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FL # FL42392-R1
Application Type Revision
Code Version 2023
Application Status Approved
 
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Product Manufacturer Nichiha USA, Inc.
Address/Phone/Email 6465 E JOHNS CROSSING
SUITE 250
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
(866) 424-4421
vthomas@nichiha.com
 
Authorized Signature Vance Thomas
vthomas@nichiha.com
 
Technical Representative Max Rietschier
Address/Phone/Email 6465 E. Johns Crossing
Suite 250
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(404) 472-7358
mrietschier@nichiha.com
 
Quality Assurance Representative Max Rietschier
Address/Phone/Email 6465 E. Johns Crossing
Suite 250
Johns Creek, GA 30269
(404) 472-7358
mrietschier@nichiha.com
 
Category Panel Walls
Subcategory Siding
 
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 Christopher W. Cameron Bowness
Florida License PE-64748
Quality Assurance Entity Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. - QA Entity
Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 12/31/2026
Validated By Ryan Dexter, P.E.
  Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received
 
Certificate of Independence FL42392_R1_COI_Florida Certificate of Independence 2023.pdf
 
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)
StandardYear
ASCE 72022
ASTM C11862016
ASTM E1192018
ASTM E3302014
ASTM E3312016
ASTM E8418b
NFPA 2682017
NFPA 2852019
TAS 2021994
TAS 2031994
 
Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By
 
Sections from the Code
 
 
 
Product Approval Method Method 1 Option D
 
Date Submitted 03/13/2026
Date Validated 03/23/2026
Date Pending FBC Approval 03/24/2026
Date Approved 06/10/2026
 
Summary of Products
FL # Model, Number or Name Description
42392.1 Architectural Wall Panel (AWP) Architectural wall panels up to 21mm (7/8-in.) thickness
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: Yes
 Design Pressure: +95/-95
 Other: Maximum pressure of HVHZ assembly detail shown. See evaluation report for various assembly details and design pressures.		 Installation Instructions
 FL42392_R1_II_FL42392_R1_II_0098-9-5-5876 FBC Evaluation Report AWP and Sierra-Savannah.pdf
 Verified By: Christopher Bowness, P.E. 64748
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL42392_R1_AE_FL42392_R1_AE_0098-9-5-5876 FBC Evaluation Report AWP and Sierra-Savannah.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
42392.2 Sierra/Savannah Lap Siding 1/2-in. nominal thickness, fiber-cement lap siding board
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: Yes
 Design Pressure: +110/-110
 Other: Maximum pressure of HVHZ assembly detail shown. See evaluation report for various assembly details and design pressures.		 Installation Instructions
 FL42392_R1_II_FL42392_R1_II_0098-9-5-5876 FBC Evaluation Report AWP and Sierra-Savannah.pdf
 Verified By: Christopher Bowness, P.E. 64748
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL42392_R1_AE_FL42392_R1_AE_0098-9-5-5876 FBC Evaluation Report AWP and Sierra-Savannah.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
 
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