A PROGRAM OF IBHS COMMERCIAL

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1 A PROGRAM OF IBHS COMMERCIAL HURRICANE NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DESIGN FORM & COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST 2017

2 FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane Resources and Documentation FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane Standards The FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards document outlines and provides details on technical requirements for the three levels of FORTIFIED Commercial designation. It explains in detail all the applicable design requirements for each level of designation. All related documents follow the same layout and format. The three levels of FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane are designated as Bronze, Silver and Gold. FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane Project Design Form and Compliance Checklist New Construction The Project Design Form and Compliance Checklist is to be filled out by the project architect and a licensed structural engineer. It is to be completed during the design development phase of the project and is intended to help the design team verify they have included the requirements appropriate for the selected FORTIFIED designation level. This is to be submitted to the prospective FORTIFIED Evaluator for approval before construction documents are prepared. FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane Project Construction Form and Compliance Checklist New Construction The Project Construction Form and Compliance Checklist is to be filled out by the project architect, a licensed structural engineer, and the general contractor and/or roofer. It confirms the requirements for the selected FORTIFIED designation level have been included in the building documents and the contractor and/or roofer is aware of these requirements. Supporting Documentation Supporting documentation to be reviewed by a FORTIFIED Commercial Evaluator is needed for each FORTIFIED Commercial requirement and may include any one or a combination of the following: Design/development building drawings. 100% construction drawings signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). A confirmation letter with supporting documentation which may include photos from a licensed PE stating that the installation meets specific requirements of the FORTIFIED Commercial program. The design professional should have a license from the state where the referenced building is located. Building material and component submittals including but not limited to structural decks and roofing components. Roof cover attachment details provided by manufacturer/contractor. Completion of FORTIFIED Commercial Compliance Form (including Project Design Form and Compliance Checklist and Project Construction Form and Compliance Checklist) by a licensed professional engineer (PE) and/or a registered architect (RA). Product approvals and specification sheets. Roof deck attachment details. 1 Updated October 16, 2017

3 Design Professional Identification and Project Information Form Professional of Record Contact Information (1) Business Name: First Name: Last Name: Registered Engineer? YES NO and Registered Architect? YES NO Registration Number*: State of Registration Business Address: Business Phone Number:( ) Business E mail: Professional of Record Contact Information (2) Business Name: First Name: Last Name: Registered Engineer? YES NO and Registered Architect? YES NO Registration Number * : State of Registration Business Address: Business Phone Number:( ) Business E mail: *Please provide registration number corresponding to the building s location. 2

4 Project Location Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Coordinates (decimal degree format): Latitude: Longitude: Construction Timeline Tentative Start Date (MM/YY): / Tentative Completion Date (MM/YY): / Is a project timeline currently available? YES NO (If yes, please provide at submission.) General Features of Building Building Name: Number of Stories: Roof Slope: Building Dimensions Length: Width: Height: Occupancy Type: Main Gravity Load Resisting System: Concrete Masonry Steel Light Gauge Wood Other: Main Lateral Load System: Moment Frame Tilt Up Other: Shear Walls and Roof Diaphragm 3

5 FORTIFIED Commercial Compliance Agreement I, the DESIGNER COMPLETING THIS CHECKLIST, understand and agree that: 1. The FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane Project Design Form and Compliance Checklist New Construction must be completed FULLY and CORRECTLY for the applicable hazards. 2. I will provide engineered plans (and all other necessary documentation) that verify the structure meets FORTIFIED design criteria BEFORE construction starts. These plans and documents must be: Legible Complete Certified by the Professional of Record Included with this document 3. The plans submitted will comply with all local building codes and with the FORTIFIED Commercial criteria as detailed in the applicable FORTIFIED Commercial standard. 4. Full Name: License/Registration Number: Signature: Date: 5. Designation level being pursued: BRONZE SILVER GOLD 4

