Interpretation #6601

Published August 19, 2010

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
19
Section
1911
Topic
Concrete Anchorage

Question

Is it the intent of Florida Building Code - Building Section 1911 to require post-installed anchors to be designed per the requirements of ACI 318, Appendix D and to also have a current product approval?

Answer Published 08/19/2010 at 6:27 PM

No.

Commentary

If the manufacturer's published literature is based on ACI 318 Appendix D. Comment: There are two acceptable methods for product approval in HVHZ. One, Miami-Dade County NOA for HVHZ, and the other one optional state approval for specific use in HVHZ. This response does not intend to apply directly to the "comments" section as submitted. The question proposed is answered herein only.