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[CCMC 14054-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as as a load transferring backfill in the void space between the ground and the wood posts of fences and patio decks in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following code:

National Building Code of Canada 2015

ID Code provision Solution type
09-12-03-00-00-0-009.12.3. BackfillAlternative

The above opinion(s) is/are based on the evaluation by the CCMC of technical evidence provided by the evaluation holder, and is bound by the stated conditions and limitations. For the benefit of the user, a summary of the technical information that forms the basis of this evaluation has been included.

Product information

Product name

Fast 2K™ Deck Post Anchor

Product description

The products are two-part polyurethane foams for use as load transferring backfill. One component is an isocyanate polymer and the second component is a polyol. They are combined in a specific ratio mixture to produce the foam that is intended to be used as backfill. The products are intended for use in the void space between the ground and the wood posts in the installation of fences, patio decks, porches, verandas, barns, sheds, and other similar applications (see Figure 1 below).

Section of the products installed
Figure 1. Fast 2K™ Deck Post Anchor
  1. ground level
  2. soil
  3. Fast 2K™ Deck Post Anchor
  4. bottom of excavation shall be below the frost line

Manufacturing plant

This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:

Product nameManufacturing plant
Etobicoke, ON, CA
Fast 2K™ Deck Post AnchorProduct evaluated by the CCMC

Product evaluated by the CCMC Indicates that the product from this manufacturing facility has been evaluated by the CCMC

  Conditions and limitations

The CCMC’s compliance opinion is bound by this product being used in accordance with the conditions and limitations set out below.

 
  • For applications beyond the scope of this Report, i.e., foundations for decks and other accessible exterior platforms more than 1 storey and 55 m2 in area, where the distance from finished ground to the underside of the joists is more than 600 mm and the structure supports a roof or is attached to another structure, or where a constant hydrostatic pressure is expected on the foam, the design must be carried out by a registered professional engineer in accordance with the applicable Codes, including the NBC 2015.
  • The installation of the products requires that the excavation of the hole must be started below the frost line. The required diameter of the hole to transfer the load from the post to the surrounding ground will depend on the expected load carrying capacity of the structure to be supported. The allowable bearing pressures of the ground (soil and rock) are referenced in Table 9.4.4.1. of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • In areas known to be infested by termites, the requirements in Article 9.3.2.9., Termite and Decay Protection, Article 9.12.1.1., Removal of Topsoil and Organic Matter, and Article 9.15.5.1., Support of Floor Joists, of Division B of the NBC 2015 must apply.
  • The products should not come in contact with gasoline or other chemicals that have not been evaluated. For a list of acceptable chemical exposures, please consult the manufacturer.
  • The long-term performance of the products will depend on local conditions such as the soil type, hydrology and mineralogy of the site, and the presence of microorganisms in the soil among other issues.
  • The products must be installed according to the manufacturer’s installation manual dated January 2017, which can be accessed at www.chemque.com.

  Technical information

This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-312323.13-15CCMC Technical Guide for Polyurethane Foam for Use as Backfill

The Report Holder has submitted technical documentation for the CCMC evaluation. Field and laboratory testing were carried out at the National Research Council (NRC) and laboratories recognized by the CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for this product is summarized below.

Performance requirements

Table 1. Results of testing the performance requirements of the product
Property Requirement Results
62 kg/m3 density 86 kg/m3 density
Water absorption, full immersion 2% 1.42% 0.38%
Compressive strength > 300 kPa 339 kPa 593 kPa
Dimensional stability (DS) after thermal and humidity aging ± 2% (by volume −2% −2%
Freeze-thaw resistance ± 2% (volume) after 100 cycles −0.7% to 0.1% −1.5% to 0.5%
Chemical resistance No chemical degradation of foam PassTable footnote (1) PassTable footnote (1)
Termite resistance Report value Rating of 10Table footnote (2) Rating of 10Table footnote (2)

 

Results of testing the products in-situ

To assess the foam in the in-situ conditions, 24 wood posts were installed at our NRC field exposure site in September 2013. Twelve were removed in 2014, nine in 2015, and the final three were removed in November 2016. The posts were removed from the ground with a forklift and heavy chain. During the removal of the posts from the ground in 2014, 2015 and 2016, the posts broke before failure of the foam was observed. Field pullout and lateral load tests on the posts indicated that the products exhibited strong adhesion to the posts and formed strong anchors in the soil. In addition, the foam itself was found to be in satisfactory condition and free of any signs of degradation on the last three posts even after being in the ground for three years.

