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The Fine Print in Florida Energy Code Affecting Your Building Projects

Oct 19, 2018 11:34:30 AM / by Eastern Architectural Systems posted in Codes and Certifications, Installing, building code, home buying, window frames, energy efficiency, Environmental Protection Agency, Regulation of Windows, window replacement

It wasn’t too long ago that we were introducing you to the 6th edition of Florida’s Building code, and now, there is also a new edition is expected to be released in 2020.

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HVHZ: What Is It & Why Should You Care?

Sep 28, 2015 1:30:00 PM / by Eastern Architectural Systems posted in Codes and Certifications

What is it?

HVHZ stands for High Velocity Hurricane Zones and is part of the Florida building code. If you live in Florida, in Miami/Dade, Broward Counties or Coastal Palm Beach County, you are in an HVHZ. Other states contain similar codes, sometimes with a different name—check with your state building codes and/or licensed contractor.

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Made in the USA Certified: What It Means To You

Aug 24, 2015 10:00:00 AM / by Eastern Architectural Systems posted in Codes and Certifications

Made in the USA Certified ® is the nation’s leading 3rd party independent certification source for USA—Country of Origin claims.

It’s more than just putting a label on a product. Manufacturers who want the Made in the USA Certified ® designation need to submit to a supply chain audit process where their entire supply chain is completely verified and then certified. This designation reassures the consumer that they are truly getting a product made in the United States.

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Get Ready for the Fifth Edition Florida Energy Code

Jun 11, 2015 3:33:00 PM / by Eastern Architectural Systems posted in Codes and Certifications

There have been a lot of questions – and confusion – about the new Fifth Edition Florida Energy Code slated to go into effect June 30, 2015. We thought it was the perfect topic to address in our first blog.

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