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What Inspectors Actually Ask About Wind Loads

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Top 5 Inspector Questions

"What are the design pressures for this opening?"

Inspectors want to see your wind load calculations showing the exact positive and negative design pressures in PSF for each window and door size.

How to answer

Have your wind load report ready. Point to the specific line showing design pressures for that opening size. For example: "This 4x5 window requires +45/-62 psf per our calculations."

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"What is the NOA number for this product?"

Every HVHZ product needs a Notice of Acceptance. Inspectors verify the NOA number matches what is on the approved plans and the actual product installed.

How to answer

Point to the product label showing the NOA number. Cross-reference with your NOA documentation on site. Example: "This window has NOA 21-0101.05, which matches our approved submittal."

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"Is this product rated for the calculated pressure?"

The product must be rated for pressures equal to or greater than what your calculations require. This is the most common point of failure.

How to answer

Show the product's rated pressures from the NOA and compare to your calculations. Example: "The calculation shows -62 psf required. This product is rated for -75 psf per the NOA."

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"What fastener pattern was used?"

The NOA specifies exactly how products must be installed, including fastener type, size, and spacing. Inspectors verify the actual installation matches.

How to answer

Reference the installation detail from the NOA. Example: "Per the NOA, we used 3/16 x 2-3/4 inch Tapcons at 6 inches on center around the perimeter."

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"Does installation match the approved drawings?"

Any deviation from approved plans can fail an inspection. This includes product sizes, locations, and installation methods.

How to answer

Have approved drawings on site. Walk through each installed product and show it matches the plan. If anything changed, have approved change orders ready.

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Inspection FAQs

What do Broward inspectors check for wind loads? +
Broward inspectors verify: product NOA numbers match installed products, calculated wind pressures match product ratings, fastener spacing matches NOA requirements, and proper installation per manufacturer specifications. They compare paperwork to actual installation.
What questions do inspectors ask? +
Common inspector questions include: What are the design pressures for this opening? What NOA number does this product have? What fastener pattern was specified? Is this product rated for the calculated pressure? Does installation match the approved drawings?
How do I prepare for a wind load inspection? +
Have these documents on site: wind load calculations, product NOA sheets, approved permit drawings, and installation specifications. Know the design pressures for each opening size. Verify all labels are visible on installed products.
What causes inspection failures? +
Common failures include: product ratings lower than calculated pressures, incorrect fastener spacing, missing or unreadable product labels, installation not matching NOA specs, and missing documentation on site during inspection.

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