Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-1.0105 - Testing Specifications for Straps, Piers, Anchors and All Components
(1) To secure approval of their products,
manufacturers and/or producers shall have their products tested and certified
by a registered engineer registered in the state of the product manufacturer or
State of Florida. The engineer and testing laboratory shall be independent from
the product manufacturer and the product manufacturer's affiliates. Testing
shall be conducted under the supervision of personnel of the Bureau of Mobile
Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction with the laboratory cost being paid
by the anchor or component manufacturer or producer.
(2) Each different model or component shall
be tested (three (3) consecutive tests without a failure) and certified to
their required force with tests continuing on to total destruction or ten
percent (10%) overload.
(3)
In-laboratory tests shall be conducted with the use of a Baldwin Press, or
equivalent.
(4) The testing
laboratory shall supply a current copy (within 12 months) of proof of
calibration of test equipment.
(5)
Force required for test: Force shall be applied in increments of five hundred
(500) pounds with five (5) seconds hold time between each five hundred (500)
increment to the requirement and then increase force to total destruction or
ten percent (10%) overload.
(6)
Destruction test shall show the following:
(a)
Point of failure.
(b) Method of
testing.
(7) Each
manufacturer or producer must submit to the State of Florida, Department of
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motorist Services, Bureau of
Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction, the following data:
(a) Detailed drawings of each type product
submitted for approval. Each drawing shall bear the seal of a registered
engineer registered in the state of the product manufacturer or the State of
Florida.
(b) Certified engineering
drawings and specifications of each product includes:
1. Dimensions and specifications on all welds
and fasteners.
2. Dimensions and
specifications of all metal or material.
(c) Model number and location.
(d) Test data and results.
(e) Letter from a registered engineer
registered in the state of the product manufacturer or State of Florida
certifying tests results.
(f)
Installation instructions. Installation instructions are required to be shipped
with each product.
(8)
All anchors, piers, and tie-down components shall be recertified when there is
a change in design or material.
(9)
If the manufacturer or producer request these tests to be conducted out of
state, all expenses (travel and per diem) shall be paid by the manufacturer or
producer.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 320.011, 320.824(1), 320.8325(1) FS. Law Implemented 320.77(10), 320.822(12), 320.8285, 320.8325, 320.835(2) FS.
New 1-10-94, Amended 10-2-95.
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