Mr. W. Vincent, on behalf of Construction Specialities, Inc., DCA08-DEC-236,; The Commission determined that Section 1609, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2007), does not require louvers that are located more than 30 feet above grade or ...

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Division of Housing and Community Development

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Florida Building Commission has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Mr. W. Vincent, on behalf of Construction Specialities, Inc., DCA08-DEC-236, on August 11, 2008. The following is a summary of the agency's disposition of the petition:
The Commission determined that Section 1609, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2007), does not require louvers that are located more than 30 feet above grade or louvers that are not attached to ducts, to demonstrate impact resistance, when installed within the wind borne debris region and outside the high velocity hurricane zone; the minimum test standard applicable to louvers does not include cyclic testing after the impact test, but a static test is required.
A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Paula P. Ford, Commission Clerk, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.