FORTIFIED is a program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

A program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Revised 2014

Standards

Volume II: Appendices

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CONTENTS

VOLUME I 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1

2. Identifying Hazards for a Specific Site ....................................................................... 4

3. FORTIFIED for Safer Business™ Design Criteria ....................................................... 8

3.1 Wind Design Requirements Common to all Hurricane, High Wind and Tornado/Hail Areas ................................................................................................................. 8

3.2 Hurricane Specific Design Requirements .................................................................... 16

3.3 Hail & Tornado Specific Design Requirements .......................................................... 20

3.4 Flood Specific Design Requirements ............................................................................ 21

3.5 Severe Winter Weather Specific Design Requirements .......................................... 22

3.6 Seismic Specific Design Requirements........................................................................ 23

3.7 Wildfire Specific Design Requirements ........................................................................ 25

3.8 Building Envelope and Water/Air Management Specific Design Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 34

3.9 Interior Fires Specific Design Requirements .............................................................. 34

3.10 Burglary Specific Design Requirements ........................................................................ 35

3.11 Electrical Surge Protection Specific Design Requirements ..................................... 36

3.12 Backup Electrical Power / Continuity of Business Operations ................................ 37

4. Reference Standards and Guidance ................................................................................... 39

5. Contact Information .............................................................................................. 44 VOLUME II APPENDIX A – Design Professional Identification and Project Information .................A-1

APPENDIX B – FORTIFIED for Safer BusinessTM Compliance Agreement .................... B-1

APPENDIX C – Hurricane, High Wind, Tornado/Hail: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ..................................................... C-1

APPENDIX D – Flood: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ........................................................................................................................... D-1

APPENDIX E – Severe Winter Weather: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ............................................................................ E-1

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APPENDIX F – Seismic: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ..................................................................................................... F-1

APPENDIX G – Wildfire: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ..................................................................................................... G-1

APPENDIX H – Building Envelope and Water/Air Management: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements......................... H-1

APPENDIX I – Interior Fire: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ....................................................................................................... I-1

APPENDIX J – Burglary: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements ...................................................................................................... J-1

APPENDIX K: Electrical Surge Protection and Backup Power: Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements .....................K-1

APPENDIX L – Inspector Information & All Hazards Inspection Checklist ........................ L-1

APPENDIX M – Selection/Qualifications for Key Design Professionals for Certain Hazards ........................................................................................................................M-1

APPENDIX N – Locations (States and Counties) where Hail Requirements must be met ................................................................................................................................ N-1

APPENDIX O – Locations (States and Counties) where Seismic Requirements must be met ................................................................................................................................ O-1

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APPENDIX A

Design Professional Identification and Project Information

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- Design Professional Identification and Project Information Form - This form provides information about the project and the design professional responsible for meeting the FORTIFIED for Safer Business™ criteria. This document must be completed by the Design Professional of record for the project specified. Professional of Record Contact Information Business Name:___________________________

First Name:______________________________

Last Name:______________________________

Registered Engineer? YES [ ] NO [ ] -and- Registered Architect? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Registration # and State of registration: ___________________; ______________________________

Business Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Business Phone Number: ______________________________

Business E-mail: _______________________________________________________

Project Location

Address: ____________________________________________________

City:_______________________ State:_______________ Zip Code:_________________

Coordinates (Decimal degree format): Latitude: _____________ Longitude: ___________________

Construction Timeline

Date construction scheduled to begin (MM/YY): _____________________

Date scheduled to end (MM/YY): ________________________

General Features

No. of Stories: ________________ Roof Slope: ____________________

Building Dimensions: Length:___________________ Width: _______________ Height: ____________

Occupancy Type: __________________________________

Main structural system: ConcreteMetalWood Other: ______________________________

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APPENDIX B

FORTIFIED for Safer BusinessTM Compliance Agreement

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FORTIFIED for Safer BusinessTM Compliance Agreement I, the DESIGNER COMPLETING THIS CHECKLIST, understand & agree that: 1. The FORTIFIED checklists must be completed FULLY and CORRECTLY for the applicable hazards. 2. I agree to 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 Design Checklist

Submitted to IBHS in electronic format

3. The plans submitted must be in compliance with all local building codes and with the FORTIFIED for

Safer Business™ criteria as detailed in FORTIFIED for Safer BusinessTM Standards.

4. FULL NAME:________________________________ LICENSE/REGISTRATION #:_______________________________ SIGNATURE:________________________________ DATE:______________________

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APPENDIX C

Hurricane, High Wind, Tornado/Hail:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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HURRICANE, HIGH WIND, TORNADO /HAIL Design Requirement Checklist

1. The FORTIFIED design wind speed (FDWS) shall be equal to the ASCE 7-05 basic wind speed (or

locally adopted basic wind speed in special wind zones, if higher) plus 20-mph.

Specify FWDS value: FDWS = ________ (ASCE 7) + 20 = ________ MPH 2. Large Buildings: Building more than 60 ft. in height or having long span roofs with spans exceeding

150 ft. shall have a peer review of their structural design by a registered engineer with structural proficiency: YES N/A

Specify applicable building characteristics:

More than 60 ft. in height, indicate height:_______ ft Roof support member span exceeding 150 ft, indicate span length:________ ft

3. Component and cladding loads shall be determined for FDWS utilizing terrain Exposure C as defined by ASCE 7-05 and applying the appropriate Importance Factor. YES

4. Elements not part of Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS): As defined by ASCE 7-05,

elements of the building envelope that do not qualify as part of the MWFRS are designed with components and cladding loads with Exposure C: YES

5. MWFRS design loads shall be allowed to be determined for the actual terrain exposure of the

building site as defined by ASCE 7-05.

Specify wind speed exposure category for use with MWFRS: B C 6. ROOFS:

Roof Slope: __________ Roof Height Peak: ________ Roof Height Eave: ________ Continuous Structural Parapet: YES NO If YES, Height: ________ Specify building enclosure category: In accordance with ASCE 7-05, the building is considered to be:

Enclosed Partially Enclosed Open a. Uplift Pressures (Does Not apply to shingles and tile in steep SLOPE roof installations)

ASCE design pressures (psf) using the FWDS utilizing terrain Exposure C Field (Zone 1):_________ Perimeter (Zone 2):________ Corner (Zone 3): ____________

b. Gutters / Downspouts YES N/A

Gutter, down spouts, and hold downs shall be noncombustible. They shall be designed and detailed for the FDWS using terrain Exposure C. Installation shall meet the requirements of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) – ANSI/SPRI GD-1 “Structural Design Standard for Gutter Systems Used with Low-Slope Roofs.” YES

c. Roof Top Structures and Equipment YES N/A

Rooftop structures and equipment and their attachments shall be designed in accordance with ASCE 7-10 Section 29.5.1 “Rooftop Structures and Equipment for Buildings with h≤ 60 ft” and Equations 29.5-2 and 29.5-3 for the FORTIFIED design wind speed and assuming terrain Exposure C. YES

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d. Skylights YES N/A

Skylights and their attachments shall be designed and detailed for the FORTIFIED design wind speed and provide an uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 assuming terrain Exposure C. Installation shall meet the requirements of ASTM E330, E331, E283. YES

i. FDWS is ≥ 120-mph: YES NO If YES, skylights shall meeting one of the following: a) Miami-Dade County Approved with a Notice of Acceptance including large missile

impact resistant: MDCA NOA #___________________ YES

b) Florida Building Code TAS 201 (for large missile impact), 202, 203 YES

c) ASTM E1886/1996 rated “D” 9-pound 2x4 @ 50 ft. /sec (34 mph) YES

ii. FDWS is ≥ 150-mph: YES NO If YES, skylights shall also meet AAMA 520-09, “Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind Driven Rain Resistance for Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights.” YES NO

e. Other Attached and/or Exposed Structures

Other attached and/or exposed structures shall be designed and detailed for FDWS and provide an uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES N/A Specify and/or list all applicable components:

i. Roof tower YES NO

ii. Signs, their attachments, and support structures YES NO

iii. Flag pole YES NO

iv. Covered walkway or canopy YES NO

v. Porte Cochere YES NO

vi. Architectural feature(s) and attachment requiring structural reinforcement and/or attachment YES NO

vii. Others; YES NO

viii. specify:_________________________________________________________________

f. Structural Metal Panel Roofs YES N/A

Structural metal panel roof systems, including lap seam / through fastened or standing seam, shall be designed for the FORTIFIED design wind speed component and cladding wind pressure. Panel uplift resistance shall include a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof relative to the FORTIFIED design uplift pressure from ASCE 7-05 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES

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Manufacturer: ____________________ Model: __________________ In addition, one of the following must be met:

i. The system may be FM Approved and shall meet the applicable design and installation

requirements of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-31. FM Roof Nav #______________________ YES NO

ii. The system may be Miami-Dade County Approved with a current Notice of Acceptance and

shall meet the applicable design and installation requirements of Florida Building Code RAS 133: MDCA NOA#____________________ YES NO

iii. Texas Department of Insurance – Product Evaluation Index for Roof Coverings with a

current Product Evaluation and shall meet the specified design and limitations for use of the product as well as specified installation methods. Product Evaluation Report # _______________________ YES NO

iv. The system shall be tested with satisfactory results in accordance with FM Approvals

Standard 4471 or ASTM E1592. The system shall meet the applicable design and installation requirements of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-31. YES NO

Specify metal roof details: Through Fastened (Lap Seam): Standing Seam:

Metal: Aluminum: Fiber Reinforced Panel: Other: ____________ Panel Gauge: _________ Panel Width (in.): _____ Fastener / Clip Spacing (in.): Field _____ Perimeter ______ Corner ______ Purlin Spacing (in.): Field _______ Perimeter _______ Corner _______

g. Low Slope Roofs (≤10°) YES N/A

i. Low Slope Roof Decks:

a) Attachment shall be designed for the component and cladding wind pressures and

provide panel uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof relative to the FORTIFIED design uplift pressure from ASCE 7 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES When using allowable stress design (ASD), use the standard industry safety factor normally associated with the fastener or weld being used as long as it is greater than 2.0. If using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) use a wind load factor of 2.0 instead of 1.6 for design of the fastener or weld being used.

b) Structural roof decks have been satisfactorily tested in accordance with applicable:

FM Approvals Standard 4450 or 4454 YES or

UL 580 & one of the following: UL1256 or UL 263 YES c) Maximum deflection: ℓ 160⁄ ℓ 180⁄ ℓ 240⁄ ℓ 360⁄

or specify: __________

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d) Specify type of roof deck and construction details:

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: Panel width (in.) ____________ LWIC poured on steel form:

Specify the details listed below: Deck Gauge: _____ Deck Attachment Method: Weld: Screw Weld size (in.) ____ Screw size: _____ Weld / Screw Spacing (in.): Field ______ Perimeter _______ Corner _______ Joist or beam Spacing (in.): Field _______ Perimeter _______ Corner _______

Steel Deck: Specify the details listed below:

Deck Gauge: _____ Deck Type: _______ Deck Attachment Method: Weld: Screw Other Joist or beam Spacing (in.): Field_______ Perimeter_______ Corner_______

Deck Attachment at Intermediate Connections: Deck Attachment Method: Weld: Screw Other : ____________ Weld size (in.) ____ Please indicate below weld spacing or pattern.

Weld Spacing (in.): Field _____ Perimeter ______Corner ______ Weld Pattern: 36 30 24 / 9 7 5 4 3 in the:

Field: _______ Perimeter: ________ Corner: _________ Screw size: ____ Spacing (in.): Field _____ Perimeter ______Corner ______ Other size:__________ Other Fastener Info: Mfg:__________ Model:________ Type /Size: _________ Spacing (in.): Field: ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

ASD Approach YES N/A Fastener value used:___________ Safety factor of attachment: Field ______ Perimeter _______ Corner _______

LRFD Approach YES N/A Fastener value used:___________ Safety factor of attachment: Field ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

Deck Attachment at Side Laps: Deck Attachment Method: Screw Other : ____________ Screw size: _____ Other Fastener Info: Mfg:__________ Model:________ Type /Size: _________ Spacing (in.): Field ______ Perimeter _______ Corner _______

Wood: Wood roof decks shall be sheathed with panels rated for maximum deflection between supports, under a 100 pound per square foot uniform load, of the span between supports divided by 160 (span/160). YES NO

Specify the details listed below: Deck thickness (in.): _____ Minimum 5/8 in. required Deck Attachment: Screw Ring Shank Nail Spiral Nail Smooth Nail Fastener Size: _____ Fastener Spacing (in.): _____ Wood Joists: Size ___ x ___ Spacing (in.) Field: ____ Perimeter: ____ Corner____

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ii. Low Slope Roof Cover Systems YES N/A

Attachment shall be designed for the component and cladding wind pressures and provide uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof relative to the FORTIFIED design uplift pressure from ASCE 7 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES

Manufacturer: ____________________ Model: __________________

Low slope roof cover systems shall include an approval from one of the following: a) FM Approved: FM Roof Nav #______________________

b) Miami-Dade County Approved with a Notice of Acceptance: MDCA NOA #__________ c) Florida Product Approval # ___________________ d) Texas Department of Insurance – Product Evaluation Report # ________________ e) UL Approved UL #_____________________

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.

Cover / Cap Sheet

Specify type of Cover/Cap Sheet and details requested: a) Modified Bitumen b) Built-Up Roofing

Gravel fully embedded in asphalt Loose gravel

Built-up roof cover systems located in areas with FORTIFIED wind speeds GREATER than 110 mph are not permitted to have loose laid pea gravel. The pea gravel should be embedded in asphalt.

c) Architectural metal panels (attached to wood deck) d) Single Ply Membrane

EPDM TPO Reinforced PVC

Unreinforced PVC membrane covers are not acceptable.

Mechanically Fastened Adhered Ballasted Sheet width (in.): Field ______ Perimeter _______ Corner _______ Fastener Spacing along laps (in.): Field ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

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Fastener / Plate: Name & Type ___________________ Fastener Length: ____________ Plate diameter___________ Fully adhered single ply roof cover systems have a single row of perimeter fasteners and plates installed and stripped-in approximately 1 ft. in from the edge of the building to form a “frame” of protection around the entire roof perimeter. YES N/A

Ballast:

Avg. ASTM Stone Size: _______ Stone No._______ Weight of Stone (psf): Field ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______ Stone depth for above weight (in.): Field ____ Perimeter_____ Corner _____ Concrete pavers weight: Field ____ Perimeter _____ Corner _____ Pavers interconnected with metal strapping: YES NO

Low-slope stone ballasted single ply membrane roof systems with FORTIFIED wind speeds GREATER than 110 mph are not permitted to have loose laid stone ballast. Ballasted low-slope single ply roof systems shall comply with, except that NO stone ballast is permitted for FDWS GREATER than 110 mph: ANSI/SPRI RP-4 or FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29

Insulation

a) Top Layer:

Trade Name:______________________ Thickness (in.) _______ Isocyanurate: Perlite: Fiberglass: Wood Fiber: Other: Tapered: Adhered: Mechanically Fastened:

b) Top most Intermediate Layer:

Trade Name:______________________ Thickness (in.) _______ Isocyanurate: Perlite: Fiberglass: Wood Fiber: Other: Tapered: Adhered: Mechanically Fastened:

c) Intermediate Layer:

Trade Name:______________________ Thickness (in.) _______ Isocyanurate: Perlite: Fiberglass: Wood Fiber: Other: Tapered: Adhered: Mechanically Fastened:

d) Intermediate Layer:

Trade Name:______________________ Thickness (in.) _______ Isocyanurate: Perlite: Fiberglass: Wood Fiber: Other: Tapered: Adhered: Mechanically Fastened:

e) Base Ply:

Trade Name:______________________ Type:______________________ Width: 36 in. Other (in.):_________ Adhered: Mechanically Fastened:

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f) Adhesion:

Intermediate Layers: Type:__________________ Rate (gal/sq.): _________________ Base Sheet: Type:__________________ Rate (gal/sq.): _________________

g) Insulation board fasteners: YES N/A

Fastener Trade Name: __________________ Fastener Material: ________________ Fastener Size (# x in.) :__________________ Plate Name:______________________ Plate Material:____________________ Plate Diameter:____________________

h) Base Sheet Fastening: YES N/A

Fastener Trade Name: ______________________ Fastener Type: Split Shank Other: ______________________ Fastener Length (in.):_____________________ Plate Name:______________________ Plate Material:____________________ Plate Diameter (in.):____________________ Fastening Patterns (fasteners / 8 ft. x 4 ft. board): Field ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______ Fastening Patterns (sq ft / fastener): Field ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

Perimeter Flashing / Edge Securement

Low Slope membrane roof system metal edge securement shall be designed for the FDWS using a ground terrain C and provide uplift resistance with a minimum factor of safety of 2.0. YES

a) The installation is in accordance with one the following: YES NO

ANSI/SPRI/FM4435/ES-1, “Wind Design Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems” YES NO

NRCA Roofing Manual – Membrane Roofing Systems and Architectural Metal Flashing YES NO

Florida Building RAS 111 YES NO

b) The edge system includes an Approval from:

FM YES NO MDCA NOA #__________ YES NO

h. Steep Slope Roofs (≥10°) YES N/A

i. Steep Slope Roof Decks

a) Wood Deck:

Wood roof decks shall be sheathed with panels rated for maximum deflection between supports, under a 100 pound per square foot uniform load, of the span between supports divided by 160 (span/160). YES NO

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Specify the details listed below:

Deck thickness (in.): _____ Minimum 5/8 in. required Deck Attachment: Screw: Ring Shank Nail: Spiral Shank Nail: Smooth Nail: Fastener Size: _____ Spacing along joist (in.): Field ____ Perimeter_____ Corner ____ Wood Joists: Size ____ x ____ Spacing (in.): Field ____ Perimeter_____ Corner _____

b) Steel Deck:

Specify the details listed below:

Deck Gauge: _____ Deck Type: _______ Deck Attachment Method: Weld: Screw Other Joist or beam Spacing (in.): Field_______ Perimeter_______ Corner_______

Deck Attachment at Intermediate Connections: (Specify the details listed below): Deck Attachment Method: Weld: Screw Other : ____________ Weld size (in.) ____ Please indicate below weld spacing or pattern.

