Pei Evaluation Service is an accredited ISO Standard 17065 Product Certifier, accredited by the IAS. This Product Evaluation Report represents a product that Pei ES has Evaluated and this product has a Follow-up Service / Inspection Agreement. This Product Evaluation Report in no way implies warranty for this product or relieves Fiber Composites, LLC of their liabilities for this product. This PER is an official document if it is within one year of the Initial or Re-Approval date. Initial Approval Re-Approved January, 2016 June, 2017 See all Pei ES Listings at: www.p-e-i.com Report Owner Fiber Composites, LLC 181 Random Drive New London, NC 28127 Products Fiberon Symmetry Railing Fiberon Horizon Railing Veranda Regency White Rail Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Veranda Enclave Railing HomeSelect Guardrails Approved Manufacturing Locations Fiber Composites, LLC 181 Random Drive New London, NC 28127 Evaluation Report Information Fiber Composites Contact Information: 1-800-573-8841 or info@fiberondecking.com General Details Fiberon, Veranda, and HomeSelect Guardrails have been tested and evaluated for structural strength to meet design loads and requirements of the building codes listed under the Code Compliance section of this PER. The plant locations listed above have an approved Q.C. Manual to manufacture the product. Fiber Composites, LLC has an Evaluation and Follow-up Service Agreement with Pei Evaluation Service (Pei ES) and an Inspection Agreement with Progressive Engineering Inc. (Pei ). Each manufacturing facility will be audited on a quarterly basis by Pei. Product Descriptions All guardrail systems (except Veranda ArmorGuard) covered by this PER are co-extruded MPVC products manufactured in one of the following Pei ES approved colors: White, Tranquil White, Black, Serene Black, Bronze, Dark Walnut, Simply Brown, Mahogany, Redwood, and Cedar. Veranda ArmorGuard is co-extruded Polyethylene/Wood core with HDPE capstock manufactured in two Pei ES approved colors: Nantucket Gray and Brazilian Walnut. Railing systems consist of the structural components outlined in Table 2 and Table 4 and fasteners outlined in Table 3 and Table 5. Fiberon Symmetry assembly and component details are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 11, and Fiberon Horizon assembly and component details are shown in Figure 12 through Figure 19. Veranda Regency White Rail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 20 through 27, Veranda ArmorGuard assembly and component details are shown in Figure 28 through 35, and Veranda Enclave assembly and component details are shown in Figure 36 through 42. HomeSelect Guardrails are manufactured in four (5) Pei ES approved styles: Classic, Deluxe, Traditional, Naturals, and Sentry. Assembly and component details are shown in Figure 43 through 52. General Product Usage 1. All guardrails shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the conditions of this PER. A copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions shall be made easily available to the installer. 2. All framing, wood posts, beams, joists, stringers and associated connections required to anchor the railing posts are outside the scope of this PER. All framing shall follow applicable codes or be designed by a licensed Engineer. Stairway handrail shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable codes. 3. Fiberon Symmetry Railings may be used in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section 1406.3 of the IBC. The 12-ft and 10-ft spans are further limited to use in One- and Two-Family Dwellings as defined by the 2012/2015 IBC and 2012/2015 IRC. 4. All guardrail system load tests were performed using 4x4 Douglas Fir or Treated Southern Pine posts. Where alternative lumber species are utilized, the fastener capacity shall be verified by the local code official or a registered design professional as deemed applicable. 5. Each guardrail system may be installed at maximum spans as indicated in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 12, Figure 20, Figure 28, Figure 36, and Figure 43. Each system is rated for a railing height of 42 inches or 36 inches as indicated in Table 1. Tested to ASTM D7032 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood Plastic Composite Deck Boards and Guardrail Systems ASTM E 84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials ver 4.2 Page 1 of 20
