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[CCMC 12718-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as a drainage layer against the outside of the foundation wall to protect the wall from transient or intermittent water that may come in contact with the wall surface in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following code:

Ontario Building Code 2017

ID Code provision Solution type
09-14-02-01-02-b-009.14.2.1.(2)(b) Foundation Wall DrainageAlternative

Ruling No. 96-08-48 (12718-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 2011-09-20 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(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

Comfortboard® 80

Product description

The product is a high-density mineral wool insulation board with a nominal density of 128kg/m3 . The board measures 900 mm wide × 1 200 mm long × 25.4 mm thick. The product is made from rock wool and is a Type 2 insulation product that meets the requirements of CAN/ULC-S702, “Mineral-Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings” (see CCMC 13573-L).
Installation of the Comfortboard™ 80 onto caulking and damproofing.
Figure 1. Below-grade installation of the product:
  1. minimum 2% slope
  2. 75 mm between finished grade and top of drain boards
  3. caulking
  4. damproofing
  5. 100 mm
  6. Comfortboard™ 80 insulation

Manufacturing plants

This evaluation is limited to products produced at the following plants:

Product nameManufacturing plants
Grand Forks, BC, CAMilton, ON, CA
Comfortboard® 80Product evaluated by the CCMCProduct 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 product is designed to direct water to the footing drainage system when installed against the foundation wall. Install the drainage surface directly against the dampproofing face of the foundation wall (Class B).
  • This drainage product is one part of the total foundation drainage system that consists of a combination of design and construction processes that use different products. For example, a well-functioning footing drain (weeping tile) is required to direct water away from the bottom of the foundation wall.
  • Fasten the product using approved, manufacturer-recommended nails with washers. Place fasteners 100 mm from the sides of the sheet at each corner. Apply adhesive according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • The placement and grading of backfill must conform to Subsection 9.12.3., Backfill, of Division B of the OBC 2012.
  • The product has been evaluated for use in depths up to 3.7 m below grade (Type 2).
  • There must be a 6 mm to 13 mm gap between the bottom edge of the insulation and the top surface of the footing to facilitate the emptying of water from the drainage layer to the drain tile.
  • Seal the top surface of the panels with an ultraviolet stabilized polyethylene sheet and an acoustical sealant. This will prevent soil from entering the drainage channels. The polyethylene sheet must be wide enough (minimum 15 mm) to drape over the front and back of the panels.
  • Ensure the top surface of the panels are within 75 mm of the finished grade.
  • The product packaging must be clearly identified with the phrase “CCMC 12718-R.”

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-334613.02-12CCMC Technical Guide for Foundation Drainage Systems

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

Table 1. Results of testing the performance requirements of the product
Property Unit Requirement Result
Side water inflow min 500 mL of water in less than 15 min 3
Deformation under compressive load mm Minimum 10 15.35

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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In the case of any discrepancy between the English and French version of this document, the English version shall prevail.

Copyright

© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the National Research Council of Canada, 2024

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the CCMC.

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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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