors shall be as listed and spaced as shown on details. Anchor embedment into
substrate material shall be beyond wall dressing or stucco.
3. When used in areas requiring wind borne debris protection this product complies with
Section 1609.1.2 of the Florida Building Code and does not require an impact resistant
covering.
FL#: FL5822-R2
Date: 11/28/2011
Report No: 1550
Alexis Spyrou, P.E.
Florida No. 68101
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Certificate of Authorization: 29578
Limits of Use (cont.):
4. Site conditions that deviate from the details of the drawings require further engineering
analysis by a licensed engineer or registered architect.
5. See Installation Instructions for size and design pressure limitations.
6. Wall construction shall meet requirements of Section 1612 and Appendix G of the FBC as
deemed technically relevant due to site conditions.
Quality Assurance: The manufacturer has demonstrated compliance of ventilation products in
Accordance with the Florida Building Code and Rule 9N‐3 for manufacturing under a
quality assurance program audited by an approved quality assurance entity through
Architectural Testing, Inc. (FBC Organization #: QUA 1844)
Performance Standards: The product described herein has been tested per:
ASTM E 330‐02
ASCE 24‐05
TAS 202‐94
Code Compliance: The product described herein complies with 2010 FBC Section 1714.2 and the intent
of 2010 FBC Section 1612.5(1)(1.2).
Referenced Data: 1. Product Testing performed by Architectural Testing, Inc.
(FBC Organization # TST1558)
Report #: 01‐42966.01, Report Date: 11/15/02
Report #: 38957.102‐122‐44, Report Date: 11/16/05
Report #: 60619.01‐122‐47, Report Date: 11/16/05
Report #: 61877.01‐122‐44, Report Date: 01/06/06
Report#: 94135.01‐109‐18, Report Date: 08/31/09
2. Quality Assurance
Architectural Testing, Inc.
(FBC Organization #: QUA 1844)
3. ICC Evaluation Service
ESR‐2074: Meets requirements of AC364
Reissued February 1, 2011
Installation: Refer to Installation Instructions by Manufacturer for installation requirements.
Design Pressure:
Design Pressures
+100/‐100 PSF