Code & Standard Compliance 2009 International Residential Code 2009 International Building Code Section R301.5 Section R312 Section 1013 Section 1607.7.1 Section R317.4 2012 International Residential Code 2012 International Building Code Section R301.5 Section R312.1 Section 1013.2 Section 1013.3 Section 1013.4 Section R317.4 Section 1013.5 Section 1013.6 Section 1013.7 Section 1607.8.1 2015 International Residential Code 2015 International Building Code Section R301.5 Section R312.1 Section 1015.2 Section 1015.3 Section 1015.4 Section R317.4 Section R507.3 Section 1015.5 Section 1015.6 Section 1015.7 Section 1607.8.1 Section 2612 Notes: 1. Limited to use in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section 1406.3 of the IBC. 2. All products may be recognized as code compliant in accordance with the 2012 IBC/IRC, 2015 IBC/IRC, 2014 Florida Building Code, 2014 Florida Building Code - Residential, and 2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (same code sections as 2009 IBC). System specific limitations are provided in Table 1. 3. Recognition through the 2014 FBC and 2014 FBC-Residential excludes use in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ). Table 1 - Individual Railing System Additional Code Limitations Railing System Nominal Length Maximum Height Additional Limitations Fiberon Symmetry Fiberon Symmetry Stair Railing 2 6-ft and 8-ft 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in 42-in None One- and Two-Family Dwellings 10-ft and 12-ft 10-ft and 12-ft 42-in 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings One- and Two-Family Dwellings Fiberon Horizon 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Fiberon Horizon Stair Railing 3 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Veranda Regency White Rail 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Veranda Regency Stair Railing 3 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Veranda Enclave 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Veranda Enclave Stair Railing 3 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Veranda ArmorGuard 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Veranda ArmorGuard Stair Railing 3 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings HomeSelect Classic 1 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings HomeSelect Deluxe 1 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings HomeSelect Traditional 1 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings HomeSelect Naturals 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings HomeSelect Sentry 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings Notes: 1. HomeSelect Classic, HomeSelect Deluxe, and HomeSelect Traditional guardrail systems are limited to a height of 36-inches when colonial balusters are used. See Figure 44 for HomeSelect baluster details. 2. Fiberon Symmetry guardrail system is limited to a minimum stair angle of 30 o and a maximum stair angle of 37 o. 3. Fiberon Horizon and Veranda guardrail systems are limited to a minimum stair angle of 27 o and a maximum stair angle of 37 o. Page 2 of 20
System Component Top Rail Top Reinforcement Top Bracket Bottom Rail Bottom Reinforcement Bottom Rail Bracket Post Sleeve/Wrap Baluster Options Crush Blocks Table 2 - Fiberon & Veranda Railing System Component Material Specifications Fiberon Symmetry Extruded 6063-T6 Aluminum H- Channel Hylon N1000HL (Nylon) Extruded 6063-T6 Aluminum U- Fiberon Horizon Veranda Regency White Rail Veranda ArmorGuard Co-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock Veranda Enclave -- -- -- -- Grade 304 Stainless Steel Grade 304 Stainless Steel Grade 304 Stainless Steel Co-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock Grade 304 Stainless Steel -- -- -- -- Channel 1 Hylon N1000HL Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless (Nylon) Steel Steel Steel Co-Extruded Cellular PVC 3/4" Diameter 3/4" Diameter G60 Extruded 6063-T6 Steel Tube Aluminum (45,000-psi Yield) Co-Extruded Cellular PVC 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) Co-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock Co-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock Co-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock Grade 304 Stainless Steel 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) Crush Block Holder Nylon -- -- -- -- Notes: 1. Applicable to Symmetry 10-ft and 12-ft guard lengths only. System Connection Top Rail to Bracket Top Rail Cap to Sub-Rail Top Bracket to Post Top Rail to Baluster Table 3 - Fiberon & Veranda Railing System Fastener Requirements 1 Fiberon Symmetry Railing #10x5/8" Screws Fiberon Horizon Railing #10x3/4" SS Flat 2 Veranda Regency White Rail #10x3/4" SS Flat -- -- -- #10x2-1/2" Screws #8x1-1/2" Flat Head Screws #10x1-1/4" SS Flat 3 PVC Baluster Daggers #10x1-1/4" SS Flat Veranda ArmorGuard Railing #10x1" SS Flat Head Screws #10x1-3/4" SS Pan #10x1" SS Flat Head Screws #10x1-3/4" SS Pan Veranda Enclave Railing #10x3/4" SS Flat -- #10x1-1/4" SS Flat Top Rail to #10x1-7/8" Screws -- -- -- -- Reinforcement Bottom Rail to #10x3/4" SS Flat #10x3/4" SS Flat #10x1" SS Flat Head #10x5/8" Screws Bracket Screws Bottom Bracket to #10x1-1/4" SS Flat #10x1-1/4" SS Flat #10x1" SS Flat Head #10x2-1/2" Screws Post Screws Bottom Rail to PVC Baluster #10x1-3/4" SS Pan #10x1-1/2" Screws Baluster Daggers Notes: 1. Fastening requirements are valid for both level and stair rail applications unless noted otherwise. 2. For 8-ft Horizon stair top rail to bracket connection, use #10x1" SS Flat and 1/8" diameter pre-drill. 3. For 8-ft Horizon stair top rail to post connection, use #10x2" SS Flat and 1/8" diameter pre-drill. #10x3/4" SS Flat #10x1-1/4" SS Flat Page 3 of 20
System Component Top Rail Top Reinforcement Top Bracket Bottom Rail Deluxe Traditional Classic Sentry Naturals PVC Socket - Polycarbonate Dovetail keyways with Pan Type A Grade 304 SS PVC Socket - Polycarbonate Dovetail keyways with Pan Type A Grade 304 SS PVC Socket - Polycarbonate Dovetail keyways with Pan Type A Grade 304 SS PVC Socket with Pan Type A Grade 304 SS Bottom Rail Bracket PVC PVC PVC PVC Post Sleeve Baluster Options Crush Blocks Table 4 -HomeSelect Railing System Component Material Specifications PVC (Colonial Balusters Only) 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) PVC (Colonial Balusters Only) 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) PVC (Colonial Balusters Only) 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) PVC (Colonial Balusters Only) 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) Grade 304 Stainless Steel Grade 304 Stainless Steel PVC (Colonial Balusters Only) 3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube (45,000-psi Yield) System Connection Deluxe Traditional Classic Sentry Naturals Top Rail to Bracket Top Bracket to Post Top Rail to Baluster Bottom Rail to Bracket Bottom Bracket to Post Bottom Rail to Baluster Table 5 - HomeSelect Railing System Fastener Requirements #10x1" SS Pan #10x1-1/2" SS Pan Slip Fit Only - No Fastener #10x1-1/2" SS Pan #10x1" SS Pan #10x1-1/2"" SS Pan Slip Fit Only - No Fastener #10x1-1/2" SS Pan #10x2-1/2"" SS Pan #10x1-1/2"" SS Pan Slip Fit Only - No Fastener #10x1-1/2" SS Pan #10x1" SS Pan #10x1-1/2" SS Pan Slip Fit Only - No Fasteners #10x1-1/2" SS Pan #10x1" SS Flat Head Screws #10x2" SS Pan #10x1" SS Flat Head Screws #10x2" SS Flat Head Screws Page 4 of 20
Fiberon Symmetry Railing Figures Page 5 of 20
Page 6 of 20
Page 7 of 20
Fiberon Horizon Railing Figures Page 8 of 19
PER-15099 Page 9 of 20
Veranda Regency White Rail Figures Page 10 of 20
2.085 1.965 Figure 25 - Veranda Regency Rail-to-Post Stair Railing Bracket Page 11 of 20
Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Figures Page 12 of 20
Page 13 of 20
Veranda Enclave Railing Figures Page 14 of 20
PER-15099 Page 15 of 20
HomeSelect Railing Figures Page 16 of 20
Page 17 of 20
Page 18 of 20
Product Labeling The Guardrail Systems must be labeled with at least the following information: 1. The Guardrail name 2. Date Code 3. Manufacturer Name, Logo or Website 4. This PER Number & Pei ES Name or Logo 5. Guardrail Performance & Use Limitations (Indicate ASTM D7032 Compliance) Acceptable Evaluation Marks Page 19 of 20
