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FL #

FL47954-R1

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2026

Application Status

Pending FBC Approval

Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

Paradise Architectural Panels & Steel

Address/Phone/Email

4310 NW 36 AV
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 597-5714
ccastro@panelsandsteel.com

Authorized Signature

Manny Alcibar
ccastro@panelsandsteel.com

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Address/Phone/Email

Quality Assurance Representative

Address/Phone/Email

Category

Structural Components

Subcategory

Products Introduced as a Result of New Technology

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

Walter A. Tillit Jr., P.E.

Florida License

PE-44167

Quality Assurance Entity

National Accreditation and Management Institute

Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date

12/31/2027

Validated By

John W. Knezevich, PE

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Certificate of Independence

FL47954_R1_COI_COI Drwg 26-291 Paradise Architectural.pdf

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Standard	Year
AMCA 540	2023
TAS 100(A)	2023
TAS 201	1994
TAS 202	1994
TAS 203	1994

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Product Approval Method

Method 1 Option D

Date Submitted

10/01/2026

Date Validated

10/01/2026

Date Pending FBC Approval

10/06/2026

Summary of Products


FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
47954.1	Blade 1 Horizontal Aluminum Louver System	Sheet Metal Aluminum Blades retained by tracks to provide hurricane protection and opening closure.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: +Varies/-Varies Other: Maximum & Minimum Panel Width and Heights as per sheet 3 thru 5 & schedule on sheet 7.		Installation Instructions FL47954_R1_II_PED Drwg 26-291 Paradise Architectural.pdf Verified By: Walter A. Tillit Jr., P.E. 44167 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL47954_R1_AE_PER Drwg 26-291 Paradise Architectural.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

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