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1 PERFORMANCE EVALUTAION OF BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING SPARTAN RAIL SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NBCC 2010 / OBC 2012 REQUIREMENTS FOR LOADS ON GUARDS AND RAILINGS Report to: Barrette Outdoor Living. 135 Steelmanville Road Egg Harbor Township, NJ USA, Attention: Mr. Chris Schneider. Director of Product Engineering Railing Team Telephone: (800) Ext. 323 Mobile: (609) Chris.Schnider@us.ebarrette.com Report No.: M0076-A 6 Pages, 2 Appendices Proposal No.: Date: March 15, 2015

2 Page 2 of 6 for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A 1.0 INTRODUCTION At the request of Barrette Outdoor Living, Exova was retained to conduct a performance evaluation of a guard rail assembly identified as Spartan Rail System as outlined in Exova Proposal Number The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements specified in the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2010 and the Ontario Building Code (OBC) 2012 Sections: NBCC 2010, Division B - Section (c) NBCC 2010, Division B - Section NBCC 2010, Division B - Section (a) (b) NBCC 2010, Division B - Section (2) OBC 2012, Division B - Section (c) OBC 2012, Division B - Section OBC 2012, Division B - Section (a) (b) OBC 2012, Division B - Section (2) (Loads on Guards) (Loads on Guards) (Handrails) (Loads on Guards) (Loads on Guards) (Loads on Guards) (Handrails) (Loads on Guards) Upon receipt, the sample was assigned the following Exova Sample Number: Client Sample Description Spartan Rail System Exova Sample No.: M0076-A Note: Details drawings and specifications as provided by the client and reviewed by Exova for the above sample can be located in. General Test Structure Description Joist Sections: 120" SPF 2" x 8" (x 2) Deck Boards: 2" x 6" plank across joist sections fastened using: No. 8 X 2-1/2 deck screws Posts: 60 x 4" x 4" Treated Wood (x 2) Guard Height: 1070 mm (42-1/8 ) above walking surface Guard Length: 2337 mm (92.00") between posts Space between Balusters: 90 mm (3.54") Post Bolting System: 3/8" x 8 Carriage Bolts (2 per post) 3/8" 16 UNC Grade 5 Hex Nuts 3/8" B.S. Plain Steel Washers Note: Post configuration was constructed as per OBC SB-7, Detail EB-5 (Exterior Connection: Post Bolted 2 Floor Joists). All testing was connected with posts restrained. Spartan Rail System Components as Tested: PVC Top Rail: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No PVC Bottom Rail: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No Aluminium Top Rail Stiffener: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No PVC Balusters: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No PVC Top Mounting Bracket: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No PVC Bottom Mounting Bracket: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No Support Foot Screw: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No Rail Mounting Screws: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No Rail Mounting Set Screws: Barrette Outdoor Living Part No Note: Details drawings and specifications as provided by the client and reviewed by Exova for the above sample can be located in.

