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1 A PROGRAM OF IBHS COMMERCIAL HIGH WIND & HAIL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DESIGN FORM & COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST 2017

2 FORTIFIED Commercial High Wind & Hail Documentation FORTIFIED Commercial High Wind & Hail Standards The FORTIFIED Commercial High Wind & Hail 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 High Wind & Hail are designated as Bronze, Silver and Gold. FORTIFIED Commercial High Wind & Hail 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 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 High Wind & Hail Project Construction Form and Compliance Checklist New Construction The Project Construction Form and Compliance Checklist is to be filled out by the project architect, licensed structural engineer, and the general contractor and/or roofer. It confirms that the requirements for the selected FORTIFIED designation level have been included in the building documents and that 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 that 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 & agree that: 1. The FORTIFIED Commercial High Wind & Hail 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 High Wind & Hail Project Design Compliance Checklist 1 Introduction 1.1 Design Parameters Design Wind Speed High wind Regions: All areas NOT located in hurricane prone regions as defined in ASCE 7 are considered high wind regions. 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 High Wind & Hail 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): Hail Requirements Roof covers for low sloped roofs ( 10 or less than 2/12 pitch): FM Approvals Standard 4470 with a Class 1 SH or 1 VSH UL 2218 Class 4 Roof covers for steep sloped roofs (> 10 or greater than 2/12 pitch): UL 2218 Class 4 FM Approvals Test Standard 4473 Class Wind Design for Low-Sloped Roof Systems ( 10 ) 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 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. Edge (perimeter/corner) enhancements: Select a system rated for the field. Use the FM Global Property Loss Data Sheets 1 29 and 1 31 to determine the proper perimeter and corner fastening 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 8

10 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 Cover / Cap Sheet Specify type of cover/cap sheet and details requested: Modified bitumen Built up roofing Gravel fully embedded in asphalt Loose gravel Architectural metal panels (attached to wood deck) Structural metal panels (open purlins below) Vegetative Intensive Semi intensive Extensive Single ply membrane Mechanically attached Fully adhered EPDM TPO Reinforced PVC 9

11 Cover Board YES N/A Insulation YES N/A Type Isocyanurate Perlite Fiberglass Wood fiber Other: Attachment Adhered Mechanically fastened 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

12 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 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): 11

13 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): 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 High Wind & Hail standards. Taped seams Two layers of felt Peel and stick Closed cell foam 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 High Wind & Hail 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 High Wind & Hail 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 manufacturers 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 12

14 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 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 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 High Wind & Hail 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 High Wind & Hail 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 High Wind & Hail 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 High Wind & Hail standards. YES N/A 13

15 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 High Wind & Hail 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 eaves shall be installed over the underlayment Gable End Walls and Overhangs YES N/A 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. 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 must 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 Skylights YES N/A Skylights and their attachments shall be designed and detailed for the ASCE 7 wind speed and provide an uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety as described in the section Installation shall meet the air and water infiltration requirements of ASTM E330 and ASTM E331. The curb installation shall be confirmed by a licensed professional engineer that it will meet the required uplift minimum factor as described in section Hail: For protection against hail, skylights shall meet at a minimum ASTM E1886 cyclic pressure test requirements and be ASTM E1996 missile impacted rated B, C, D, or E. Skylights shall conform to one of the following: FM Approved per ANSI/FM 4431, with severe hail rating Miami Dade County Approved (MDCA) with current Notice of Acceptance 14

16 3.1.6 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). Hail guards shall be provided for air conditioning condenser fins, air intakes such as fans, and any other vulnerable component that, if struck by hail, can impair the operation of the unit 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 the Roof Design Load section 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 For hail protection, PV systems shall meet one of the following options: Flexible PV modules that are FM Approved for hail or meet Approval Standard 4476 that include a severe hail rating. Rigid PV modules that are FM Approved for hail or meet Approval Standard 4478 that include a Class 4 rating. Rigid modules that meet UL 1703 Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels. 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): Type of Window and Glass Impact and pressure rated Windows, Curtain Walls, Sliding Doors and 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 7 design wind speed and corresponding component and cladding wind pressures in Zones 4 and 5 assuming terrain Exposure C or D to match walls below Wall Systems Wall systems, windows/glazing systems and their attachments, doors including door jambs 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 terrain Exposure C or D as defined by ASCE Wall Type Exterior walls shall be capable of resisting ASCE 7 wind loads for the appropriate wall wind pressure zone. Reinforced Masonry (Concrete Block) 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 Metal Walls 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 Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) material used for forming flat concrete walls will conform to ASTM E2634. YES 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. YES Specify the type of panel: Steel Aluminum 16

18 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, 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. EIFS installed over masonry are acceptable. 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: 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 (Optional) 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. 17

19 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 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