When prior to impact the specimen has an opening that a 3/16" sphere can pass, and this opening is perpendicular to the trajectory of the missiles being shot. Also, it is required for products to be installed above 30 feet in elevation and are not to require any protection device.

No. The small missile test is performed on the same specimen.

Yes, all 10 at once at the required speed for which only the speed of one has to be measured.

You aim them at the same area as where the large missile impacted; this being the center of the specimen and 6 inches from one corner. Also, Ordinance 93-141 requires a third small missile impact "distributed uniformly over a two square foot area located at the center of the long dimension of the specimen near the edge".

This applies to products that in their original state have openings of this dimension prior to being impacted by the large missile test. This criteria is for products that have a 3/16" opening perpendicular to the missile's trajectory. For example a mesh-like shutter device, etc.

Yes.

Yes provided all necessary measurements are recorded.

A rupture in the specimen with dimensions greater than 1/16" by 5" per Ordinance 93- 141, constitutes a failure. For storm shutters, a separation as described in question 55 is allowed.

No.

Yes.

Only if you want, but it is encouraged. If you do not record the entire test, you must show at least the first 3 minutes and the last 3 minutes of this test.

Yes.

Yes, when the product is impact resistant. Else, it needs to be tested on CBS.

The required "positive" design pressures are run first and then the "negative" design pressures.

In lieu of testing all the applicable cases, comparative analysis may be allowed, provided three (3) specimens are tested to positive failure, and three (3) specimens are tested to negative failure. From the three (3) tests, in the direction which proves weakest, curves are derived. If the ultimate load for any of the three (3) specimens tested varies more than 20% from the average, three additional tests shall be made and all tests considered in determining the average ultimate load. An average of the three (3) curves is then taken. Two (2) points on the curve are chosen, for which two (2) additional specimens are to be tested in order to prove these points. The results from these last two (2) tests are to be within the 20% margin previously mentioned in order to accept the comparative analysis for that product. This procedure applies only to shutters.

No. This only applies to cladding.

The laboratory's report shall not be older than six (6) months at the time it is submitted for product approval.

2-mil polyethylene film must be used all of the time. You may "only" use 4 mil when pressures exceed 150 psf.

The client may do the required video of the testing for Dade County submission provided the laboratory accepts the video as submittal with the lab report.

Yes.

First, test the air infiltration. Second, load the product to 0.5 x test load. Third, load to design pressure. Fourth, test the water at it's corresponding pressure. Lastly, test to full test load.

The type of wooden 2x4 shall be as specified in PA201 section 6.3.2.1 (No. 2 Southern Yellow Pine S4S). The length shall be not less than 6 feet and shall not exceed 8 feet.

No. The impacts that clearly state to hit the "meeting rail", "joint", or "valley" must impact in those locations. A 5-inch radius must not be used in those impacts.

The laboratory, performing the system tests, is responsible to contract a Miami Dade County Approved laboratory that can perform the test.  The lab is to send the product for the metallurgical testing; not the product manufacturer.  The metallurgical laboratory shall reference the product test number on the metallurgical test report.

Yes.  If the listed engineer is not present during the test, that test shall not be accepted.

Measurements are to be taken at locations where the maximum deflection occurs.  This may differ from product to product.  If a sample's deflection is measured at a point where there is another point deflecting more, an additional dial indicator shall be placed at that new location.

Yes. A request for such testing must be made to BCCO prior to the testing (use the special project/hourly rate application).  The intent of this procedure is to try to help manufacturers of the same products curtail the cost of testing.

Yes, the whole testing procedure will need to be repeated.  If the specimen fails to meet any of the procedures within TAS202, the specimen has failed said protocol.

The following are some acceptable ways:

     1. From the three required impact and cycle samples, you can provide a different manufacturer's glazing into each of the samples. 

The procedure followed is that the lower design pressure qualified from the three is what will be reflected on the approval.  If one of the three specimens should fail the tests, three specimens of that type of glazing are to be tested to qualify that glass on the given system.

The determination of which unit or units are to undergo TAS202 testing will depend on the variations of glass type and thickness. 

