Florida is known for its turbulent weather conditions throughout hurricane season. In many cases, skylights in Florida must be made from impact-resistant materials and engineered and tested to provide the safety required by the most current building codes.
Manufacturers must obtain a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from specific regulating agencies in Florida to indicate their products have undergone and passed testing. All products at Skylight Concepts have been through these rigorous tests — we are one of the very limited number of approved manufacturers and the only one based in Florida to pass.
Our extensive product development and internal testing protocols have ensured our products are ready for these tests. Our customers can rest assured that they are receiving a skylight that will withstand the harshest conditions.
An NOA certifies that skylight systems from Skylight Concepts comply with Florida building codes and safety standards. Construction projects often require assurance that every component meets or exceeds the safety and performance requirements.
A Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is a document issued by Miami-Dade County or the Florida Building Code product approval system. It certifies that a particular product, such as skylights, has been tested and meets specific standards for durability and safety, especially in high-velocity hurricane zones (HVHZ).
An NOA is crucial for skylights in Florida due to the state’s vulnerability to hurricanes and severe weather. The NOA ensures that skylights installed in buildings can withstand high winds, flying debris, and severe impacts, thus protecting the structure and the occupants inside.
Skylight Concepts designs and manufactures skylights that comply with the stringent requirements set by Miami-Dade County and the Florida Building Code. The company ensures that all materials, design specifications, and assembly methods meet or exceed the criteria necessary to withstand the environmental challenges specific to Florida.
Skylights undergo several rigorous tests to receive an NOA, including:
1. Wind load and impact resistance tests to simulate high wind and flying objects.
2. Water resistance tests to ensure no leakage occurs during heavy rain.
3. Pressure cycling to mimic the effects of hurricane-strength winds. These tests are conducted in approved laboratories and must meet specific thresholds to qualify for an NOA.
Skylight Concepts actively monitors updates to the NOA standards and regulations and conducts regular internal reviews and testing to ensure ongoing compliance. The company also engages with structural engineers to validate that all new and existing products continually meet the required safety standards.
Yes, Skylight Concepts can customize skylights to meet specific architectural and aesthetic needs while still maintaining NOA approval. Customizations are carefully designed to comply with all safety and performance standards, ensuring that modifications do not compromise the product’s compliance with NOA requirements.
If a skylight product’s NOA expires, Skylight Concepts must reapply for approval. This process may involve submitting updated testing data, revising product designs to meet new or changed standards, and undergoing a fresh series of evaluations. Skylight Concepts handles this process diligently to ensure that all skylight systems offered remain certified and suitable for use in designated areas.
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