6 Hurricane Project Design Compliance Checklist 1 Introduction 1.1 Design Parameters Design Wind Speed Hurricane prone regions: Areas vulnerable to hurricanes as defined in ASCE 7. The design wind speed shall be equal to the ASCE basic wind speed (or locally adopted basic wind speed in special wind zones, if higher). The wind speed is mph based on: ASCE 7 05 ASCE 7 10 ASCE 7 16 Higher local value Code Specification Component and cladding loads shall be determined utilizing Exposure C or D as defined by the following (select one): ASCE 7 05 and applying the appropriate Importance Factor. ASCE 7 10 and appropriate Risk Category design wind speed is required with Minimum Risk Category II being required. ASCE 7 16 and appropriate Risk Category design wind speed is required with Minimum Risk Category II being required. In accordance with the code selected above, the building is considered to be: Enclosed Partially enclosed Open Exposure Category to be used: C D 5

7 1.2 Building Characteristics Roof Configuration Does the building have more than one roof type? YES NO If yes, fill out a separate Bronze Roof Checklist for each roof type. Number of roof types is. Does the building have roofs at multiple heights? YES NO If yes, are the heights different enough that roof systems with different wind ratings are specified? YES NO o If yes, fill out a separate Bronze Roof Checklist for each roof system with a different rating. Wall Systems Does the building have more than one wall system? YES NO If yes, fill out a separate Bronze Roof Checklist for each wall system. Number of wall systems is. 2 Program Overview Select the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane designation being pursued: Bronze: Enhanced roof performance and improved business continuity Silver: Bronze requirements plus building envelope protection and continuity of business operations Gold: Silver requirements plus enhanced structural performance 3 FORTIFIED Commercial Requirements 3.1 BRONZE Roof System Overview Roof Slope (degrees): Roof Height Peak (ft): Roof Height Eave: Continuous Structural Parapet: YES NO If yes, height (ft): 6

8 Roof Design Load (Roof Decks and Covers) Requirements For ASCE 7 05 based design, appropriate Risk Category and Importance Factor is required, with minimum Risk Category II being required. For ASCE 7 10 based design, appropriate Risk Category design wind speed is required with Minimum Risk Category II being required. For ASCE 7 16 based design, appropriate Risk Category design wind speed is required with Minimum Risk Category II being required Uplift Pressures ASCE design pressures (psf) using minimum terrain Exposure C or D and effective wind area of 10 sq ft. Field (Zone 1): Perimeter (Zone 2): Corner (Zone 3): Minimum Required Factor of Safety THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FACTOR OF SAFETY FOR ALL ROOF DECKS AND ROOF COVERS IS 2.0 FOR ASCE 7 05 AND ASCE 7 10 (1.67 FOR ASCE7 16) unless a higher factor of safety is required for a particular assembly, system, element, fastener or connection. The ultimate strength of the building assembly, element, fastener or connection will be designed to meet or exceed the load on that assembly, element, fastener or connection using one of the following design methods. ASCE 7 05 Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Method: Calculated ASD wind load x 2 (Minimum Required Factor of Safety) ASCE 7 05 Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Method: (Calculated LRFD wind load/1.6) x 2 (Minimum Required Factor of Safety) ASCE 7 10 ASD Method: Calculated ASD wind load x 2 (Minimum Required Factor of Safety) ASCE 7 10 LRFD Method: Calculated LRFD wind load x 0.6 x 2 (Minimum Required Factor of Safety) ASCE 7 16 ASD Method: Calculated ASD wind load x 1.67 (Minimum Required Factor of Safety) ASCE 7 16 LRFD Method: Calculated LRFD wind load 7

9 Uplift Pressures with Factor of Safety ASCE design pressures (psf) with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 ASD loads) are: Field (Zone 1): Perimeter (Zone 2): Corner (Zone 3): Wind Design for Low-Sloped Roof Systems ( 1 ) YES N/A Low slope roof cover systems will be approved from one of the following: FM Approved with a current and active ROOFNAV Number o o Multiple systems: Select separate FM approved systems rated for each area; field, perimeter, and the corner. Single system: Select an FM approved system rated for the corner area uplift pressures and use it for the entire roof. Note: For hurricane prone areas, FM does not permit edge (perimeter/corner) enhancements. Miami Dade County Approved (MDCA) with current and active Notice of Acceptance (NOA) o o o Multiple systems: Select separate Miami Dade County approved systems rated for each area; field, perimeter, and the corner. Single system: Select a Miami Dade County system rated for the corner area uplift pressures and use it for the entire roof. Edge (perimeter/corner) enhancements: Select a system rated for the field. Perimeter and corner enhancements can be made in accordance with the Miami Dade County Notice of Acceptance. To be determined Systems must meet the uplift requirements described above. Material substitutions and deviations from the approved system s design criteria are not acceptable. The entire system must be installed in accordance with the Approval or Product Evaluation description and shall meet the specified design and limitations for use of the product as well as specified installation methods. Attachment will be designed for the component and cladding wind pressures and provide uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 ASD loads) in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof as described in section Roof Design Load Requirement. 8

