[CCMC 13450-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number: | 13450-R |
Status: | Active |
Issue date: | 2011-06-13 |
Modified date: | 2022-11-17 |
Evaluation holder: | Palram Americas, Inc. Arcadia West Industrial Park
9735 Commerce Circle |
Product names: |
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Code compliance: | NBC 2015, OBC |
Evaluation requirements: |
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In most jurisdictions this document is sufficient evidence for approval by Canadian authorities.
Learn more about CCMC recognition Look for the trusted CCMC mark on products to verify compliance.Code compliance opinion
It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as a canopy covering in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, comply with the following code:
National Building Code of Canada 2015
ID | Code provision | Solution type |
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09-23-16-00-00-0-00 | 9.23.16. Roof Sheathing | Alternative |
Ontario Building Code
Ruling No. 12-09-279 (13450-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 2012-06-21 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 names
- PALOPAQUE™ (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels)
- PALRUF® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels)
- PALSUN® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels)
- SUNLITE® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels)
- SUNTOP® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels)
- SUNTUF® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels)
Product description
PALRUF® is a corrugated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) panel. PALOPAQUE™ is a flat, corrugated PVC panel. SUNLITE® is a multiwalled polycarbonate panel. PALSUN® is a flat, extruded polycarbonate panel. SUNTUF® is a corrugated polycarbonate panel. SUNTOP® is a corrugated, foamed polycarbonate panel. All panels are available in various profiles (all manufactured), widths and lengths.Manufacturing plant
This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:
Product names | Manufacturing plant |
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Kutztown, PA, US | |
PALOPAQUE™ (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels) | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
PALRUF® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels) | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
PALSUN® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels) | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
SUNLITE® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels) | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
SUNTOP® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels) | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
SUNTUF® (polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride panels) | 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 products are polycarbonate or PVC corrugated panels intended for use as roof panels for canopies or carports. They are not intended for use as skylights. They must not be subjected to any traffic, maintenance or other loads with the exception of uniform loads from snow, rain and wind.
- The supporting structure, which is not part of this evaluation, must be designed by a professional engineer who is skilled in such design and licensed to practice under the appropriate provincial or territorial legislation. The supporting structure must comply with the requirements of Part 9 of Division B of the NBC 2015 and to meet the load and deflection resistance requirements specified in Subsections 9.4.2., Specified Loads, and 9.4.3., Deflections, of Division B of the NBC 2015. The polycarbonate or PVC corrugated roof panels must be able to transfer the appropriate loads to the supporting structure.
- The flashing detail at the wall junction must be installed in accordance with Subsection 9.26.4., Flashing at Intersections, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
- The spacing of the supporting roof joists must not be greater than 600 mm on centre (o.c.).
- The products must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and installation manual.
- The products must be identified with the phrase “CCMC 13450-R.”
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
Criteria number | Criteria name |
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CCMC-TG-074333-15 | CCMC Technical Guide for Plastic Wall and Roof Panels |
The evaluation 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.
