15C-1.0105. Testing Specifications for Straps, Piers, Anchors and All Components

(1) To secure approval of their products, manufacturers and/or producers shall have their products tested and certified by a registered engineer registered in the state of the product manufacturer or State of Florida. The engineer and testing laboratory shall be independent from the product manufacturer and the product manufacturer’s affiliates. Testing shall be conducted under the supervision of personnel of the Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction with the laboratory cost being paid by the anchor or component manufacturer or producer.

(2) Each different model or component shall be tested (three (3) consecutive tests without a failure) and certified to their required force with tests continuing on to total destruction or ten percent (10%) overload.

(3) In-laboratory tests shall be conducted with the use of a Baldwin Press, or equivalent.

(4) The testing laboratory shall supply a current copy (within 12 months) of proof of calibration of test equipment.

(5) Force required for test: Force shall be applied in increments of five hundred (500) pounds with five (5) seconds hold time between each five hundred (500) increment to the requirement and then increase force to total destruction or ten percent (10%) overload.

(6) Destruction test shall show the following:

(a) Point of failure.

(b) Method of testing.

(7) Each manufacturer or producer must submit to the State of Florida, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motorist Services, Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction, the following data:

(a) Detailed drawings of each type product submitted for approval. Each drawing shall bear the seal of a registered engineer registered in the state of the product manufacturer or the State of Florida.

(b) Certified engineering drawings and specifications of each product includes:

1. Dimensions and specifications on all welds and fasteners.

2. Dimensions and specifications of all metal or material.

(c) Model number and location.

(d) Test data and results.

(e) Letter from a registered engineer registered in the state of the product manufacturer or State of Florida certifying tests results.

(f) Installation instructions. Installation instructions are required to be shipped with each product.

(8) All anchors, piers, and tie-down components shall be recertified when there is a change in design or material.

(9) If the manufacturer or producer request these tests to be conducted out of state, all expenses (travel and per diem) shall be paid by the manufacturer or producer.

Rulemaking Authority 320.011, 320.824(1), 320.8325(2) FS. Law Implemented 320.77(10), 320.822(12), 320.8285, 320.8325, 320.835(2) FS. History–New 1-10-94, Amended 10-2-95.