RCASF and NWiR along with Shirad Ali at ACRC

Please join the RCASF and NWiR on October 16^th at Atlantic & Caribbean Roof Consulting, 5001 North Hiatus Road, Sunrise, Florida 33351 --- Annual Pink Event – Dress Pink! 

 Understanding Notice of Acceptance (NOAs) and Their Importance with Shirad Ali, Roofing, Testing & Codes Consultant- VP

 The Florida Product Approval Number (FL #) and the Notice of Acceptance (NOA #) are essential for ensuring that building products meet the state’s stringent standards, especially in areas prone to high winds like South Florida. These approvals specify the maximum wind uplift capacity for each product, ensuring they are installed correctly on specific roof substrates.

 Key Points to Discuss:

1. What does testing/NOA really mean to the Roofing Industry?
2. How is testing being done?
3. Why is testing required?
4. The importance of third-party certified laboratories and testing. (conflict of interest)
5. Testing requirements for obtaining an NOA or FL approval and how the testing is conducted.

Importance of the Process:

1. Third Party FL Building Code Required
2. Function as it relates to Building Code
3. Details of how testing is performed

Additional Topics:

• Discuss Wind Thrust
• Roof Fasteners
• NOA’s and the permitting process.
• Engineering and Permitting
• Thirds party Testing and permitting.

MENU:  

• Seafood Paella or Vegetarian Paella
• Plantain chips and salad
• Water & Soda

Event Details:

• Date: October 16th, 2024
• Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
• Location: Atlantic & Caribbean Roof Consulting, 5001 North Hiatus Road, Sunrise, Florida 33351

About Atlantic & Caribbean Roof Consulting:

Atlantic & Caribbean Roof Consulting is a full-service engineering and consulting firm, as well as a Miami-Dade Certified testing laboratory, specializing in commercial roof systems. We offer a wide range of field and laboratory tests. Our expert team of engineers and consultants provides the necessary testing and engineering for insurance, permits, code compliance, and approvals for roof systems and products.  ACRC is also a FL certified test laboratory, certified to perform testing for the Florida Product Approval system.