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FL # FL12856-R9
Application Type Revision
Code Version 2026
Application Status Approved
 
Comments
Archived
 
Product Manufacturer ABC Supply Outdoor Solutions (prev. Town & Country Ind)
Address/Phone/Email 400 West McNab Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 493-8551
tomj@tc-alum.com
 
Authorized Signature Tom Johnston
tomj@tc-alum.com
 
Technical Representative Thomas B. Johnston
Address/Phone/Email 400 west McNab Rd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 970-9999
tomj@tc-alum.com
 
Quality Assurance Representative
Address/Phone/Email
 
Category Shutters
Subcategory Storm Panels
 
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
Florida License PE-95197
Quality Assurance Entity National Accreditation and Management Institute
Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 12/31/2028
Validated By John W. Knezevich, PE
  Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received
 
Certificate of Independence FL12856_R9_COI__INDEP.pdf
 
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)
StandardYear
ASTM E18862002
ASTM E19962002
ASTM E19962012
ASTM E3302002
TAS 2011994
TAS 2021994
TAS 2031994
 
Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect
FL12856_R9_Equiv__EQUIV.pdf
 
Sections from the Code
 
 
 
Product Approval Method Method 1 Option D
 
Date Submitted 08/17/2026
Date Validated 08/20/2026
Date Pending FBC Approval 08/29/2026
Date Approved 10/13/2026
 
Summary of Products
FL # Model, Number or Name Description
12856.1 0.050" Aluminum Storm Panel 0.050" Aluminum Storm Panel with Optional Clear Panels
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: No
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: Yes
 Design Pressure: N/A
 Other: Shutter meets requirements for "Wind Zone 4" and Missile Level "D" as defined in ASTM E1996. See installation instructions for specific Design Pressure Ratings by size, additional use limitations and installation instructions.
Installation Instructions
 FL12856_R9_II__DWG1.pdf
 Verified By: Colby Bennardo, P.E. PE95197
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL12856_R9_AE___EVAL1.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
12856.2 "Safety Edge" Storm Panels "Safety Edge" Storm Panels, 28ga (0.018"") Steel, 0.022" Alum (Perf and Non-Perf), Clear Polycarb (Full and Half)
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: No
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: Yes
 Design Pressure: +54/-54
 Other: This product is not valid for use within the HVHZ. See Evaluation Report and engineering drawing for additional limitations and conditions of use.
Installation Instructions
 FL12856_R9_II__DWG2.pdf
 Verified By: Colby Bennardo, P.E. PE95197
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL12856_R9_AE___EVAL2.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
12856.3 24ga Steel Storm Panel 24ga (0.0232") Steel Storm Panel with Optional Clear Panels
Limits of Use
 Approved for use in HVHZ: No
 Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes
 Impact Resistant: Yes
 Design Pressure: +100/-100
 Other: This product is not valid for use within the HVHZ or Wind Zone 4. See Evaluation Report and engineering drawing for additional limitations and conditions of use.
Installation Instructions
 FL12856_R9_II__DWG3.pdf
 Verified By: Colby Bennardo, P.E. PE95197
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
Evaluation Reports
 FL12856_R9_AE___EVAL3.pdf
 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
 
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