Florida Building Code Online

Florida Building Code Online

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

User Registration

Submit Surcharge

Product Approval
USER: Public User

Product Approval Menu > Application Detail

FL #

FL38442-R5

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2023

Application Status

Approved

Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

Optimum Steel Windows and Doors

Address/Phone/Email

28 Canal Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-1900
docasio@optimumwindow.com

Authorized Signature

Danny Ocasio
docasio@optimumwindow.com

Technical Representative

Address/Phone/Email

Quality Assurance Representative

Address/Phone/Email

Category

Windows

Subcategory

Casement

Compliance Method

Evaluation Report from a Florida Registered Architect or a Licensed Florida Professional Engineer
Evaluation Report - Hardcopy Received

Florida Engineer or Architect Name who developed the Evaluation Report

Hermes F. Norero, P.E.

Florida License

PE-73778

Quality Assurance Entity

National Accreditation and Management Institute

Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date

12/31/2027

Validated By

Zachary R. Priest, P.E.

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Certificate of Independence

FL38442_R5_COI_COI Optimum Steel Windows and Doors SS 2025-02-12.pdf

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Standard	Year
ASTM E283	2019
ASTM E330	2014
ASTM E331	2000
TAS 201	1994
TAS 202	1994
TAS 203	1994

Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Sections from the Code

Product Approval Method

Method 1 Option D

Date Submitted

02/14/2026

Date Validated

02/17/2026

Date Pending FBC Approval

02/18/2026

Date Approved

04/14/2026

Summary of Products


FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
38442.1	RTS-430i Stainless Steel Casement Window (HVHZ) (Impact)	RTS-430i Stainless Steel Casement Window (HVHZ) (Impact)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See Installation Instructions and Evaluation Report for allowable sizes, installation requirements and limits of use.		Installation Instructions FL38442_R5_II_OPW002 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Verified By: Hermes F. Norero 73778 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL38442_R5_AE_PER10419 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

38442.2	RTS-430i Stainless Steel Casement Window (WZ3) (Impact)	RTS-430i Stainless Steel Casement Window (WZ3) (Impact)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: No Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See Installation Instructions and Evaluation Report for allowable design pressures, sizes, installation requirements and limits of use.		Installation Instructions FL38442_R5_II_OPW011 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Verified By: Hermes F. Norero 73778 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL38442_R5_AE_PER10420 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

38442.3	RTS-430i Stainless Steel French Casement Window (HVHZ) (Impact)	RTS-430i Stainless Steel French Casement Window (HVHZ) (Impact)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: +65/-65 Other: See Installation Details and Evaluation Report for allowable sizes, configurations, installation requirements and limits of use.		Installation Instructions FL38442_R5_II_OPW015 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Verified By: Hermes F. Norero 73778 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL38442_R5_AE_PER10421 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

38442.4	RTS-430i Stainless Steel French Casement Window (WZ3) (Impact)	RTS-430i Stainless Steel French Casement Window (WZ3) (Impact)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: No Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See Installation Instructions and Evaluation Report for allowable design pressures, sizes, configurations, installation requirements and limits of use.		Installation Instructions FL38442_R5_II_OPW018 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Verified By: Hermes F. Norero 73778 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL38442_R5_AE_PER10422 SS 2026-02-12.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

Back Next

Contact Us :: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 Phone: 850-487-1824

The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright 2007-2013 State of Florida. :: Privacy Statement :: Accessibility Statement :: Refund Statement

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail. If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one. The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public. To determine if you are a licensee under Chapter 455, F.S., please click here .

Product Approval Accepts: