[CCMC 14123-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number:

14123-R

Status:

Active

Issue date:

2019-05-02

Modified date:

2022-11-17

Evaluation holder:

Materiaux Specialisés Louiseville (MSL)

161, rue St-Paul C.P. 38
Louiseville QC J5V 2L6
Canada
Website: www.mslfibre.com
Telephone: 819-228-2789
Email: infoplus@mslfibre.com

Product name:

SONOclimat ECO 4

Code compliance:

NBC 2015

Evaluation requirements:

CCMC-TG-061710.02-15 "CCMC Technical Guide for Composite Fibreboard Sheathing for Braced Walls to Resist Lateral Loads"

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Code compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as exterior insulating sheathing for walls that will resist lateral loads caused by wind and earthquakes is constructed 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
09-23-13-01-00-0-00	9.23.13.1. Requirements for Low to Moderate Wind and Seismic Forces	Acceptable
09-23-17-02-00-0-00	9.23.17.2.(1) Where wall sheathing is required for the ...	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

SONOclimat ECO 4

Product description

The product is an insulating fibreboard panel made of 100% recyclable wood fibre conforming to CAN/ULC-S706-09, “Wood Fibre Insulating Boards for Buildings,” Type II, Class 3 or 4, Grade 1. It is manufactured in 38-mm-thick boards (which consist of three boards of 12.7 mm glued together) that are 1 220 mm wide × 2 440 mm or 2 750 mm long with an average density of 265 kg/m³ . The product is covered with an acrylic finish on two faces of the board. The product is installed as part of wall assemblies to provide exterior insulation to light-frame construction of walls in accordance with the NBC 2015.

insulating fiberboard panel — Figure 1. SONOclimat ECO4

Manufacturing plant

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

Product name	Manufacturing plant
Product name	Louiseville, QC, CA
SONOclimat ECO 4	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 is permitted for use in construction where a wall assembly must resist lateral loads caused by wind and earthquakes.
The product applies in locations where the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is not more than 0.70 and the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is less than 0.80 kPa.
The board must be fastened with common nails or screws at 150 mm on centre (o.c.) along perimeter and at 304 mm o.c. along intermediate supports penetrating a minimum 30 mm into the woodframe studs and plates.
The product must not be used as a finish and must always be covered by a sheathing membrane and cladding.
The installation of the product must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The product packaging (per bundle) must be identified with:
- the name and logo of the manufacturer; and
- the phrase “CCMC 14123-R.”

Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number	Criteria name
CCMC-TG-061710.02-15	CCMC Technical Guide for Composite Fibreboard Sheathing for Braced Walls to Resist Lateral Loads

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.

Table 1. Dimensional tolerances
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Length^{Table footnote (1)}	mm/m	+0 to –5	-0.966
Width^{Table footnote (1)}	mm/m	+0 to –5	-0.245
Squareness^{Table footnote (2)}	mm/m	≤ 2	0.0
Thickness^{Table footnote (2)}	%	± 6	–1.03

Table 2. Physical tolerances^{Table footnote footnote (1)}
Property	Unit	Requirement	Result
Transverse load at rupture	N	≥ 70	1 282
Tensile strength parallel to surface	kPa	≥ 1 000	1 946
Water absorption	%	≤ 7.0	2.2
Linear expansion @ 50% to 90% RH	%	≤ 0.5	0.18
Density	kg/m³	≥265^{Table footnote footnote (2)}	266
Water vapour permeance (dry cup)	ng/(Pa·s·m²)	≥ 287	1 480
Thermal resistance for 38 mm (RSI)	(m²·°C/W)	0.41	0.47

Performance requirements

Table 3. Racking load test in accordance with ASTM E 72-13a, "Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction" (except testing done on wall with studs 38 mm × 140 mm at 400 mm o.c.)
Property	Units	Average results
Ultimate load	kN	14.24^{Table footnote (1)}
Shear resistance	kN/m	5.83^{Table footnote (1)}
Failure load (0.8 ultimate load)	kN	11.39^{Table footnote (1)}
Deformation at 3.5 kN	Real mm	4.5^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at 3.5 kN	Residual mm	1.53^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at 7.0 kN	Real mm	14.81^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at 7.0 kN	Residual mm	5.52^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at 10.5 kN	Real mm	35.18^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at 10.5 kN	Residual mm	17.11^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at ultimate load	mm	106.91^{Table footnote (2)}
Deformation at 0.8 ultimate load	mm	43.21^{Table footnote (2)}

Administrative information

Use of Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) assessments

This assessment must be read in the context of the entire CCMC Registry of Product Assessments, any applicable building code or by-law requirements, and/or any other regulatory requirements (for example, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, etc.).

It is the responsibility of the user to confirm that the assessment they are using is current and has not been withdrawn or superseded by a later version on the CCMC Registry of Product Assessments.

Disclaimer

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has evaluated only the characteristics of the specific product described 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 (such as authorities having jurisdiction, design professionals and specifiers). This evaluation is valid when the product is used as part of permitted construction, respecting all conditions and limitations stated in the evaluation, and in accordance with applicable building codes and by-laws.

This evaluation is provided without representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied, and the NRC provides no endorsement for any evaluated product. The NRC accepts no responsibility whatsoever arising in any way from any and all use of or reliance on the information contained herein or the use of any evaluated product. 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.

Language

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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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