Issue: DS-2011-097. The Petitioner is requesting clarification whether their product, EPOX-Z cool roof coating meets the scope of 9N-3.

1) The petitioner is requesting confirmation that EPOX-Z industrial products (coating, EPOX-Z Mastic, primer, and adhesive products) are not within the scope of the Product Approval Rule 9N-3.

Background:

Situation:

- The EPOX-Z industrial product is 100% solids and solvent free.

- The product is non-structural and engineered to provide surface protection, one coat ease of application, high chemical resistance, and adhesion over a wide range of materials.

- Provides a highly effective water repellant barrier as well as chemical and corrosion resistance.

- Product is most commonly used on steel and concrete.

- The EPOX-Z Mastic industrial product is non-structural and designed to bridge void areas where dissimilar materials are used.

- The EPOXY-Z Mastic are used to repair decking, vertical cracks, and flashing transitions to bricks and mortar

- The EPOX-Z industrial primer product is used for all building materials. This product’s 0.133 permeability rating mitigates water infiltration throughout all above grade elements of the building envelope.

2007 Florida Building Code, Building:

Rule 9N-3

9N-3.001 Scope:

(2) This rule applies to approval of products and systems, which comprise the building envelope and structural frame for compliance with the structural requirements of the Florida Building Code.

9N-3.002: Definitions:

(31) Structural component means any part or assembly of buildings that comprises the main wind force resisting system and components or cladding.

(33) Subcategory of product or construction system means a specific functionality:

(d) For roofing products: built up roofing, modified bitumen roof system, single ply roof systems, spray applied polyurethane roof system, roofing fasteners, roofing insulation, asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes, roofing slate, roof tile adhesives, cements-adhesives-coatings, liquid applied roof systems, underlayments, metal roofing, roofing tiles, waterproofing, roofing accessories that are an integral part of the roofing system and products introduced as a result of new technology;

Staff recommendation:

Question: Do the abovementioned EPOX-Z industrial products fall within the scope of the Rule 9N-3?

Answer: No. The products in question are an aftermarket products “maintenance products” which fall outside the scope Rule 9N-3.