Determination and evaluation of a planned test procedure should be presented to BCCO in the form of a proposal

    2.  If you already have a Notice of Acceptance and you wish to qualify a different impact resistant glazing, you are required to show three samples passing the complete set of TAS201 and TAS203 testing, and testing to TAS202 will depend on the variations of glass type and thickness.  You can take advantage in this type of testing by following case #1 above.

The approach is to determine the largest level of reinforcement, which typically corresponds to the highest pressure for the system.  Arrange the units in decreasing level of reinforcement and projected/applicable design pressure. 

If non-impact resistant, the following applies:
Test three units of the highest level of reinforcement to the highest design pressure for the system as required in TAS202.  These units are to undergo all of the requirements of TAS202.  Then test one additional sample for each decreased level of reinforcement and to the corresponding determined design pressure.  Each of these additional specimens is to be tested to the structural requirements of TAS202, and depending if other parts of the system are decreased (such as sill heights or glass thickness) the water test will also apply. 
If impact resistant, the following applies:
Test one unit of the highest level of reinforcement to the highest design pressure for the system as outlined in TAS202.  This unit is to undergo all of the requirements of TAS202.  Then test one additional sample for each decreased level of reinforcement and to the corresponding determined design pressure.  Each of these additional specimens is to be tested to the structural requirements of TAS202, and depending if other parts of the system are decreased (such as sill heights or glass thickness) the water test will also apply.

Test three units of the highest level of reinforcement to the highest design pressure for the system as required in TAS201 and TAS203.  Then test one additional sample for each decreased level of reinforcement to the corresponding determined design pressure following TAS201 and TAS203.

The following are some acceptable ways:

     1. From the three required impact and cycle samples, you can provide a different manufacturer's glazing into each of the samples. 

The procedure followed is that the lower design pressure qualified from the three is what will be reflected on the approval.  If one of the three specimens should fail the tests, three specimens of that type of glazing are to be tested to qualify that glass on the given system.

The determination of which unit or units are to undergo TAS202 testing will depend on the variations of glass type and thickness. 

Determination and evaluation of a planned test procedure should be presented to BCCO in the form of a proposal

    2.  If you already have a Notice of Acceptance and you wish to qualify a different impact resistant glazing, you are required to show three samples passing the complete set of TAS201 and TAS203 testing, and testing to TAS202 will depend on the variations of glass type and thickness.  You can take advantage in this type of testing by following case #1 above.

No.  Non-impact resistant products and impact resistant products must obtain separate Notice of Acceptance (NOA).

No. The maximum spacing allowed in the approval documents will be limited to the smallest spacing between anchors used in the test. Load verification of anchors shall be based on the largest anchor load transferred in the tested unit.

Yes, provided the engineer has listed said anchor in the approval document and said anchor has a current NOA or published literature for the anchor.

This is the area where the points corresponding to smaller glass plate sizes are located on a graph, forming a triangle between the discontinued lines of Aspect Ratio 1 and 5 and the vertex or origin of the chart.

The graph will be extended to the vertex and glass plate sizes lying inside this area can be qualified for the pressure corresponding to the maximum pressure tested or in a simplified comparative analysis corresponding to the last design pressure curve graphed in the standard.

The design pressure of an irregular shape glass unit shall be that corresponding to the rectangular shape circumscribing the irregular shape. The design pressure of a rectangular glass unit is also applied to any irregular shape glass unit inscribed inside that rectangle. Please note this does not change the requirements of testing shapes to qualify shapes.

Add the two glass plate thickness’ to select the appropriate “Glass Thickness Selection Chart” listed in table 5 of ASTM E1300.

Use the lower performing of the two glass heat treatments to select the appropriate "Glass Type (GT) Factor" in Table 1 of ASTM E1300.

Un-supported (free jambs) vertical members must comply with FBC section 1613.1 (5) for deflection requirements and must not exceed the allowable stress for the type of material used.

The end gap can not be specified as un-limited. The end gap must be limited either as tested or by the sealant (caulking) manufacturer's joint performance capabilities and recommendations. Design consideration must also be given to weathering, water proofing, fire propagation, material expansion, compatibility, working joints and sealant performance.