The official Florida product approval package for the Croci Extruded Aluminum Accordion Shutter (FL13987-R7) from Croci North America, a folding aluminum hurricane shutter approved under the 2023 Florida Building Code. Unlike removable panels, accordion shutters stay permanently mounted beside the opening and simply unfold across it when a storm approaches — no storage and no reinstalling each season. The package includes the state DBPR approval record naming the manufacturer, the licensed Florida engineer of record, and the demanding Miami-Dade test protocols the system passed (TAS 201, 202, and 203). Notably, this product is approved for use statewide, including the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade and Broward), is impact-rated against large and small windborne debris, and carries design pressures up to ±188 psf. The remaining pages are engineer-sealed installation drawings and anchor schedules.
Croci Extruded Aluminum Accordion Shutter (Florida Approval FL13987-R7)
This is the official Florida product approval package for the Croci Extruded Aluminum Accordion Shutter from Croci North America, a folding aluminum hurricane protection system designed to shield windows, doors, and other openings during severe storms. Accordion shutters are one of the most popular permanent hurricane protection options because they offer the best of both worlds: they stay mounted on the structure year-round, yet fold and stack neatly to the side of the opening when not in use, then glide across the opening by hand in seconds when a storm is on the way. There’s nothing to store in the garage and nothing to reinstall each hurricane season. If you’d rather not read through all the technical pages, here’s a plain-language overview of what this package contains and why it matters.
State Approval Record. The first pages are the record from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) confirming this product is approved for use under the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition). Approval number FL13987-R7 shows the product manufacturer (Croci North America of Fort Myers, Florida), the current approval status, and the Florida Professional Engineer who evaluated and sealed the product — Pedro De Figueiredo, license number PE-52609. This is the paperwork building officials and inspectors look for when confirming that an installed product is code-compliant.
What “Impact-Rated” and “HVHZ-Approved” Mean. This shutter was tested and passed the toughest hurricane protocols Florida uses — TAS 201, TAS 202, and TAS 203. In plain terms, that means the system was fired at with large and small flying debris, then subjected to thousands of cycles of alternating wind pressure to simulate the sustained battering of a hurricane. Because it passed these Miami-Dade protocols, the shutter is approved for use anywhere in the state, including the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that covers Miami-Dade and Broward counties — the strictest wind zone in the country. Not all shutters carry HVHZ approval, so this is a meaningful distinction.
Product Ratings and Sizing. The approval documents include the tested performance ratings, expressed as design pressures — how much wind load, in pounds per square foot (psf), the shutter can withstand. This system is rated up to roughly ±188 psf at smaller blade spans, with allowable pressures decreasing as the shutter blade gets taller (a normal engineering trade-off). The approval also notes there is no limitation on overall shutter width, meaning the system can protect narrow single windows or span very wide openings, so long as blade height and anchoring follow the engineered tables. Your installer uses these charts to match the right configuration to your specific opening size and the wind zone your property sits in.
Installation and Mounting Options. The bulk of the package is detailed, engineer-sealed installation drawings — the exact instructions a licensed contractor follows to install the product correctly. One of the strengths of this system is its flexibility: the drawings cover a wide range of mounting methods, including wall mount, ceiling mount, header and sill mount, inset mount, built-out angle, and floor mount configurations. Anchor schedules specify approved fasteners and spacing for different structures — concrete, concrete block, wood framing, aluminum, and steel — so the shutter can be properly secured to nearly any building type. Multiple locking styles are also shown, including key/thumbturn, push-button, and Unimate locks, operable from inside or outside.
Why This Matters to You. When you choose Croci accordion shutters, you’re getting a permanently mounted, always-ready hurricane protection system that’s been independently tested, engineer-certified, and approved for use throughout Florida — including the state’s most demanding wind zone. This document is your proof that the product meets code and your reference for how it should be installed. Keep it with your home or building records; it may be requested during permitting, inspection, insurance reviews, or a future property sale.
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