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[CCMC 12658-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 a material for dampproofing 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
09-13-02-00-00-0-009.13.2. DampproofingAlternative

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 09-38-236 (12658-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 2009-12-30 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

Dörken DELTA®-MS dampproofing membrane

Product description

The product is a high-density, polyethylene, quasi-rigid plastic sheet membrane that is brown in colour and extruded in such a way to produce a dimpled surface on one side (dimples are 8-mm high) and a smooth surface on the other. The product is available in rolls 20 m (65 ft. 7 in.) long and 1.07 m (3 ft. 6 in.) to 3 m (9 ft. 10 in.) wide.

A range of accessories, fasteners, sealants and mould strips is available to assist in the correct application of the product.

Product profiles and anchors are illustrated below in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3.

 

 
Brown Dörken DELTA<sup>®</sup>-MS dampproofing membrane sheet with concave dimples evenly distributed in a diamond-like pattern.

Figure 1. Dörken DELTA®-MS dampproofing membrane – face in contact with the soil

 

 
Brown Dörken DELTA<sup>®</sup>-MS dampproofing membrane sheet with convex dimples evenly distributed in a diamond-like pattern.

Figure 2. Dörken DELTA®-MS dampproofing membrane – face in contact with the wall

 

 
Anchor attachment used in unison with the brown Dörken DELTA<sup>®</sup>-MS dampproofing membrane sheet.

Figure 3. Dörken DELTA®-MS dampproofing membrane – anchor

Manufacturing plant

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

Product nameManufacturing plant
Beamsville, ON, CA
Dörken DELTA®-MS dampproofing membraneProduct 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.

  • Based on the evidence provided, the product has been classified as Type 2 for use in vertical applications in depths up to 3.7 m below grade. Application depths greater than 3.7 m are considered to be outside the scope of this evaluation.
  • The product must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. In the event of conflict between the manufacturer’s instructions and this Report, this Report shall govern.
  • The product was evaluated for use against cast-in-place and concrete block foundations only and must cover the foundation wall from the top of the footing to the final grade.
  • The product must be used in locations where the foundation wall is well-drained in accordance with Subsection 9.14.2., Foundation Drainage, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
  • The product is a dimpled membrane drainage system designed to act as a protective layer or a capillary breaking layer against the foundation wall to protect the wall against transient or intermittent water that may come in contact with the wall’s surface.
  • The product must be protected from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light (sunlight) within a maximum of 30 days of installation.
  • Long-term performance of the dampproofing system depends on local conditions such as the soil type, hydrogeology of the site, mineralogy and presence of microorganisms in the soil (i.e., iron ochre), as well as compatibility of the filter with the soil, among other issues. Compliance with this Report does not exempt the project from requiring proper engineering design of the drainage system.
  • The performance of fixtures used to anchor the product in the wall was evaluated for a single anchor. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to define the pattern and spacing of anchors, considering the anchor strength as well as site-specific issues such as the type of soil, how it will interact with the product, as well as the backfilling method used.
  • The top of the membrane and all vertical joints and terminations must be mechanically fastened with trim, moulding strips, termination bars or other accessories to prevent soil particles from entering behind the membrane. Accessories used to anchor the product are part of the evaluation.
  • The product’s label and/or packaging must be clearly identified with the following:
    • manufacturer’s name or logo; and
    • the phrase “CCMC 12658-R.”

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-071119.01-15CCMC Technical Guide for Foundation Wall Dampproofing Systems – Dimpled Membranes

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

Table 1. Test results for Dörken DELTA®-MS dampproofing membrane
Property Unit Requirement  Result
Compressive strength (initial) kPa 150 223
Dynamic impact resistance (mean failure energy) J ≥ 2.45 8.3
Creep resistance (residual thickness at 25 years/10°C) % ≥ 40% at 25 years/10°C 77.5
Cold bending at -30°C N/A No visible crack No visible crack
Tensile strength (at yield) kN/m ≥ 8 XDTable footnote (1)8.1
Tensile strength (elongation at break) % ≥ 25 XDTable footnote (1)29.8
Tensile strength (anisotropy ratio) N/A ≥ 0.5 1.1
Tensile strength (tensile strength in print area) kN/m ≥ 90% of tensile strength 100%
Heat aging for 8 weeks (dimensional change) % ≤ 1 MDTable footnote (1)-0.6, XD-Table footnote (1)-0.5Table footnote
Heat aging for 8 weeks (weight change) % ≤ -0.1 0.0
Heat aging for 8 weeks (residual compression strength) % ≥ 80 of initial 107.8
Resistance to alkaline environment (appearance) N/A No visible crack No visible crack
Resistance to alkaline environment (residual compression strength) % ≥ 80 of initial 101.5
Resistance to alkaline environment (cold bending at -30°C) N/A No visible crack No visible crack

 

Table 2. Geometrical properties of the membrane
Property Unit Requirement Result
Orientation of the dimples Report value Diagonal
Number of dimples per unit area dimples/m2 Report value 1 560
Overall thickness mm Report value 8.43
Sheet thickness mm Report value 0.48
Hollow core thickness mm Report value 7.95
Anchorage performance (anchorage efficiency) kN/anchor Report value 0.95

 

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
National Research Council of Canada
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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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