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[CCMC 12525-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

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Code compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as flooring underlay 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
09-30-02-02-00-0-009.30.2.2. Materials and ThicknessAlternative

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 03-04-93 (12525-R) authorizing the use of this product in Ontario, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Ruling, was made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on 2003-03-18 pursuant to s.29 of the Building Code Act, 1992 (see Ruling for terms and conditions). This Ruling is subject to periodic revisions and updates.

The above opinion is 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

FIBEROCK® Brand Underlayment – Aqua-Tough

Product description

FIBEROCK® Brand Underlayment – Aqua-Tough is a panel-type underlay consisting of a homogeneous mix of gypsum reinforced with cellulose fibre. The core and the surfaces of the panel are treated for increased water resistance. The product is manufactured in thicknesses of 6.4 mm or 9.5 mm. It is available in a standard width of 1 220 mm and lengths of 1 220 mm and 2 400 mm.

Manufacturing plant

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

Product nameManufacturing plant
Gypsum, OH, US
FIBEROCK® Brand Underlayment – Aqua-ToughProduct 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.

 

  • The 6.4-mm- and 9.5-mm-thick panels can be used as flooring underlay for resilient and wood (parquet and strip) floor finishes.
  • The 9.5-mm-thick panel can be used as flooring underlay for ceramic tile application in residential dwellings where the supports are spaced no wider than 600 mm on centre (o.c.).
  • The 6.4-mm-thick panel can be used as flooring underlay for ceramic tile application in residential dwellings where the supports are spaced no wider than 400 mm o.c.
  • The subfloor must be installed in accordance with Subsection 9.23.15, Subflooring, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The panel must be installed in accordance with Subsection 9.30.2., Panel-Type Underlay, of Division B of the NBC 2015 and in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
  • The panel must not be used where the subfloor is expected to be exposed to high moisture conditions.
  • The panel must not be used where the flooring is expected to be exposed to significant or frequent wetting, such as in showers, saunas or hot-tub decks.
  • The product must be identified with the following information:
    • manufacturer’s name or logo; and
    • the phrase “CCMC 12525-R.”

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-092819-15CCMC Technical Guide for Fibred Gypsum Backing Board

The evaluation holder has submitted technical documentation for CCMC’s evaluation. Testing was conducted at laboratories recognized by CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for this product is summarized below.

General
Table 1. Physical properties

Property

Unit

Requirements

 Result
(6.4 mm)		 Result
(9.5 mm)
Composition of core – gypsum % mass ≥ 65 Passed Passed
Composition of core – fibre % mass ≤ 15 Passed Passed
Tolerances in thickness – average mm ± 0.8 Passed Passed
Tolerances in thickness – local variation mm ± 1.6 Passed Passed
Tolerance in width mm ± 3 Passed Passed
Tolerance in length mm ± 6 Passed Passed
End squareness mm ± 3.2 (in full width of board) Passed Passed
Mass per unit area kg/m2 Report value 7.98 9.62

 

Table 2. Performance requirements

Property

Unit

 Requirement
(6.4 mm)		 Requirement
(9.5 mm)		 Result
(6.4 mm)		 Result
(9.5 mm)
Linear expansion – 50% to 90% RH % ≤ 0.2 ≤ 0.2 ≤ 0.01 ≤ 0.0
Edge thickness swelling % ≤ 1 ≤ 1 ≤ −0.67 ≤ −0.22

Water resistance – 2-hr immersion

 % mass ≤ 5 ≤ 5 3 2
Water resistance – surface water absorption - face g ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 0.9Table footnote (1) 0.9Table footnote (1)
Internal bond kPa ≥ 280 ≥ 280 877 913
Hardness – core, end and edge N ≥ 2 200 ≥ 2 200 6 937 3 992
Compressive strength – 450 N over 5-mm × 5-mm surface area mm ≤ 2 ≤ 2 0.5 1.14
Robinson-type floor tester – 14 cycles n/a No damage No damage PassedTable footnote (2) PassedTable footnote (3)
Robinson-type floor tester – deflection mm Report value Report value 1.1 1.2
Bending stiffness (EI)2 N×mm2 /mm ≥ 190 000 ≥ 190 000 145 000Table footnote (4) 391 000
Nailhead pull resistance N ≥ 266 ≥ 334 512 409
Humidified deflection mm ≤ 17.9 ≤ 14.0 6.4 3.2
Impact resistance under dry condition – hard-impact body – 5.4 N×m mm Indentation ≤ 1 Indentation ≤ 1 Passed Passed
Impact resistance under dry condition – hard-impact body – 10.9 N×m mm Minimum average failure load Minimum average failure load Passed Passed
Impact resistance under dry condition – soft-impact body – 20.4 N×m mm No damage No damage Passed Passed
Impact resistance under dry condition – soft-impact body – 102 N×m mm Minimum average failure load Minimum average failure load Passed Passed

Administrative information

Disclaimer

This evaluation is issued by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), a part of the Construction Research Centre at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). The evaluation must be read in the context of the entire CCMC Registry of Product Assessments and the legislated applicable building code in effect.

The CCMC was established in 1988 on behalf of the applicable regulator (i.e., the provinces and territories) to ensure—through assessment—conformity of alternative and acceptable solutions to regional building codes as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) as part of the issuance of a building permit.

It is the responsibility of the local AHJs, design professionals, and specifiers to confirm that the evaluation is current and has not been withdrawn or superseded by a later issue. Please refer to the website or contact:

Canadian Construction Materials Centre
Construction Research Centre
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The NRC has evaluated the material, product, system or service described herein only for those characteristics stated 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 (i.e., AHJs, design professionals and specifiers). This evaluation is only valid when the product is installed in strict compliance with the stated conditions and limitations of evaluation and the applicable local building code. In circumstances where no applicable local building permit is issued and that no confirmation of compliance ‘for use in the intended field application’ is undertaken, this evaluation is null and void in all respects. This evaluation is provided without representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind, expressed, or implied, and the NRC provides no endorsement for any evaluated material, product, system or service described herein. The NRC accepts no responsibility whatsoever arising in any way from any and all use and reliance on the information contained in this evaluation with respect to its compliance to the referenced code(s) and standard(s). 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.

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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.

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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.