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FL #

FL6566-R9

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2023

Application Status

Approved

Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

American Shutter Systems Association, Inc.

Address/Phone/Email

4268 Westroads Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 209-8263
bfeeley@easternmetal.com

Authorized Signature

Bill Feeley
lrodriguez@easternmetal.com

Technical Representative

Address/Phone/Email

Quality Assurance Representative

Address/Phone/Email

Category

Shutters

Subcategory

Bahama

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 Henry Kampmann Jr.

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Certificate of Independence

FL6566_R9_COI_cERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE DRAWING 23-140.pdf

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Standard	Year
TAS 201, TAS 202, TAS 203	1994

Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect
FL6566_R9_Equiv_Letter 23-450.pdf

Sections from the Code

Product Approval Method

Method 1 Option D

Date Submitted

10/09/2023

Date Validated

10/17/2023

Date Pending FBC Approval

10/24/2023

Date Approved

12/12/2023

Date Revised

08/15/2026

Summary of Products


FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
6566.1	Extruded Bertha Bahama Shutter - HVHZ - Drawing#23-140	Extruded aluminum blades retained by perimeter aluminum frame and tracks, to provide hurricane protection.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: Large Missile. Max. span is 42" X 96" at +75, -100 p.s.f. for single units depending on side bracket condition and 84" high X unlimited width for +62, -75 p.s.f. load depending on side bracket conditions. See sheet 9 of installation drawings for other spans and pressures. MAY BE INSTALLED ON HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES.		Installation Instructions FL6566_R9_II_DRAWING 23-140.pdf Verified By: American Test Lab of South Florida, Inc. Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL6566_R9_AE_PRODUCT EVALUATION REPORT DRAWING 23-140.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

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