Validation Checklist for State Approval,

Form No. 9B-72.130(3)(c)

EVALUATION REPORT FROM AN ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER

Validation Checklist for Evaluation Report by an A&E

þ Verify the evaluator is a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Professional Engineer who has taken the core building code course.

þVerify submission of the evaluator's certification of independence.

þ If the evaluation is not performed by a third party independent of the manufacturer then verify validator’s certificate of independence.

þ Verify the evaluation report is for the products listed on the application as described on the application and that the products are within the scope of Rule 9B-72.

þ Verify that test reports demonstrating compliance were performed at a test lab accredited by an approved accreditation body for the test performed, and verify test lab location.

þ Verify that the test reports or rational analysis are required by the Building Code as a component of a product approval for the product category and subcategory.

þ Verify that rational analysis demonstrating performance were executed utilizing current code requirements and was not used in lieu of a standardized test required by the Code or that rational analysis was not required.

þVerify that all data, test reports and calculations, are substantiated on the report.

þ Verify that the application has the Code sections and reference standards for which the evaluation demonstrates compliance.

þ Verify the method of demonstrating compliance indicate any limitations on the use of the product, as intended.

þ Verify the manufacturer installation instructions are in accordance with the evaluation report, and attachments are provided.

þ Verify that a quality assurance program audited by a Florida Building Commission approved third party quality assurance agency is in place.

þ To the best of my/our knowledge, this application is complete, the items in the checklist above have been verified and reviewed, and the evaluation report submitted with this application indicates that the product, method, or system described in this application meets or exceeds the Florida Building Code requirements and reference standards listed in the application.