3 Page 3 of 6 for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A 2.0 PROCEDURE Test Loads The test loads reference in Section 2.0 of this report are derived from the equation below. Material factors (Φ) are in accordance with the structural performance requirements referenced in NCR/IRC/CCMC (2009) Section Material Resistance Factor = 1.5 / Φ; Φ = 0.9 for steel, aluminium, wood or concrete members Φ = 0.6 for PVC members and connections Vertical Loads: Test Load #1: A uniformly distributed load of 1.25 kn/m (0.75 kn/m design load x 1.67 safety factor) was applied vertically across the full length of the guard utilizing a 2.30 m long loading bar, in accordance with NBCC 2010 Section (c) and OBC 2012 section (c). The load was maintained for 1-minute and any visible deformations were noted. Test Load #2: A uniformly distributed load of 2.51 kn/m (1.5 kn/m design load x 1.67 safety factor) was applied vertically across the full length of the hand rail utilizing a 2.30 m long loading bar, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section and OBC 2012 section The load was maintained for 1-minute and any visible deformations were noted. Test Load #3: A concentrated load of 1.67 kn (1 kn design load x 1.67 safety factor) was applied vertically at the midpoint of the hand rail, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section Section and OBC Section (c). The load was maintained for 1- minute and any visible deformations were noted. This location for loading was selected as it would produce the most critical effect in the railing system. Test Load #4: A concentrated load of 2.50 kn (1 kn design load x 2.5 safety factor was applied vertically at the end of the hand rail, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section Section and OBC Section (c). The load was maintained for 1- minute and any visible deformations were noted. This location for loading was selected as it would produce the most critical effect in the railing system. Horizontal Loads: Test Load #5: A uniformly distributed load of 1.25 kn/m (0.75 kn/m design load x 1.67 safety factor) was applied horizontally across the full length of the hand rail utilizing a 2.3 m long loading bar, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section Section and OBC Section (c). The load was maintained for 1-minute and any visible deformations were noted. Test Load #6: A concentrated load of 1.67 kn (1 kn design load x 1.67 safety factor) was applied horizontally at the midpoint of the hand rail, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section Section and OBC 2012 Section (c). The load was maintained for 1-minute and any visible deformations were noted. This location for loading was selected as it would produce the most critical effect in the railing system. Test Load #7: A concentrated load of 2.50 kn (1 kn design load x 2.5 safety factor) was applied horizontally at the end of the hand rail, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section Section and OBC Section (c). The load was maintained for 1- minute and any visible deformations were noted. This location for loading was selected as it would produce the most critical effect in the railing system.

4 Page 4 of 6 for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A Baluster Loads: Test Load #8 A 1.25 kn load (0.5 kn design load x 2.5 safety factor) was applied at the midpoint of the rail system using a loading plate to engage three (3) balusters over a 300 mm (wide) x 300 mm (high) area, in accordance to NBCC 2010 Section (2) and OBC 2012 Section (2). This location for loading was selected as it would produce the most critical effect in the railing system. The load was maintained for 1 - minute and any visible deformations were noted. 3.0 RESULTS Note: Photographs of the test assembly are located in Appendix A. Table 1 Summarized Vertical Loading Test Results Exova Sample No.: M0076-A (Spartan Rail System) -Applicable Code Section Section Description Test Observations Meets Requirements NBCC 2010 Section (c) OBC 2012 Section (c) Loads on Guards Distributed Load Guard system sustained a load of 1.25 kn/m for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.75 kn/m Design load with a 1.67 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section OBC 2012 Section Loads on Guards Distributed Load Guard system sustained a load of 2.51 kn/m for the prescribed period of 1-minute (1.5 kn/m Design load with a 1.67 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (c) OBC 2012 Section (c) NBCC 2010 Section (c) OBC 2012 Section (c) Loads on Guards Concentrated Load at rail midpoint Loads on Guards Concentrated Load at rail end Guard system sustained a load of 1.67 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (1 kn Design load with a 1.5 x safety factor) Guard system sustained a load of 2.50 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute ( 1 kn Design load with a 2.5 x safety factor) Pass Pass NBCC 2010 Section (b) OBC 2012 Section (b) Handrails Distributed Load Guard system sustained a load of 1.05 kn/m for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.70 kn/m Design load with a 1.5 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (a) OBC 2012 Section (a) NBCC 2010 Section (a) OBC 2012 Section (a) Handrails Concentrated Load at rail midpoint Handrails Concentrated Load at rail end Guard system sustained a load of 1.50 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.9 kn Design load with a 1.67 x safety factor) Guard system sustained a load of 2.25 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.9 kn Design load with a 2.5 x safety factor) Pass Pass Note: Testing was conducted in triplicate.