10 Cover / Cap Sheet Specify type of cover/cap sheet and details requested. Modified bitumen Built up roofing Gravel fully embedded in asphalt Loose laid pea gravel on low sloped built up roof is not FORTIFIED approved and will not be used. Architectural metal panels (attached to wood deck) Structural metal panels (open purlins below) Single ply membrane EPDM TPO Reinforced PVC o Attachment Cover Board YES N/A Insulation YES N/A Type Isocyanurate Perlite Fiberglass Wood fiber Other: Attachment Adhered Mechanically fastened Note: Ballasted low sloped single ply roof systems (including pavers) are not FORTIFIED approved and should not be used. Adhered Fully adhered single ply roofs shall include a perimeter peel stop with a termination bar or similar, located 1 2 ft from the roof edge. Mechanically fastened 9

11 Perimeter Flashing / Edge Securement Edge flashing, coping, and counter flashing will be designed in accordance with ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES 1 for the ASCE 7 design wind pressures Structural Metal Panel (Standing Seam and Through-Fastened) and Architectural Standing Seam YES N/A Type of System Anticipated Structural standing seam Architectural standing seam Through fastened (lap seam) Structural metal panel roof systems, including standing seam and through fastened (lap seam) or architectural standing seam roofs, will be designed for the ASCE 7 component and cladding wind pressures and provide uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 ASD loads) in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof as described in section Roof Design Load Requirement. Metal panels and architectural standing seam system will meet one of the following approvals: FM Approvals Standard 4470 or 4471 and shall meet the applicable design and installation requirements of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet Miami Dade County Approved with a current Notice of Acceptance and shall meet the applicable design and installation requirements of Florida Building Code RAS Standing Seam Clip Capacity Standing seam clip attachment to substrates such as a wood deck will be designed for the ASCE 7 component and cladding wind pressures and provide uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 ASD loads) in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof as described in section Roof Design Load Requirement Gutters / Downspouts YES N/A Gutter, downspouts, and hold downs shall be designed in accordance with ANSI/SPRI GD 1 with the adjustments in design/allowable pressures outlined in section or use an FM Approved gutter system with additional gutter brackets in accordance with FM Loss Prevention Data Sheet Structural Members of Cantilever Overhangs YES N/A Structural members of cantilever overhangs will be adequately anchored and designed for the ASCE 7 design wind pressures with adjustments to the design/allowable pressures outlined under the Roof Design Load section. YES N/A 10

12 Roof Deck Type Select one of the following: Cast in place structural concrete with lightweight insulating concrete (LWIC) above structural concrete Cast in place structural concrete without LWIC Poured concrete on steel form deck with LWIC Poured concrete on steel form deck without LWIC Pre cast concrete tees Gypsum on bulb tees Cementitious wood fiber LWIC poured on steel form Steel deck Plywood deck Wood planks Other (specify): Roof Deck Attachment Attachment shall be designed for the component and cladding wind pressures and provide uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.5 for ASCE 7 16 based design loads) in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof as described in section Roof Design Load Requirement Wind Design for Steep-Slope Roofs (>10 ) YES N/A Roof Decks Select one of the following: Steel deck Plywood deck OSB wood deck Other (specify): 11

