[CCMC 12525-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number: | 12525-R |
Status: | Active |
Issue date: | 1993-06-23 |
Modified date: | 2022-11-21 |
Evaluation holder: | CGC Inc.
350 Burnhamthorpe Road West, 5th Floor |
Product name: | FIBEROCK® Brand Underlayment – Aqua-Tough |
Code compliance: | NBC 2015, OBC |
Evaluation requirements: |
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In most jurisdictions this document is sufficient evidence for approval by Canadian authorities.
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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 |
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09-30-02-02-00-0-00 | 9.30.2.2. Materials and Thickness | Alternative |
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-ToughProduct 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 name | Manufacturing plant |
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Gypsum, OH, US | |
FIBEROCK® Brand Underlayment – Aqua-Tough | Product 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:
Criteria number | Criteria name |
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CCMC-TG-092819-15 | CCMC 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
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 |
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.
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