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As I understand it, the primary method of lintel specification is by
reference to the Miami-Dade NOA and the Florida product approval
certification number. While the initial certification of these products
is supported by engineering analysis, once the product receives approval
it does not require site specific engineering. In this sense it is not a
pre-engineered item.

As a secondary method of specification, the product approval rule does
not prevent an engineer from doing site specific engineering on all
lintels. If the intended application exceeds the limits of the original
approval by span or by loading or by some other significant deviation
then site specific engineering would be required. In this case the
engineering documents submitted for permit would need to specify the
construction and use of the lintel.

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> From: codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com on behalf of Al Koskey
> Sent: Thu 11/13/2008 2:43 PM
> To: codetalk at myfloridacode.com
> Cc: akoskey at petersonmyers.com
> Subject: [Florida Code Talk] Pre-cast Masonary Lintels
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> 
> 
> With regards to the design of pre-cast masonry lintels:
> 
> (1) Has anyone seen any with a product approval code?
> 
> (2) Are they designed according to a prescriptive code that designates
a
> certain rebar size and number and a certain concrete section size
> according to type of load like a wood header would be?:
> 
> (3) Or, do pre-cast companies usually custom engineer each item for
each
> job?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your replies.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Alex Koskey, Pres.
> Koskey Corporation, Inc.
> Florida Lic. QB23244
> Cell: (850) 585-7883
> Fax:  (850) 654-9812
> E-Mail: AKoskey at cox.net
> Web: www.KoskeyHomes.com
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