[CCMC evaluation requirements] CAN/ULC-S701-11, Type 2

The evaluation holder must demonstrate that the product meets the following requirements (additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary, and are detailed in the individual evaluation):

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The CCMC requires that evaluation holders provide instructions for the installation of the product(s) that:

• do not contravene the National Building Code of Canada, or any provincial or territorial building codes; and
• meet the requirements of CCMC minimum documentation requirements.

Additionally, where EPS insulation is to be used in EIFS applications, users must refer to the Annex mentioned in the standard for mandatory additional requirements.

The CCMC requires that evaluation holders, at a minimum, demonstrate that the associated production process:

• is operated under a documented quality system; and
• meets the minimum requirements of the CCMC minimum documentation requirements.

Additionally, the expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation industry subscribes to an accredited certification program as part of their quality assurance. Some assessments for EPS insulation products that are published in the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) Registry are based on certification by an accredited product certification body.

The CCMC requires that evaluation holders ensure that product labels:

• reference the associated CCMC number or mark; and
• meet the requirements of CCMC minimum documentation requirements.

Additionally, the product must be marked with the following information:

• type;
• ULC standard number;
• product thickness;
• thermal resistance per unit of thickness (LTTR for XPS)
• product identification number; and
• the manufacturer's name or trademark.

The product must also be marked with the warning:

"Caution: This product is combustible. A protective barrier or thermal barrier is required as specified in the appropriate building code."

Products falling within the scope of this document are commonly classified by:

MasterFormat®

• 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation
• 07 21 13 Board Insulation
• 07 21 13.13 Foam Board Insulation

The following products have been evaluated to these requirements by the CCMC:

National Building Code of Canada 2015