FLORIDA
BUILDING COMMISSION
HURRICANE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND WINDOW WORKGROUP JOINT REPORT TO THE FLORIDA
BUILDING COMMISSION
January 30, 2008
St. Augustine, Florida
Opening and Meeting Attendance
The meeting started at 1:00 PM, and it was determined that a
quorum of Hurricane Research advisory Committee members and a quorum of the
Window Workgroup were present.
Following were the HRAC members present:
Joe Crum, Jack Glenn, Do Kim, Dave Olmstead, Craig Parrino,
Mike Salmon for Tim Reinhold, and Chris Schulte.
Following were the Window
Workgroup members present:
Robert Amoruso, Chuck Anderson, Joe Belcher, Rusty Carrol, Jaime Gascon,
Dale Griener, C.W. Macomber, Dave Olmstead, Craig Parrino, Jim Schock, Steve
Strawn, Sigi Valentine,
Dick Wilhelm, and Dwight Wilkes.
Rick Dixon, Mo Madani, and Betty Stevens.
Meeting Facilitation
The meeting was facilitated by Jeff Blair from the Florida
Conflict Resolution Consortium at Florida State University. Information at: http://consensus.fsu.edu/
Project Webpage
Information on the project, including agenda packets,
meeting reports, and related documents may be found in downloadable formats at
the project webpage below:
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/hrac.html
Meeting Objectives
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To Review the University of Florida/National
Science Foundation research project on window performance.
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To Consider and Develop Recommendations for
Allocation of FY 2007-08 Research Contract Resources to Work Supporting Code
Development for New Construction and Mitigation of Existing Buildings.
Presentation on UF/National Science Foundation Window
Research Project
Current Research Thrust Areas
Forrest presented a progress update on the Hurricane
Simulator and window/wall research.
Overview of Report
UF has formed a Task Force for the oversight of research
sponsored by two existing grants
1. National
Science Foundation PATH
2. State of
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs RCMP
Principal research thrusts are
1. Origin,
path and mechanisms of water intrusion
2.
Validation of water intrusion test and window installation specifications
3.
Innovation of new mitigation technologies for fenestration
4.
Mitigation of existing window/wall systems
The projects proposed, evaluated and ranked by UF Task Force
are as follows:
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Priority
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Topic
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1
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Comparison of Static, Pulsating and Dynamic Testing
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2
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Performance of Installation Method Details
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3
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Water Resistance of Field and Factory Mullions
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4
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Secondary Water Resistance of Impact Resistant Products
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5
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Water Resistance of Doors
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6
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Pre-Storm Water Management Techniques
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Discussion on Work Supporting Code Development for New
Construction and Mitigation of Existing
Buildings
Prioritization of FBC
Research Projects
The Committee considered a research funding plan for the
remaining funds in the existing contract (2007/2008 FY) for research concerning
reduction of wind-driven rain intrusion through residential fenestration
window/wall systems.
Forrest Masters presented a proposal for the funding of
research projects using the remaining funds in the 2007-2008 contract. The
topics are as follows:
1. Evaluation of Fenestration Installation Techniques
2. Evaluation of Secondary Water Protection Options
3. Quantification of Tile Missile Impacts
Joint Committee Actions
Motion—The joint
committee voted unanimously, 17 -0 in favor, to recommend distributing the
remaining resources for funding Commission research project for the balance of
the contract funds for the 2007/2008 FY according to the following
prioritization:
1. Evaluation of Fenestration Installation Techniques
Multiple
years research required and additional funding.
2. Evaluation of Secondary Water Protection Options
Performance
standards are needed to determine which products and systems would comply.
3. Quantification of Tile Missile Impacts
Impacts of
concrete and clay tiles.
Threshold
of damage from tile
HRAC Action
Motion—The HRAC voted
unanimously, 6 – 0 in favor, to recommend that a Soffit Labeling Workgroup be convened to evaluate the labeling of
soffits.
Future Research and Funding:
There is $200K left of
the funds.
DCA has requested $900K
for funding all research needs for the next fiscal year.
Research is needed in the following topical areas:
Wall penetrations for water intrusion.
The Committee indicated a need for research on secondary
barrier performance standards for the mitigation rule. The Committee requested
at a minimum, that even preliminary results should be provided to inform the
Rule requirements and provide clarity on what should qualify as a secondary
water barrier.
