[CCMC 13500-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number:

13500-R

Status:

Active

Issue date:

2012-07-31

Modified date:

2022-11-18

Evaluation holder:

Fiberon Composites LLC

181 Random Drive
New London NC 28127
United States
Website: www.fiberondecking.com
Telephone: 704-463-7120
Email: info@fiberondecking.com

Product names:

Fiberon^® Horizon Decking
Fiberon^® Protect Advantage
Fiberon^® Sancutary Decking
Fiberon^® Symmetry™ Decking

Code compliance:

NBC 2010, OBC

Evaluation requirements:

CCMC-TG-067314.01-10 "CCMC Technical Guide for Wood Thermoplastic Composite Lumber Exterior Decking"

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Code compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as exterior decking in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, comply with the following code:

National Building Code of Canada 2010

ID	Code provision	Solution type
09-03-02-09-00-0-00	9.3.2.9. Termite and Decay Protection	Alternative
09-04-02-00-00-0-00	9.4.2. Specified Loads	Alternative
09-04-03-01-00-0-00	9.4.3.1. Deflections	Alternative
09-08-09-01-00-0-00	9.8.9.1. Loads on Stairs and Ramps	Alternative
09-23-15-05-00-0-00	9.23.15.5. Subfloor Thickness or Rating	Alternative

Ontario Building Code

Ruling No. 12-17-287 (13500-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 2012-10-11 (revised 2017-06-26) 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

Fiberon^® Horizon Decking
Fiberon^® Protect Advantage
Fiberon^® Sancutary Decking
Fiberon^® Symmetry™ Decking

Product description

The product is a wood thermoplastic composite lumber (WTCL) made primarily from equal parts of reclaimed hardwood sawdust and reclaimed/recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) with specifically engineered UV-resistant additives and colourants. The composite product is manufactured through a continuous co-extrusion process in planks of solid cross-section with a HDPE-based capping material for additional stain, fade and scratch resistance. The planks are grooved or solid, are manufactured in nominal dimensions of 24 mm × 135 mm, and are available in 3.66m, 4.88m, and 6.1m lengths.

The product is intended to be used as exterior decking to be installed over traditional structural wood framing spaced at 400 mm on centre (o.c.) and stair treads spaced at 230 mm o.c.

Figure 1. Installation details for the product

1.5-mm to 4.7-mm minimum end-to-end gapping, depending on length of plank and temperature at installation
Fiberon® Solid Decking Horizon, Symmetry™, Sanctuary and Protect Advantage
4.7-mm minimum width-to-width gapping, depending on temperature at installation
minimum of 3 joists per plank
maximum joist spacing of 400 mm o.c
joist designed to support applicable loads
two fasteners, 64 mm long, per support

Manufacturing plants

This evaluation is limited to products produced at the following plants:

Product names	Manufacturing plants
Product names	Meridian, ID, US	New London, NC, US
Fiberon^® Horizon Decking	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
Fiberon^® Protect Advantage	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
Fiberon^® Sancutary Decking	Product evaluated by the CCMC	Product evaluated by the CCMC
Fiberon^® Symmetry™ Decking	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 product must be installed with supports spaced no greater than 400 mm o.c. Each plank must be supported by at least three supports.
The product must be fastened to the wood joists with fasteners specified by the manufacturer and conforming to Article 9.23.3.1., Standards for Nails and Screws, of Division B of the NBC 2010. The fasteners must have a corrosion protection coating or be made of stainless steel. The planks must be fastened with at least two 64-mm-long fasteners per support.^{Table footnote (1)}
The product must be gapped end-to-end based upon the length of the plank and the temperature at installation. The end-to-end gapping must be 4.7 mm (3/16 in.) for installations below 7°C, 3.1 mm (1/8 in.) for installations between 7°C and 29°C, and 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) for installations over 29°C. The width-to-width gapping must be 4.7 mm (3/16 in.).
The product can be used where termite protection is required as per Article 9.3.2.9. of Division B of the NBC 2010.
The product can be used as stair treads at 230-mm (9 in.) o.c. spacing for Symmetry^TMand 203-mm (8 in.) o.c. spacing for Sanctuary and Protect Advantage.
Slip-resistant strips shall be provided in accordance with Article 9.8.9.6, Finish for Treads and Landings, of Division B of the NBC 2010.
The product is not to be considered as an equivalent to dimensional lumber.

Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number	Criteria name
CCMC-TG-067314.01-10	CCMC Technical Guide for Wood Thermoplastic Composite Lumber Exterior Decking

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.

Material requirements

Table 1. Results of testing of basic physical and mechanical properties of the product
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result^{Footnote (1)} ^{Footnote (2)}
Dimensional change – coefficient of linear expansion (swelling) – oven-dry to vacuum pressure soak	%	≤ 0.5, by 80% of specimens	0.01
Strength and stiffness – modulus of elasticity (MOE) – Symmetry™	MPa	≥ 750	3 301
Strength and stiffness – flexural rigidity (apparent MOE) – Sanctuary	MPa	≥ 750	3 260
Strength and stiffness – flexural rigidity (apparent MOE) – Protect Advantage	MPa	≥ 750	3 016
Strength and stiffness – modulus of rupture (MOR) – Symmetry™	MPa	≥ 9	24
Strength and stiffness – moment capacity (MOE) – Sanctuary	MPa	≥ 9	18.42
Strength and stiffness – moment capacity (MOE) – Protect Advantage	MPa	≥ 9	18.19
Strength and stiffness – creep, recovery and load duration	%	≤ 25 for creep	30^{Footnote (3)}
Strength and stiffness – creep, recovery and load duration	%	≥ 75 for recovery	80
Strength and stiffness – creep, recovery and load duration	%	No failure	Passed
Strength and stiffness after aging – weathering – impact resistance	%	≥ 75 of non- weathered value	106.7
Strength and stiffness after aging – accelerated aging – MOE - Symmetry™	%	≥ 50 of non-aged value	112.6
Strength and stiffness after aging – accelerated aging – MOE - Sanctuary	%	≥ 50 of non-aged value	94.8
Strength and stiffness after aging – accelerated aging – MOE - Protect Advantage	%	≥ 50 of non-aged value	97.2
Strength and stiffness after aging – accelerated aging – MOR - Symmetry™	%	≥ 50 of non-aged value	101.9
Strength and stiffness after aging – accelerated aging – MOR - Sanctuary	%	≥ 50 of non-aged value	102.0
Strength and stiffness after aging – accelerated aging – MOR - Protect Advantage	%	≥ 50 of non-aged value	103.7
Strength and stiffness after aging – fastener holding capacity – nail withdrawal strength	N	≥ 600	2 828
Strength and stiffness after aging – fastener holding capacity – lateral nail strength	N	≥ 720	3 833
Strength and stiffness after aging – flame-spread for Protect Advantage – flame-spread rating for Symmetry™	–	≤ 200	70
Strength and stiffness after aging – flame-spread for Protect Advantage – flame-spread rating for Sanctuary & Protect Advantage	–	≤ 200	85
Strength and stiffness after aging – flame-spread for Protect Advantage – smoke developed – capped	–	Report	390

Performance requirements

Table 2. Results of testing of performance under both concentrated static loads and impact loads
Property	Requirement	Result^{Footnote (1)}
Concentrated static load – decking at 50°C – minimum ultimate load (kN)	≥ 2.45	4.89
Concentrated static load – decking at 20°C – minimum ultimate load (kN)	≥ 2.45	5.56
Concentrated static load – decking at −35°C – minimum ultimate load (kN)	≥ 2.45	9.05
Concentrated static load – decking at 50°C – maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)	≤ 2.0	2.54
Concentrated static load – decking at 20°C – maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)	≤ 2.0	1.74
Concentrated static load – decking at −35°C – maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)	≤ 2.0	1.74
Following impact load of 102 N·m – decking at 50°C – minimum ultimate load (kN)	≥ 1.78	≥ 1.78
Following impact load of 102 N·m – decking at 50°C – maximum deflection under 0.89-kN load (mm)	≤ 2.0	4.02^{Footnote (2)}