Weld Spacing (in.): Field _____ Perimeter ______Corner ______ Weld Pattern: 36 30 24 / 9 7 5 4 3 in the:

Field: _______ Perimeter: ________ Corner: _________ Screw size: ____ Spacing (in.): Field _____ Perimeter ______Corner ______ Other size: __________ Other Fastener Info: Mfg: __________ Model:________ Type /Size: _________ Spacing (in.): Field: ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

ASD Approach YES N/A

Fastener value used: ___________ Safety factor of attachment: Field: ______ Perimeter: _______ Corner: _______

LRFD Approach YES N/A

Fastener value used: ___________ Safety factor of attachment: Field: ______ Perimeter: _______ Corner: _______

Deck Attachment at Side Lap Connections: (Specify the information listed below): Deck Attachment Method: Screw Other : ____________ Screw size: _____ Other Fastener Info: Mfg:__________ Model:__________ Type /Size :__________ Spacing (in.): Field: ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

ii. Steep Slope Roof Cover Systems

a) Asphalt Shingles: YES NO

Asphalt shingles shall meet one of the test standards listed below, and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for high-wind regions. Additionally, where the FDWS are 120 MPH or higher, each strip shall be attached to the roof deck with NO less than 6 roofing nails. Where the FDWS is greater than 140 MPH, shingles within 1 ft. of the rake edges shall be manually adhered to the underlying surface with 1 in. diameter dabs of asphalt roof cement at a spacing of 2 in. o.c. YES

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Shingles – including hip and ridge materials – must meet one or more of the following standards shown in Table A-1:

Table A-1: FORTIFIED Design Wind Speed and Shingle Testing Standards

FORTIFIED Design Wind Speed

Shingle Testing Standard/Classification

110 ASTM D3161 Class F or MDCA TAS 107 or ASTM D7158 Class G or H

120 ASTM D7158 Class G 130

ASTM D7158 Class H 140 150

>150

FDWS (mph): ____________ Shingle Testing Standards: ________________

b) Clay and concrete tile: YES NO

Clay and concrete tile shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for high-wind applications for FDWS of 120 MPH and greater. Mortar-set attachment is not permitted. Nailer boards or a manufactured product designed and approved for installation of roof tile on hip and ridge applications, shall be installed along all hips and ridges. Wood nailer boards shall be installed with at a minimum, 1.5-inch wide, 26 gage galvanized steel straps screwed to the roof deck with two (2) #8 wood screws at a maximum spacing of 37 in. YES N/A Tile installed on ridges and along hip edges of the roof shall be fastened to the nailer board with mechanical fasteners plus, either foam adhesive or a clip designed to restrain the bottom edge of the tile. YES Along the roof eaves, tile installed with mechanical fasteners shall also be restrained with either an acceptable foam adhesive applied following guidelines for “High Wind Installations” or a clip that is designed to restrain the bottom edge of the tile against uplift. YES Foam adhesives specifically designed for clay or concrete roof tile installations are acceptable when used in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer for the highest wind resistance applications listed in their installation instructions. When foam adhesives are used for clay or concrete roof tile installations, tiles along the roof eave shall be fully embedded in the foam adhesive or shall be additionally restrained using a clip that is designed to restrain the bottom edge of the tile against uplift. YES N/A

c) Architectural Metal Panel Systems: YES NO

Architectural metal panel roof systems shall be designed for the FORTIFIED design wind speed component and cladding wind pressure. Panel system uplift resistance shall include a minimum factor of safety of 2.0 in the field, perimeter and corners of the roof relative to the FORTIFIED design uplift pressure from ASCE 7-05 assuming terrain Exposure C. For clip attachment (screwed) to the deck, if using Allowable Stress Design (ASD), use the standard industry safety factor normally associated with the fastener being used as long as it is greater than 2.0. If using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) use a wind load factor of 2.0 instead of 1.6 for design of the fastener or weld being used.

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Clip Spacing (in.): Field: ______ Perimeter_______ Corner _______

No. of screws per clip: ___________ Total screw pull out value used:___________ ASD Approach YES N/A

Safety factor of attachment: Field: ______ Perimeter: _______ Corner: _______

LRFD Approach YES N/A

Safety factor of attachment: Field: ______ Perimeter: _______ Corner: _______

In addition, one of the following must be met:

i. The system is FM Approved and shall meet the applicable design and

installation requirements of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-31. YES

FM Roof Nav #______________________

ii. The system is Miami-Dade County Approved with a current Notice of Acceptance and shall meet the applicable design and installation requirements of Florida Building Code Roof Application Standard (RAS) 133. YES MDCA NOA#____________________

iii. The system is listed in the Texas Department of Insurance, “Product Evaluation Index for Roof Coverings” with a current product evaluation, and shall meet the specified design and limitations for use of the product as well as specified installation methods. YES

Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation Report #_____________

iv. The system is tested with satisfactory results in accordance with FM Approvals Standard 4471 or ASTM E1592. The system meets the applicable design and installation requirements of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-31. YES Documentation included: ____________________ YES

d. For All Other Roof Coverings, the designer must provide documentation showing the roof covering and the attachments were designed for the component and cladding wind pressures corresponding to the FDWS (up to 150 MPH) and Exposure C conditions. All roof coverings, regardless of type, must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for high wind regions. YES N/A

Other Cover Support Documentation Enclosed YES Title of Doc.________________

e. Steep Slope Roof Cover Underlayment and Sealed Roof Deck YES

For steep SLOPE wood roof decks in regions where the FDWS is 120-mph or higher, sealed roof decks shall be provided. YES

Options (listed in order of preference) qualified for the FORTIFIED program are:

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i. If the building is located in Atlantic or Gulf Coast States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas; then, the preferred underlayment system (that also serves as the sealed roof deck) to be installed is a full layer of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen membrane meeting ASTM D1970. Full layer of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen membrane meeting ASTM D1970 is applied? YES

ii. Several manufacturers offer reinforced synthetic roof underlayment products to be used in lieu of 15# or 30# felt. The reinforced synthetic underlayment must have an ICC approval as an alternate to ASTM D226 felt paper meeting ASTM D1970 nail sealing requirements and have minimum tear strength per ASTM D1970 or ASTM D4533 of 20-lbs and passing a spray water test per ASTM D 4869. This underlayment shall be attached using annular ring or deformed shank roofing fasteners with minimum 1 in. diameter metal or plastic caps at 6 in. spacing along all laps and 12 in. spacing in the field; or, a more stringent fastener schedule if required by the manufacturer for high wind installations. End laps shall be 6 in. All seams must be sealed with a compatible adhesive or a compatible 4-inch wide tape. Horizontal seams on steep SLOPE roofs with the overlap listed in Table A-2 do not have to be sealed with adhesive or tape. YES

iii. A sealed roof deck can be provided by self adhesive flashing tape applied directly to the

roof deck to seal the horizontal and vertical joints in the roof deck. This self-adhering polymer modified bitumen tape must be at least 4-inch wide and must comply with ASTM D1970 “Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection.” (Figure A-1). YES

iv. The requirements for the sealed roof deck can be met by an asphalt impregnated 30#

felt underlayment installed with annular ring or deformed shank roofing fasteners with minimum 1 in. diameter metal or plastic caps at 6 in. spacing along all laps and 12 in. spacing in the field and covered with either an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen cap sheet or an approved cap sheet applied using an approved hot-mop method. YES

v. The requirements for sealed roof deck can also be achieved by applying a closed cell

urethane based foam adhesive/insulation to the attic side of all joints between roof sheathing panels. YES

vi. In cases where the manufacturer of the roof covering to be used specifies more

stringent underlayment requirements, the more stringent procedures shall be followed. Nail spacing shall be no greater than 6 in. along the laps and 12 in. in the interior of each strip using low profile roofing nails with load distribution disks or capped head nails. Roofs within 3000 ft. of salt water require hot dipped galvanized fasteners for attachments of all roof coverings, including the underlayment. YES N/A

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Figure A-1: Installation of sealed roof deck using self-adhering strips. Source: IBHS

Table A-2: Lapping Requirements for Synthetic Underlayment on Steep Roofs to avoid having to Tape the Horizontal Laps

FDWS (mph): ______ Roof Pitch: _____ Overlap: ________

7. WALLS: YES Open

a. Wall design pressures

Wall systems, windows / glazing systems and their attachments, doors including door jambs shall be designed using the FORTIFIED design wind speed for component and cladding wind pressures in Zones 4 and 5 derived from ASCE 7-05 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES Specify ASCE design pressures (psf) using the FWDS Field (Zone 4):_________ Corner (Zone 5) ____________

ASCE 7 Fortified Design Design 5:12 6:12 7:12 8:12 10:12 12:12 14:12 16:12 18:12

Wind Speed Wind Speed MPH MPH inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches 90 110 15 13 12 11 9 8 8 7 7 100 120 18 16 14 13 11 10 9 9 9 110 130 22 19 17 15 13 12 11 10 10 120 140 25 22 19 17 15 14 13 12 12 130 150 NA 25 22 20 17 16 15 14 13 140 160 NA NA 25 23 20 18 17 16 15 150 170 NA NA NA NA 22 20 19 18 17

NA = Not Allowed - overlap is greater than 25”.

Roof Pitch

Required Overlap for "High Performance" Underlayment to Avoid Sealing Edges

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b. Wall Type For hurricane prone regions (FORTIFIED design wind speed is ≥ 120-mph), the wall system shall successfully pass and resist the impact of ASTM E1996 Level “D” 9-pound 2x4 @ 50 ft. /sec (34 mph). YES N/A

i. Reinforced Concrete Block YES NO

Masonry wall systems shall be designed and reinforced to meet National Concrete Masonry Association Standards.

ii. Precast Concrete / Tilt Up Panels YES NO

iii. Cast In Place Concrete YES NO

iv. Brick Veneer over Wood or Metal Frame YES NO

v. Brick with Concrete Block Backing YES NO

vi. Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) YES NO

Insulating concrete form material used for forming flat concrete walls shall conform to ASTM E 2634. YES

vii. Metal Walls YES NO

Metal wall systems shall 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

Specify the following details:

Panel: Steel Aluminum Width (in.): _____ Ga: _____ Attachment: Screws/panel: ___ Screw Spacing (in.):___ Screw Head diameter (in.):____ Frame: Horizontal Girt Spacing (in.):_____

viii. Sandwich Wall Panels YES NO

Sandwich Panel wall systems shall meet the International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Service – Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panels AC04. Any adhesives used shall comply with ASTM D 2559 or the ICC Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panel Adhesives AC05. YES

ix. Other Walls YES NO

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 ≥5/8 in. thick wood structural panel sheathing with vinyl or aluminum siding.

Describe “Other” Wall System: __________________________________________

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c. Wall 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 (for example: hurricane straps for wood) with the required roof uplift resistance as determined by the designer or specified in the prescriptive method being used. YES Interstory connections in multi story structures shall have a continuous load path through the wall to the foundation. YES N/A

d. Gable End Walls YES NO

Gable end walls will be structurally continuous between points of lateral support. YES Gable end walls adjacent to cathedral ceilings will be continuous from the uppermost floor to the ceiling diaphragm or to the roof diaphragm. YES

For masonry, as shown in Figure A-2, ICF and Solid Concrete walls, the wall will be solid between the floor and roof deck (preferred) or to the ceiling diaphragm—for flat and cathedral ceilings. YES N/A

Figure A-2: Continuous Gable End Wall Reinforcement for single and multi-story Sources: ICC and IBHS For wood or steel stud construction, balloon framing to the roof deck (preferred) or ceiling diaphragm where lateral bracing will be installed as shown below in Figure A-3. YES N/A

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Figure A-3: Gable End Wall, Balloon Framing, Preferred Method of Construction Sources: ICC and IBHS A number of other engineered solutions can be used for gable end wall bracing; If needed, please contact program staff for details. YES N/A Soffits and ceilings of canopy and overhang areas shall be capable of resisting the component and cladding wind pressure for the adjacent wall area and installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications for the specified pressure rating: YES N/A

e. Use of Corrosion-Resistant Connectors

Sheet metal connectors should be a minimum of ASTM A-653 type G185 zinc coated galvanized steel or equivalent when used with treated wood. YES N/A

In Coastal A and V flood zones all exposed hardware, and fasteners must be stainless steel. Dissimilar metals shall not be used in contact with each other. Thus, if stainless steel hardware is used, the fasteners used with it shall also be stainless steel. YES N/A

8. WINDOWS:

a. Window design pressures Windows / glazing systems and their attachments shall be designed using the FORTIFIED design wind speed for component and cladding wind pressures in Zones 4 and 5 derived from ASCE 7-05 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES Specify ASCE design pressures (psf) using the FWDS: Field (Zone 4):_________ Corner (Zone 5): ____________

b. Type of Window and Glass

i. Single Pane YES NO

Glass Type (Annealed, Heat Strengthened, Tempered, Laminated): __________________ Glass Thickness (in.): _____ Opening Size (in.): ____ x ____ Location on building (i.e. entire bldg., spandrel glass, north wall, etc.):_________________ Comments: ______________________________________________________________

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ii. Double Pane YES NO

Outer Layer Glass Type: __________________ Glass Thickness (in.): _____ Inner Layer Glass Type: __________________ Glass Thickness (in.): _____ Opening Size (in.): ____ x ____ Location on building (i.e. entire bldg., spandrel glass, north wall, etc.):_________________ Comments: __________________________________________________________

ii. Laminated YES NO

Outer Layer Glass Type: __________________ Glass Thickness (in.): _____ Inner Layer Glass Type: __________________ Glass Thickness (in.): _____ Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Interlayer thickness: _____________ mil Opening Size (in.): ____ x ____ Location on building (i.e. entire bldg., spandrel glass, north wall, etc.):_________________ Comments: __________________________________________________________

b. Opening Protection Requirements

i. Locations where Opening Protection is Required

FORTIFIED DESIGN WIND SPEED ≥ 120-mph YES NO

If yes, glazed openings must be protected from wind-borne debris by one of the following:

a) The installation of Impact-Rated Products such as laminated impact rated glass. YES NO

b) Installation of Opening Protection Products such as permanently or temporarily installed

shutter systems such as roll down, accordion, storm panels, fabric, or screen products. YES NO

NOTE: Openings required to be protected and located at upper levels without access from a porch or balcony shall have permanently installed protection which, at a minimum, shall be operable from the inside the building: YES N/A

ii. Impact Ratings for Opening Protection

a) Impact Rated Products such as windows/glazing systems & their attachments and

Opening Protection Products located within 60 ft. of grade shall meet one of the following.

