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FL #

FL16528-R5

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2026

Application Status

Approved

*Approved by DBPR. Approvals by DBPR shall be reviewed and ratified by the POC and/or the Commission if necessary.

Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

Pella Corporation

Address/Phone/Email

102 Main St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 621-1000
pellaproductapproval@pella.com

Authorized Signature

Ben Van Zante
pellaproductapproval@pella.com

Technical Representative

Aaron Ryan

Address/Phone/Email

102 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 621-1000
ryanaj@pella.com

Quality Assurance Representative

Pat Bortscheller

Address/Phone/Email

102 Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 621-1000
PJBortscheller@pella.com

Category

Windows

Subcategory

Mullions

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

Warren W. Schaefer, P.E.

Florida License

PE-44135

Quality Assurance Entity

Window and Door Manufacturers Association-QA

Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date

05/25/2031

Validated By

T.E. Lunn, PE, LLC

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Certificate of Independence

FL16528_R5_COI_Certification of Independence.pdf

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Sections from the Code

1709.8

Product Approval Method

Method 2 Option B

Date Submitted

07/14/2026

Date Validated

07/16/2026

Date Pending FBC Approval

Date Approved

07/18/2026

Summary of Products


FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
16528.1	250 Vinyl Window Series Aluminum Tube Mullion	Non-Impact Tube Mullion
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: No Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: No Design Pressure: N/A Other: Mullion size, pressure, assembly, use, limitations and installation requirements are to be as specified in the attached drawing No. 1865 & evaluation report WWS-246. Job required design wind pressure shall be calculated in accordance with the Florida Building Code Chapter 16 and ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.		Installation Instructions FL16528_R5_II_Anchor requirements in saltwater coastline areas.pdf FL16528_R5_II_Drawing 1865.pdf Verified By: Warren W. Schaefer 44135 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL16528_R5_AE_Evaluation report WWS-246.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

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