[CCMC 13560-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number: | 13560-R |
Status: | Active |
Issue date: | 2012-06-25 |
Modified date: | 2023-03-01 |
Evaluation holder: | Soprema Inc.
1688, rue Jean-Berchmans-Michaud |
Product names: |
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Code compliance: | NBC 2010, OBC |
Evaluation requirements: |
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In most jurisdictions this document is sufficient evidence for approval by Canadian authorities.
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National Building Code of Canada 2010
ID | Code provision | Solution type |
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09-13-03-01-01-b-00 | 9.13.3.1.(1)(b) Required Waterproofing | Acceptable |
09-13-03-02-00-0-00 | 9.13.3.2.(1) Except as otherwise specified in this Se ... | Alternative |
09-13-03-03-00-0-00 | 9.13.3.3.(1) The method of application of all bitumin ... | Alternative |
09-13-03-05-00-0-00 | 9.13.3.5.(1) Concrete or unit masonry walls that are ... | Alternative |
Ontario Building Code
Ruling No. 12-18-288 (13560-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 2012-12-20 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
- Colphene 3000
- Foundation Waterproofing Membrane
Product description
The product is a self-adhered modified bituminous membrane intended to be used for waterproofing below-ground concrete foundation walls (poured-in-place and unit masonry wall). The membrane consists of a styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified bitumen that is laminated to a tri-laminated woven polyethylene film. A silicone release film is applied on the other side of the membrane to facilitate the installation. The membrane has overlap markings to help installers achieve suitable overlaps at the seams.
The membrane is installed following the application of the manufacturer’s recommended primer over the foundation wall and also the overlap marking. The membrane must be adequately adhered to the wall and to itself in order to prevent water infiltration in between the membrane and the wall and at seams.
The membrane is available in two grades, which are made of different blends and identified on the membrane: the regular grade for the summer (E/S) and the cold-weather grade for the winter (H/W).
The summer and winter grade membranes are manufactured in rolls that measure 18.7 m long × 1.0 m wide × 1.5 mm thick.
Manufacturing plant
This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:
Product names | Manufacturing plant |
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Drummondville, QC, CA | |
Colphene 3000 | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
Foundation Waterproofing Membrane | 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.
- Use of the product has been evaluated for applications falling under the scope of Part 9 of Division B of the NBC 2010 for foundation walls at a depth of up to 3 m. The foundation walls must meet the structural requirements of the NBC 2010.
- The poured-in-place concrete must be cured prior to the application of the product.
- The maximum hydrostatic pressure the membrane and seams can sustain is 48 kPa.
- Unit masonry or poured-in-place concrete walls must meet the surface preparation requirements of Article 9.13.3.4., Preparation of Surface, of Division B of the NBC 2010.
- The concrete wall must be cleaned, dried and primed with Elastocol Stick as per the manufacturer’s installation instructions prior to the installation of the membrane.
- The width of the overlap joint (seam) must be a minimum of 75 mm. The Elastocol Stick primer must be applied along the overlap marking (75 mm) prior to the application of the next membrane.
- The thickness of the membrane installed on site must be equivalent to the thickness of the evaluated product.
- The membrane rolls must be stored vertically on site at a temperature less than the maximum temperature recommended by the manufacturer and must be protected from solar radiation as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- While the continuity of the waterproofing membrane to other parts of the foundations (slabs, footing, etc.) is beyond the scope of this Evaluation Report, the installer must follow engineer-approved solutions to provide the waterproofing continuity.
- A mastic must be applied to seal the top and bottom edges (terminations) of the membrane in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Following its application, the entire membrane must be protected from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation within three weeks of its application and in accordance with the manufacturer’s additional recommendations.
- The manufacturer must recommend appropriate permanent protection from UV radiation and mechanical impact for the above-ground portion of the membrane.
- When used in soils containing high levels of organic matters, chemicals and microbiological activity, the manufacturer must be consulted to determine suitability.
- Prior to backfilling, the membrane must be covered with a protection board meeting the manufacturer’s specifications. The use of mechanically attached board systems may affect the waterproofing performance of the product. The manufacturer must provide instructions for the selection of appropriate fasteners and evidence that such fasteners produce a permanent waterproof seal for the foundation. If any self-seal performance is claimed by the manufacturer, then evidence must be supplied as to the extent of the capability and how tests were performed.
- The foundation wall must be backfilled in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 9.12.3., Backfill, of Division B of the NBC 2010.
- The product must be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions by qualified installers using the manufacturer’s recommended tools.
- The product must be identified with the phrase “CCMC 13560-R.”
