Interpretation #6714

Published March 22, 2011

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Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
17
Section
1714.5.2.1
Topic
Labels on Doors/Windows

Question

Is it the intent of Section 1714.5.2.1 to require the permanent label on exterior windows and sliding glass doors to provide traceability to the manufacturer and product by requiring the label to have either the product approval number or the product model/series number?

Answer Published 03/22/2011 at 9:02 AM

Yes, the question is complicated, but, the code
states "Exterior windows and sliding glass doors shall be
labeled with a permanent label, marking or etching
providing traceability to the manufacturer and product."
The Permanent label does not require the product approval
on it, it could be but the second section allows that to be
placed on the temporary label. (as follows) "The following
shall also be required either on a permanent label or on a
temporary supplemental label applied by the manufacturer:
information identifying the manufacturer, the product
model/series number, positive and negative design pressure
rating, product maximum size, glazing thickness, impact-
resistance rating if applicable, Florida Product Approval
number or Miami-Dade Product Approval number, applicable
test standard(s), and approved product certification
agency, testing laboratory, evaluation entity or Miami-Dade
Product Approval." "The labels are limited to one design
pressure rating per referenced standard. The temporary
supplemental label shall remain on the window or door until
final approval by the building official. "the question
is "does the permanent label have to contain either the
product approval number or the product model/series
number?" There are two ways of tracking a product, 1.
Through a product approval number or 2. Identifying the
specific product.

Commentary

Regarding Miami-Dade County product approvals, the label information required by the Miami-Dade County Product Approval Section on permanent labels includes the manufacturer name and/or logo, the city and state where the product was manufactured and the Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved designation. This information allows for traceability to the manufacturer and the product throughout the entire life of the product by utilizing the online product control search system. This information regarding Miami-Dade Product approval does not reflect the wording in the Code.