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Innovative Aluminum Systems Inc. August 21,2008 Report No.3099244C0Q-005A Page 3 of 6 2 Introduction Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. (Intertek) has conducted a test program for the 6 ft. Innovative Aluminum Fascia and Surface Mounted Railing Systems submitted by Innovative Aluminum Systems Inc. The evaluation was carried out to determine whether the railing system would resist the loads specified in Section 1607.7 of the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), by following the ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. AC 273, Acceptance Criteria for Handrails and Guards, Approved February 2008. This evaluation was conducted in the month of November 2006. 3 Test Samples 3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION Intertek representative, No Tanner, sampled and witnessed the manufacture of the railing systems on November 10, 2006. The specimens were manufactured at Innovative Aluminum Systems Inc., #306 — 26730 56th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC, V4W 3X5. The sample selection process was carried out in accordance with recognized independent approved sampling procedures. 3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION The different railing systems were identified as the following: • 6 ft. Innovative Picket Railing (Fascia Mount) Post: 1.72 in. x 1.72 in. 6005A-T61 Aluminum engineered post extrusion Mounting Plate: 1/4 in. thick, 4 in. x 5 in. 6063-T5 Aluminum with 3/4 in. offset and 4 screw holes Rails: 42 in. high, 6063-T5 Aluminum rail Picket Insert: 5/8 in. x 5/8 in. 6063-T5 Aluminum spaced 4-1/2 in. o/c Connections: Connection details are provided in Appendix B. • 6 ft. Innovative Picket Railing (Surface Mount) Post: 1.72 in. x 1.72 in. 6005A-T61 Aluminum engineered post extrusion Mounting Plate: 3/8 in. thick, 4 in. x 4 in. 6063-T5 Aluminum with 4 screw holes Rails: 42 in. high, 6063-T5 Aluminum rail Picket Insert: 5/8 in. x 5/8 in. 6063-T5 aluminum spaced 4-1/2 in. o/c Connections: Connection details are provided in Appendix B. Note: Post to sub-structure fastener evaluation is beyond the scope of this report. Four 3/8 in. grade 5 bolts on each post were used to install the specimen for testing.