[CCMC 13475-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number:

13475-R

Status:

Active

Issue date:

2010-11-30

Modified date:

2023-02-24

Evaluation holder:

Building Products of Canada Corp.

420, rue Dupont
Pont-Rouge QC G3H 1S2
Canada
Website: www.bpcan.com
Telephone: 418-873-2521
Email: service@bpcan.com

Product name:

Enermax (acoustical insulation)

Code compliance:

NBC 2015

Evaluation requirements:

CCMC-TG-098113.01-15 "CCMC Technical Guide for Sound Insulating Fibreboard"

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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 sound insulating panel within the wall assemblies specified, and 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
09-11-01-01-00-0-00	9.11.1.1. Required Protection	Acceptable
09-11-01-02-00-0-00	9.11.1.2. Determination of Sound Transmission Ratings	Acceptable
09-11-01-03-00-0-00	9.11.1.3. Compliance with Required Ratings	Acceptable
09-25-02-02-01-i-00	9.25.2.2.(1)(i) Wood Fibre Insulating Boards for Buildings	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

Enermax (acoustical insulation)

Product description

The product is a sound-insulating fibreboard covered on one side with a trilaminate film that is composed of aluminum, polyethylene and kraft paper layers. It is manufactured in 1 219 mm × 2 464 mm sheets that are 12.5 mm thick.

The product is installed within the manufacturer’s specified wall assemblies shown in the sound transmission class (STC) rating table.

Manufacturing plant

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

Product name	Manufacturing plant
Product name	Pont-Rouge, QC, CA
Enermax (acoustical insulation)	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 wall assemblies described in the sound transmission class (STC) rating table must be used in dwelling units that meet Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2015. Where the wall assemblies are used as a separating wall between two dwelling units, the wall assemblies must be installed with adjoining construction (floor/wall/ceiling assembly) that meets the prescriptive requirement details of Article 9.11.1.4., Adjoining Constructions, of Division B of the NBC 2015.
The wall assemblies must have a sound transmission class (STC) rating of at least 50 as required by Clause 9.11.1.1.(1)(b), Required Protection, of Division B of the NBC 2015. Where a dwelling unit is adjacent to an elevator shaft or a refuse chute, the separating wall assembly must have an STC rating of at least 55 as required by Sentence 9.11.1.1.(3) (required protection for construction separating a dwelling unit from an elevator shaft or refuse chute), of Division B of the NBC 2015.
For fire performance, a ULC Listing showing that the sound-insulating assemblies specified in the sound transmission class (STC) rating table meet the fire-rating requirements of the NBC 2015 is required in buildings where the NBC 2015 requires a fire-resistance rating for wall assemblies. Ratings must be determined in accordance with CAN/ULC-S101-14, “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials.” Users of this Evaluation Report must request a copy of the ULC Listing from Building Products of Canada Corp.
The STC values published in the sound transmission class (STC) rating table are valid for the wall configurations shown in the table and the additional construction details described in the referenced notes.
The wall assemblies’ components presented in table Sound transmission class (STC) rating (glass fibre insulation batt, gypsum board, wood studs and steel studs) and their installation must comply with the requirements of the NBC 2015 and the Building Products of Canada Corp.’s installation manual.
The wall assemblies described in the sound transmission class (STC) rating table that include steel studs are for non-loadbearing applications.
The product must be installed by an informed and knowledgeable installer.
The product must be identified with the phrase “CCMC 13475-R.”

Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number	Criteria name
CCMC-TG-098113.01-15	CCMC Technical Guide for Sound Insulating Fibreboard

The Report Holder has submitted technical documentation for CCMC’s evaluation. Testing was conducted at laboratories recognized by the CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for this product is summarized below:

Material requirements

Fibreboard properties

The "Enermax (acoustical insulation)" fibreboard used within the wall assemblies shown in sound transmission class (STC) rating table conforms to CAN/ULC-S706-09, Type II, Class 7, as presented in fibreboard properties table below.

Table 1. Fibreboard properties
Property	Units	Requirement	Results
Dimensions and tolerances - thickness	%	± 9% of 12.5 mm (the declared value)	12.2
Dimensions and tolerances - length	mm/m	0 to -5	Pass
Dimensions and tolerances - width	mm/m	0 to -5	Pass
Straightedge	mm/m	≤ 2.0	1.6
Water vapour permeance	ng/(Pa∙s∙m²)	≤ 60	9.6
Air permeance at 75 Pa pressure difference	L/(s∙m²)	≤ 0.02	< 0.001
Water absorption by volume	%	≤ 10	5.7
Linear moisture expansion	%	≤ 0.5	0.1
Thermal resistance for a 25-mm thick panel	(m²∙K)/W	≥ 0.410	0.55
Transverse load rupture	N	≥ 62	89.2
Tensile strength - parallel to the surface - machine direction	kPa	≥ 1000	2 874
Tensile strength - parallel to the surface - cross-machine direction	kPa	≥ 1000	2 228
Tensile strength - perpendicular to the surface	kPa	not applicable for type II, class 7	38.8
Compressive strength at 10% deformation	kPa	not applicable for type II, class 7	255.8

Resilient metal channel properties

The resilient metal channel used within the wall assemblies shown in sound transmission class (STC) rating table conforms to the resilient metal channel properties table. A schematic description of the channel is shown in the figures 6 and 7.

