[CCMC 12959-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number: | 12959-R |
Status: | Active |
Issue date: | 2000-02-23 |
Modified date: | 2022-11-28 |
Evaluation holder: | Hal Industries Inc.
9681 - 187th Street |
Product name: | Polymax 180 |
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 a polyester roof sheathing felt 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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05-06-01-01-00-0-00 | 5.6.1.1.(1) Except as provided in Sentence 5.6.1.1.( ... | Acceptable |
09-26-01-02-00-0-00 | 9.26.1.2.(1) Roofs shall be protected with roofing, i ... | Acceptable |
09-26-02-00-00-0-00 | 9.26.2. Roofing Materials | Alternative |
09-26-11-03-00-0-00 | 9.26.11.3. Roof Felts | Alternative |
Ontario Building Code
Ruling No. 01-01-85 (12959-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 2001-10-15 (revised 2017-03-22) 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
Polymax 180Product description
The product is a polyester roof sheathing felt made of non-woven, spun-bonded, heat-stabilized polyester fabric that is impregnated with a roofing grade asphaltic bitumen to form a highly absorbent base sheet and ply sheet for built-up roofing (B.U.R.).
Typical installation of the product is shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. “Polymax 180”
Manufacturing plant
This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:
Product name | Manufacturing plant |
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Surrey, BC, CA | |
Polymax 180 | 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 product is intended to be used as a base sheet and ply sheet in B.U.R. systems.
- When the product is used in roof coverings installed on buildings governed by Part 3 of the NBC 2015, the roof covering must conform to a Class A, B or C classification determined in accordance with Article 3.1.15.1., Roof Covering Classification, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
- When the product is used as part of a rated roof assembly governed by Part 3, Part 5, and/or Part 9 of Division B of the NBC 2015, the roof assembly must be rated according to Articles 3.1.7.1., Determination of Ratings, and 9.10.3.1., Fire-Resistance and Fire-Protection Ratings, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
- A B.U.R. using the product must be constructed in accordance with Article 5.6.1.2. and Subsection 9.26.11., Built-Up Roofs, of Division B of the NBC 2015. The product surfaces must be mopped dry to avoid blistering.
- The product’s ply sheets are not watertight until totally saturated with hot asphalt. Exposed unfinished membranes must be kept dry and protected by an impermeable membrane until the product is fully covered with asphalt.
- This Evaluation Report is applicable only to products identified by the phrase “CCMC 12959-R.”
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
Criteria number | Criteria name |
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CCMC-TG-075113.01-15 | CCMC Technical Guide for Roof Sheathing Felt |
Performance requirements
Property | Unit | Requirement (type II)Table footnote (1) | Result | |
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Unit mass of matTable footnote (2) | g/m2 | ≥ 180 | 190 | |
Minimum thickness | mm | ≥ 0.51 | 1.24 | |
Breaking load | kN/m | ≥ 5.2 |
17.8 MD 11.6 XD |
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Elongation | % | ≥ 25 |
44 MD 55 XD |
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Trapezoid tearing strength | N | ≥ 107 |
153.7 MD 152.6 XD |
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Puncture strength | N | ≥ 169 | 336.9 | |
Heat distortion stability | % change | ≤ 2 |
1.1 MD 0.4 XD |
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Moisture at point of manufacture | % | ≤ 1.0 | 0 | |
Mass of bituminous saturant (asphalt) | g/m2 Table footnote (4) | ≥ 308 | 395 | |
Percentage of bituminous saturant | % | ≥ 170 | 206 | |
Mass of comminuted surfacing (sand) | g/m2 | ≤ 100 | 5.95 | |
Net dry mass of asphalt-impregnated polyester feltTable footnote (5) | g/m2 | ≥ 488 | 585 | |
Pliability at 25ºC | 12.7-mm (1/2-in.) radius bend | - | No failure | Passed |
Pliability at –5ºC | 12.7-mm (1/2-in.) radius bendTable footnote (6) | - | No failure | Passed |
Loss on heating at 105ºC for 5 h | % | ≤ 4 | 0.25 | |
Behaviour on heating | - | No flowing, sagging, blistering or absorption of the coating | Passed | |
Water vapour permeance (desiccant method) | n/g (Pa•s•m2) | Report value | 5382.98Table footnote (7) | |
Strain energy | kN/m | ≥ 3.0 |
6.05 MD 4.22 XD |
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Dynamic cold temperature cycling | - | Peel strength must be min. 80% of original value | Passed | |
Straightness | mm | ≤ 50 | 5 | |
Flatness | dry | mm | ≤ 10 | 3 |
mopped | - | Comparable to flatness of modified bituminous sheet membrane | Passed |
Administrative information
Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments
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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.
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