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[CCMC 13067-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 cold liquid-applied polymer-enhanced asphalt in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following code:

National Building Code of Canada 2010

ID Code provision Solution type
09-13-03-01-00-0-009.13.3.1. Required WaterproofingAcceptable
09-13-03-02-00-0-009.13.3.2. Material StandardsAcceptable
09-13-03-03-00-0-009.13.3.3. Standards for ApplicationAcceptable
09-13-03-05-00-0-009.13.3.5. Application of Waterproofing MembranesAcceptable

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 04-11-115 (13067-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 2009-08-14 (revised 2019-08-02) 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

WatchDog®

Product description

The product is a single component, liquid-applied, polymer-enhanced asphalt that is applied with a high pressure airless spray to the exterior of foundation walls (poured-in-place concrete or unit masonry) to create a waterproofing membrane that is 1–3 mm thick (dry film).

Manufacturing plant

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

Product nameManufacturing plant
Medina, OH, US
WatchDog®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.

  • Use of the product has been evaluated for application depths not more than 3 m as covered in Part 9 of Division B of the NBC 2010.
  • The foundation wall must be backfilled in accordance with the NBC 2010.
  • The poured-in-place concrete wall must be cured prior to the application of the product.
  • The maximum hydrostatic pressure that the membrane can sustain is 48 kPa for five days.
  • Unit masonry and poured-in-place concrete walls must meet the surface preparation requirements of Article 9.13.3.4., Preparation of Surface, and Article 9.13.2.4., Preparation of Surface, of Division B of the NBC 2010.
  • Backfill must be placed in a manner that does not damage the foundation wall or the waterproof membrane. The foundation wall must be backfilled in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 9.12.3., Backfill, of Division B of the NBC 2010.
  • The product must be applied by installers qualified and approved by Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc. in accordance with the manufacturer’s conditions, procedures, and directions.
  • The thickness of the membrane installed throughout the foundation wall must meet the minimum dry-film thickness of the evaluated product.
  • While the waterproofing continuity of the membrane to other parts of the wall (e.g., slabs, footings) is beyond the scope of this Evaluation Report, the installer must follow engineer-approved solutions to provide the waterproofing continuity.
  • The membrane application must stop at ground level. The exposed above-grade portion of the membrane after soil settling must be protected from UV radiation and mechanical impact with additional backfill that would be graded away from the foundation.
  • The use of the product is limited to installation over foundation walls facing normal soil conditions. When used in soils containing high levels of organic matter, chemicals and microbiological activity, the manufacturer must be consulted to determine the suitability of installation.
  • Following its application, the entire membrane must be protected from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation within three weeks of its application and in accordance with the manufacturer’s additional recommendations.
  • The wall and footings must be dry and free of dirt during application.
  • Any water must be removed from the concrete surface and it must be dry prior to application of the product.
  • Prior to backfilling:
    • The membrane must be first inspected to detect any defects (e.g., holes, tears, bubbles) and be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
    • The membrane must be covered with a protection board that consists of a semi-rigid or rigid board with a smooth surface facing the membrane (e.g., mineral fibre boards, expanded polystyrene/extruded polystyrene (EPS/XPS) boards or other equivalent board). The protection boards must not be installed using fasteners to prevent penetrations through the membrane below grade. See the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding the use of adhesive and tape to secure the protection boards.
  • The product must be clearly identified with the phrase “CCMC 13067-R.”

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-071416.01-10CCMC Technical Guide for Liquid-Applied Membrane for Waterproofing Concrete Foundation Wall

The Report 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.

Material requirements

Material physical properties test results
Property Unit Requirement Results
Dry film thickness mm Measured values must be ± 10% of the manufacturer's specified value (report the manufacturer's declared value) 1.02
Tensile strength kPa Report value 171
Specific gravity – Report value 0.925
Water absorption % ≤ 3 2.9
Low temperature flexibility – No cracking (naked eye) Pass

Performance requirements

Table 1. Performance property test results
Property Unit Requirement Results
Puncture resistance – No perforation (29 N static load applied for 24 h)  Pass
Impact resistance at 23°C J Report values 7.8
Impact resistance at −10°C J Report values 5.6
Impact resistance watertightness after impact J No leakage after impact Pass
Crack bridging/cyclic movement resistance at 20°C – No visible cracking, blistering or other defects visible to the naked eye Pass
Crack bridging/cyclic movement resistance at 30 cycles (un-aged specimen) –
Crack bridging/cyclic movement resistance at 5 cycles (aged specimen) –
Peel adhesionTable footnote (1) after water immersion N/m ≥ 175 699
Chemical resistance hydrochloric acid (10%) – No loss of film integrity Pass
Chemical resistance lime water saturated – No loss of film integrity Pass
Chemical resistance sodium hydroxide (10%) – No loss of film integrity Pass
Accelerated weathering tensile strength after exposure % No deterioration of film ≥ 90% of original value (see Table "Material physical properties test results") Pass

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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Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6
Telephone: 613-993-6189
Fax: 613-952-0268

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.