Table 2. Resilient metal channel properties^{Table footnote footnote (1)}
Property	Unit	Requirement	Results
Minimum base steel thickness	mm	≥ 0.455	Pass
Corrosion resistance^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	-	Minimum G40	Pass

Performance requirements

Acoustical performance

The acoustical performance of five wall assemblies enclosing the "Enermax (acoustical insulation)" panel has been evaluated in terms of airborne sound transmission loss. The airborne sound transmission measurements have been conducted in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E 90-09, “Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.”

Based on these measurements, the STC rating for the five wall assemblies was determined in accordance with ASTM E 413-10, “Classification for Rating Sound Insulation,” and published in sound transmission class (STC) rating table

Table 3. Sound transmission class (STC) rating
Assembly	STC rating^{Table footnote (1)}	Assembly Components	Assembly diagram
1	50	15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)}^{Table footnote (4)} 12.7 mm "Enermax (acoustical insulation)"^{Table footnote (5)} 38 mm × 89 mm wood studs spaced at 406 mm on centre Glass fibre insulation batts (RSI 2.1)^{Table footnote (6)} Resilient channels spaced at 610 mm on centre^{Table footnote (7)}^{Table footnote (8)} 15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (4)}^{Table footnote (9)}^{Table footnote}	Figure 1. Enermax (acoustical insulation) STC rated assembly 1
2	53	15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)Table footnote (4)} 12.7 mm "Enermax (acoustical insulation)"^{Table footnote (5)} 38 mm × 89 mm wood studs spaced at 406 mm on centre Glass fibre insulation batts (RSI 2.1)^{Table footnote (6)} Resilient channels spaced at 610 mm on centre^{Table footnote (7)}^{Table footnote (10)}^{Table footnoteTable footnote} 12.7 mm "Enermax (acoustical insulation)"^{Table footnote (5)} 15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)Table footnote (4)}	Figure 2. Enermax (acoustical insulation) STC rated assembly 2
3	50	15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)}^{Table footnote (11)} 12.7 mm "Enermax (acoustical insulation)"^{Table footnote (5)} 39 mm × 92 mm non-loadbearing steel studs spaced at 610 mm on centre^{Table footnote (12)} Glass fibre insulation batts (RSI 2.1)^{Table footnote (13)} 15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (9)Table footnote (11)}	Figure 3. Enermax (acoustical insulation) STC rated assembly 3
4	53	15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)Table footnote (11)} 12.7 mm "Enermax (acoustical insulation)"^{Table footnote (5)} 39 mm × 92 mm non-loadbearing steel studs spaced at 610 mm on centre^{Table footnote (12)} Glass fibre insulation batts (RSI 2.1)^{Table footnote (13)} 15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (9)Table footnote (11)Table footnote} 15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)Table footnote (11)Table footnote}	Figure 4. Enermax (acoustical insulation) STC rated assembly 4
5	52	15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (3)Table footnote (4)} 12.7 mm "Enermax (acoustical insulation)"^{Table footnote (5)} 38 mm × 89 mm wood studs spaced at 406 mm on centre Glass fibre insulation batts (RSI 2.1)^{Table footnote (6)} Resilient channels spaced at 406 mm on centre^{Table footnote (7)}^{Table footnote (8)} 15.9 mm Type X gypsum board^{Table footnote (2)}^{Table footnote (4)Table footnote (9)Table footnote}	Figure 5. Enermax (acoustical insulation) STC rated assembly 5

Notes:

Footnote 1

As per Sentence 9.11.1.1.(3) of Division B of the NBC 2015, where a dwelling unit is adjacent to an elevator shaft or a refuse chute, the separating construction must have an STC rating of at least 55.

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Footnote 2

The gypsum board joints are caulked and covered with a 50-mm wide aluminum tape. This laboratory joint-finishing practice provides equivalent sound transmission performance to the cured joint compound.

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Footnote 3

The gypsum board panels are fastened using Type S, 51-mm long drywall screws that are spaced 200 mm o.c

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Footnote 4

The measured gypsum board density is 11.9 kg/m²

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Footnote 5

“Enermax (acoustical insulation)” is fastened using Type S, 41-mm long drywall screws that are spaced 200 mm o.c. The joints are covered with a 50-mm wide aluminum tape.

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Footnote 6

The measured glass fibre insulation batt density is 0.8 kg/m² .

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Footnote 7

The channel is cold-form fabricated with a 0.478-mm light gauge steel. A schematic description of the resilient channel is shown in Figures 1 and 2.

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Footnote 8

The resilient channels are installed using Type S, 41-mm long drywall screws that are spaced 406 mm o.c.

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Footnote 9

The gypsum board panels are fastened using Type S, 41-mm long drywall screws that are spaced 200 mm o.c

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Footnote 10

The resilient channels are installed using Type S, 41-mm long drywall screws that are spaced 610 mm o.c.

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Footnote 11

The measured gypsum board density is 12.5 kg/m²

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Footnote 12

The measured steel stud thickness is 0.46 mm.

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Footnote 13

The measured glass fibre insulation batt density is 0.9 kg/m²

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Figures of the resilient metal channels are show below:

Dimensions of the resilient metal channel — Figure 6. Schematic description of the resilient metal channel

Attachment flange to stud

Web (includes cutout)

Attachment flange to drywall

Dimensions and spacing of the cutouts in the resilient metal channel — Figure 7. Dimension and spacing of the resilient metal channel cutouts

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:

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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 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.

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