Definition of the term “Research” as
approved by the Commission at the August Commission meeting:
Research: An important and necessary
endeavor that aimed at studying specific code related issue(s)/topics for the
purpose of providing solutions to a specific problem or future code change(s)
directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC. The issue to be researched must be fully
understood (i.e. with clear purpose of doing the research/goals); clearly
defined with specific scope of work/approach; and within budget.
TAC RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR COMMISSION
ACTION
– August 22, 2013
The TAC
recommends the following actions to the Florida Building Commission:
1.) The
Commission approve a project to work with an independent third party expert to
evaluate
the issue
of corrosion of exterior building system fasteners in the form of a
survey/assessment
research
project. The focus should be to clearly define the problem, analyze relevant
issues and to
develop recommendations for actions going forward.
The TAC
agreed to conduct a TAC meeting in the near future to clearly scope the
parameters of the
proposed
corrosion of fasteners issue. TAC members and members’ of the public should
provide
their
recommendations to Mo Madani. Mo will compile the proposed scoping issues and
recommendations
and the TAC will conduct a teleconference meeting to scope the proposed
research/assessment project.
Scoping
issues received:
From: Brian Swope
[mailto:brian@tamparoofing.com]
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 12:59 PM
To: Peters, Marlita
Cc: Madani, Mo
Subject: RE: Research project - corrosion of fasteners
My recommendation/request for
the research project would be to try and determine the cause for the corrosion
in roofing fasteners. There was discussion in the last Roofing TAC meeting
about corrosion due to dissimilar metals, but in my opinion is not the issue.
There is a chart in the building code that spells out what metals are/aren’t
compatible. I feel that the issue is due to the coatings that are being applied
to the nails. How is this coating being effected when struck with a hammer or
when it goes through a shingle? Also, are the failures that we are seeing a
direct result of inferior raw materials? The question/issue keeps coming up as
an “exterior building fastener” issue. I am probably a little more
biased/selfish than I should be, but I would like to see the research focus
mainly on roofing fasteners.
From[MM1] : Mark Zehnal
[mailto:Mark@floridaroof.com]
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:21 PM
To: Madani, Mo
Subject: RE: Research project - corrosion of fasteners
Send out a Survey Monkey questionnaire to roofing contractors and inspectors licensed in the state of Florida.
Ask multiple choice questions about observing any roofing fastener corrosion issues,
1) Type of fastener (circle all that apply)
a. Smooth b. Ring shank c. Barbed d. Screw
2) Type of corrosion resistance (circle all that apply)
a. Electro Galvanized b. Hot Dipped Galvanized c. Nonferrous Metal
3) Locations of building
a. County____________________ b. Wind Bourn Debris Region (Yes) (No)
4) Type of roofing system (circle all that apply)
a. Asphalt Shingle b. Clay/Concrete Tile c. Architectural Metal d. Other_________________
5) Approximate age of roofing system
a. _______________
6) frequency of findings: _____________________________________________________________
7) Do you check for and find that fastener packages bear the manufacturer's identifying marks and approved testing agency labels for code compliance? (Yes) (No) (Sometimes)
8) I am a licensed:
9) Roofing Contractor___ b. Inspector ___ c. Building Official___ d. Other ____________________
From:
Rosalie Bianco [mailto:roseb@arl-test.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 2:57 PM
To: Madani, Mo
Subject: RE: TAC committee meeting Fort Lauderdale Hilton
In my
personal opinion and briefly, (what I believe is the most important) first is
to question whether or not you want to start from the existing side (what has already
been installed) or from the distribution/manufacturing side.
With
this said should a “Field Evaluation” survey or assessment project be done and
pulling nails from jobs are decided, the industry must be prepared for what we
may find. What if the nails fail? What would the plan of action be
from here? Reroofs could possibly be happening all over the State of
Florida. Think of how many homes were built during the Florida Building
Boom alone, do the numbers and prepare for the worse.
Next, I
believe the Miami Dade Protocol TAS 114 G85 Appx. E
is sufficient. It is a good test method. This does not need to be changed
in my personal opinion. I personally believe we should consider the
method of Quality Control and Testing.
Let’s
use the EPA program introduced in 1992 for example, Energy Star.
TO QUOTE: “conduct
a basic engineering research and technology program to develop, evaluate, and
demonstrate non–regulatory strategies and technologies for reducing air
pollution.”
When a 3rd
party testing lab ( such as ARL ) is contracted to do Energy Star testing, we,
as a certifying body and testing lab are certified by Energy Star. (same as
Miami). Then, WE are required to pull from the shelves 10% of our product
pool every year. This is a requirement. The manufacture is
responsible for all expenses.
(I
realize Miami Dade has a similar program, however Miami Dade pulls the box from
the shelf and the manufacture gets to choose the approved Miami Dade testing
lab). I also believe they have a lot on their plate.
The next
responsibility of the Testing Lab is to report to Energy Star (we can say Miami
Dade in the fastener realm) yearly. Miami Dade runs the program, but the
Testing Labs do all the reporting.
I think
this is a better way to do it.
To sum
it up, a survey/assessment research project is certainly needed to specifically
report the current issue at hand. Should we get a bad storm, this will
show its face anyway as Hurricane Andrew did.
These
will be the first deciding factors.
I can
certainly help with this personally and my lab can easily help with the
corrosion testing.