13 Steep-Slope Roof Cover Systems Roof decks will be sealed in accordance with one of the following options in accordance with the details outlined in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. Taped seams Two layers of felt Peel and stick Closed cell foam To be determined Roof decks for asphalt shingles or metal roof panels shall provide uplift resistance equal to or greater than the design uplift pressure for the roof based on requirements in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. YES N/A Asphalt Shingles Asphalt shingles shall meet the requirements of Table 4 (Shingle Wind Standard and Classification) from section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards and shall be attached by one of the approved options. YES N/A Asphalt shingles shall be installed using the number of fasteners required by the manufacturer for highwind fastening. In areas where the local building code requires more fasteners than required by the manufacturer, fasteners shall comply with the local building code. YES N/A Asphalt shingles shall have starter strips installed at the eaves with a drip edge installed over the underlayment. Manufacturer approved starter strips at eaves shall be set in a minimum 8 in. wide strip of compatible flashing cement. Maximum thickness of flashing cement shall be ⅛ in. Fasten starter strips parallel to the eaves along a line above the eave line per the manufacturer s specifications. Fasteners shall be positioned to ensure they will not be exposed under the cutouts in the first course. Starter strips and shingles shall not exceed more than ¼ in. beyond the drip edge. YES N/A Shingle manufacturer approved ASTM D1970 fully adhered starter strip with asphaltic adhesive shall be installed at the eave so that the starter strip adheres to and covers the drip edge top surface. YES N/A Installation of shingles at rakes (option 1) shall be placed in a minimum of 8 in. wide strip of compatible flashing cement. Maximum thickness of flashing cement shall be ⅛ in. The shingles shall be fastened per the manufacturer s specifications at the rakes. YES N/A Installation of shingles at rakes (option 2) shall be placed in a minimum of 8 in. wide strip of compatible flashing cement. Maximum thickness of flashing cement shall be ⅛ in. The shingles shall be fastened per the manufacturer s specifications at the rakes. Fasten starter strips parallel to the rakes per the manufacturer s specifications. Fasteners shall be positioned to ensure they will not be exposed. Starter strips and shingles shall not extend more than ¼ in. beyond the drip edge. YES N/A 12

14 Installation of shingles at intersections and both sides of open valleys shall be set in a minimum 8 in. wide strip of flashing cement. Maximum thickness of flashing cement shall be ⅛ in. Cut side of closed valleys shall be set in a minimum 2 in. wide, ⅛ in. thick strip of flashing cement. Woven valleys shall be installed according to the manufacturer s specifications. YES N/A Architectural Metal Panels Architectural metal panels shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions and shall provide uplift resistance equal to or greater than the design uplift pressure for the roof in accordance with section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. YES N/A Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles Clay and concrete roof tiles shall be sealed in accordance with Section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. YES N/A Clay and concrete roof tiles shall have uplift resistance equal to or greater than the design uplift pressure for the roof based on requirements in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. YES N/A Clay and concrete roof tiles shall be installed over continuous 9 / 32 in. thick plywood roof decking and one of the acceptable sealed roof deck underlayment methods. YES N/A Other Roof Covering Specify: All other roof covers shall be sealed and provide uplift resistance equal to or greater than the design uplift pressure for the roof based on requirements in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. YES N/A Steep-Slope Drip Edge Drip edges shall be provided at eaves and gables and shall have uplift resistance equal to or greater than the design uplift pressure for the roof based on requirements in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. Overlaps shall be a minimum of 3 in. at joints. Eave drip edges shall extend ½ in. below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 in. The drip edge shall be mechanically fastened to the roof deck at a minimum of 4 in. o.c. Mechanical fasteners shall be applied in an alternating (staggered) pattern along the length of the drip edge with adjacent fasteners placed near opposite edges of the leg/flange of drip edge on the roof. Drip edge at eves shall be installed over the underlayment. 13

