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FL # FL46979-R2
Application Type Revision
Code Version 2026
Application Status Approved
 
Comments
Archived
 
Product Manufacturer Rheem Manufacturing Company
Address/Phone/Email 2600 Gunter Park Drive East
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1393
ron.marcelino@rheem.com
 
Authorized Signature Frank Bennardo P.E.
frank@engineeringexpress.com
 
Technical Representative
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 Colby Bennardo, P.E.
Florida License PE-95197
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 FL46979_R2_COI_-INDEP.pdf
 
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)
 
Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By
 
Sections from the Code
104.11.1
 
 
 
Product Approval Method Method 2 Option B
 
Date Submitted 08/18/2026
Date Validated 08/20/2026
Date Pending FBC Approval 08/27/2026
Date Approved 10/13/2026
 
Summary of Products
FL # Model, Number or Name Description
46979.1 1 - Rheem RACY & RPCY Units See the "Installation Instructions" PDF for more information.
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: No
 Design Pressure: +140/-140
 Other: Maximum-Rated ASD Wind Pressures: ± 140 psf Lateral, 111 psf Uplift. See the "Installation Instructions" PDF for limitations, conditions, and more information.		 Installation Instructions
 FL46979_R2_II_-DWG1.pdf
 Verified By: Colby Bennardo, P.E. 95197
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL46979_R2_AE_-EVAL1.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
46979.2 2 - 15-25T Commercial Packaged Units See the "Installation Instructions" PDF for more information.
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: No
 Design Pressure: +140/-140
 Other: Maximum-Rated ASD Wind Pressures: ± 140 psf Lateral, 111 psf Uplift. See the "Installation Instructions" PDF for limitations, conditions, and more information.		 Installation Instructions
 FL46979_R2_II_-DWG2.pdf
 Verified By: Colby Bennardo, P.E. 95197
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL46979_R2_AE_-EVAL2.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
46979.3 3 - 15-30 Ton H-Cabinet Package Units See the "Installation Instructions" PDF for more information.
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: No
 Design Pressure: +140/-140
 Other: Maximum-Rated ASD Wind Pressures: ± 140 psf Lateral, 111 psf Uplift. See the "Installation Instructions" PDF for limitations, conditions, and more information.		 Installation Instructions
 FL46979_R2_II_-DWG3.pdf
 Verified By: Colby Bennardo, P.E. 95197
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL46979_R2_AE_-EVAL3.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
 
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