5 Page 5 of 6 for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A Table 2 Summarized Horizontal Loading Test Results Exova Sample No.: M0076-A (Spartan Rail System) Applicable Code Section Section Description Test Observations Meets Requirements NBCC 2010 Section (c) OBC 2012 Section (c) Loads on Guards Distributed load at rail midpoint Guard system sustained a load of 1.25 kn/m for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.75 kn/m Design load with a 1.67 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (c) OBC 2012 Section (c) Loads on Guards Concentrated load at Midpoint Guard system sustained a load of 1.67 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (1 kn Design load with a 1.5 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (c) OBC 2012 Section (c) Loads on Guards Concentrated load at rail end Guard system sustained a load of 2.50 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute ( 1 kn Design load with a 2.5 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (b) OBC 2012 Section (b) Handrails Distributed load at rail midpoint Guard system sustained a load of 1.25 kn/m for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.75 kn/m Design load with a 1.67 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (a) OBC 2012 Section (a) Handrails Concentrated load at midpoint Guard system sustained a load of 1.50 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.9 kn Design load with a 1.67 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (a) OBC 2012 Section (a) Loads on Guards Concentrated load at rail end Guard system sustained a load of 2.25 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.9 kn Design load with a 2.5 x safety factor) Pass NBCC 2010 Section (2) OBC 2012 Section (2) Load on Guards Baluster Loading (Residential) Guard system sustained a load of 1.25 kn for the prescribed period of 1-minute (0.5 kn Design load with a 2.5 x safety factor) Pass Note: Testing was conducted in triplicate.

6 Page 6 of 6 for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A 4.0 CONCLUSION Exova Sample Number: M0076-A identified as the Berrette Outdoor Living Spartan Rail System meets the following requirements as defined in Tables 1 & 2 and summarized below: NBCC 2010, Division B - Section (c) NBCC 2010, Division B - Section NBCC 2010, Division B - Section (a) (b) NBCC 2010, Division B - Section (2) OBC 2012, Division B - Section (c) OBC 2012, Division B - Section OBC 2012, Division B - Section (a) (b) OBC 2012, Division B - Section (2) (Loads on Guards) (Loads on Guards) (Handrails) (Loads on Guards) (Loads on Guards) (Loads on Guards) (Handrails) (Loads on Guards) National Building Code of Canada (2010): Based on the configuration tested and the results stated above, the Berrette Outdoor Living Spartan Rail System meets the applicable Loads on Guards, Height of Guards & Openings in Guards requirements as outlined in the National Building Code of Canada (2010) - Division B, Section ,3 & 5(1) for guards within dwelling units and exterior guards serving not more than 2 dwelling units. In addition, the rail section tested meets to load requirements for Handrails as outlined in the National Building Code of Canada (2010) Division B Section (12). Ontario Building Code (2012): Based on the configuration tested and the results stated above, the Berrette Outdoor Living Spartan Rail System meets the applicable Loads on Guards, Height of Guards & Openings in Guards requirements as outlined in the Ontario Building Code (2012) - Division B, Section ,3 & 5(1) for guards within dwelling units and exterior guards serving not more than 2 dwelling units. In addition, the rail section tested meets to load requirements for Handrails as outlined in the Ontario Building Code (2012) Division B Section (12). 5.0 REPORT REVISION HISTORY Date: Revision: Comments: Original Document N/A

7 Appendix A For Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A APPENDIX A Test Photographs (4 Pages)

8 Appendix A for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A, Page 1 of 4 Figure A-1- Uniform Distributed Load Applied in the Vertical Direction Figure A-2 - Concentrated Vertical Load Applied at the Midpoint

9 Appendix A for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A, Page 2 of 4 Figure A-3 - Concentrated Vertical Load Applied at the Endpoint Figure A-4 - Uniform Distributed Load Applied Horizontal

10 Appendix A for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A, Page 3 of 4 Figure A-5 - Concentrated Horizontal load Applied at the Midpoint Figure A-6 - Concentrated Horizontal Load Applied at the Endpoint

11 Appendix A for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A, Page 4 of 4 Figure A-7 - Horizontal Load Applied to Balusters

12 for Barrette Outdoor Living Report No M0076-A APPENDIX B Spartan Rail System Details & Installation Instructions (As Provided by Barrette Outdoor Living) (16 Pages)