15 3.1.4 Gable End Walls and Overhangs YES N/A Gable overhangs will not have openings for attic ventilation. Gable end walls, wall sheathing, overhangs, and overhang soffit covers will be designed for ASCE 7 ASD wind with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 ASD loads). Gable wall vents will be protected against water intrusion. Gable overhangs using outlooker framing will have adequate connection at gable wall and at roof framing members. Connections must be designed by a registered PE or developed using prescriptive connection details available from IBHS. Box type soffit overhangs (eave) and gable overhangs with a depth of greater than 12 in. (measured from the back of fascia to exterior wall surface) and covered with aluminum or vinyl material, will have a center brace installed mid span. Gable walls will be sheathed with a minimum of 7 / 16 in. structural sheathing (plywood or OSB) or equivalent wall sheathing. Gable end walls on gables greater than 48 in. in height will be braced to withstand the ASCE 7 wind loads. A bracing design by a licensed PE is required. Bracing must be installed per design. o As an alternate, bracing details provided in the International Existing Building Code Appendix C or in the Florida Building Code may be used Attic Ventilation System YES N/A Roof mounted vents including, but not limited to ridge vents, off ridge vents, and turbines, will meet the requirement of Florida Building Code TAS 100 (A) Skylights YES N/A Skylights and their attachments will be designed and detailed for the ASCE 7 wind loads and provide an uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 ASD loads). Installation must meet the air and water infiltration requirements of ASTM E330 and ASTM E331. The curb installation must be confirmed by a registered PE that it shall meet the required uplift with a minimum factor of safety as described in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards. When the ASCE 7 05 wind speed is 130 mph (ASCE 7 10 and 7 16 when appropriate Risk Category design wind speed is 165 mph), skylights shall also meet AAMA Skylights shall conform to one of the following: Current and active FM Approval per ANSI FM 4431 with large missile impact rating. Miami Dade County Approved with a current and active Notice of Acceptance with large missile impact rating. 14

16 3.1.7 Roof-Mounted Equipment Roof-Mounted Structures and Equipment YES N/A Rooftop structures and equipment and their attachments shall be designed in accordance with ASCE 7 10 Section Rooftop Structures and Equipment for Buildings with h 60 ft. ASCE 7 16 or Section Rooftop Structures and Equipment for Buildings. They shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 based ASD design loads) Roof-Mounted Photovoltaics (PV) Systems YES N/A Photovoltaic (PV) systems and their attachments will be designed using wind loads in accordance with ASCE 7 16, SEAOC PV2, or a model scale wind tunnel study that meets the requirements of ASCE A minimum factor of safety as described in section of the FORTIFIED Commercial Hurricane standards is required. The roof deck must be designed to support the increased PV arrays loads, including live loads such as rain, snow (including snow drifts), etc. ASCE 7 16 SEAOC PV2 Model scale wind tunnel study that meets the requirements of ASCE o Support Documentation Enclosed o Title of Document Provided the wind loads used are consistent with the provisions described above, the following options are acceptable: Rigid PV modules that are FM Approved or meet Approval Standard 4478 (wind uplift, combustibility from above the deck). Flexible PV modules that are FM Approved or meet Approval Standard Associated Structural Framing: All associated structural framing members must be designed to accommodate the additional loads and loading combinations from the PV Systems. 15

17 3.2 SILVER All Bronze requirements must be satisfied Openings Design Pressures for Openings Specify ASCE design pressures (psf). Field (Zone 4): Corner (Zone 5): Windows/glazing systems/sliding glass doors and their attachments will be designed using the ASCE 7 design wind speed for component and cladding wind pressures in Zones 4 and 5 derived from ASCE 7 05 assuming terrain Exposure C or D as defined by ASCE Type of Window and Glass Pressure rated only Impact and pressure rated Impact Protection Requirements for Windows Glazed openings that do not have impact rated products installed will be protected from windborne debris by permanently or temporarily installed shutter systems such as roll down, accordion, storm panels, fabric, or screen products. All openings located within 30 ft of grade, will be impact rated or be protected with an impactrated protection system that, at a minimum, meets ASTM E1886 cyclic pressure and E1996 large missile impact requirements. Glazing 30 ft or higher above grade will be rated for the design pressure and small missile impact. Note: Openings required to be protected and located at upper levels without access from a porch or balcony shall have permanently installed protection which, at a minimum, shall be an impact rated product or operable from the inside the building. YES N/A Commercial Doors All commercial exterior doors included but not limited to roll up, overhead, sectional (garage), and personnel doors including door jambs, will be designed in conformance with ASCE component and cladding design wind pressures for Zones 4 and 5, as appropriate, assuming terrain Exposure C, or D when D is appropriate Exterior Personnel Door YES NO Door jambs selected will resist the ASCE 7 specified wall pressures. 16