Product Documentation A Product Evaluation Service Agreement between Pei Evaluation Service and Fiber Composites, LLC An Inspection Agreement between Progressive Engineering Inc. and Fiber Composites, LLC A Fiberon Quality Control Manual - Dated: May 25, 2017 A MSDS for Vinyl Resin Compounds - Dated: January 13, 2012 A SDS for PVC Compound Pellets - Dated: May 21, 2015 Fiberon Symmetry 6-ft and 8-ft Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2016 Fiberon Symmetry 10-ft and 12-ft Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2016 Fiberon Horizon Rail Installation Instructions - Dated: October, 2016 Veranda Regency Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: August, 2015 Veranda Enclave Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2014 Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: July, 2013 HomeSelect Classic Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: May, 2015 HomeSelect Deluxe/Traditional Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: May, 2015 HomeSelect Sentry Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: May, 2015 HomeSelect Natural Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: April, 2013 A Test Report No. 15-236 - ASTM D 7032-10a Flexural Tests (Control & After UV Exposure) on Fiberon Symmetry Balusters (White) - Dated: October 13, 2015 A Test Report No. C7840.02-121-24 - ASTM E84-09 Surface Burning Characteristics Test for HomeSelect Square Balusters - Dated: October 22, 2013 A Test Report No. CMEC 15-016 - Test Evaluation of Fiberon Symmetry Guardrail Systems - Dated: October 13, 2015 A Test Report No. C7840.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Classic/Deluxe/Traditional PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail Systems - Dated: July 16, 2014 A Test Report No. 74487.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-04 and ASTM D 6109-05 Tests for Fiberon Horizon Regency Composite Rail System - Dated: April 7, 2010 A Test Report No. 3646.01-119-19 - ASTM D 6109-05 for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail System Home Depot Veranda Regency - Dated: February 16, 2015 A Test Report No. D7452.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06, ASTM D 6109-05, and ASTM D 7032-08 Tests for PVC Capped, Mineral- Based Composite Guardrail Systems Home Depot Veranda Enclave and Veranda Regency - Dated: August 29, 2014 A Test Report No. 92465.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-07 Test for Horizon Series and Professional Series Composite Guardrail Systems with Fortress Iron Balusters - Dated: December 28, 2009 A Test Report No. 77584.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-04 Test for Composite Baluster and PVC Dagger with WeatherBest Provincial and WeatherBest Mission Guardrail Systems - Dated: January 7, 2009 A Test Report No. E3648.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06 and ASTM D6109-05 for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail System for Horizon Mission - Dated: July 9, 2015 - Revised: September 16, 2015 An Engineering Comparison Letter - MPVC Core vs. Wood Composite Core for Horizon Guardrail System - Dated: April 25, 2016 A Test Report No. D9734.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06, ASTM D6109-05, and ASTM D7032-08 for Home Depot Veranda ArmorGuard Composite Guardrail System - Dated: November 18, 2014 A Pei Test Report No. 2016-765 (A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Infill Load Test on a 8' Symmetry Rail System with Round Aluminum Balusters with a 0.075" Thick Aluminum Rail Reinforcement - Dated: 6/7/2016 (Revised: 8/24/2016) A Pei Test Report No. 2016-765 (B) - ASTM D7032 Ultraviolet Resistance Test on Black Fiberon Symmetry MPVC Railing and Cellular PVC Baluster Components - Dated: 9/6/2016 A Pei Test Report No. 2016-1431(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Test on Various Fiberon, HomeSelect, and ArmorGuard Railing Systems to Evaluate Design Changes - Dated: 10/18/2016 A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 8' HomeSelect Traditional Railing System with new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/12/2017 A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(B) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 6' HomeSelect Deluxe Railing System with new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/13/2017 A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(C) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 6' HomeSelect Sentry Railing System - Dated: 4/11/2017 A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(D) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 8' HomeSelect Classic Railing System with new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/12/2017 A Test Report No. C8627.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Naturals PVC Capped, Wood-Plastic Composite Guardrail System - Dated: 3/21/2014 A Test Report No. E6227.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for Horizon Mission PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail System - Dated: 10/2/2015 Page 20 of 20