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[CCMC 13198-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 means to install thermal insulation 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
09-25-02-02-01-e-009.25.2.2.(1) Insulation MaterialsAcceptable
09-25-02-04-00-0-009.25.2.4.(4) Where blown-in insulation is installed i ...Acceptable

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 11-03-261 (13198-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 2011-05-30 (revised 2011-08-16) 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

Blow-In-Blanket® System (BIBS®) – Dry

Product description

Using the injection equipment, the loose-fill thermal insulation material is dry-blown into each wall cavity through a pre-cut hole in the nylon netting. The nylon netting, which is used to contain the insulation after installation, is stapled to the interior side of the wood-frame structure.

A drawing depicting the installation of the "Blow-In-Blanket® System(BIBS®)-Dry".

Figure 1. Blow-In-Blanket® System (BIBS®) – Dry

  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.

  • This evaluation applies to Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2015 using conventional wood-frame wall construction.
  • The system must be used with thermal insulation that
    • is listed with a CCMC-recognized certification program,
    • has a CCMC number, or
    • has evidence that the product complies with CAN/ULC-S702-09, “Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings.”
  • The following products have been pre-approved by Blow-In-Blanket® as acceptable thermal insulation to be used in the Blow-In-Blanket® System (BIBS®) – Dry system:
    • Johns Manville Climate Pro and Attic Protector Blowing Wool Insulation (CCMC 12642-L),
    • Jet Stream® MAX , CCMC 13404-L, JetStream® MAX Blowing Insulation Wall System (CCMC 13422-R),
    • InsulSafe® XC Wall Insulation System (CCMC 13272-R), and
    • Johns Manville Spider® Plus Custom Insulation System (CCMC 13212-R).
  • Installers must be manufacturer-approved, must use approved equipment, and must follow the conditions and limitations specified in this Report.
  • The thermal insulation product must be delivered to the building site in unopened packages.
  • The netting must not bulge more than 13 mm beyond the stud in order to provide the necessary product density.
  • The insulation must be kept away from heat-emitting devices, such as recessed light fixtures, chimneys, and propane or natural gas sources, at a distance of at least 75 mm or the distance required by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
  • The installation must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions
  • For coverage charts, refer to product literature from the respective thermal insulation manufacturers.
  • The products used with the Blow-In-Blanket® System (BIBS®) – Dry system shall be clearly identified with the CCMC # and manufacturer name.

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-072126.02-15CCMC Technical Guide for Blown Mineral Fibre Insulation System with Netting for Walls

Material requirements

The thermal insulation product meets the requirements in CAN/ULC-S702, Type 5.

Performance requirements

Table 1. Results of testing the performance properties of the product

Property

Unit

Requirement

Result

Bulge

38 mm × 89 mm: studs at 400 mm on centre (o.c.)

mm

13

Pass

38 mm × 140 mm: studs at 600 mm o.c.

mm

13

Pass

Design density

38 mm × 89 mm: studs at 400 mm o.c.

kg/m3

≥ 25 or proponent's design density

Pass

38 mm × 140 mm: studs at 600 mm o.c.

kg/m3

≥ 25 or proponent's design density

Pass

Density deviation from each stud space

38 mm × 89 mm: studs at 400 mm o.c.

%

± 10% of design density

Pass

38 mm × 140 mm: studs at 600 mm o.c.

%

± 10% of design density

Pass

Thermal resistance at 150 mm

38 mm × 89 mm: studs at 400 mm o.c.

m2·K/W

≥ 3.6

Pass

38 mm × 140 mm: studs at 600 mm o.c.

m2·K/W

≥ 3.6

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
1200 Montreal Road
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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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.