Table 3. Results of testing of durability of the product
Property	Requirement	Result – SPF lumber	Result – Horizon
Property	Requirement	Bending stiffness	Mean percentage loss in bending modulus of elasticity (MOE) after ultraviolet (UV) exposure and accelerated aging must be less than or equal to spruce lumber	–40%	+1%
Bending strength	Mean percentage loss in bending stress (MOR) after UV exposure and accelerated aging must be less than or equal to spruce lumber	–24%	+3%

Table 4. Results of testing of decay and termite resistance of the product
Property	Requirement	Result
Decay resistance – % loss in weight	Mean percentage loss in weight and compressive strength after exposure to decay-causing fungi must be equal to or better than preservative-treated wood conforming to CAN/CSA-O80.1-M97, "Preservative Treatment of All Timber Products by Pressure Processes"	Passed
Decay resistance – compressive strength	Mean percentage loss in weight and compressive strength after exposure to decay-causing fungi must be equal to or better than preservative-treated wood conforming to CAN/CSA-O80.1-M97, "Preservative Treatment of All Timber Products by Pressure Processes"	Passed
Termite resistance	Rating must be equal to or better than preservative-treated wood conforming to CAN/CSA-O80.1	Passed

Table 5. Results of testing of performance under concentrated static load – stair tread
Property		Requirement – minimum ultimate load (kN)	Requirement – maximum deflection under 1 kN (mm)	Result – applied ultimate load (kN)^{Footnote (1)}	Result – deflection under 1 kN (mm)^{Footnote (1)}
Property		Concentrated load – stair tread		5^{Footnote (2)}	0.75	8.90	1.55^{Footnote (4)}
Concentrated load – stair tread nosing		5^{Footnote (3)}	0.75	7.04	1.55^{Footnote (4)}

Additional performance data

(Data in this section does not form part of the CCMC's "Code compliance opinion".)

Table 6. Results of testing of additional performance data
Property	Unit	Reference value	Result
Coefficient of linear expansion (thermal) – longitudinal	cm/cm/°C	≤ 2 × 10⁻⁵	3.01 × 10⁻⁵^{Footnote (1)}
Coefficient of linear expansion (thermal) – cross-sectional	cm/cm/°C	≤ 2 × 10⁻⁵	6.5 × 10⁻⁵^{Footnote (1)}
Impact resistance (Izod impact, notched)	J/m	≥ 53.4	32.7^{Footnote (2)}
Hardness (11.28-mm-diameter ball)	kN	≥ 1.8	8.0
Slip resistance (average slip index) Sanctuary and Protect Advantage – dry condition	–	≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"	0.37^{Footnote (3)}
Slip resistance (average slip index) Sanctuary and Protect Advantage – wet condition	–	≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"	0.36^{Footnote (3)}
Slip resistance (average slip index) Symmetry™ – dry condition	–	≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"	0.38^{Footnote (3)}
Slip resistance (average slip index) Symmetry™ – wet condition	–	≥ 0.5 ASTM F 1679-04, "Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT)"	0.33^{Footnote (3)}

Notes: Results provided in this Table do not invalidate the CCMC's opinion concerning the product's compliance with the NBC 2010.

Footnote 1

The manufacturer's gapping installation instructions must address the linear expansion values.

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Footnote 2

The IZOD impact is a small-scale test used to characterize the material. Very low performance values show a sensitivity to a loss of impact strength when the product is significantly damaged by a notch, cut or split. The results of the large-scale impact floor tests are the primary performance indicator with respect to floor impact loads.

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Footnote 3

Having fallen to 0.37 under the dry condition and 0.36 under the wet condition, no surface finishes met the 0.5 criterion. This criterion may not meet all occupant expectations.

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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.

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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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