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January 01, 2002
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ROLL -A -WAY POOL FENCE OF DADE COUNT1;
20190 N. E 1511t COURT
NORTH A MQ BEAC2'l, P1.331711
Dear Building Offciab and Contractors:
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• There are no horizontal members
If you have questions, please feel free to call us at (305) 932 -3345.
Thank you.
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TELEPHONES:
DADE: 9324345
BROWARD: 435.2494
CORAL SPNINO$1BOCA: 394 -5099
WEST PALM BEACH: 655.2303
Pool Safety Barrier fences meet the barrier requirements of code 424.2.17 in the
following manner:
• The top of the barrier is a minimum of 48" high
• The bottom of the barrier u flushed with the top of the pool deck
• The fence is mounted a minimum 20" away from the water's edge
• : Gaps in the barrier do not exceed 3^ and at least one end of the barrier is not
removable without tools
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DOLL A -WAY POOL FENCE
EOIPO N.E. 151h COURT
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
POOL SA EIYBARRIER
by Ilion -A -Way Pool Fence
The No. 1 defense against children drowning
DETAIL:
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TELEPHONES:
DADE: 932 -3343
BROWARD: 435 -2499
CORAL SPRINOS/BOCA: 394 -5099
WEST PALM BEACH: 655 -2303
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Product Dessrlpdoe:
Heavy duty fabric in a plain mew using .025' die vinyl corded 1000 polyester
core yam in the and fill:
Conetuctbn. D3775.OS 10.0 ± .5 e.o _• .s
Weight, oz/yd D377' -08
Tensile Strength (grab). Ibf . 05034 -05
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Tear Strength. (Traprzodlal). Ibf D1117 -97
Elongation. % 05036 -05
Abrasion Resistance 03884 -92
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July 22, 2003
INTRODUCTION
Marfbn Enterprises, Inc.
20194 N.E. 15 Court
No. Miami Beach, Fl 33179
METALLURGICAL, INC.
Testing & Consulting Services
2870 Stirling Road • Hollywood, FL 33020-1199 (954) 925 -0499
• Submitted product for independent inspection and testing Client submitted testing
criteria which was the proposed modification to the Florida Building Code, Modification#492,
Section 553.73, Fla. Stat.
Code: Building
Section#: 424.2.2
MATERIAL PROVIDED
(Aluminum Poles)
• Nominal length 54.0 incites
• Nominal O.D. 1.0 inches
• Wall thickness 0.050 inches
• Molding strip attached (49.25 inches long)
• Screws - # 8 X 1R inch (located) two at the top and two at the bottom with the
remaining screws spaced a maximum of six (6) inches apart on center.
TESTING PROCEDURE
Poles were inserted into furnished patio deck sleeves (vertical post receptacles) placed
inside the stationary nonmovable testing apparatus to a depth of three (3) inches.
A horizontal force load test was applied 36 inches above grade, and at a uniform and
consistent rate such that shock loading did not exist.
Force load was applied constantly until failure occurred.
Fax (954) 926 -5851 • Miami (305) 949-3166 - Email: gclabs ®bOQSOUth.nat
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SUMMARY
'best specimens furnished and tested withstood the minimum prescribed test loading of
52.0 (pounds of force) applied 36 inches above grade.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Kelly
Q.C. Metallurgical, .Inc.
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Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code
Modification #: 243 Section 553.73. Fla Stat
Nano: Paul Roth
Address: 8635 Great Cove Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
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Phone: (407) 351 -3888
Fax: (407) 351 -5834
Code: Building
Section' #: 424.2.2
Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stfiekent
424.2.2 Definitions
A TY BARRI R. A combinatio of terials incl • in fabric
posts. and other hardware to form a _barrier around a swimming pool.
424.217.1.15 A mesh safety barrier meeting the requirements of 424.2.17 and
the followin minim reauirement.s shall be a considered a barrier as defined in
this sectio
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1. Individual comoonent vertical support posts shall be capable of resisting a
minimum of fifty -two (52) pounds of horizontal force prior to breakage
when measured at a thirty -six (36) inch height above shade. Vertical posts
of the mesh safety barrier shall extend a minimum of three (3) inches
below deck level and shall be spaced no greater than thirty -six (36) inches
apart.
2. The mesh utilized in the barrier shall have a minimum tensile strength
according to ASTM 05034-95 of 100-Ibf:. and bail burst
strennth according to ASTM 03787 -89 of 150 lbf. The mesh shall not be
caoable of deformation such that a %" round object could pass through the
mesh. The mesh shall receive a rating of `no discoloration" when tested
according to ASTM G53 -96 (Weatherability. 1200 hours.l
3. When using a molding strip to attach the mesh to the vertical posts. this
strip shall contain. at a minimum, #8 x 1/2" screws with a minimum of two
screws at the top and two at the bottom with the remaining screws spaced
a maximum of six (6) inches apart on center.
4. Patio deck sleeves (vertical post receptacles) placed inside the patio
surface shall be of a nonconductive material.
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S. A Iatchina device shell attach each barrier section at a height no lower
than forty-five (451 inches above grade. Common latching devices may
includc but are nAt limited to. devices that Provide the security eaual to a
greater than that of a hook and eve type latch incorporating a spring
actuated retaining lever. (Commonly referred to as a safety gate hook)
barrier.shal
above the deck orinstalled surface (grade).
6. The bottom of the mesh safety
1 not be more than one (1) inch
Fiscal Impact Statement [Provide documentation of the costs and benefits of the proposed
modifications to the code for each of the following entities: Cost data should be
accompanied by a listing of assumptions and supporting documentations. Explain
expected benefits.]:
A. Impact to local entity relative to enforcement (Wendy:
None. This will benefit local building officials in the inspection process.
A B. Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with code:
45 None.
C. Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code:
None. This change is not product specific.
Please explain how the proposed modification meets the following requirements:
1. Has a reasonable and substantial connection with tl<ie safety, and welfare of
the general public:
Allows for the identifiable use of this product to meet Florida Barrier Code and SB 86.
2 Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better products,
methods, or systems of construction:
Allows for the identifiable use of this product to meet Florida Barrier Code and SB 86.
3. Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of
construction of demonstrated capabilities:
This change is not product specific.
4. Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code;
This will benefit local building officials in the inspection process.
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