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FL #

FL17286-R3

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2026

Application Status

Approved

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Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

EcoStar LLC

Address/Phone/Email

42 Edgewood Drive
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-3153
mwurts@starobaplastics.com

Authorized Signature

Melissa Wurts
mwurts@starobaplastics.com

Technical Representative

Steve Clarke

Address/Phone/Email

42 Edgewood Drive
Holland, NY 14080
(717) 385-9892
sclarke@ecostarllc.com

Quality Assurance Representative

Rob Helenbrook

Address/Phone/Email

42 Edgewood Drive
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-3153
rhelenbrook@ecostarllc.com

Category

Roofing

Subcategory

Products Introduced as a Result of New Technology

Compliance Method

Certification Mark or Listing

Certification Agency

Miami-Dade BCCO - CER

Validated By

Zachary R. Priest, P.E.

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Standard	Year
TAS110	2000
TAS125	2003
TAS135	1995

Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Product Approval Method

Method 1 Option A

Date Submitted

08/17/2026

Date Validated

08/17/2026

Date Pending FBC Approval

Date Approved

08/22/2026

Summary of Products


FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
17286.1	Empire Slate, Empire Niagara Slate, Empire Shake, Empire Shake Plus	Slate and Shake alternative steep-slope roofing made of recycled rubber and plastics
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: +0/-187.5 Other: Materials shall conform to FBC Section 1711 as well as FBC Section 1506 outside of the HVHZ and FBC Section 1517 within the HVHZ.		Certification Agency Certificate FL17286_R3_C_CAC_23060101.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 11/07/2028 Installation Instructions FL17286_R3_II_23060101.pdf Verified By: Miami-Dade BCCO - CER Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports Created by Independent Third Party:

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