ASTM E1886/1996 rated “D” 9-pound 2x4 @ 50 ft. /sec (34 mph) YES NO Miami-Dade County Approved with a Notice of Acceptance including TAS 201 for

large missile impact, TAS 202, TAS 203 YES NO FM Approvals Standard 4350 rated HM-LM. YES NO

Product Approval # or Test Report / Details: ______________________________

b) Impact Rated Products such as windows/glazing systems & their attachments and

Opening Protection Products located more than 60 ft. of grade shall meet one of the following:

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ASTM E1886/1996 rated “A” small missile YES NO Miami-Dade County Approved with a Notice of Acceptance including TAS 201 for

small missile impact, TAS 202, TAS 203 YES NO FM Approvals Standard 4350 rated HM-SM YES NO

Product Approval # or Test Report / Details: ______________________________

NOTE: The window assembly shall meet the specified design and limitations for use of the product as well as specified installation methods. YES

iii. Water Intrusion Protection Requirements for windows

FORTIFIED DESIGN WIND SPEED ≥ 150-mph YES NO If yes, glazed openings must be protected from wind-borne debris as described above and should also meet AAMA 520-09, “Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind Driven Rain Resistance for Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights.” YES NO

9. DOORS:

a. Door design pressures Doors including door jambs, shall be designed using the FORTIFIED design wind speed for component and cladding wind pressures in Zones 4 and 5 derived from ASCE 7-05 assuming terrain Exposure C. YES Specify ASCE design pressures (psf) using the FWDS: Field (Zone 4):_________ Corner (Zone 5): ____________

b. Type of Doors

i. Personnel Doors YES NO

For buildings in areas where the FORTIFIED design wind speed is ≥ 150-mph, personnel doors should also meet AAMA 520-09, “Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind Driven Rain Resistance for Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights.” YES N/A Door jambs shall be evaluated to ensure they can resist the ASCE 7 specified wall pressures. YES

ii. Large Commercial Doors – Roll-up, Overhead, Sectional (Garage Doors) YES NO

Doors such as roll up, overhead, vehicular, and garage doors shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 330 or ANSI/ DASMA108, and shall meet the acceptance criteria of ANSI/DASMA 108. Each assembly shall be tested for 10 seconds at a load equal to 1.5 times the design pressure. YES NO Roll up and overhead doors shall include “windlocks.” YES NO NOTE: For regions with FORTIFIED design wind speeds ≥ 130, installation shall also be tested in accordance with ANSI/DASMA 115. YES N/A

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10. HAIL:

In areas identified in Figure 3-5 as Hail zones, roof coverings must meet hail impact resistance standards.

a. Low Slope YES N/A

i. Hail hazard prone area YES NO

Roof cover shall meet one of the following standards:

a) FM Approvals Standard 4470 with a Class 1-SH YES NO b) UL 2218 Class 4 YES NO c) ASTM D3746 Standard Test YES NO

ii. Area not identified as hail prone area YES NO

No requirement, however if there is a rating include below.

a) FM Approvals Standard 4470 with a Class 1-MH YES NO b) UL 2218 Class 3 or 4 YES NO c) ASTM D3746 Standard Test YES NO

b. Steep Slope YES N/A

i. Hail hazard prone area YES NO

Roof cover shall meet one of the following standards:

a) UL 2218 Class 4 YES NO b) FM Approvals Test Standard 4473 Class 4 YES NO

ii. Area not identified as hail prone area YES NO

No requirement, however if there is a rating include below.

a) UL 2218 Class 1 YES NO b) UL 2218 Class 2 YES NO c) UL 2218 Class 3 YES NO d) UL 2218 Class 4 YES NO e) FM Approvals Test Standard 4473 Class 3 YES NO f) FM Approvals Test Standard 4473 Class 4 YES NO

11. TORNADO:

a. High tornado region as defined by Figure 3-1 YES NO

b. Recommended Criteria

For businesses located in high tornado risk areas as defined by Figure 3-1, it is recommended (not a requirement) that the installation of a shelter meets the requirements of one of the following:

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a) FEMA 320 “Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or

Small Business” YES NO N/A

b) FEMA 361 “Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms.” YES NO N/A

c) The International Code Council & National Storm Shelter Association (ICC/NSSA) ICC-

500 “Standard on the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters” YES NO N/A

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HURRICANE, HIGH WIND, TORNADO / HAIL Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. Roof cover specifications must also be provided as described in section 4 below. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Hurricane, High Wind, Tornado and Hail requirements: 1. Civil, site, and/or survey plans: YES

Site drainage as required per local building codes and ordinance. Finished grade and finished floor elevations. Flood zone per NFIP/FEMA. Zoning and set back requirement as per local building officials.

2. Architectural plans: YES

Building type and/or occupancy classification Elevations of each floor in compliance with local zoning code and FORTIFIED design elevation

for flood. Floor plans to include room layout and usage, life safety code requirement, egress, wall

opening sizes and locations, all interior walls (including partition, fire, bearing, and/or in combination),

Fire rating and protection requirements and construction details for tenant separation, mixed-used occupancy, MEP penetration through floors and zones, and/or special equipment and space.

Wall sections for both typical and special conditions. Wall opening size and location Finishing details for openings, exterior architectural feature, and exterior water proofing. Roof plans showing ridges, valleys, drains, and/or special conditions. Specify roof coverings, attachments, flashing, and construction details meeting building codes,

FFSB criteria, and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. 3. Structural plans: YES

Foundation plan(s) showing member size, location, and reinforcing requirement: YES Footing, pile, and/or grade beam Bearing wall, column, and other supported members Indicate wall and column ties to achieve continuous load path First floor framing requirement (such as design loads, material, orientation, size, and/or

spacing) Finished floor elevation at or 3 ft. above BFE, indicating NGVD 29 or NAVD 88

Floor framing plan for each building level (including basement and mezzanine): YES

Indicate design loads Indicate all shear and/or bearing wall size, location, framing, and material type Floor framing member size, location, and material type Interior column size, location, material type, and connection requirement Specify floor panel to carry both gravity and horizontal shear diaphragm loads Specify connection requirement between supporting wall and floor framing system to

simultaneously resist horizontal shear diaphragm, lateral wall constraint, and/or uplift forces.

Specify connection requirement for supporting wall and column at both top and bottom ends to achieve continuous load path.

Support beam/header size, location, and material type

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Roof framing plan (including penthouses, porte cochere, covered walk way, etc): YES Roof frame plans including applicable deck and structural supports, joists, purlins, etc. Provide deck attachments including welds / screws, weld / screw sizes and weld / screw

spacing in the field, perimeter, and corners Specify roof support member size, location, material type, and required bracing. Specify roof design load and indicate additional concentrated from any roof top

structures. Specify roof net uplift pressure for roof specifications and/or roof support member design. Specify roof structural panel and connection requirement to carry gravity load, uplift and

horizontal shear diaphragm. Specify roof support member connection to bearing wall to simultaneously resist uplift

force, horizontal shear diaphragm, and lateral wall constrain. Specify soffit pre-fab panels and/or framing requirement to meet the wind pressures of

adjacent wall. Specify framing requirement and tie down for roof top structures, equipments, and/or

signs to withstand both gravity and wind loads.

Sections and details plan: YES Wall section shall show from the foundation through the roof, including assembly material

and connectors and applicable shear wall details. Sections shall be provided for all typical and special conditions for the building showing all necessary structural connections to achieve continuous load path.

Exterior wall section(s) must show wall assemblies to provide impact resistance and to indicate all required structural components.

Specify fasteners, connectors, and anchors in contact with treated wood or exposed to the elements must have the required corrosion resistance.

Connection details must be provided and/or specified for intersections of all major structural members such as foundation, column, wall, beam, header, girder...etc.

Structural Notes and specifications: YES

Indicate the edition of building code the structure is being designed in accordance with; also include the appropriate FORTIFIED Design Wind Speed (ASCE 7 wind speed plus 20 mph) and ASCE 7 exposure category and all applicable codes and federal guidelines.

Specify the strength and design requirements for all associated structural components responsible by all delegated engineers such as soil and pile capacity, pre-engineered and pre-manufactured building system and/or component, construction material…etc.

Specify the testing of structural materials and the inspection requirement in accordance with building codes and building owner’s request for quality assurance and compliancy.

Specify the FDWS wind pressure requirement for all wall and roof openings. Specify the opening protection requirement for all wall and roof openings when FDWS is

120-mph or greater: N/A 4. Roof Cover Specifications, applicable shop drawings, engineering documents, and/or

specifications of building material and components: YES Roof Cover Specifications Book, including: manufacturer; model / trade name;

applicable approvals, ratings, test data, materials, installation requirements, fastening information and patterns in all areas of the roof.

Layout plans, connection details, and/or engineering calculation must be certified by a licensed engineer registered in the state of project site.

Design of member and/or system must meet the requirements specified by the structural engineer of record and all applicable codes.

All applicable layout and document must be approved and approved by the structural engineer of record.

Review all plans from each involved disciplines such as architectural, MEP, Civil, site survey and/or fire protection, etc to ensure structural adequacy and free from interference of intended design.

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APPENDIX D

Flood:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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FLOOD Design Requirement Checklist

1. Coordinates (Decimal Degree format): Latitude:____________ Longitude: ______________ 2. Finished Floor Elevation: _______________________ NAVD 88 or NGVD29 3. FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map Number:_______________ Date:_________ 4. FEMA Zone Designation: _________________________ 5. Is the FEMA Zone Designation an X Unshaded or C only? If yes, the remaining portion of this

checklist does not apply. YES NO 6. 100 year / Base Flood Elevation or Advisory Base Flood Elevation: ___________________ 7. 500 year Flood Elevation: _________________________ 8. For flood prone areas, the Finished Flood Elevation must equal the FORTIFIED Design Flood

Elevation (FDFE). The FDFE must be greater than the maximum of the following:

a. 3 ft. above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE): YES N/A b. 3 ft. above the Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE): YES N/A c. The 500 year flood elevation (if known): _____________________ YES N/A

FDFE = _____________ ft

9. The foundation in a Coastal A Zone or V Zone shall be open and elevated above the FDFE : YES N/A

10. Buildings located in flood prone areas will have a check valve or similar back flow device installed at the point of entry into the building on the main discharge sewer line to prevent sewage from potentially flowing back into the building during a flood event. An alternative is to provide a drain plug device for all floor drains located in basements and first floor. YES

11. All mechanical equipment and utility connections shall be above the FDFE: YES

Vertical runs of equipment and utility connections shall be protected by columns or other structural elements that are not part of any breakaway wall system and shall not be attached to any breakaway elements: YES

12. The building design shall comply with the following:

a. NFIP or FEMA Coastal Construction Manual as appropriate: YES b. Additional flood requirements per local jurisdiction: YES N/A c. ASCE 24-05, Flood Resistant Design and Construction: YES N/A

13. Foundations must be designed for flood loads as required by FEMA 55 and ASCE 7 for the

FORTIFIED Design Flood Elevation (FDFE): YES N/A

a. Flood Zones V, Coastal A, and A as well as areas likely to have expansive, compressible, shifting or otherwise unknown soil characteristics require a geotechnical report to determine the soil's characteristics at a particular location. A geotechnical report will be provided: YES N/A

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b. For all flood zones, the geotechnical report must take into considerations of soil erosion and

scouring and saturated soil condition for recommendations of pile and/or footing bearing capacities. YES N/A

c. Engineering calculations showing all flood and wind loads imposed on the structure must be

submitted for review for all structures located in Coastal A or V Zones and must include each of following items (see FEMA 55): YES N/A

i. Finished grade elevation: planned/existing ground elevation. Specify: __________ ft. ii. Height of first elevated floor above ground elevation. Specify: __________ ft. iii. Scour: loss of soil during design flood event. Specify: __________ ft. iv. ds: design Stillwater Flood Depth. Specify: __________ ft. v. Localized scour: loss of soil around embedded foundation members during flood conditions.

Specify: __________ ft. vi. Depth of embedment from level of localized scour and erosion to point of fixity in soil of pile

(Reference Figure 12-57 FEMA 55). Specify: __________ ft. vii. Unbraced length of pile. Specify: __________ ft. viii. Erosion: loss of soil during flood or storm or over a period of years via action of wind, water,

or other geological processes. NOTE: US Army Corps of Engineers, State DEP, local jurisdiction, historic data, or coastal engineering analysis can provide predicted erosion elevation. Specify: __________ ft.

ix. Check pile capacity in saturated soil condition with effects of total eroded soil profile (erosion + localized scour) utilizing ASCE 7 basic load combinations: a) Vertical bearing capacity (Pg): YES b) Vertical uplift capacity(Pup): YES c) Horizontal (lateral) capacity (Ph): YES d) Pile capacities determined by a registered Geotechnical Engineer: YES NO

If NO---explain how pile capacities determined: _______________________________

e) Combined loads for pile capacity: ∑ 𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠

𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦(𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 & 𝑢𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑡) +

∑ 𝐿𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠

𝐿𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 ≤ 1

Calculation applied to design? YES

x. Pile stress and deflection: a) Bending capacity of pile greater than calculated bending stress for pile: YES b) Lateral deflection at top of pile/column of first elevated floor:

Is deflection less than ½ in.: YES Is calculated deflection acceptable to owner and within limitations of applicable

building codes: YES

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FLOOD

Construction Document Requirements A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Flood requirements: 1. Civil, site, and/or survey plans: YES

Indicate flood zone per NFIP/FEMA. Zoning and set back requirement as per local building officials. Locations of utility runs to be coordinated with structural foundation. For flood prone areas, incorporate all the requirements of ASCE/SEI 24-05: Flood Resistant

Design and Construction.

2. Architectural plans: YES

Elevations of each floor in compliance with local zoning code and FORTIFIED design elevation for flood.

For flood prone areas, incorporate all the requirement of ASCE/SEI 24-05 such as materials, flood proofing, utilities, building access…etc.

3. Structural plans: YES

Foundation plan(s) showing member size, location, and reinforcing requirement: YES Select one of the following flood zones for the project location:

a. V-Zone and Coastal A-Zone: YES N/A

Open foundation system supporting elevated structure: YES Piles, grade beams, pile caps: YES Breakaway wall: YES N/A Elevation for all grade beams, pile caps, and piles: YES Bearing wall, column, and other supported members: YES Indicate necessary structural members to achieve continuous-load-path: YES

b. A-Zone: YES N/A

At minimum, a stem wall built of reinforced masonry (solid grouting on perimeter walls) or concrete stem wall foundation system utilized to support and elevate structure above FDFE; or an open foundation system can be utilized in A-Zone at owner’s/designer’s direction: Specify foundation type:__________________________________________________

Continuous footing and stem wall: YES Flood relief openings per NFIP standards: YES

c. All Other Zones: YES N/A Specify:____________________________________

Footing and slab-on-grade Bearing walls, columns, and other supported members Indicate the finished ground floor elevation and utility equipment/machinery to be at least

1ft. above local requirements or crown of highest surrounding roadways—whichever is higher

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Floor framing plan for each building level (including basement and mezzanine): YES N/A Indicate the elevation of 1st habitable floor and to be at least 3 ft. above FDFE: YES N/A Indicated the elevation of the bottom of horizontal support members of elevated structure and

to be at least above FDFE for V-Zone and Coastal A-Zone: YES N/A Indicate framing of support structure for MEP equipments and panels and must be elevated

at or above FDFE. Meet the Construction Document Requirement for Hurricane/Tornado and Hail/High Wind

Criteria.

Roof framing plan (including porch, carport, covered walkway, ceiling framing…etc): YES Meet the Construction Document Requirement for Hurricane; Tornado /Hail; or High Wind

Criteria.

Sections and details plan: YES Meet the Construction Document Requirement for Hurricane; Tornado/ Hail; or High Wind

Criteria. Provide framing details for breakaway wall details: YES N/A Provide framing details for flood vents in breakaway and stem walls: YES

Structural notes and specifications: YES

Meet the Construction Document Requirement for Hurricane/Tornado and Hail/High Wind Criteria.

For flood prone areas, reference the ASCE/SEI 24-05: Flood Resistant Design and Construction as one of design standards. Incorporate all appropriate requirements of the standard.

4. Shop drawings, engineering documents, and/or specifications of building material and

components: YES N/A Meet the Construction Document Requirement for Hurricane/Tornado and Hail/High Wind

Criteria. For flood prone areas, reference the ASCE/SEI 24-05: Flood Resistant Design and Construction

as one of design standards. Incorporate all appropriate requirements of the standard. 5. M/E/P (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) plans: YES

Meet the Construction Document Requirement for Hurricane/Tornado and Hail/High Wind Criteria.

For flood prone areas, reference the ASCE/SEI 24-05: Flood Resistant Design and Construction as one of design standards. Incorporate all appropriate requirements of the standard.

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APPENDIX E

Severe Winter Weather:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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SEVERE WINTER WEATHER Design Requirement Checklist

Mandatory Criteria

1. Ground snow loads used for design shall be 1.2 times the ground snow loads (Pg) shown in ASCE 7

(in Case Study areas use 1.2 times locally adopted ground snow loads.) YES NO N/A

2. Required ice dam protection for steep SLOPE roofs with asphalt, metal, or slate shingles; wood

shingles or shakes; mineral surfaced roll roofing: a membrane that consists of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the eave’s edge to a point at least 24 in. inside the exterior wall line of the building. YES NO N/A

3. No un-insulated recessed lighting or other localized heat source that creates localized heating of the

roof surface shall be installed in an un-conditioned attic YES NO N/A 4. All attic or roof access doors between conditioned and un-conditioned space shall be insulated,

sealed and weather-stripped. YES NO N/A 5. All attic/ roof penetrations shall be properly sealed and insulated. YES NO N/A

Water pipe runs shall not be installed in exterior walls or unheated spaces. YES NO N/A

Recommended Criteria

1. All roof drains on low slope roofs (less than 2/12 pitch) should have heating strips installed around the

roof drain to prevent drain blockage by ice. YES NO N/A

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SEVERE WINTER WEATHER Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Severe Winter Weather requirements: 1. Specify ASCE ground snow loads and indicate that snow loads used for design are based on 1.2

times ASCE 7 requirement YES N/A 2. Specify ice dam requirements for roof underlayment YES N/A 3. Specify roof drains with heating strips YES N/A 4. If applicable, specify insulated recessed lighting. No heat sources shall be specified for installation in

an un-conditioned attic. YES N/A 5. Specify insulated attic or roof access doors YES N/A 6. Specify roof and attic penetrations be properly sealed and insulated. YES N/A 7. Specify water pipe runs only in heated spaces. YES N/A

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APPENDIX F

Seismic:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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SEISMIC Design Requirement Checklist

In areas identified in Figure 3-6 as Earthquake zones, buildings must meet the following standards.

1. ASCE 7 mapped 0.2 sec spectral response acceleration parameter, SS, is greater than or equal to 0.5g: YES N/A

A 20% increase in the mapped spectral response acceleration parameters, SS and S1, is required in seismically active regions of the US as defined above and shown in ASCE 7 Figures 22-1 and 22-2.

