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FL16981: YKK AP America, Swinging Exterior Door Assemblies

2026 code statusReady

FL16981-R7 is listed as Approved under code version 2026.

Last checked against floridabuilding.org: Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM ET. See the state record.

Filing record

2026 application
FL16981-R7, Approved (Revision) · state record
2023 code approval
FL16981-R6, Approved · state record
Submitted
Aug 13, 2026
Validated
Aug 18, 2026
Pending FBC approval
Aug 23, 2026
Approved
Oct 13, 2026
Approved for HVHZ
Yes
Impact resistant
Yes
Compliance method
Evaluation Report from a Florida Registered Architect or a Licensed Florida Professional Engineer
Quality assurance
Architectural Testing, Inc., an Intertek Company
Validated by
Zachary R. Priest, P.E.

Products under this number (4)

#Model / descriptionHVHZImpactDesign pressure
16981.135 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (HVHZ) (Impact) 35 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (HVHZ) (Impact)YesYes+50/-50
16981.235 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (WZ3) (Impact) 35 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (WZ3) (Impact)NoYes+50/-50
16981.350 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (HVHZ) (Impact) 50 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (HVHZ) (Impact)YesYes+50/-50
16981.450 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (WZ3) (Impact) 50 HL Low Pressure Outswing Entrance Doors (WZ3) (Impact)NoYes+50/-50

Standards cited

ASTM E1886 2019; ASTM E1996 2023; TAS 201 1994; TAS 202 1994; TAS 203 1994

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