Property | Product | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Flame-spread ratingTable footnote (1) | SUNTUF® | - | Report value | 55 |
Smoke developmentTable footnote (1) | SUNTUF® | - | Report value | 355 |
Water absorption resistanceTable footnote (2) | PALRUF® | g | < 1 g | 0 |
Water absorption resistanceTable footnote (2) | SUNTUF® | g | < 1 g | 0 |
Water absorption resistanceTable footnote (2) | PALSUN® | g | < 1 g | 0 |
Watertightness prior to agingTable footnote (3) | PALRUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness prior to agingTable footnote (3) | SUNTUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness prior to agingTable footnote (3) | PALOPAQUE™ | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness prior to agingTable footnote (3) | PALSUN® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after accelerated agingTable footnote (3) | PALRUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after accelerated agingTable footnote (3) | SUNTUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after accelerated agingTable footnote (3) | PALOPAQUE™ | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after accelerated agingTable footnote (3) | PALSUN® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after heat agingTable footnote (3) | PALRUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after heat agingTable footnote (3) | SUNTUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after heat agingTable footnote (3) | PALOPAQUE™ | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after heat agingTable footnote (3) | PALSUN® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after freeze/thawTable footnote (3) | PALRUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after freeze/thawTable footnote (3) | SUNTUF® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after freeze/thawTable footnote (3) | PALOPAQUE™ | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Watertightness after freeze/thawTable footnote (3) | PALSUN® | - | No water penetration | No leakage |
Property | Product | Thickness | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Uniform load resistanceTable footnote (1) (spacing of supports 600 mm on centre) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | 27.1 |
Uniform load resistanceTable footnote (1) (spacing of supports 600 mm on centre) | SUNTUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | 21.6 |
Uniform load resistanceTable footnote (1) (spacing of supports 600 mm on centre) | SUNLITE® | 8.0 mm | kPa | As reported | 11.4 |
Uniform load resistanceTable footnote (1) (spacing of supports 600 mm on centre) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | 13.3 |
Property | Product | Thickness | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Tensile strength prior to agingTable footnote (1) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | 45 576 |
Tensile strength prior to agingTable footnote (1) | SUNTUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | 51 915 |
Tensile strength prior to agingTable footnote (1) | PALOPAQUE™ | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | 46 061 |
Tensile strength prior to agingTable footnote (1) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | 57 311 |
Tensile strength after freeze/thawTable footnote (1) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | 50 048 |
Tensile strength after freeze/thawTable footnote (1) | SUNTUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | 50 320 |
Tensile strength after freeze/thawTable footnote (1) | PALOPAQUE™ | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | 45 542 |
Tensile strength after freeze/thawTable footnote (1) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | 55 025 |
Falling ball impactTable footnote (2) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | - | As reported | No sign of any damage |
Falling ball impactTable footnote (2) | SUNTUF® | 3.0 mm | - | As reported | No sign of any damage |
Falling ball impactTable footnote (2) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | - | As reported | No sign of any damage |
Wind uplift resistanceTable footnote (2) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | kPa | As reported | –2.9 |
Wind uplift resistanceTable footnote (2) | SUNTUF® | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | –3.0 |
Wind uplift resistanceTable footnote (2) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | kPa | As reported | +1.0 |
Resistance to accelerated agingTable footnote (2) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | - | No water penetration | No cracking |
Resistance to accelerated agingTable footnote (2) | SUNTUF® | 3.0 mm | - | No water penetration | No cracking |
Resistance to accelerated agingTable footnote (2) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | - | No water penetration | No cracking |
Resistance to heat agingTable footnote (2) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | - | No cracking or deterioration | No cracking or deterioration |
Resistance to heat agingTable footnote (2) | SUNTUF® | 0.8 mm | - | No cracking or deterioration | No cracking or deterioration |
Resistance to heat agingTable footnote (2) | PALOPAQUE™ | 3.0 mm | - | No cracking or deterioration | No cracking or deterioration |
Resistance to heat agingTable footnote (2) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | - | No cracking or deterioration | No cracking or deterioration |
Freeze/thaw resistanceTable footnote (1) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | - | No visible damage and mass loss ≤ 1% | No damage/0% |
Freeze/thaw resistanceTable footnote (1) | SUNTUF® | 0.8 mm | - | No visible damage and mass loss ≤ 1% | No damage/0% |
Freeze/thaw resistanceTable footnote (1) | PALOPAQUE™ | 3.0 mm | - | No visible damage and mass loss ≤ 1% | No damage/0% |
Freeze/thaw resistanceTable footnote (1) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | - | No visible damage and mass loss ≤ 1% | No damage/0% |
Fastener pull-throughTable footnote (3) | PALRUF® | 0.8 mm | N | As reported | 531 |
Fastener pull-throughTable footnote (3) | SUNTUF® | 0.8 mm | N | As reported | 153 |
Fastener pull-throughTable footnote (3) | PALSUN® | 3.0 mm | N | As reported | 246 |
Administrative information
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