Administrative information

Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments

This assessment must be read in the context of the entire CCMC Registry of Product Assessments, any applicable building code or by-law requirements, and/or any other regulatory requirements (for example, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, etc.).

It is the responsibility of the user to confirm that the assessment they are using is current and has not been withdrawn or superseded by a later version on the CCMC Registry of Product Assessments.

Disclaimer

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has evaluated only the characteristics of the specific product described herein. The information and opinions in this evaluation are directed to those who have the appropriate degree of experience to use and apply its contents (such as authorities having jurisdiction, design professionals and specifiers). This evaluation is valid when the product is used as part of permitted construction, respecting all conditions and limitations stated in the evaluation, and in accordance with applicable building codes and by-laws.

This evaluation is provided without representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, and the NRC provides no endorsement for any evaluated product. The NRC accepts no responsibility whatsoever arising in any way from any and all use of or reliance on the information contained herein or the use of any evaluated product. The NRC is not undertaking to render professional or other services on behalf of any person or entity nor to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to another person or entity.

Language

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Copyright

© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the National Research Council of Canada, 2023

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Code compliance as an acceptable solution

Code Compliance via Acceptable Solutions

If a building design (e.g. material, component, assembly or system) can be shown to meet all provisions of the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (e.g. it complies with the applicable provisions of a referenced standard), it is deemed to have satisfied the objectives and functional statements linked to those provisions and thus to have complied with that part of the Code.

National Building Code of Canada, Sentence A-1.2.1.1.(1)(a)

The CCMC has determined that compliance with this provision of the Code has been demonstrated as an Acceptable Solution. The evaluation report provides a summary of the basis of CCMC's compliance opinion.

CCMC's code compliance opinions

All CCMC evaluation reports are opinions of code compliance established in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada, Subsection 1.2.1. "Compliance with this Code," which requires compliance to be achieved by:

  • complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, or
  • using an alternative solution that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objective and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions.

The CCMC assesses compliance with Canadian building, energy and safety codes, and is trusted by over 6,000 regulators across Canada.

Code compliance as an alternative solution

Code Compliance via Alternative Solutions

Where a design differs from the acceptable solutions in Division B, then it should be treated as an "alternative solution." A proponent of an alternative solution must demonstrate that the alternative solution addresses the same issues as the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B and their attributed objectives and functional statements. However, because the objectives and functional statements are entirely qualitative, demonstrating compliance with them in isolation is not possible. Therefore, Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) identifies the principle that Division B establishes the quantitative performance targets that alternative solutions must meet. In many cases, these targets are not defined very precisely by the acceptable solutions [...] Nevertheless, Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) makes it clear that an effort must be made to demonstrate that an alternative solution will perform as well as a design that would satisfy the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B—not “well enough” but “as well as.”

National Building Code of Canada, Sentence A-1.2.1.1.(1)(b)

The CCMC has determined that compliance with this provision of the Code has been demonstrated as an Alternative Solution. The evaluation report provides a summary of the basis of CCMC's compliance opinion.

CCMC's code compliance opinions

All CCMC evaluation reports are opinions of code compliance established in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada, Subsection 1.2.1. "Compliance with this Code," which requires compliance to be achieved by:

  • complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, or
  • using an alternative solution that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objective and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions.

The CCMC assesses compliance with Canadian building, energy and safety codes, and is trusted by over 6,000 regulators across Canada.

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