[CCMC 13272-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada
| CCMC number: | 13272-R |
| Status: | Active |
| Issue date: | 2007-03-19 |
| Modified date: | 2023-02-27 |
| Evaluation holder: | CertainTeed LLC - Insulation Group
20 Moores Road |
| Product name: | InsulSafe® XC Wall Insulation System |
| Code compliance: | NBC 2015, NBC 2020 |
| Evaluation requirements: |
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It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as as a thermal insulation in wood-frame walls in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following codes:
National Building Code of Canada 2015
| ID | Code provision | Solution type |
|---|---|---|
| 09-25-02-04-00-0-00 | 9.25.2.4. Installation of Loose-Fill Insulation | Acceptable |
| 9.25.2.2. Insulation Materials | Acceptable |
National Building Code of Canada 2020
| ID | Code provision | Solution type |
|---|---|---|
| 9.25.2.4. | 9.25.2.4. Installation of Loose-Fill Insulation | Acceptable |
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
InsulSafe® XC Wall Insulation SystemProduct description
The product is manufactured on the job site. It uses a spun-bound, polypropylene nonwoven fabric printed with the product name Optima®. The fabric is affixed (stapled or glued) to the face of the framing members. The insulation is pneumatically installed using a mineral fibre blowing machine with a hose attached that blows the insulation into the open wall cavity behind the fabric (see Figure 1). The thermal insulation product is CertainTeed Insulsafe® XC (see CCMC 13141-L).
Figure 1. InsulSafe® in wall system
This evaluation covers the use of the product in wood-frame construction using 38 mm × 89 mm studs placed at 406 mm on centre (o.c.), 38 mm × 140 mm studs placed at 406 mm o.c., or 38 mm × 140 mm studs placed at 610 mm o.c. The applied design density of the product must be 32 kg/m3 . The thermal insulation used is CertainTeed InsulSafe® XC loose-fill glass-fibre insulation, which is compliant with CAN/ULC-S702-09, “Standard for Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings.” The insulation is applied using a blowing machine that places the insulation in the wall cavity behind the attached netting. The interior and exterior walls should be finished in accordance with the NBC 2015 requirements.
Manufacturing plants
This evaluation is limited to products produced at the following plants:
| Product name | Manufacturing plants | |
|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA, US | Chowchilla, CA, US | |
| InsulSafe® XC Wall Insulation System | Product evaluated by the CCMC | 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 design thermal resistance of the glass-fibre insulation is 29.1 m2·K/W. Table 1 indicates the coverage for installation in both 38 mm × 89 mm and 38 mm × 140 mm cavities.
| RSI (m2 ·K)/W | Cavity depth (mm) for 2.35 m Cavity Height |
Applied density (kg/m3) | Number of cavities filled per 14.1-kg bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.58 | 89 (at 406 mm o.c.) | 32 | 5.7 |
| 4.07 | 140 (at 406 mm o.c.) | 32 | 3.6 |
| 4.07 | 140 (at 610 mm o.c.) | 32 | 2.3 |
- CertainTeed recommends that installers always follow the “InsulSafe® XC Installation Instruction Manual.” A training video in their “Right Way” series is also available.
- The thermal insulation product must be delivered to the building site in unopened packages. The netting must bulge less than 13 mm beyond the stud to indicate a conforming installation that provides 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 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 and this Report.
- When possible, the product label or package must be identified with the manufacturer’s name and logo and the phrase “CCMC 13272-R.”
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
| Criteria number | Criteria name |
|---|---|
| CCMC-TG-072126.02-A-15 | CCMC Technical Guide for Blown Mineral Fibre Insulation System with Netting for Walls |
| CCMC-TG-072126.02-A-20 | CCMC Technical Guide for Blown Mineral Fibre Insulation System with Netting for Walls |
Performance requirements
| Property | Unit | Requirement | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulge | 38 mm × 89 mm studs at 406 mm o.c | mm | 13 | Pass |
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 406 mm o.c. | 13 | Pass | ||
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 610 mm o.c. | 13 | Pass | ||
| Design density | 38 mm × 89 mm studs at 406 mm o.c | kg/m3 | > 25 or proponent’s design density | Pass |
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 406 mm o.c. | > 25 or proponent’s design density | Pass | ||
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 610 mm o.c. | > 25 or proponent’s design density | Pass | ||
| Density deviation from each stud space | 38 mm × 89 mm studs at 406 mm o.c | % | ± 10% of design density | Pass |
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 406 mm o.c. | ± 10% of design density | Pass | ||
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 610 mm o.c. | ± 10% of design density | Pass | ||
| Thermal resistance at 150 mm | 38 mm × 89 mm studs at 406 mm o.c | (m2 ·K)/W | > 3.6 | Pass |
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 406 mm o.c. | > 3.6 | Pass | ||
| 38 mm × 140 mm studs at 610 mm o.c. | > 3.6 | Pass | ||
Administrative information
Disclaimer
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