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[CCMC 14136-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation

From: National Research Council Canada

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Compliance opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated products, when used as a floor underlay 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
09-16-04-02-00-0-009.16.4.2. Topping CourseAlternative
9.23.15.2.(1) Material Standards (Subflooring)Alternative
9.30.2.2. Materials and Thickness (Panel Type Underlay)Alternative

The above opinion(s) is/are 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

  • fermacell®flooring elements
  • fermacell®gypsum fibre boards

Product description

The product consists of two homogenous fibre gypsum boards that are glued together with an offset of 50 mm to produce a rabbeted edge. They are produced in two different thicknesses (20 mm and 25 mm) and the boards are 1 500 mm long × 500 mm wide, with a total surface area of 0.75 m2. The connection between each panel is completed with fermacell® Floor Glue. The panels are placed in succession in a floating installation.

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Figure 1. fermacell®

Manufacturing plants

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

Product namesManufacturing plants
Orejo, SpainWijchen, Netherlands
fermacell®flooring elementsProduct evaluated by the CCMCProduct evaluated by the CCMC
fermacell®gypsum fibre boardsProduct evaluated by the CCMCProduct 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 in accordance with “fermacell® Flooring Systems Planning and Processing.”
  • Access to floor drains or cleanouts should be maintained and not restricted.
  • The product packaging must be clearly identified with the phrase, “CCMC 14136-R.”

  Technical information

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

Evaluation requirements
Criteria number Criteria name
CCMC-TG-061626.03-15CCMC Technical Guide for Gypsum Fiberboard Floor Underlay 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.

Physical requirements
Table 1. Results of testing of physical requirements of panel underlay
Property Unit Requirement ResultTable footnote (1)
Thickness tolerance mm ± 0.5 0.05
Width tolerance mm ± 3.0 1
Length tolerance mm ± 6.0 0
Concentrated load bearing deflection mm ≤ 2 0
Resistance to fungus - Fungus growth not greater than that on comparative item Pass
Linear expansion @ 50% to 90% relative humidity (RH) % ≤ 1.0 0.06 (M)
0.08 (X)
Edge thickness swelling % ≤ 1 1.0
Nail pull resistance N Report value 1906
Flexural breaking load N Report value 1 300 (M)
1 440 (X)
Performance requirements
Table 2. Results of testing of ceramic installations, concentrated loadbearing strength and impact load
Property Unit Requirement Result
Robinson test for ceramic installations – assembly: 12.5 mm plywood, strapping 41.2 mm × 41.2 mm, 15.8 mm tongued and grooved plywood, fermacell®, ECO Prim Grip™ by MAPEI bond primer, extra smooth, large and heavy tile mortar with polymer by Keraflex Plus of MAPEI bond coat, 304.8 mm × 304.8 mm porcelain tile (8.0 mm thick)Table footnote (1) N/A No break after 6 cycles Pass
Hard impact @ 5.4 N∙m mm Indentation ≤ 1, no fracture or debonding between layers Pass
Hard impact @ 10.9 N∙m mm No failure Pass
Soft impact @ 10.2 N∙m mm No indentation, no fracture or debonding between layers Pass
Soft impact @ 20.4 N∙m mm No failure Pass

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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Copyright

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