Site Class: __________ SS = __________ (ASCE 7) x 1.2 = __________

SMS = FaSS = __________x__________ = __________ SDS = 2 3⁄ SMS = __________

S1 = __________ (ASCE 7) x 1.2 = __________

SM1 = FvSS = __________x__________ = __________ SD1 = 2 3⁄ SM1 = __________

2. The Seismic Design Category for building is determined by the increased mapped spectral response

acceleration as defined in Part I: YES N/A

Seismic Design Category: __________ FORTIFIED Seismic Ground Motion must be used in the design of the building: YES

3. The structure for intended FORTIFIED designated building is not permitted to be built on faults, where fault zones (areas subject to severe ground dislocations) have been established and mapped: YES N/A

4. Building site is located where Seismic Hazard Zone maps have been developed (such as in

California): YES N/A Specify:________________________________________________

ASCE 7 Seismic Design Categories C through F: YES N/A Specify:________________________________________________ Specific geotechnical report complying with the provision of ASCE 7 Section 11.8 is required if the building meets any one of above criteria: YES N/A Structural calculations showing the effects of static lateral forces applied independently in each of two orthogonal directions must be submitted for review when the building is determined to fit any one of above criteria: YES N/A

5. All glazing shall be tempered glass or have a safety film applied on the interior surface:

YES N/A Specify Product:________________________________________________

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6. Natural gas and propane lines shall be provided with adequate flexibility to accommodate the anticipated differential movement between the following:

a. At the interface of adjacent structures or portions of the same structure that may move

independently: YES N/A b. The ground and the structure: YES N/A

7. Gas lines shall have automatic earthquake shutoff devices at all structure entry points.

YES N/A 8. Masonry chimneys shall be connected to structural members of exterior walls and provided with

adequate restraint for the calculated loads on the chimney: YES N/A 9. Unreinforced chimneys shall not extend more than 24 in. above the rooftop: YES N/A 10. Assigned Site Class is E or F and the FORTIFIED SDS is 0.4 and greater: YES N/A 11. All other Site Classes where FORTIFIED SDS is greater than 0.5g: YES N/A 12. Specific attention shall be given to the vulnerability of underground utilities and utility interfaces

between the structure and the ground in all situations: YES N/A Specify situations: _____________________________________________________________

13. Nonstructural Component Anchorage shall meet the requirements of Section 13.4 of ASCE 7. YES

N/A 14. Architectural Component Anchorage shall meet the requirements of Section 13.5 of ASCE 7.

YES N/A 15. Mechanical and Electrical Components (water heaters, air side (fans, air handlers, AC units, heaters,

etc.) and wet side (boilers, furnaces, chillers, heat exchangers, etc.) HVAC equipment, generators, roof mounted chimneys, stacks, motor control centers, switch gear, piping, ductwork, conduit, bus trays, etc.) Anchorage shall meet the requirements of Section 13.6 of ASCE 7. YES N/A

16. Automatic sprinkler systems shall meet or exceed bracing, design, and installation requirements of

one of the following: a. NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. YES

b. FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 Earthquake Protection For Water Based Fire

Protection Systems YES

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SEISMIC Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Seismic requirements: 1. Civil, site, and/or survey plans: YES

Indicate all rigid underground utilities connecting to the structure such as sewer drainage, gas,

water pipes, etc. Provide connection details between rigid underground utilities and the structure with seismic

consideration. 2. Architectural plans: YES

Locate water heater or similar mechanical equipment next to structural bearing walls so they can

be fastened to the walls. Indicate architectural features of the building which would require retrained such as false

balconies or railings, copula, signage, stone veneer…etc. Consider the accommodation of the requirement of structural members to support these features under seismic force.

3. Structural plans: YES

Foundation plan(s) showing following conditions:

Locations of rigid utility lines such as sewer, water, gas, etc. Special attention and specify interface details where rigid utilities lines intersect foundation

and slab members.

Floor framing plan for each building level (including basement and mezzanine): YES N/A

Specify floor shear diaphragm material, size, and fastening requirement and the design seismic forces.

Specify connection requirement between supporting wall and floor framing system to simultaneously resist horizontal shear diaphragm and lateral wall constrain from seismic forces.

Specify connection requirement for supporting wall and column at both top and bottom ends to achieve continuous load path.

Specify structural members and connection requirements to properly constrain each mechanical equipment, building feature, stone or brick veneer…etc for seismic forces.

Specify the shear wall or moment-resisting-frame material and size capable of resist the FORTIFIED design seismic forces.

Roof framing plan (including porch, carport, covered walkway, ceiling framing, etc): YES

Specify roof shear diaphragm material, size, and fastening requirement and the design seismic forces.

Specify roof support member connection to bearing wall capable of resisting the seismic horizontal forces.

Specify soffit pre-fab panels and/or framing requirement to meet the wind pressures of adjacent wall.

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Specify framing requirement and tie down for roof top structures, equipments, and/or signs to withstand both gravity and wind loads.

Sections and details plan: YES

Wall section shall show from the foundation through the roof, including assembly material and connectors and applicable shear wall details. Sections shall be provided for all typical and special conditions for the building showing all necessary structural connections to achieve continuous load path.

Exterior wall section(s) must show wall material and size and the appropriate anchorage of exterior veneer such as stone or brick to resist seismic forces.

Connection details must be provided and/or specified for intersections of all major structural members such as foundation, column, wall, beam, header, girder...etc.

Provide structural members support framing and anchorage details for all anticipated MEP equipment, signage, and attached building features to accommodate seismic loads.

Structural notes and specifications: YES N/A

Indicate the edition of building code the structure is being designed in accordance with and include the appropriate Seismic Design Parameters: Site Class and Site Coefficient Mapped Acceleration Parameters Adjusted Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) Spectral Response Acceleration

Parameters Design Spectral Acceleration Parameters Design Response Spectrum Importance Factor and Occupancy Category Seismic Design Category Seismic Lateral Forces at each floor level

Incorporate appropriate information from Geotechnical Investigation Report for the seismic design considerations.

Specify seismic forces and loadings imposed on pre-manufactured building components such as pre-cast concrete members acting as shear diaphragm, shearwalls, or moment resisting frames, roof or floor girder trusses acting as transferring shear strut…etc.

4. MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Plans: YES

Layout and indicate all equipments and associated components on plans at/along locations of

structural members capable of resisting seismic loads in the structure. Provide prescriptive seismic support details for piping, conduits, and small equipments to

structural members.

5. Fire Protection Plans: YES

Layout and indicate all fire pumps and associated piping on plans at/along locations of structural

members capable of resisting seismic loads in the structure. Provide seismic bracing details for standpipes, risers, fire protection piping and equipment to

structural members in accordance with NFPA 13 or FM 2-8 at a minimum.

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6. Shop drawings, engineering documents, and/or specifications of building material and

components: YES N/A

Structural Engineer of Record must review and approve all layout plans, connection details, and/or engineering calculation certified by a licensed engineer registered in the state of project site.

Design of members and/or systems must meet the seismic requirements specified by the structural engineer of record and all applicable codes.

Review all plans from each involved disciplines such as architectural, MEP, Civil, site survey and/or fire protection, etc to ensure structural adequacy and free from interference of intended design.

Structural Engineer of Record must review and approve support details for MEP and Fire Protection equipments, piping and associated components for the project to meet the seismic loads.

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APPENDIX G

Wildfire:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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WILDFIRE Design Requirement Checklist

Is this facility located in a down town urban area? YES NO If Yes, Wildfire requirements do not apply. If No, determine the wildfire risk zone and design according to the risk level. 1. Zone Designation

a. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas YES NO

i. The area has been designated as a Moderate (or lower) hazard area by local or state authorities. YES NO If yes to above, documentation is included. YES NO

ii. Flat terrain with no grades greater than 9%. YES NO iii. Limited wildland or conservation area exposure. YES NO iv. No known history of wildfires in the area. YES NO

b. High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas YES NO

i. The area has been designated as a High or Significant hazard area by local or state

authorities. YES NO If yes to above, documentation is included. YES NO

ii. Hilly terrain with grades that average 10% - 20%. YES NO iii. Has a shared border with a wildland or conservation area consisting of forested, shrub or

chaparral vegetation within 100 ft. of the site. YES NO iv. A history of wildfires in the area. YES NO

c. Extreme (Very High) Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas YES NO

i. The area has been designated as Extreme, Severe or Very High hazard area by local or state authorities. YES NO If yes to above, documentation is included. YES NO

ii. Steep sloped terrain with grades that average more than 20%. YES NO iii. Has a shared border with a wildland or conservation area consisting of forested, shrub or

chaparral vegetation within 100 ft. of the site. YES NO iv. A history of wildfires in the area. YES NO

2. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE LEVELS

A Vegetation Management Plan is included for review. YES

a. Building: i. The roof covering will have a Class A fire rating based on testing to ASTM E-108, UL 790 or

FM 4470. YES NO ii. Any openings between the roof covering and roof deck at the roof edge and/or ridge will be

plugged using a noncombustible material (i.e., bird-stopped). YES NO iii. Projections from sloped roofs (e.g., a dormer) will be clad with a noncombustible or ignition

resistant material. YES NO N/A iv. The thickness of exposed roof valley flashings will be greater than 0.019 in. (No. 26

galvanized sheet gage) corrosion-resistant metal installed over a minimum 36 -inch wide

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underlayment consisting of one layer of No. 72 ASTM cap sheet running the full length of the valley. YES NO N/A

v. Gutters and downspouts will be of noncombustible materials. Typical aluminum gutters and downspouts are acceptable. The gutter will incorporate an integral metal flashing at the roof edge, or a separate angle flashing will be used at the roof edge. Clearing debris from gutters will be incorporated into a routine maintenance and upkeep plan for the building(s) in the development. YES NO N/A

vi. Eave construction will incorporate a soffited design using a horizontal return from roof edge to the exterior wall. YES NO N/A

vii. Noncombustible, corrosion-resistant screening with a mesh size no greater than 1/8 in will be used to cover the attic, sub-floor and other vent openings on the wall. When vent opening is integrated within the soffit material, an individual vent opening will not exceed 1/8 in. in diameter or 0.05 in2. Vents designed for use in wildland urban interface areas that have been accepted for use by the AHJ will be allowed for use. YES NO N/A

viii. Operational windows will have screens covering those sections that can open. YES NO N/A

ix. Vehicle access (garage) doors will be weather sealed around the perimeter. YES NO N/A

x. Combustible materials will not be stored under attached decks. YES NO N/A xi. Solid wood, plastic, or wood-plastic composite deck boards will comply with the

requirements of Chapter 7A, California Building Code. A listing of compliant products is maintained by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Building Listing Program http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/strucfireengineer/strucfireengineer_bml.php). YES NO N/A

xii. Spark arrestors with ½ in. mesh screening will be installed at the outlet of all chimneys. YES NO N/A

xiii. Interior fire protection system with monitored smoke alarms and heat sensors will be in accordance with “Interior Fires” requirements in this Design Guide (Section H). YES NO

b. Defensible Space Zones:

i. 0-5 ft. (also referred to as near building, noncombustible or low-combustible zone):

a) Install hard surfaces in this zone (e.g., concrete walkway) or use noncombustible mulch products (e.g., rock mulch). YES NO N/A

b) Landscape vegetation recommended for this zone includes irrigated lawn and low-growing herbaceous (non-woody) plants. YES NO N/A

c) Shrubs and trees, particularly conifers, are not recommended for use in this zone. YES NO N/A

ii. 5-30 ft. (or to the property line):

a) Trees and shrubs in this zone will be in well spaced groupings and well maintained.

YES NO N/A b) Dead plant material and tree branches are to be removed from vegetation on a regular

maintenance schedule. YES NO N/A c) Lower tree branches and nearby shrubs (the ladder fuels) should be removed so that a

surface fire cannot reach the tree crown. YES NO N/A d) Branch removal should not exceed 1/3 of the tree height. YES NO N/A e) Tree located within this area will be maintained with a minimum horizontal spacing of 10

ft. between crowns. YES NO N/A f) Outbuildings (e.g., for storage) are to be located at least 30 ft. away from the building or

create defensible space within 10 ft. around the outbuilding. YES NO N/A g) There are significant paved parking areas within this area. YES NO

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iii. 30-100 ft. (or to the property line):

a) Dead trees and shrubs will be removed as part of the Vegetative Management Plan. YES NO N/A

b) At the top of a slope, the building should be set back a minimum of 15 ft. for a single story structure and 30 ft. for two story structure. YES NO N/A

c) Buildings located mid-slope, or with inadequate set back at the top of slope should utilize an enhanced fuel modification zone, up to 150 or 200 ft. for slopes greater than 40%. YES NO N/A

d) Trees located within this area will be maintained with a minimum horizontal spacing of 10 ft. between crowns. YES NO N/A

iv. Parcel / Surrounding: a) Signage will be made from a noncombustible material. YES NO N/A b) Street numbers will be at least 4in. high applied, reflective, on a contrasting background,

at each driveway entrance, and be visible from both directions of travel. YES NO N/A

c) Firewood storage and LP gas containers will be at least 30 ft. from the structure. The firewood will not serve as ladder fuel into nearby vegetation. LP gas containers will have a 10-ft noncombustible zone extending out from the outside edge of the container. Alternatively the container can be surrounded by a CMU block wall, with wall height equaling the container height. The wall will provide ventilation at the bottom to reduce the accumulation of LP gas should a leak occur. YES NO N/A

d) Entrances and driveways will be at least 12 ft. wide with at least 13.5 ft. of vertical clearance. The angle of approach and departure will be designed to allow for emergency vehicle access without damaging the equipment when entering or leaving the driveway. YES NO N/A

e) If property is gated, the gate will open inward; have an entrance at least 2 ft. wider than the driveway. Any gate will be located at least 30 ft. from a roadway intersection. If secured, the gate will have a key box or lock of a type approved by the local AHJ. YES NO N/A

f) Small quantities of combustible and flammable liquids stored outside will be located in UL or FM Approved fire rated cabinets and labeled with appropriate signage. YES NO N/A

g) Fire hydrants will be located within 250-500 ft., or as approved by the fire authority having jurisdiction (FAHF), of the building connected to a reliable public or private water supply. YES NO

h) Buildings and structures will be setback a minimum of 30 ft. from any property line adjacent to a national forest, state park, open space preserve or other protected wildland. YES NO N/A

i) Planned landscaping planted adjacent to the building(s) will be irrigated. YES NO N/A

3. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements

a. Building: The exterior siding is not restricted in this fire hazard severity zone No additional requirements

b. Parcel / Surroundings:

No additional requirements

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4. High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements YES N/A

Mandatory requirements for all lower severity Fire Hazard Zones will also be incorporated in addition to the requirements specified for this hazard zone. YES

a. Building:

i. Exterior windows, window walls, glazed doors, and glazed openings within exterior doors will be insulating-glass units with a minimum of one tempered pane, or glass block units, or have a fire resistance rating of not less than 20 minutes, when tested according to UL 9 or NFPA 252. YES

ii. Glazing frames made of vinyl materials will have welded corners, metal reinforcement in the interlock area (i.e., at the horizontal meeting rail in a hung window, vertical member in a casement windows), and be certified to ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 structural requirements. YES NO N/A

iii. Gutters will incorporate a noncombustible gutter cover device. If the slope of roof slope allows, the gutter cover device should be installed such that it is parallel to the plane of the roof slope (with steeper sloped roofs this may not be possible). YES NO N/A

iv. Exterior wall coverings will include one of the following: YES

a) Combustible siding with an integral horizontal lap joint (tongue and groove, ship-lap, rabbeted bevel). The chinking in chinked-style log wall constructions will be fire rated. Panelized-siding with a vertical ship-lap joint will be acceptable. YES NO

b) Ignition resistant materials as defined in this document. YES NO c) Noncombustible material in accordance with ASTM E 136. YES NO

v. Exterior personnel doors will be of noncombustible construction, or solid core having stiles and rails not less than 1 3/8 in. thick with interior field panel thickness no less than 1 ¼ in. thick, or will have a fire resistance of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10. YES

b. Parcel / Surroundings:

i. Outdoor Storage:

a) High-piled storage of combustible material will not exceed 10 ft. in height and will be located a minimum of 50 ft. from the building. YES NO N/A

b) Outdoor storage of large quantities of combustible and flammable liquids stored will be located greater than 50 ft. away from the building or stored in detached noncombustible buildings. YES NO N/A

c) Liquefied propane (LP) tanks will be located at least 50 ft. from the building and other structures on the property. Acceptable alternatives include 1) create a 10 ft. noncombustible (rock or gravel mulch or irrigated lawn) zone around the tank, or 2) enclose the tank using noncombustible materials or 3) unless otherwise prevented by the local AHJ, bury the tank following requirement in NFPA 58 or FM Global Property Loss Prevention Datasheet 7-55. YES NO N/A

ii. Buildings and structures will be setback minimum 30 ft. from any property line adjacent to a

national forest, state park, open space preserve or other protected wildland. YES NO N/A

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iii. Any fire hydrants will be located within 250 ft. of the building connected to a reliable public or private water supply. YES

4. Extreme (Very High) Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements YES N/A

Mandatory Requirements for less severe Fire Hazard Zones will also be incorporated with the requirements specified for this hazard zone. YES

a. Building:

i. Exterior wall assemblies will be clad with a noncombustible material in accordance with ASTM E 136 or, with the exception of exterior-rated, pressure impregnated fire retardant treated shakes or shingles, rated as an ignition resistant material. YES

ii. Floor projections will maintain the fire resistance of the exterior walls or the projections will be enclosed to the grade. YES N/A

iii. Attached decks, such as a balcony or porch, will meet one of the following criteria: YES N/A

a) Will consist of a noncombustible solid surface decking (e.g., light weight concrete with noncombustible top surface), enclosed on the underside of the deck. YES N/A

b) Will consist of a combustible decking product that complies with the requirements of Chapter 7A of the California Building Code. YES N/A

For slopes greater than 20%, a 6 ft. tall noncombustible wall (e.g., concrete block, stone) will be located on the down slope side of each attached deck, located between 20 and 30 ft. from the outer edge of the deck and extending along the side of the building to which the deck is attached.

iv. Exterior windows, window walls, glazed doors, and glazed openings within exterior doors will be insulating-glass units with tempered glass, or glass block units, or have a fire resistance rating of not less than 20 minutes, when tested according to UL 9 or NFPA 80. YES

b. Parcel / Surrounding:

Buildings built mid-slope and the slope is greater than 20%: YES N/A

i. For slopes between 21 and 40%, the defensible space requirements will be increased to 150 ft. in the down slope direction, following the requirements established for the 30 ft. to 100 ft. zone. YES N/A

ii. For slopes greater than 40%, the defensible space requirements will be increased to 200 ft. in the down slope direction, following the requirements established for the 30 ft. to 100 ft. zone. YES N/A

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WILDFIRE Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Wildfire requirements:

1. Vegetation Management Plan. YES

2. Civil, site, and/or survey plans: YES

Indicate zoning, underground fire protection main lines and fire hydrants and set back requirement per local building officials and the appropriate fire hazard level criteria.