18 Impact Protection Requirements for Commercial and Personnel Doors Commercial exterior doors will conform to missile impact testing per ANSI/DASMA 115. Personnel doors will conform to ASTM E1886 cyclic pressure and ASTM E1996 rated D large missile impact requirements Wall Systems Wall systems will be designed using the ASCE 7 design wind speed for component and cladding wind pressures in Zones 4 and 5 derived from ASCE 7 assuming Exposure C or D as defined by ASCE Wall Type The wall system will be designed to successfully pass and resist the impact of ASTM E1996 Level D 9 lb 50 ft/sec (34 mph). YES N/A Reinforced Masonry (Concrete Block) o Masonry wall systems shall be designed and reinforced to meet National Concrete Masonry Association Standards YES Precast Concrete/Tilt Up Panels Cast in Place Concrete Brick Veneer over Wood or Metal Frame Brick with Concrete Block Backing o Metal wall systems will be designed and tested for resistance in accordance with ASTM E1592. Each assembly shall be tested for a load equal to 1.5 times the design pressure. YES o Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) material used for forming flat concrete walls will conform to ASTM E2634. YES o Sandwich panel wall systems will meet the International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Service Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panels AC04. Any adhesives used shall comply with ASTM D2559 or the ICC Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panel Adhesives AC05. Specify the type of panel: Steel Aluminum Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems (EIFS) installed on a metal or wood frame are not permitted unless they are a Miami Dade County Approved system. EIFS that meets these system requirements and are not visibly damaged, deteriorated, chipped or cracked; have structurally sound horizontal and vertical seals including around windows and penetrations; are free of leaks; and have at least five years of useful life remaining are eligible for a Silver designation. EIFS that do not meet these conditions and/or that do not have at least five years of useful life remaining shall require repairs or replacement to be eligible for a Silver designation. o EIFS installed over masonry are acceptable. o For existing EIFS that meets this criteria, a qualified professional must inspect the EIFS and provide supporting documentation regarding its condition. Other wall systems, not included above, that will meet the intent of the hurricane prone region requirement are: solid insulated concrete forms; ¾ in. plywood; 7 / 16 in. wood structural panel sheathing with one of the following finishes: brick veneer, ½ in. stucco, ½ in. thick wood, ½ in. fiber cement based planking; and ⅝ in. thick wood structural panel sheathing with vinyl or aluminum siding. o Describe other wall system: 17

19 Parapets YES N/A Parapets and false fronts shall be designed for the ASCE 7 wind speed and associated design pressure. Parapets and false fronts greater than 4 ft shall include internal or external bracing with supporting documentation Electrical and Mechanical Systems and Connections (Flood Protection) Is the building located in a 500 year and 100 year flood zone? YES NO If yes, select one of the following: All electrical and mechanical equipment and connections necessary to operate critical systems must be elevated, at minimum, above the 500 year flood level, if known, or 3 ft above the Base Flood Elevation or Advisory Flood Elevation for the property. If the equipment cannot be sufficiently elevated as described above, it is required that permanent dry flood protection such as flood gates, walls, doors, or similar devices be used to prevent water intrusion to the heights described above. Flood depth, duration, velocity, and condition of water should be considered (including floating debris) Electrical Connections for Backup Power YES N/A Buildings are required to include necessary electrical connections, such as: Transfer switch or docking station (sometimes referred to as a storm switch), that will support connection of a generator capable of powering, at a minimum, the critical systems needed to provide continuity of operation. Since the building is located out of a 500 year and 100 year flood zone, all connections will not be exposed to flood waters. YES N/A All connections will be located above the 500 year flood level if known, or at least 3 ft above the known Base Flood Elevation (100 year flood level) or Advisory Flood Elevation. YES N/A 18

20 3.3 GOLD All Silver requirements must be satisfied Continuous Load Path Roof Wall Foundation Connections: A continuous and adequate load path from the roof to the foundation of the building must exist. The building must have positive connections from the roof to foundation as a means to transmit wind uplift and lateral loads safely to the ground. This includes providing roof to wall connection hardware (e.g., hurricane straps for wood) with the required roof uplift resistance as determined by the designer or specified in the prescriptive method being used. Inter story connections in multi story structures will have a continuous load path through the wall to the foundation Attached and Accessory Structures YES N/A Convenience store canopies, car ports, porte cocheres or any other vehicle type drive through structures will have adequate load path members and connections to resist design uplift pressures with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 for ASCE 7 ASD loads (1.67 for ASCE 7 16 based ASD design loads) Backup Power YES NO Backup power shall be available and capable of powering critical electrical systems that maintain vital business operations. All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Electrical Systems (Flood) described in section