Certification Form For Semi Wind Resistive Rating (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

I understand and agree that although submittal of documentation supporting my findings is not

required at this time, that I shall maintain such records for a period not less than ten years. I

understand that if requested, I will make all records of my site determination available and

provide copies to the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association, or their designated

agents, for purposes including , but not limited to, statistical research, random audits, or for

verification compliance.

Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association, based upon all information obtained, will

make the final determination of eligibility and rate determination at its sole discretion.

The insured agrees to provide written notification to the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting

Association, if any modifications, alterations, or renovations are performed to the structure

which may affect this certification.

DEFINITION OF SEMI – WIND RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION

(This definition applies to both Residential and Commercial Risks)

The definition for semi-wind resistive construction as defined in the Commercial Lines Manual

Division Five for Mississippi is as follows:

WALLS: Must be one of the following:

A. Constructed of masonry, (Solid Brick, Stone, Solid or Hollow Block, or Reinforced

Concrete), both bearing and non-bearing; or

B. Skeleton reinforced concrete. Heavy skeleton steel.

FLOORS: Must be one of the following:

A. Reinforced concrete, gypsum, or pre-cast slabs properly supported in accordance with

the most current edition of the International Building Code.

ROOF: The roof deck and supports must be one of the following:

A. Pre-cast concrete, gypsum, or other noncombustible pre-cast slabs, poured concrete, or

gypsum, or steel; all properly supported and anchored in accordance with the most

current International Building code; or

B. Roof deck assemblies listed by Underwriters Laboratories for wind uplift Class 30 or

higher and less than Class 90. The installation shall be properly anchored against wind

uplift pressures relating to the Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated listed design.

The overall design shall be certified having met the Underwriters Laboratories

Incorporated specifications by a registered professional engineer or architect submitted

on this form with the professional seal applied; or

Form MW- SWR (09 – 15)

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