3. Architectural Plans: YES

Indicate the specific products that meet the appropriate Fire Hazard Level Design Criteria

4. Landscape Architectural Plans: YES Indicate the fire hazard level on plans Specify the landscape requirement on plans for the corresponding fire hazard level, including

plant types that meet local jurisdictional requirements 5. Fire Protection Plans: YES

Fire protection systems and plans are certified by a registered and licensed Fire Protection

Engineer or a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) – Certified Technician, minimum Level 3 or 4, in Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout in the state of the project site.

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APPENDIX H

Building Envelope and Water/Air Management:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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BUILDING ENVELOPE AND WATER/AIR MANAGEMENT Design Requirement Checklist

1. Water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control layers and related components incorporated in the

building envelope shall be designed for continuity, structural support, compatibility, durability, and the specific site environment including wind, rain, soil conditions and the orientation of the building to minimize property loss due to applicable hazards: YES

2. Water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control layers incorporated in the building envelope shall be designed using noncombustible materials in compliance with applicable ICC Acceptance Criteria: YES (If not checked, see VIII & IX below to permit latitude in the case of those combustible materials that meet wind speed requirements, and relevant ICC acceptance criteria): YES

3. For masonry construction, a full bed of sealant must be installed prior to setting the window or door to assure a water resistant installation. YES N/A

4. The use of a water resistant building wrap is necessary in wood frame and is often used in steel

frame construction to keep water intrusion to a minimum. Proper installation is critical and manufacturer’s installation instructions must be strictly adhered to. YES N/A

5. The exterior finish systems, EIFS, vinyl, aluminum, wood, or paint will be completed in accordance

with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and product approval documents. YES N/A

6. Installation of windows and doors must be completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and product approval documents. YES

7. Window and Door flashing for frame construction must be installed per ASTM E2112. YES N/A 8. Combustible plastic materials meeting wind speed requirements and relevant ICC acceptance criteria

that are specified for water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control in building envelope design shall be in compliance with standards FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-57 “Plastic in construction”, FM Approvals Standard 4411 “Approval standard for insulated wall construction”, FM 4450 “Approval standard for Class 1 insulated steel deck roofs”, FM 4454 “Approval standard for light weight insulating concrete roof deck”, and FM 4880 “Approval standard for Class 1 fire rating of insulated wall or wall and roof/ceiling panels, interior finish materials or coatings, and exterior wall systems”, as applicable: YES N/A

Provide details: __________________________________________________________________

9. Where it is not practical to provide a sprinkler system in ceilings and concealed spaces due to space

or other limitations, noncombustible materials shall be in compliance with FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-12 Ceiling and Concealed Spaces, FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-17 Reflective Ceiling Insulation, and ”FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-57 Plastic in Construction. In lieu of noncombustible material availability, provide adequate fire stops and fire retardant materials in compliance with FM Global Data Sheet 1-12 Ceiling and Concealed Spaces to minimize fire damage: YES N/A

Specify product: ________________________________________________________________

10. The location of domestic water control valves should be documented and mapped. YES

11. The location of water-based fire protection control valves should be documented and mapped. YES

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12. Bathrooms, water heater areas, and utility rooms with water hookups shall have floor drains. YES

13. Water heaters are not permitted in attic spaces. YES

14. Water heaters must have a drain pan piped to a floor drain or a containment area with a floor drain. YES

15. Corrosion sensitive plumbing materials under the slab shall be sealed with a protective coating.

YES N/A

16. Drain pans for A/C condenser units shall be equipped with two drain lines (one to be 1 in. diameter) or a single 1.5 in. diameter drain line. They shall also be fitted with an automatic overflow sensor and shutoff switch. YES N/A

17. Water pipes shall be insulated to prevent freezing if located in unconditioned areas within the building envelope in any locations that are NOT in a defined FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather zone. (see FIGURE A-4, FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zones to identify locations that are NOT in a FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zone). YES N/A

FIGURE A-4: FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zones. Source: IBHS

FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zones

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BUILDING ENVELOPE AND WATER/AIR MANAGEMENT Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Building Envelope and Water/Air Management requirements: 1. Specify and ensure proper design and detailing and installation of all building envelope materials,

water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control layers and related components: YES 2. Specify coordination of sub-contractors installing different components to address building envelope

system as a whole: YES 3. Ensure selection of durable and compatible insulation, flashing, adhesives, sealants, caulking,

gaskets, and other components that are critical to the performance of building envelope are based on the building materials involved: YES

4. Specify water pipe insulation to prevent freezing in unconditioned areas within the building envelope

in locations that are NOT in a FORTIFIED severe winter weather zone (see FIGURE 1, FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zones). YES N/A

5. The location of domestic water control valves are documented and mapped. YES 6. The location of water-based fire protection control valves are documented and mapped. YES 7. Bathrooms and utility rooms with water hookups shall have floor drains. YES 8. Show appropriate floor drain size in plumbing plans for bathroom and utility rooms with water hook

ups connected to main drain line. YES 9. Water heaters not located in attic: YES 10. Water heaters include floor drain requirement: YES 11. Drain pans for indoor A/C condenser units detailed for drain lines and monitored automatic overflow

sensor & shutoff switch: YES N/A 12. If water pipes are planned in unconditioned spaces (structure is NOT in a FORTIFIED Severe Winter

Weather Zone), specify that water pipes installed in unconditioned areas be insulated: YES

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APPENDIX I

Interior Fire:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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INTERIOR FIRE Design Requirement Checklist

1. Fire protection systems and plans must be designed and certified by a licensed Fire Protection

Engineer or a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) – Certified Technician, minimum Level 3 or 4, in Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout. YES a. Design calculations must be performed / approved by the certifying design professional and

submitted along with construction documents for plan review. YES

b. Design and specifications of fire sprinkler system must be in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. YES

c. Fire sprinkler system shall meet the acceptance requirements as per NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. YES

d. Fire sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance must be in accordance with NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. YES

2. Entire building shall be protected with a fire protection system that meets NFPA requirements for the

occupancy of the building: YES a. In areas subjected to freezing temperatures, maintain temperature at 40° F near wet pipe

sprinkler system to prevent freezing: YES N/A

b. Where temperatures cannot be reliably maintained at or above 40° F, sprinklers shall be installed as a dry pipe or preaction system: YES N/A

3. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems will be installed in accordance with the International Building Code

Section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. YES

4. Fire Alarm Systems will be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72. YES

5. Each normally open sprinkler system control valve will be electronically supervised in accordance with the NFPA 72: YES

6. For sites located in seismic zones, automatic sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13 shall be deemed to meet the requirements of Section 13.6.8 of ASCE 7. YES N/A

7. All fire protection equipment shall be FM or UL Approved, bearing their approval mark. YES

8. A metallic hydraulic placard will be placed at the sprinkler system risers in accordance with NFPA 13

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. YES 9. A minimum pressure safety factor in water supply of 10% or 5 psi, whichever is less, at the flow

demand of each hydraulically remote design area shall be included. YES

10. Underground piping installation and acceptance shall be in accordance with NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. This includes completing and signing the “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping.” YES

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11. The sprinkler system will be successfully hydrostatically pressurized to 200 psi or greater for 2 hours or more: YES

12. Determine the specific hazard that needs to be protected for the particular occupancy prior to design process in accordance with appropriate NFPA standards: YES a. Communicate with the design teams and owner/developer to define the occupancy of the

building. YES

b. Consider the possibility of any changes to the occupancy in the future. YES

c. List all the Classification of Occupancies for the building:____________________________________

d. Design densities/areas in accordance with NFPA. YES

e. Review and protection of special hazards (such as storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids). YES

13. Working fire sprinkler plans and calculations must conform to the following: YES

In compliance with NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Chapter 22 “Plans and Calculations.” The most hydraulically remote areas and sprinkler system design requirements including sprinkler system density, hydraulic area, and required flow and pressure, are to be included in the plans.

14. Ensure the compatibility between the hazard being protected and the sprinkler to be installed at

ceiling level: Yes a. List the type of hazard being

protected:_________________________________________________

b. Specify all attributes of the sprinkler to be considered to ensure the compatibility: Specific model and manufacturer Temperature Rating Orifice Size Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) Others:_________________________________________________________

15. Specify the sprinkler system requirement based on the “Peak” ceiling height: Yes

a. Identify the fire sprinkler system design “Peak” ceiling height:_____________ ft

b. Identify the “Peak” ceiling height in approved room layout plans:___________ ft

16. The hydraulic calculations are based on the lesser of two hydrant flow (water supply) tests, with one

test being within 6 - 9 months of system final acceptance: YES Tests were conducted at least 7 days apart Tests were conducted between 7:00am and 5:00pm local time Provide the complete results of two tests including flow, location of hydrant flowed, location of

hydrant with pressure readings, and drawings if needed.

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17. Specify each fire sprinkler system to have the following minimum items: YES Water flow alarm switch at each riser A check valve at each riser A “2” inch drain at each riser An inspector’s test connection

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INTERIOR FIRE Sprinkler System Acceptance & Testing Requirements

1. Underground piping installation and acceptance, including flushing and hydrostatic testing, shall be in accordance with NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. This includes obtaining a copy of the completed and signed the “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping.” YES

2. Specify the fire sprinkler system must meet the all the requirements of NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Chapter 24, “System Acceptance”: YES

3. The entire sprinkler system has been successfully hydrostatically pressurized to 200 psi or greater

for 2 hours or more: YES

4. Ensure that the design area and density on riser placard matches or is greater than what is needed to protect the occupancy: YES

5. Flow the 2-inch drain at the sprinkler riser: YES

□□ The pressure does not drop substantially and the pressure is restored promptly to its

starting pressure once the water is turned off: Yes

6. Flow inspector test connections: YES

□□ Ensure the water flows and the alarm is triggered: YES

7. Check that each normally open sprinkler water system control valve is electronically supervised in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards: YES

8. Check that all shipping covers and protective guards have been removed from all sprinkler heads:

YES

9. Specify the fire sprinkler system is to be inspected, tested, and maintained by the property owner or their authorized representative in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, to provide the same level of performance and protection as designed: YES

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INTERIOR FIRE Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Interior Fire requirements:

1. A copy of the completed and signed the “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground

Piping.” YES 2. Fire sprinkler system must be designed and certified by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer. Plans

and calculations shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Chapter 22 “Plans and Calculations.” YES

3. Sprinkler design calculations must be performed / approved by the certifying design professional and

submitted along with construction documents for plan review. YES 4. The most hydraulically remote areas and sprinkler system design requirements including sprinkler

system density, hydraulic area, and required flow and pressure, are to be included in the plans. YES

5. Design and specifications of fire sprinkler system must be in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for

the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. YES 6. Fire sprinkler system shall meet the acceptance requirements as per NFPA 13 “Standard for the

Installation of Sprinkler Systems.” YES

7. Fire sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance must be in accordance with NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. YES

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APPENDIX J

Burglary:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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BURGLARY Design Requirement Checklist

1. Exterior wood doors shall be minimum 1-3/4 in. thick solid core. Exterior steel doors, frames, and

hardware shall meet Performance Level 3 requirements of ANSI/SDI A250.8 YES N/A 2. Unless prohibited by code requirements for panic and fire exit hardware, specify ANSI/BHMA Grade 1

deadbolt locks at exterior doors YES N/A 3. Where panic or fire exit hardware is required, specify installation of mullion stabilizers to the strike

jamb or center mullion of the opening. YES N/A 4. For wood frame construction, specify 3 in. long screws for hinge installation. YES N/A 5. Specify windows that meet ASTM F 588. YES 6. A burglary and theft protection plan will be implemented for the appropriate location specific risk

factors including occupancy and probability of loss. Items that are effective means for reducing burglary and theft include but are not limited to: security alarm system that is monitored by a constantly attended UL Approved central monitoring station or proprietary monitoring station; 24 hour, 7 days a week, security personnel, motion detection, intrusion detection including window and door contacts, glass break detectors on ground floor windows, security cameras, strobe/audible alarm on the exterior of the building, outdoor security lighting, perimeter fence, etc. A combination of these security provisions should be implemented to meet the needs of the location. YES

7. Outdoor security lighting shall conform to the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America publication IESNA G-1-03, Guideline on Security Lighting for People, Property, and Public Spaces. YES

Recommended Criteria

Security alarm system installations should be in accordance with NFPA 731 Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems. YES NO N/A

For businesses with storefronts susceptible to “smash and grab” theft, install permanent or retractable bollards between exterior walls and paved areas with potential vehicle access. YES N/A

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BURGLARY Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Burglary requirements: 1. Specify exterior door burglary requirements including door, frame, and hardware requirements.

YES 2. Specify windows that meet ASTM F 588-07 Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry

Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact. YES 3. Specify security lighting to conform to IESNA G-1-03 Guideline on Security Lighting for People,

Property, and Public Spaces. YES

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APPENDIX K

Electrical Surge Protection and Backup Power:

Design Requirements Checklist & Construction Documents Requirements

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ELECTRICAL SURGE PROTECTION AND BACKUP POWER Design Requirement Checklist

1. Surge protection system must be designed by a licensed professional Engineer having experience

with surge suppression technology. YES 2. The building’s electrical system shall be properly grounded in accordance with NFPA 70 National

Electrical Code. YES 3. Use only screw-wired connection electrical outlets. Back-wired connection electrical outlets are not

allowed. YES 4. Electrical service shall be protected with a UL listed surge protective device that includes a minimum

of surge capacity rating of 80kA. This surge protector shall be wired in parallel and connected to a thirty ampere two pole single throw over-current device. The distance of the wire from the surge protector to the breaker shall not exceed 19 in. The incoming phone lines shall be protected with an independent surge protection device with a minimum of one thousand amperes of protection. If the telephone service is provided by the cable company, then the cable shall be protected with a surge protection device. If the cable is separate from the incoming telephone lines, then the cable shall also have an independent surge protection device with a minimum of three thousand amperes of capacity. All of the ground wires for the above surge protection devices shall be bonded to a common point of earth ground: YES

5. All buildings with a corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping system require a proper

bonding and grounding system designed by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable in electrical system design. CSST piping must be installed a minimum of 2 in. away from any other metallic system (water service piping, wiring methods, HVAC ductwork, etc.). A building lightning protection system should be installed. YES N/A

6. For buildings in areas subject to an average flash density of 2 to 3 fl/sq km/yr or greater as defined in

Figure 3-7, a lightning protection system is to be installed. YES NO N/A 7. The lightning protection system shall be designed and installed in accordance with one or more of the

following: YES N/A National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning

Protection Systems YES Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standard 96A, Installation Requirements for

Lightning Protection Systems YES Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) Standard 175, Standard of Practice for the Design –

Installation – Inspection of Lightning Protection Systems YES

8. For data centers, computer rooms, etc., an uninterruptable power supply is to be installed. YES NO N/A

9. Community service type organizations (such as pharmacies, quick service restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, retail food, table/full service restaurants, automotive, commercial habitational, etc.) will install a permanent standby generator with an automatic transfer switch capable of powering vital electrical systems that support the most critical business functions of the facility. YES NO N/A

An alternative is to provide at a minimum, a portable generator with appropriate electrical connections, switches or docking station (sometimes referred to as a storm switch) capable of powering vital electrical systems. YES NO N/A

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Backup power equipment, if provided for occupancies described above, will meet the flood elevation or protection requirements YES NO N/A