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
Criteria number | Criteria name |
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CCMC-TG-071326.01-10 | CCMC Technical Guide for Self-Adhered Modified Bituminous Membrane for Waterproofing Concrete Foundation Walls |
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
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result | |
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Summer grade | Winter grade | |||
Thickness variation | % | ±10% of the manufacturer’s declared value | 0.02Table footnote (1) | 0Table footnote (1) |
Hardness (Type 00 hardness gauge) | – | Report value | 79.1 | 84.9 |
Water vapour permeance (WVP), Procedure B | ng/(Pa∙s∙m2) | ±10% of the manufacturer’s declared value | 1.51Table footnote (2) | 1.65Table footnote (2) |
Tensile strength at break: machine direction | kN/mTable footnote (3) | Report value | 12.67 | 13.86 |
Tensile strength at break: cross-machine direction | Report value | 13.89 | 13.60 |
Performance requirements
PropertyTable footnote (1) Table footnote (2) | Requirement | Result | |
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Summer grade | Winter grade | ||
Watertightness | No leakage | Passed | |
Water immersion/watertightness | No leakage | Passed | |
Heat aging/watertightness | No leakage | Passed | |
Chemical aging (NaOH)/watertightness | No leakage | Passed | |
Chemical aging (acetic acid)/watertightness | No leakage | Passed | |
UV aging/watertightness | No leakage | Passed | |
Low temperature flexibility/watertightness | No leakage | Passed |
PropertyTable footnote (1) | Requirement | Result | ||
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Summer grade | Winter grade | |||
Crack bridging | 30 cycles at −20°C | No cracking, breakage, tearing, adhesion failure or other observable failures | Passed | |
30 cycles at 30°C | ||||
Water immersion/crack bridging | 30 cycles at −20°C | No cracking, breakage, tearing, adhesion failure or other observable failures | Passed | |
30 cycles at 30°C | ||||
Heat aging/crack bridging | 10 cycles at −20°C | No cracking, breakage, tearing, adhesion failure or other observable failures | Passed | |
10 cycles at 30°C | ||||
Chemical aging (NaOH)/crack bridging | 10 cycles at −20°C | No cracking, breakage, tearing, adhesion failure or other observable failures | Passed | |
10 cycles at 30°C | ||||
Chemical aging (acetic acid)/crack bridging | 10 cycles at −20°C | No cracking, breakage, tearing, adhesion failure or other observable failures | Passed | |
10 cycles at 30°C | ||||
UV aging/crack bridging | 10 cycles at −20°C | No cracking, breakage, tearing, adhesion failure or other observable failures | Passed | |
10 cycles at 30°C |
PropertyTable footnote (1) | UnitTable footnote (2) | Requirement | Result | |
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Summer grade | Winter grade | |||
Peel adhesion | N/m | ≥ 175 | 1 845 | 1 155 |
Water immersion/peel adhesion | N/m | ≥ 90% of 175 | 1 373 | 916 |
Heat aging/peel adhesion | N/m | ≥ 90% of 175 | 1 327 | 818 |
UV aging/peel adhesion | N/m | ≥ 90% of 175 | 1 879 | 1 354 |
PropertyTable footnote (1) | UnitTable footnote (2) | RequirementTable footnote (3) | ResultTable footnote (4) | |
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Summer grade | Winter grade | |||
Heat aging/tensile strength | kN/m | ≥ 90% of original value | 12.37 | 14.93 |
Chemical aging (NaOH)/tensile strength | kN/m | ≥ 90% of original value | 12.92 | 12.87 |
Chemical aging (acetic acid)/tensile strength | kN/m | ≥ 90% of original value | 13.11 | 13.83 |
UV aging/tensile strength | kN/m | ≥ 90% of original value | 12.23 | 13.61 |
PropertyTable footnote (2) | Unit | Requirement | Result | |
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Summer grade | Winter grade | |||
Water immersion/watertightnessTable footnote (3) | – | No leakage | Passed | |
Heat aging/watertightnessTable footnote (3) | – | No leakage | Passed | |
Water immersion/adhesion | N/m | ≥ 90% of 175 | 511 | 382 |
Heat aging/peel adhesion | N/m | ≥ 90% of 175 | 655 | 701 |
UV aging/peel adhesion | – | ≥ 90% of 175 | 395 | 528 |
Lap joint shear test | – | No bounding and slippage failure prior reaching the breaking strength of the membrane | Passed | |
Heat aging/lap joint shear test | – | No bounding and slippage failure prior reaching the breaking strength of the membrane | Passed |
Administrative information
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