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FL #

FL13459-R8

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2026

Application Status

Approved

Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

Therma-Tru Corporation

Address/Phone/Email

1750 Indian Wood Circle
Maumee, OH 43537
(813) 659-9197
rickw@rwbldgconsultants.com

Authorized Signature

Vivian Wright
rickw@rwbldgconsultants.com

Technical Representative

Michael Floccare

Address/Phone/Email

1 Horizon Way
Deerfield, IL 60015
(800) 843-7628
Michael.Floccare@fbin.com

Quality Assurance Representative

Address/Phone/Email

Category

Exterior Doors

Subcategory

Swinging Exterior Door Assemblies

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

Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E.

Florida License

PE-43409

Quality Assurance Entity

National Accreditation and Management Institute

Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date

12/31/2030

Validated By

Ryan J. King, P.E.

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Certificate of Independence

FL13459_R8_COI_(d) Cert of Independence.pdf

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Standard	Year
ASTM D1929	1996
ASTM D2843	1999
ASTM D635	2003
ASTM D635	2006
ASTM D638	1996
ASTM E1300	2024
ASTM E84	2000
ASTM G26	1995
TAS 201, 202, 203	1994

Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect
FL13459_R8_Equiv_(e) TT-Plastics.7.pdf

Sections from the Code

Product Approval Method

Method 1 Option D

Date Submitted

08/13/2026

Date Validated

08/20/2026

Date Pending FBC Approval

08/31/2026

Date Approved

10/13/2026

Summary of Products


FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
13459.1	a. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 6'8 "Impact" Opaque Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door (Inswing/Outswing; X configuration)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.1 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.1.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.1.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.2	b. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 6'8 "Impact" Opaque Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door with Sidelite(s) (Inswing/Outswing; XO, OX or OXO configurations)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.2 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.2.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.2.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.3	c. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 8'0 "Impact" Opaque Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door (Inswing/Outswing; X configuration)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.3 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.3.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.3.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.4	d. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 8'0 "Impact" Opaque Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door with Sidelite(s) (Inswing/Outswing; XO, OX or OXO configurations)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.4 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.4.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.4.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.5	e. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 6'8 "Impact" Glazed Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door (Inswing/Outswing; X configuration)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.5 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.5.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.5.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.6	f. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 6'8 "Impact" Glazed Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door with Sidelite(s) (Inswing/Outswing; XO, OX or OXO configurations)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.6 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.6.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.6.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.7	g. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 8'0 "Impact" Glazed Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door (Inswing/Outswing; X configuration)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.7 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.7.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.7.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

13459.8	h. Therma-Tru Benchmark Doors	Nominal 8'0 "Impact" Glazed Wood Edge "Smooth Surface" or Wood Grain" Fiberglass Single Door with Sidelite(s) (Inswing/Outswing; XO, OX or OXO configurations)
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: Yes Design Pressure: N/A Other: See INST 13459.8 for Design Pressure Ratings, any additional use limitations, installation instructions and product particulars. Fasteners & connectors in areas within 3000 ft (914 m) of a saltwater coastline shall comply with FBC Sections 1711.1 or R332.1.		Installation Instructions FL13459_R8_II_(g) Inst 13459.8.pdf Verified By: Lyndon F. Schmidt, P.E. 43409 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL13459_R8_AE_(g) Eval 13459.8.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

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