Recommended Criteria

In areas where the FDWS is 120-mph or higher, lightning protection systems should not be directly installed on to single ply membrane roof cover systems such as EPDM, TPO, or PVC. YES NO N/A For Non Community service type organizations, or companies that do not provide a service to the local community, backup power as described above is strongly recommended but not required. For areas where the FDWS is 120 mph or higher, it is strongly recommended that a minimum a manual or automatic transfer switch docking system be installed. This will allow the facility to be prepared to switch to a backup power from a portable, leased, or rented generator. Backup power equipment, if provided will meet the flood elevation or protection requirements YES NO N/A

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ELECTRICAL SURGE PROTECTION AND BACKUP POWER Construction Document Requirements

A complete set of construction documents must consist of plans of the major building components and systems, such as architectural, structural, civil, fire protection, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), etc. and each page must be sealed and signed by a licensed professional who is proficient in the area of practice. In the FORTIFIED program, submitted plans should contain the following information, at minimum, addressing Electrical Surge Protection requirements: 1. One line diagram of electrical system. YES 2. Specify and detail a UL listed surge protective device that includes a minimum of surge capacity

rating of 80kA. YES 3. Specify and detail a surge protection device for incoming phone lines YES 4. Specify and detail that all utilities (telephone, electrical, etc.) be bonded to the same grounding point

and that all utilities (telephone, electrical, etc.) shall enter the building within 10-ft of electrical service entrance ground wire. YES

5. Specify and detail the lightning protection system if required. YES N/A 6. Specify and detail a manual or automatic transfer switch docking system if required. YES N/A 7. Specify and detail a standby generator with a manual or automatic transfer switch/docking system if

required. YES N/A

8. Verify that backup power, if required, meets elevation requirements or flood protection requirements. YES N/A

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APPENDIX L

Inspector Information & All Hazards Inspection Checklist

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FORTIFIED for Safer Business™ Inspector Information This form and the following checklist provides inspector information and inspection guidance for the FORTIFIED for Safer Business™ criteria. This document and all appropriate sub-checklists for specific hazards must be completed by the FORTIFIED Inspector for the project. Date of Inspection: ________________________

Inspector Contact Information:

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________Cell Phone Number:__________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________________ Project Location:

Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State ______________ Zip code: ________________ Site Coordinates (Decimal Degree format): Latitude: ____________ Longitude: ___________ Site Contact Information:

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________Cell Phone Number:__________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________________ Contact present during this inspection:

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________Cell Phone Number:__________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________________ Percent completion: Roof Cover __________ % Roof Deck __________ % Roof Equipment __________ % Walls __________ % Foundation __________ % Floors __________ % Fire Protection Systems __________ % Site Work ______________% Landscaping ____________%

Design Requirements Checklists (DRC) & plan review letters were on hand during this inspection. YES NO

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INSPECTION CHECKLIST Inspection Checklist for Hurricane, High Wind, Tornado /Hail YES NO 1. ROOF

a. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

b. Continuous structural parapet. YES NO If Yes, parapet height (in.) __________ Parapet height in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO

c. STRUCTURAL METAL PANEL ROOFS YES N/A

Materials are in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO Panel, frame, and panel to frame attachment in the field, perimeter, and corner are completed

in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO If “No” to any of the above, comments:

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

d. LOW SLOPE ROOFS (≤10°) YES N/A

ii.. ROOF DECK

a) Roof deck, framing, and roof deck to frame attachment in the field, perimeter, and corner are completed in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO

b) Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO c) If “No” to any of the above, comments:

_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

iiii.. ROOF COVER

a) Materials are in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO b) Verified Approval marking / labels on materials YES NO c) There have been no deviations (i.e. insulation type or thickness) from the Approved

system’s design criteria YES NO d) Cap sheet, insulation attachment is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans.

YES NO e) Perimeter / edge, parapet flashing installed in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans,

including applicable continuous metal cleat, proper fastening, etc. YES NO f) Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO g) If “No” to any of the above, comments:

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

e. STEEP SLOPE ROOFS (≥10°) YES N/A

ii.. Roof deck, framing, and roof deck to frame attachment in the field, perimeter, and corner are

completed in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO iiii.. The sealed roof deck is installed per DRC & reviewed plans YES NO

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iiiiii.. Soffit installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO iivv.. Roof cover materials are installed per DRC & reviewed plans YES NO vv.. Overall installation is in accordance with DRC and reviewed plans YES NO vvii.. If “No” to any of the above, comments:

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

2. ROOF TOP EQUIPMENT / SKYLIGHTS YES NO

a. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

i. Verify that roof top equipment installation meets the installation requirements per the DRC & reviewed plan specifications. YES NO N/A

ii. Skylight labels meet requirements per the DRC & reviewed plans YES NO N/A a) Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO b) If “No” to any of the above, comments:

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

3. WALLS

a. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

b. Wall system material, thickness, and attachments are installed per DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO Overall installation is in accordance with DRC and reviewed plans YES NO If “No”, comments: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

c. Gable end walls YES NO Gable end wall installations are in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO If “No”, comments: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

d. Door and window labels meet requirements per the DRC & reviewed plans YES NO Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO If “No”, comments: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

e. FORTIFIED Design Wind Speed ≥ 120 mph YES NO Additional window / opening protection YES NO N/A

Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO If “No”, comments: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

4. HAIL YES NO

a. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Is the installation in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans? YES NO

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If “No”, comments: ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

5. TORNADO YES NO

Shelter Construction YES NO N/A

a. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Overall installation is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO If “No”, comments: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Flood YES NO 1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

2. Finished floor elevation specified on the As Built drawings located on site: _____________

3. Verify the FEMA flood zone and BFE on the certified site survey or civil plans for the project match the Design Requirement Checklist. YES N/A

FEMA Zone Designation: _________________________ 100 year / Base Flood Elevation: ___________________ 500 year Flood Elevation: _________________________

4. FORTIFIED Design Flood Elevation (FDFE) from the Design Requirement Checklist is: ______

5. Finished floor elevation shown on the As Built drawing or certified site survey is ≥ FORTIFIED Design

Flood Elevation YES NO

6. Overall construction is in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans YES NO

7. M/E/P (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) equipment: All M/E/P equipment and utility connections must be above FDFE: YES NO All equipment is correctly connected to support members: YES NO

8. Dry and Wet Flood proofing construction: YES N/A

Construction material must conform to ASCE 24-05 below the elevation of FDFE:

YES NO

If “No” to any of the above comments: _______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Severe Winter Weather YES NO N/A

1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

2. Ice dam requirements have been installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

3. No localized heat source is installed and that any recessed lights are insulated in an un-conditioned attic: YES NO N/A

4. Roof/attic access doors are insulated: YES NO N/A

5. Attic and roof penetrations are sealed and insulated: YES NO N/A

6. No water pipe runs are installed in exterior walls or unheated spaces: YES NO N/A

7. Optional: Roof drains on low slope roofs have heating strips to prevent ice build-up around drain: YES NO N/A

8. If “No” to any of the above, comments:____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Seismic YES NO N/A

1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

2. Structure is not located on known faults or where fault zones (areas subject to severe ground

dislocations) have been established and mapped: YES NO

3. Mechanical equipment, water heaters, piping and other equipment are securely attached to structural members: YES NO

4. Glazing is tempered glass or has a safety film applied on the interior surface per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

5. Natural gas and propane lines at the interface of adjacent structures or portions of the same structure are as detailed and specified in per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

6. Gas lines are equipped with automatic earthquake shutoff devices at all structure entry points, as specified per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

7. Masonry chimneys are built, supported, and connected to structural members of exterior walls in accordance with DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

8. Seismic bracing details for fire sprinkler system per DRC & reviewed plans. YES NO

9. Nonstructural Component Anchorage meet the requirements of Section 13.4 of ASCE 7. Discussed with: ________________________________________________________ YES NO N/A

10. Architectural Component Anchorage meet the requirements of Section 13.5 of ASCE 7. Discussed with: ________________________________________________________ YES NO N/A

11. Mechanical and Electrical Components (water heaters, air side (fans, air handlers, AC units, heaters, etc.) and wet side (boilers, furnaces, chillers, heat exchangers, etc.) HVAC equipment, generators, roof mounted chimneys, stacks, motor control centers, switch gear, piping, ductwork, conduit, bus trays, etc.) Anchorage meet the requirements of Section 13.6 of ASCE 7.

Discussed with: ________________________________________________________ YES NO N/A

12. Automatic sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13 meets the requirements of Section 13.6.8 of ASCE 7.

13. If “No” to any of the above, comments:____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Wildfire YES NO N/A

1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________ 2. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas YES NO

3. High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas YES NO

4. Extreme (Very High) Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas YES NO

5. Does the site characteristics (terrain slope, perimeter borders) match Hazard Severity Zone?

YES NO

6. Defensible Space Zone 0-5 ft a. Hard surfaces in this zone (e.g., concrete walkway) or use noncombustible mulch products (e.g.,

rock mulch). YES NO N/A

b. Landscape vegetation includes irrigated lawn and low-growing herbaceous (non-woody) plants. YES NO N/A

c. Shrubs and trees, particularly conifers, are not located in this zone. YES NO N/A

7. Defensible Space Zone 5-30 ft

a. Trees and shrubs in this zone are in well spaced groupings. YES NO N/A

b. Tree located within this area have a minimum horizontal spacing of 10 ft. between crowns.

YES NO N/A

c. Outbuildings (e.g., for storage) are located at least 30 ft. away from the building or create defen-sible space within 10 ft. around the outbuilding. YES NO N/A

d. There are significant paved parking areas within this area. YES NO

8. Defensible Space Zone 30-100 ft a. At the top of a slope, the building is set back a minimum of 15 ft. for a single story structure and

30 ft. for two story structure. YES NO N/A

b. Buildings located mid-slope, or with inadequate set back at the top of slope utilize an enhanced fuel modification zone, up to 150 or 200 ft. for slopes greater than 40%. YES NO N/A

9. All Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements (includes Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements)

A Vegetation Management Plan has been provided for review. YES a. Building

i. The roof covering has a Class A fire rating based on testing to ASTM E-108, UL 790 or FM

4470. YES NO ii. Openings between the roof covering and roof deck at the roof edge and/or ridge are plugged

using a noncombustible material (i.e., bird-stopped). YES NO N/A

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iii. Projections from sloped roofs (e.g., a dormer) are clad with a noncombustible or ignition resistant material. YES NO N/A

iv. The thickness of exposed roof valley flashings are greater than 0.019 in. (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion-resistant metal installed over a minimum 36 -inch wide underlayment consisting of one layer of No. 72 ASTM cap sheet running the full length of the valley. YES NO N/A

v. Gutters and downspouts are of noncombustible materials. Typical aluminum gutters and downspouts are acceptable. YES NO N/A

vi. Eave construction has incorporated a soffited design using a horizontal return from roof edge to the exterior wall. YES NO N/A

vii. Noncombustible, corrosion-resistant screening with a mesh size no greater than 1/8 in. is used to cover the attic, sub-floor and other vent openings on the wall. When vent opening is integrated within the soffit material, an individual vent opening does not exceed 1/8 in. diameter or 0.05 in2. Vents designed for use in wildland urban interface areas that have been accepted for use by the AHJ is allowed for use. YES NO N/A

viii. Operational windows have screens covering those sections that can open. YES NO N/A

ix. Vehicle access (garage) doors have a weather seal around the perimeter. YES NO N/A

x. Combustible materials are not stored under attached decks. YES NO N/A xi. Solid wood, plastic, or wood-plastic composite deck boards comply with the requirements of

Chapter 7A, California Building Code. YES NO N/A xii. Spark arrestors with ½ in. mesh screening are installed at the outlet of all chimneys.

YES NO N/A

b. Parcel / Surroundings

i. Signage is made of noncombustible material. YES NO N/A ii. Street numbers are at least 4 in. high applied, reflective, on a contrasting background, at

each driveway entrance, and be visible from both directions of travel. YES NO N/A iii. Firewood storage and LP gas containers are at least 30 ft. from the structure. YES NO

N/A iv. LP gas containers have a 10-ft noncombustible zone extending out from the outside edge of

the container. Alternatively the container can be surrounded by a CMU block wall, with wall height equaling the container height. The wall will provide ventilation at the bottom to reduce the accumulation of LP gas should a leak occur. YES NO N/A

v. Entrances and driveways are at least 12 ft. wide with at least 13.5 ft. of vertical clearance. The angle of approach and departure will allow for emergency vehicle access without damaging the equipment when entering or leaving the driveway. YES NO N/A

vi. If property is gated, the gate opens inward, has an entrance at least 2 ft. wider than the driveway. All gates are located at least 30 ft. from a roadway intersection. If secured, the gate will have a key box or lock of a type approved by the local AHJ. YES NO N/A

vii. Small quantities of combustible and flammable liquids stored outside are located in UL or FM Approved fire rated cabinets and labeled with appropriate signage. YES NO N/A

viii. Fire hydrants are located within 250-500 ft., or as approved by the fire authority having jurisdiction (FAHF), of the building connected to a reliable public or private water supply. YES NO N/A

ix. Buildings and structures are setback a minimum of 30 ft. from any property line adjacent to a national forest, state park, open space preserve or other protected wildland. YES NO N/A

x. Planned landscaping planted adjacent to the building(s) is irrigated. YES NO N/A

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10. High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements YES N/A

a. Building

i. All hazard requirements above have been met. YES NO

ii. Exterior windows, window walls, glazed doors, and glazed openings within exterior doors are insulating-glass units with a minimum of one tempered pane, or glass block units, or have a fire resistance rating of not less than 20 minutes, when tested according to UL 9 or NFPA 252. YES

iii. Glazing frames made of vinyl materials have welded corners, metal reinforcement in the interlock area (i.e., at the horizontal meeting rail in a hung window, vertical member in a casement windows), and be certified to ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 structural requirements. YES NO N/A

iv. Gutters will incorporate a noncombustible gutter cover device. If the slope of roof slope allows, the gutter cover device should be installed such that it is parallel to the plane of the roof slope (with steeper sloped roofs this may not be possible). YES NO N/A

v. Exterior wall coverings will include one of the following: YES

a) Combustible siding with an integral horizontal lap joint (tongue and groove, ship-lap, rabbeted bevel). The chinking in chinked-style log wall constructions will be fire rated. Panelized-siding with a vertical ship-lap joint will be acceptable. YES NO

b) Ignition resistant materials as defined in this document. YES NO

c) Noncombustible material in accordance with ASTM E 136. YES NO

vi. Exterior personnel doors are of noncombustible construction, or solid core having stiles and rails not less than 1-3/8 in. thick with interior field panel thickness no less than 1 ¼ in. thick, or will have a fire resistance of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10. YES

b. Parcel / Surroundings

i. Outdoor Storage: a) High-piled storage of combustible material does not exceed 10 ft. in height and is

located a minimum of 50 ft. from the building. YES NO N/A b) Outdoor storage of large quantities of combustible and flammable liquids stored is

located greater than 50 ft. away from the building or stored in detached noncombustible buildings. YES NO N/A

c) Liquefied propane (LP) tanks is located at least 50 ft. from the building and other structures on the property. Acceptable alternatives include 1) create a 10 ft. noncombustible (rock or gravel mulch or irrigated lawn) zone around the tank, or 2) enclose the tank using noncombustible materials or 3) unless otherwise prevented by the local AHJ, bury the tank following requirement in NFPA 58 or FM Global Property Loss Prevention Datasheet 7-55. YES NO N/A

ii. Buildings and structures are setback minimum 30 ft. from any property line adjacent to a

national forest, state park, open space preserve or other protected wildland. YES NO N/A

iii. Any fire hydrants are located within 250 ft. of the building connected to a reliable public or private water supply. YES

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11. Extreme (Very High) Fire Hazard Severity Zone Areas Requirements YES N/A

All hazard requirements above have been met. YES NO

a. Building:

i. Exterior wall assemblies are a noncombustible material in accordance with ASTM E 136 or, with the exception of exterior-rated, pressure impregnated fire retardant treated shakes or shingles, rated as an ignition resistant material. YES

ii. Floor projections maintain the fire resistance of the exterior walls or the projections are enclosed to the grade. YES N/A

iii. Attached decks, such as a balcony or porch, meet one of the following criteria: YES N/A

a) Consist of a noncombustible solid surface decking (e.g., light weight concrete with noncombustible top surface), enclosed on the underside of the deck. YES N/A

b) Consist of a combustible decking product that complies with the requirements of Chapter 7A of the California Building Code. YES N/A

For slopes greater than 20%, a 6 ft. tall noncombustible wall (e.g., concrete block, stone) will be located on the down slope side of each attached deck, located between 20 and 30 ft. from the outer edge of the deck and extending along the side of the building to which the deck is attached.

iv. Exterior windows, window walls, glazed doors, and glazed openings within exterior doors are insulating-glass units with tempered glass, or glass block units, or have a fire resistance rating of not less than 20 minutes, when tested according to UL 9 or NFPA 80. YES

b. Parcel / Surrounding

i. For buildings built mid-slope and the slope is greater than 20%: YES N/A a) For slopes between 21 and 40%, the defensible space requirements are increased to

150 ft. in the down slope direction, following the requirements established for the 30 ft. to 100 ft. zone. YES N/A

b) For slopes greater than 40%, the defensible space requirements are increased to 200 ft. in the down slope direction, following the requirements established for the 30 to 100 ft. zone. YES N/A

COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Building Envelope Water/Air Management YES NO N/A

1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________ 2. Water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control layers and related components incorporated in the

building envelope are installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

Water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control layers incorporated in the building envelope are installed using noncombustible materials in compliance with applicable ICC Acceptance Criteria, per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A If No, see 6 & 7 below to permit latitude in the case of those combustible materials that meet wind speed requirements, and relevant ICC acceptance criteria.

