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FL # FL38443-R4
Application Type Revision
Code Version 2023
Application Status Approved
 
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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 Awning
 
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 FL38443_R4_COI_COI Optimum Steel Windows and Doors SS 2025-02-12.pdf
 
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)
StandardYear
TAS 2011994
TAS 2021994
TAS 2031994
 
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
38443.1 RTS-430i Stainless Steel Project Out Awning Window (HVHZ) (Impact) RTS-430i Stainless Steel Project Out Awning 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 Instructions and Evaluation Report for allowable sizes, installation requirements and limits of use.		 Installation Instructions
 FL38443_R4_II_OPW006 SS 2026-02-12.pdf
 Verified By: Hermes F. Norero 73778
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL38443_R4_AE_PER10423 SS 2026-02-12.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
38443.2 RTS-430i Stainless Steel Project Out Awning Window (WZ3) (Impact) RTS-430i Stainless Steel Project Out Awning 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
 FL38443_R4_II_OPW012 SS 2026-02-12.pdf
 Verified By: Hermes F. Norero 73778
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL38443_R4_AE_PER10424 SS 2026-02-12.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
 
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