For masonry construction, a full bed of sealant was installed prior to setting the window or door to assure a water resistant installation. YES NO N/A

Water resistant building wrap used in wood frame construction is installed in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions and per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

3. The exterior finish systems, EIFS, vinyl, aluminum, wood, or paint is completed in accordance with

the manufacturer’s installation instructions and product approval documents. YES N/A

4. Installation of windows and doors is in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, product approval documents and per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

5. Combustible plastic materials meeting wind speed requirements and relevant ICC acceptance criteria that are specified for water intrusion, air, vapor, and thermal control in building envelope design are installed in accordance DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO N/A

Specify product: ________________________________________________________________ 7. The location of domestic water control valves are documented and mapped. YES NO

8. Locations of water-based fire protection control valves are documented and mapped. YES NO

9. Bathrooms and utility rooms with water hookups have floor drains. YES NO

10. Water heaters are not located in attic spaces. YES NO N/A

11. Water heaters have a drain pan piped to a floor drain or a containment area with a floor drain. YES

NO N/A

12. Drain pans for A/C condenser units are equipped with two drain lines (one to be 1in. diameter) or a single 1.5 in. diameter drain line. They are also be fitted with an automatic overflow sensor and shutoff switch. YES NO N/A

13. Water pipes are insulated to prevent freezing if located in unconditioned areas within the building

envelope in any locations that are NOT in a defined FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather zone. (see FIGURE A-4, FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zones to identify locations that are NOT in a FORTIFIED Severe Winter Weather Zone). YES NO N/A If “No” to any of the above, comments:____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Interior Fire YES NO 1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

2. Fire protection has been completely installed as per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

3. Fire sprinkler piping diameters and layout/location are consistent with DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

4. Sprinkler heads installed are consistent with ones indicated on reviewed plans for type, temperature

rating, specific model, spacing: YES NO

5. Ensure that the hydraulic design density / area and flow / pressure on riser placard matches or is greater than what is needed to protect the occupancy: YES NO

6. A copy of the Contractors’ Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping including flushing and hydrostatic testing has been received, approved, and found to be satisfactory: YES NO

7. The entire overhead sprinkler system has been successfully hydrostatically pressurized to 200 psi or greater for 2 hours or more: YES NO

8. Prior to the occupancy of the building, the fire protection system has been tested, flushed, and meets the acceptance criteria per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

9. Flow the 2-inch drain at the sprinkler riser: YES NO

□□ The pressure does not drop substantially and the pressure is restored promptly to its starting pressure once the water is turned off: YES NO

10. Flow inspector test connections: YES NO

□□ Ensure the water flows and the alarm is triggered: YES NO

11. Check that each normally open sprinkler water system control valve is electronically supervised in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards: YES NO

12. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems are installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES

13. Fire Alarm Systems are monitored per DRC & reviewed plans: YES

14. Each normally open sprinkler system control valve is electronically supervised per DRC & reviewed plans: YES

15. The fire protection system is to be inspected, tested, and maintained by the property owner or their

authorized representative in accordance with NFPA 25, “Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems: YES NO

16. If “No” to any of the above, comments:____________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Burglary YES NO

1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

2. Verify that exterior doors and hardware are installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

3. Verify that windows are installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

4. Verify that security alarm system is installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

5. Verify that security lighting system is installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

6. If “No” to any of the above, comments:____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

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Inspection Checklist for Electrical Surge Protection and Backup Power YES NO

1. Discussed with (Name(s), Title, Company): _________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

2. Verify that surge protection has the UL certificate and is installed per DRC & reviewed plans: YES NO

3. Verify that the surge protectors are equipped with indicators that show if the circuit is grounded and

operating properly, and the units are installed so these indicators can be easily inspected: YES NO

4. Verify that CSST gas piping is bonded and grounded in accordance with the plans and that CSST

piping is installed at least 2 in. away from any other metallic system: YES NO N/A

If “No” to any of the above, comments: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

5. For buildings in areas subject to an average flash density of 2 to 3 fl/sq km/yr or greater as defined in Figure 3-7, a lightning protection system is to be installed. YES NO N/A

6. For data centers, computer rooms, etc., an uninterruptable power supply is installed per DRC &

reviewed plans, YES NO N/A

7. For Community service type organizations, a permanent standby generator with an automatic transfer switch capable of powering vital electrical systems that support the most critical business functions of the facility has been installed and meets the flood elevation or protection requirements. YES NO N/A

An alternative is to provide at a minimum, a portable generator with appropriate electrical connections, switches or docking station (sometimes referred to as a storm switch) capable of powering vital electrical systems and meets the flood elevation or protection requirements. YES NO N/A

Optional Items

a. In areas where the FDWS is 120-mph or higher, lightning protection systems should not be directly installed on to single ply membrane roof cover systems such as EPDM, TPO, or PVC. YES NO N/A

b. Verify that all materials for lightning installed on site are consistent with those indicated on DRC: YES NO N/A

c. For Non Community service type organizations, or companies that do not provide a service to the local community, backup power as described above is strongly recommended but not required. For areas where the FDWS is 120 mph or higher, it is strongly recommended that a minimum a manual or automatic transfer switch docking system be installed. This will allow the facility to be prepared to switch to a backup power from a portable, leased, or rented generator. Backup power equipment, if provided will meet the flood elevation or protection requirements YES NO N/A

An alternative is to install a permanent standby generator with an automatic transfer switch

capable of powering vital electrical systems. YES NO N/A

If “No” to any of the above, comments: ____________________________________________

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Selection/Qualifications for Key Design Professionals for Certain Hazards

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Choosing a Design Professional Make a list of potential firms and solicit information from them. Colleagues and

acquaintances who have worked with design firms are excellent resources. Contact those firms and ask for information, qualifications and references. Engineers and architects, like doctors and lawyers, are licensed professionals. Look for firms that have individuals with professional licenses. Architects and engineers often wear a string of letters after their names. The best way to find out about licensure is to simply ask if their staff includes licensed professional engineers and architects. If you are ready to ask for a preliminary proposal, send a written description of your project to help them in the process. Find out how the firm charges for services and ask about additional expenses that could occur as the project moves ahead.

Evaluate your finalists. Consider your candidates’ track record in general, as well as their direct experience with projects similar to your own. Determine who can best complete the project within your timeframe and budget. If possible, visit a few projects designed by your finalists.

Interview two or three final contenders for the job. Clarify the proposed schedule, fee structure and scope of work.

At this point, you will probably have a good idea who is your leading candidate. Make a checklist to review qualifications.

□□ Does the firm have experience with this type of building? Consider the building’s use and occupancy requirements.

□□ Does the firm have experience with “high performance” buildings? (Energy efficient, disaster resistant)

□□ Is the firm technically competent? Are members of the design staff licensed professionals and will they be working on your project? Do they have staff with expertise in site planning (licensed professional engineer-civil), structural design (licensed professional engineer- structural), MEP (licensed professional engineer-mechanical, electrical), fire protection (licensed professional engineer- fire protection), landscape architecture, sustainable design (energy efficiency, efficient use of materials and resources, indoor air quality, disaster resistant design)?

□□ Does the fee schedule fit within your budget? □□ Can they meet your time schedule?

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Choosing a Roofing Professional - Roof Contractors and Consultants -

Look for a well established, licensed and bonded professional with a federal tax identification number and a permanent address.

Ask to see the contractor’s certificates of insurance. Make sure that coverage for liability and workers’ compensation insurance is current.

Discuss available material warranties from the manufacturer and installation warranties from the roof contractor.

Check references.

Check to see if they are members of a roofing industry organization that provides up to date information about roofing trends and developments.

National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has a Roofing Contractor Qualification Form to help owners prequalify roofing contractors; it can be found here: http://www.nrca.net/consumer/qualstatement.pdf.

Professional certification and continuing education is available through RCI, Inc. Designations include:

Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) This credential identifies those professionals with an in-depth knowledge of roof system design parameters including available materials, thermal requirements, vapor flow considerations, ventilation, wind loading, drainage, fire resistance, building code issues and life cycle costing. Other tasks performed by a RRC include: roof condition assessments, repair and maintenance recommendations with budgets, specification preparation, contract administration, project management, failure investigation and analysis, litigation support, administration of roof asset management programs and roof system installation quality assurance.

Registered Roof Observer (RRO)

The RRO functions as a neutral party to observe workmanship to make sure it is in compliance with the standards described in the contract documents. A RRO performs the task of being quality assurance observer (QA). QA observers facilitate compliance with the project documents, specifications, detail drawings and manufacturer’s requirements. Observers properly document and submit to the project team reports on a continual basis during the course of the project.

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Other RCI Inc. designations include: Registered Water Proofing Consultant (RWC), Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC), and Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC).

More information about each type of designation, qualifications, and exam requirements are available on the RCI web site at http://www.rci-online.org/.

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Fire Protection Engineers (NCEES Position Statement 25) The Society of Fire Protection Engineers supports the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Position Statement (PS) 25 Fire Protection issued in August 2004, and has issued this position paper as a more detailed examination of the issue. The NCEES Position Statement is as follows: PS 25 Fire Protection NCEES recognizes that fire protection systems—including fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems—play an important role in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NCEES also recognizes the design and calculation of fire protection systems to be the practice of engineering. NCEES recommends that Member Boards actively pursue enforcement of state statutes and rules with local permitting authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding the engineering supervision over the specification, design, and calculation of fire protection systems. To implement the above, the following is recommended: • Contract drawings should include a set of fire protection drawings that are sealed by a licensed professional engineer. • Supervision by a licensed professional engineer is required in the review of fire protection installation shop drawings for compliance with the engineer’s design and specifications. • Oversight by a licensed professional engineer is required in the installation of an original permitted design.

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Qualifications for a Fire Protection Engineer (Excerpted from the Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Position Statement P-01-05)

The Fire Protection Engineer is a licensed professional engineer who demonstrates sound knowledge and judgment in the application of science and engineering to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public from the impacts of fire. This includes the ability to apply and incorporate a thorough understanding of fundamental systems and practices as they pertain to life safety and to fire protection, detection, alarm, control and extinguishment. This could include:

Fire Protection Analysis: A basic understanding of hazard analysis, risk analysis

and economic analysis techniques. A working knowledge of codes and standards, occupancy and hazard classifications, fire test methods, and the interpretation of fire test data.

Fire Protection Management: A basic understanding of the capabilities and

limitations of design, facility impairment procedures, and inspection frequencies.

Fire Science & Human Behavior: An ability to apply principles of fire dynamics as related to fire and smoke behavior, fire growth, combustion, materials properties and heat transfer. A basic knowledge of human response principles as related to evacuation movement, human response to fire cues and timed egress analysis.

Fire Protection Systems: An ability to assess and design water-based fire

suppression systems, special hazard systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and explosion protection systems.

Passive Building Systems: A working knowledge of the principles of building

construction as they relate to fire protection, such as construction types, construction materials, interior finish, structural fire resistance, compartmentalization, vertical openings and the protection of openings. The ability to assess adequacy of means of egress taking into account exits, occupancy, occupant loads, emergency lighting, and the marking of the means of egress.

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Locations (States and Counties) where Hail Requirements must be met

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FORTIFIED for Safer Business™ Hail Zones by County & State TABLE N-1: Counties where FFSB hail requirements must be met

Alabama Autauga Bibb Blount Calhoun Chambers Cherokee Chilton Clay Cleburne Colbert Coosa Cullman Dallas DeKalb Elmore Etowah Fayette Franklin Greene Hale Jackson Jefferson Lamar Lauderdale Lawrence Lee Limestone Lowndes Madison Marion Marshall Montgomery Morgan Perry Pickens Randolph St. Clair Shelby Talladega Tallapoosa Tuscaloosa Walker Winston Arkansas Arkansas Ashley Baxter Benton Boone Bradley Calhoun Carroll

Chicot Clark Clay Cleburne Cleveland Columbia Conway Craighead Crawford Crittenden Cross Dallas Desha Drew Faulkner Franklin Fulton Garland Grant Greene Hempstead Hot Spring Howard Independence Izard Jackson Jefferson Johnson Lafayette Lawrence Lee Lincoln Little River Logan Lonoke Madison Marion Miller Mississippi Monroe Montgomery Nevada Newton Ouachita Perry Phillips Pike Poinsett Polk Pope Prairie Pulaski Randolph St. Francis

Saline Scott Searcy Sebastian Sevier Sharp Stone Union Van Buren Washington White Woodruff Yell Colorado Adams Arapahoe Baca Bent Boulder Broomfield Cheyenne Clear Creek Crowley Custer Denver Douglas Elbert El Paso Fremont Gilpin Huerfano Jefferson Kiowa Kit Carson Larimer Lincoln Logan Morgan Otero Phillips Prowers Pueblo Sedgwick Teller Washington Weld Yuma Connecticut Hartford Litchfield

District of Columbia District of Columbia Florida Clay Duval Hillsborough Lake Nassau Orange Osceola Polk Seminole Georgia Banks Barrow Bartow Bibb Brantley Bryan Butts Camden Carroll Catoosa Chatham Chattooga Cherokee Clarke Clayton Cobb Columbia Coweta Crawford Dade Dawson DeKalb Douglas Effingham Elbert Fannin Fayette Floyd Forsyth Franklin Fulton Gilmer Glynn Gordon Gwinnett Habersham Hall

Haralson Harris Hart Heard Henry Houston Jackson Jasper Jones Lamar Liberty Long Lumpkin McIntosh Madison Meriwether Monroe Morgan Murray Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding Peach Pickens Pike Polk Rabun Richmond Rockdale Spalding Stephens Towns Troup Twiggs Union Walker Walton Wayne White Whitfield Illinois Adams Alexander Bond Boone Brown Bureau Calhoun Carroll Cass Champaign Christian

Clark Clay Clinton Coles Cook Crawford Cumberland DeKalb De Witt Douglas DuPage Edgar Edwards Effingham Fayette Ford Franklin Fulton Gallatin Greene Grundy Hamilton Hancock Hardin Henderson Henry Iroquois Jackson Jasper Jefferson Jersey Jo Daviess Johnson Kane Kankakee Kendall Knox Lake La Salle Lawrence Lee Livingston Logan McDonough McHenry McLean Macon Macoupin Madison Marion Marshall Mason Massac Menard

Mercer Monroe Montgomery Morgan Moultrie Ogle Peoria Perry Piatt Pike Pope Pulaski Putnam Randolph Richland Rock Island St. Clair Saline Sangamon Schuyler Scott Shelby Stark Stephenson Tazewell Union Vermilion Wabash Warren Washington Wayne White Whiteside Will Williamson Winnebago Woodford Indiana Adams Allen Bartholomew Benton Blackford Boone Brown Carroll Cass Clark Clay Clinton Crawford Daviess Decatur

DeKalb Delaware Dubois Elkhart Fayette Floyd Fountain Fulton Gibson Grant Greene Hamilton Hancock Harrison Hendricks Henry Howard Huntington Jackson Jasper Jay Jefferson Johnson Knox Kosciusko LaGrange Lake Lawrence Madison Marion Marshall Martin Miami Monroe Montgomery Morgan Newton Noble Orange Owen Parke Perry Pike Posey Pulaski Putnam Randolph Rush St. Joseph Scott Shelby Spencer Starke Steuben

Sullivan Tippecanoe Tipton Vanderburgh Vermillion Vigo Wabash Warren Warrick Washington Wayne Wells White Whitley Iowa Adair Adams Allamakee Appanoose Audubon Benton Black Hawk Boone Bremer Buchanan Buena Vista Butler Calhoun Carroll Cass Cedar Cerro Gordo Cherokee Chickasaw Clarke Clay Clayton Clinton Crawford Dallas Davis Decatur Delaware Des Moines Dickinson Dubuque Emmet Fayette Floyd Franklin Fremont Greene Grundy

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Iowa cont. Guthrie Hamilton Hancock Hardin Harrison Henry Howard Humboldt Ida Iowa Jackson Jasper Jefferson Johnson Jones Keokuk Kossuth Lee Linn Louisa Lucas Lyon Madison Mahaska Marion Marshall Mills Mitchell Monona Monroe Montgomery Muscatine O'Brien Osceola Page Palo Alto Plymouth Pocahontas Polk Pottawattamie Poweshiek Ringgold Sac Scott Shelby Sioux Story Tama Taylor Union Van Buren Wapello Warren Washington Wayne Webster Winnebago Winneshiek Woodbury Worth Wright

Kansas Allen Anderson Atchison Barber Barton Bourbon Brown Butler Chase Chautauqua Cherokee Cheyenne Clark Clay Cloud Coffey Comanche Cowley Crawford Decatur Dickinson Doniphan Douglas Edwards Elk Ellis Ellsworth Finney Ford Franklin Geary Gove Graham Grant Gray Greeley Greenwood Hamilton Harper Harvey Haskell Hodgeman Jackson Jefferson Jewell Johnson Kearny Kingman Kiowa Labette Lane Leavenworth Lincoln Linn Logan Lyon McPherson Marion Marshall Meade Miami

Mitchell Montgomery Morris Morton Nemaha Neosho Ness Norton Osage Osborne Ottawa Pawnee Phillips Pottawatomie Pratt Rawlins Reno Republic Rice Riley Rooks Rush Russell Saline Scott Sedgwick Seward Shawnee Sheridan Sherman Smith Stafford Stanton Stevens Sumner Thomas Trego Wabaunsee Wallace Washington Wichita Wilson Woodson Wyandotte Kentucky Adair Allen Anderson Ballard Barren Bell Boyle Breathitt Breckinridge Bullitt Butler Caldwell Calloway Carlisle Carroll Casey

Christian Clay Clinton Crittenden Cumberland Daviess Edmonson Estill Floyd Fulton Garrard Graves Grayson Green Hancock Hardin Hart Henderson Henry Hickman Hopkins Jackson Jefferson Knott Knox Larue Laurel Lee Leslie Lincoln Livingston Logan Lyon McCracken McCreary McLean Madison Magoffin Marion Marshall Martin Meade Menifee Metcalfe Monroe Morgan Muhlenberg Nelson Ohio Oldham Owsley Perry Powell Pulaski Rockcastle Russell Shelby Simpson Spencer Taylor Todd Trigg

Trimble Union Warren Washington Wayne Webster Whitley Wolfe Louisiana Bienville Bossier Caddo Caldwell Claiborne De Soto East Carroll Franklin Jackson Lincoln Madison Morehouse Natchitoches Ouachita Red River Richland Sabine Tensas Union Webster West Carroll Maryland Anne Arundel Baltimore Carroll Charles Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Prince George's Baltimore City Massachusetts Berkshire Hampden Michigan Genesee Hillsdale Jackson Lapeer Lenawee Livingston Macomb Monroe Oakland St. Joseph Shiawassee Washtenaw Wayne

Minnesota Anoka Becker Benton Big Stone Blue Earth Brown Carver Chippewa Chisago Clay Clearwater Cottonwood Dakota Dodge Douglas Faribault Fillmore Freeborn Goodhue Grant Hennepin Houston Hubbard Isanti Jackson Kanabec Kandiyohi Lac qui Parle Le Sueur Lincoln Lyon McLeod Mahnomen Marshall Martin Meeker Mille Lacs Morrison Mower Murray Nicollet Nobles Norman Olmsted Otter Tail Pennington Pine Pipestone Polk Pope Ramsey Red Lake Redwood Renville Rice Rock Scott Sherburne Sibley Stearns Alfalfa

Steele Stevens Swift Todd Traverse Wabasha Wadena Waseca Washington Watonwan Wilkin Winona Wright Yellow Medicine Mississippi Alcorn Amite Attala Benton Bolivar Calhoun Carroll Chickasaw Choctaw Claiborne Clarke Clay Coahoma Copiah Covington DeSoto Forrest Franklin Grenada Hinds Holmes Humphreys Issaquena Itawamba Jasper Jefferson Jefferson Davis Jones Kemper Lafayette Lamar Lauderdale Lawrence Leake Lee Leflore Lincoln Lowndes Madison Marion Marshall Monroe Montgomery Neshoba

Newton Noxubee Oktibbeha Panola Pearl River Perry Pike Pontotoc Prentiss Quitman Rankin Scott Sharkey Simpson Smith Sunflower Tallahatchie Tate Tippah Tishomingo Tunica Union Walthall Warren Washington Webster Winston Yalobusha Yazoo Missouri Adair Andrew Atchison Audrain Barry Barton Bates Benton Bollinger Boone Buchanan Butler Caldwell Callaway Camden Cape Girardeau Carroll Carter Cass Cedar Chariton Christian Clark Clay Clinton Cole Cooper Crawford Dade Dallas

Daviess DeKalb Dent Douglas Dunklin Franklin Gasconade Gentry Greene Grundy Harrison Henry Hickory Holt Howard Howell Iron Jackson Jasper Jefferson Johnson Knox Laclede Lafayette Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Linn Livingston McDonald Macon Madison Maries Marion Mercer Miller Mississippi Moniteau Monroe Montgomery Morgan New Madrid Newton Nodaway Oregon Osage Ozark Pemiscot Perry Pettis Phelps Pike Platte Polk Pulaski Putnam Ralls Randolph Ray Reynolds Ripley St. Charles

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Missouri cont St. Clair Ste. Genevieve St. Francois St. Louis St. Louis City Saline Schuyler Scotland Scott Shannon Shelby Stoddard Stone Sullivan Taney Texas Vernon Warren Washington Wayne Webster Worth Wright Montana Carter Dawson Fallon Powder River Wibaux Nebraska Adams Antelope Arthur Banner Blaine Boone Box Butte Boyd Brown Buffalo Burt Butler Cass Cedar Chase Cherry Cheyenne Clay Colfax Cuming Custer Dakota Dawes Dawson Deuel Dixon Dodge

Douglas Dundy Fillmore Franklin Frontier Furnas Gage Garden Garfield Gosper Grant Greeley Hall Hamilton Harlan Hayes Hitchcock Holt Hooker Howard Jefferson Johnson Kearney Keith Keya Paha Kimball Knox Lancaster Lincoln Logan Loup McPherson Madison Merrick Morrill Nance Nemaha Nuckolls Otoe Pawnee Perkins Phelps Pierce Platte Polk Red Willow Richardson Rock Saline Sarpy Saunders Scotts Bluff Seward Sheridan Sherman Sioux Stanton Thayer Thomas Thurston Valley Washington

Wayne Webster Wheeler York New Mexico Curry Eddy Lea Roosevelt New York Albany Chenango Columbia Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Otsego Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady North Carolina Alamance Alexander Anson Avery Beaufort Bladen Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Caswell Catawba Chatham Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Davidson Davie Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Granville Greene Guilford Harnett Haywood Henderson Hoke Iredell Johnston Jones Lee

Lenoir Lincoln McDowell Martin Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash Onslow Orange Pamlico Person Pitt Polk Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Transylvania Union Wake Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey North Dakota Adams Barnes Benson Bowman Burleigh Cass Cavalier Dickey Eddy Emmons Foster Golden Valley Grand Forks Griggs Kidder LaMoure Logan McHenry McIntosh McLean Mercer Morton Nelson Oliver Titus Tom Green

Pembina Pierce Ramsey Ransom Richland Sargent Sheridan Slope Steele Stutsman Towner Traill Walsh Ward Wells Ohio Ashland Butler Carroll Champaign Clark Clermont Clinton Columbiana Cuyahoga Darke Defiance Fayette Franklin Fulton Geauga Greene Hamilton Henry Holmes Huron Lorain Lucas Madison Mahoning Medina Mercer Miami Montgomery Paulding Portage Preble Richland Shelby Stark Summit Trumbull Tuscarawas Van Wert Warren Wayne Williams Wood Oklahoma Adair

Atoka Beaver Beckham Blaine Bryan Caddo Canadian Carter Cherokee Choctaw Cimarron Cleveland Coal Comanche Cotton Craig Creek Custer Delaware Dewey Ellis Garfield Garvin Grady Grant Greer Harmon Harper Haskell Hughes Jackson Jefferson Johnston Kay Kingfisher Kiowa Latimer Le Flore Lincoln Logan Love McClain McCurtain McIntosh Major Marshall Mayes Murray Muskogee Noble Nowata Okfuskee Oklahoma Okmulgee Osage Ottawa Pawnee Payne Pittsburg Pontotoc Pottawatomie Pushmataha

Roger Mills Rogers Seminole Sequoyah Stephens Texas Tillman Tulsa Wagoner Washington Washita Woods Woodward Pennsylvania Allegheny Beaver Berks Lancaster Lawrence York South Carolina Abbeville Aiken Anderson Bamberg Berkeley Calhoun Charleston Cherokee Chester Chesterfield Clarendon Colleton Darlington Dillon Dorchester Edgefield Fairfield Florence Georgetown Greenville Greenwood Horry Kershaw Lancaster Laurens Lee Lexington McCormick Marion Marlboro Newberry Oconee Orangeburg Pickens Richland Saluda Spartanburg Sumter

Union Williamsburg York South Dakota Aurora Beadle Bennett Bon Homme Brookings Brown Brule Buffalo Butte Campbell Charles Mix Clark Clay Codington Corson Custer Davison Day Deuel Dewey Douglas Edmunds Fall River Faulk Grant Gregory Haakon Hamlin Hand Hanson Harding Hughes Hutchinson Hyde Jackson Jerauld Jones Kingsbury Lake Lawrence Lincoln Lyman McCook McPherson Marshall Meade Mellette Miner Minnehaha Moody Pennington Perkins Potter Roberts Sanborn Shannon

Spink Stanley Sully Todd Tripp Turner Union Walworth Yankton Ziebach Tennessee Anderson Bedford Benton Bledsoe Blount Bradley Cannon Carroll Cheatham Chester Clay Coffee Crockett Cumberland Davidson Decatur DeKalb Dickson Dyer Fayette Fentress Franklin Gibson Giles Grundy Hamilton Hardeman Hardin Haywood Henderson Henry Hickman Houston Humphreys Jackson Knox Lake Lauderdale Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Loudon McMinn McNairy Macon Madison Marion Marshall Maury Meigs

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Tennessee cont Monroe Montgomery Moore Morgan Obion Overton Perry Pickett Polk Putnam Rhea Roane Robertson Rutherford Scott Sequatchie Shelby Smith Stewart Sumner Tipton Trousdale Van Buren Warren Wayne Weakley White Williamson Wilson Texas Anderson Andrews Archer Armstrong Bailey Bandera Bastrop Baylor Bell Bexar Blanco Borden Bosque Bowie Briscoe Brown Burnet Caldwell Callahan Camp Carson Cass Castro Cherokee Childress Clay Cochran Coke Coleman

Collin Collingsworth Comal Comanche Concho Cooke Coryell Cottle Crane Crosby Dallam Dallas Dawson Deaf Smith Delta Denton Dickens Donley Eastland Ector Ellis Erath Falls Fannin Fisher Floyd Foard Fort Bend Franklin Freestone Gaines Garza Gillespie Glasscock Gray Grayson Gregg Guadalupe Hale Hall Hamilton Hansford Hardeman Harris Harrison Hartley Haskell Hays Hemphill Henderson Hill Hockley Hood Hopkins Howard Hunt Hutchinson Irion Jack Johnson Jones Kaufman

Kendall Kent Kerr King Knox Lamar Lamb Lampasas Limestone Lipscomb Llano Lubbock Lynn McCulloch McLennan Marion Martin Mason Menard Midland Mills Mitchell Montague Montgomery Moore Morris Motley Nacogdoches Navarro Nolan Ochiltree Oldham Palo Pinto Panola Parker Parmer Pecos Potter Rains Randall Reagan Red River Roberts Rockwall Runnels Rusk San Saba Schleicher Scurry Shackelford Shelby Sherman Smith Somervell Stephens Sterling Stonewall Swisher Tarrant Taylor Terry Throckmorton

Travis Upshur Upton Van Zandt Waller Ward Wheeler Wichita Wilbarger Williamson Winkler Wise Wood Yoakum Young Virginia Arlington Bedford Bland Botetourt Clarke Craig Culpeper Fairfax Fauquier Floyd Franklin Giles Halifax Henry Loudoun Montgomery Patrick Pittsylvania Prince William Pulaski Rappahannock Roanoke Stafford Alexandria Bedford City Chesapeake Danville Fairfax City Falls Church Manassas Manassas Park Martinsville Portsmouth Radford Roanoke City Salem Suffolk West Virginia Boone Cabell Jefferson Kanawha Lincoln

Logan Mercer Mingo Monroe Putnam Raleigh Summers Wayne Wyoming Wisconsin Adams Barron Buffalo Burnett Calumet Chippewa Columbia Crawford Dane Dodge Dunn Eau Claire Fond du Lac Grant Green Green Lake Iowa Jackson Jefferson Juneau Kenosha La Crosse Lafayette Marquette Milwaukee Monroe Ozaukee Pepin Pierce Polk Racine Richland Rock St. Croix Sauk Trempealeau Vernon Walworth Washburn Washington Waukesha Waushara Winnebago Wyoming Campbell Crook Goshen Laramie Weston

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Locations (States and Counties) where Seismic Requirements must be met

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FORTIFIED for Safer Business™ Seismic Zones by County & State TABLE O-1: Counties where FFSB seismic requirements must be met

Alaska All Counties Alabama Lauderdale Arizona Coconino La Paz Mohave Pima Yuma Arkansas Arkansas Baxter Clay Cleburne Cleveland Conway Craighead Crittenden Cross Desha Faulkner Fulton Greene Independence Izard Jackson Jefferson Lawrence Lee Lincoln Lonoke Mississippi Monroe Phillips Poinsett Prairie Pulaski Randolph St. Francis Searcy Sharp Stone Van Buren White Woodruff California All Counties Georgia Catoosa Murray

Whitfield Hawaii All Counties Colorado Costilla Huerfano Las Animas Saguache Idaho Adams Bannock Bear Lake Bingham Blaine Boise Bonneville Butte Camas Caribou Cassia Clark Custer Elmore Franklin Fremont Gem Idaho Jefferson Lemhi Madison Oneaid Payette Power Shoshone Teton Valley Washington Lemhi Madison Oneida Payette Power Shoshone Teton Valley Washington Illinois Alexander Bond Clay Clinton

Crawford Edwards Effingham Fayette Franklin Gallatin Hamilton Hardin Jackson Jasper Jefferson Johnson Lawrence Madison Marion Massac Monroe Perry Pope Pulaski Randolph Richland St. Clair Saline Union Wabash Washington Wayne White Williamson Indiana Daviess Dubois Gibson Knox Pike Posey Spencer Vanderburgh Warrick Kentucky Ballard Caldwell Calloway Carlisle Christian Crittenden Daviess Fulton Graves Hancock Henderson Hickman Hopkins

Livingston Logan Lyon McCracken McLean Muhlenberg Ohio Todd Trigg Union Webster Maine Aroostook Mississippi Alcorn Benton Bolivar Coahoma Desoto Lafayette Marshall Panola Prentiss Quitman Tallahatchi Tate Tippah Tishomingo Tunica Union Yalobusha Missouri Bollinger Butler Cape Girardeau Carter Crawford Dent Dunklin Franklin Howell Iron Jefferson Madison Mississippi New Madrid Oregon Pemiscot Perry Reynolds Ripley

St. Francois St. Genevieve St. Louis St. Louis City Scott Shannon Stoddard Texas Washington Wayne Montana Beaverhead Broadwater Carbon Cascade Deer Lodge Flathead Gallatin Glacier Granite Jefferson Lake Lewis & Clark Lincoln Madison Meagher Mineral Missoula Park Pondera Powell Ravalli Sanders Silver Bow Stillwater Sweet Grass Teton Nevada All Counties New Mexico Bernalillo Cibola Colfax Dona Ana Los Alamos Mora Otero Rio Arriba

Sandoval San Miguel Santa Fe Socorro Taos Torrance Valencia New York Clinton Essex Franklin St. Lawrence North Carolina Cherokee Graham Swain Oklahoma Caddo Comanche Kiowa Oregon Baker Benton Clackamas Clatsop Columbia Coos Curry Deschutes Douglas Gilliam Harney Hood River Jackson Jefferson Josephine Klamath Lake Lane Lincoln Linn Malheur Marion Morrow Multnomah Polk Sherman Tillamook Umatilla Union Wallowa

Wasco Washington Wheeler Yamhill South Carolina Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Beaufort Berkeley Calhoun Charleston Chesterfield Clarendon Colleton Darlington Dillon Dorchester Fairfield Florence Georgetown Hampton Horry Jasper Kershaw Lee Lexington Marion Marlboro Orangeburg Richland Sumter Union Williamsburg Tennessee Benton Blount Bradley Carroll Cheatham Chester Crockett Dickson Dyer Fayette Gibson Grainger Hamilton Hancock Hardeman Hardin Hawkins

Haywood Henderson Henry Hickman Houston Humphreys Jefferson Knox Lake Lauderdale Lawrence Lewis Loudon McMinn McNairy Madison Monroe Montgomery Obion Perry Polk Sevier Shelby Stewart Tipton Wayne Weakley Texas El Paso Hudspeth Jeff Davis Presidio Utah Beaver Box Elder Cache Carbon Davis Duchesne Emery Garfield Iron Juab Kane Millard Morgan Piute Rich Salt Lake Sanpete Sevier Summit Tooele Utah

Wasatch Washington Wayne Weber Vermont Franklin Grand Isle Washington Adams Benton Chelan Clallam Clark Cowlitz Douglas Franklin Grant Grays Harbor Island Jefferson King Kitsap Kittitas Klickitat Lewis Mason Okanogan Pacific Pierce San Juan Skagit Skamania Snohomish Thurston Wahkiakum Walla Walla Whatcom Yakima Wyoming Fremont Lincoln Park Sublette Teton Uinta

CONTACT INFORMATION

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) 4775 East Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL 33617 (813) 286-3400 www.ibhs.org Chuck Miccolis Senior Engineering Manager, Commercial Lines (813) 675-1056 (813) 286-9960 (Fax) cmiccolis@ibhs.org Fred Malik FORTIFIED Programs Director (813) 675-1037 (813) 286-9960 (Fax) fmalik@ibhs.org