[CCMC evaluation requirements] CAN/ULC-S702-09, Type 5
From: National Research Council Canada
This document provides a summary of the minimum requirements imposed by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) for all evaluations based on the below criteria document. Additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary for a particular evaluation, and are detailed in the individual evaluation.
Criteria document
| Number | CAN/ULC-S702-09, Type 5 |
| Title | Standard for Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings |
| Document | Standard |
| Publisher | ULC Standards |
Scope
These evaluations apply to mineral-fibre thermal insulation when used in unconfined spaces with slopes not exceeding 4.5:12. The standard describes 5 types of mineral-fibre insulation. These CCMC evaluations refer only to loose-fill insulation Type 5 which is defined as follows:- Blowing wool – loose-fill mineral-fibre insulation subdivided into nodules, suitable for manual application by means of pneumatic equipment.
Mineral-fibre thermal insulation must be installed in accordance with ULC-S702.2-10, “Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Part 2: Installation.”
Material requirements
The evaluation holder must demonstrate that the product meets the following requirements (additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary, and are detailed in the individual evaluation):
| Test/property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Design density | ≤ the limiting design density in kg/m3 |
| Thermal resistivity | ≥ 18.5 (m·k)/W |
| Surface-burning characteristics | Flame-spread rating ≤ 25 Smoke developed classification ≤ 50 |
| Smoulder resistance | Mean mass loss ≤ 5%, mass loss of each specimen ≤ 10% |
| Corrosiveness | Specimen corrosion ≤ control specimen |
| Fungi resistance | Growth ≤ comparative item |
© Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. Reprinted with permission. This material is not the complete and official position of ULC Standards on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the ULC Standard in its entirety.
Installation requirements
The CCMC requires that evaluation holders provide instructions for the installation of the product(s) that:
- do not contravene the National Building Code of Canada, or any provincial or territorial building codes; and
- meet the requirements of CCMC minimum documentation requirements.
Manufacturing requirements
The CCMC requires that evaluation holders, at a minimum, demonstrate that the associated production process:
- is operated under a documented quality system; and
- meets the minimum requirements of the CCMC minimum documentation requirements.
Labelling requirements
The CCMC requires that evaluation holders ensure that product labels:
- reference the associated CCMC number or mark; and
- meet the requirements of CCMC minimum documentation requirements.
The standard requires that packaging for the insulation be identified with, as a minimum:
- the brand name and the name of the manufacturer or supplier;
- identification of the manufacturing facility location;
- type of insulation and its intended use;
- net contents of the package in kg;
- date of manufacture or shift code;
- thermal resistivity of the product;
- application chart as per standard;
- any additional information required by applicable acts and regulations;
- any necessary user safety information;
- statement that the product complies with the standard; and
- a cautionary statement as follows: “Building, electrical, fire and other applicable codes shall be complied with. All heat-emitting devices, such as fuel-burning appliances, chimneys, pipes, ducts and vents to these appliances shall maintain a minimum distance of 50 mm between these devices and the insulation. Recessed light fixtures, unless designed for the purpose, shall not be installed in insulated ceilings.”
Classification information
Products falling within the scope of this document are commonly classified by:
MasterFormat®
- 07 20 00 Thermal Protection
- 07 21 13 Board Insulation
- 07 21 13.16 Fibrous Board Insulation
- 07 21 13.19 Mineral Board Insulation
- 07 21 16 Blanket Insulation
- 07 21 23.07 Thermal Insulation - Site Applied - Loose Fill
- 09 81 00 Acoustic Insulation
- 09 81 13 Acoustic Board Insulation
- 09 81 16 Acoustic Blanket Insulation
Published CCMC evaluations
The following products have been evaluated to these requirements by the CCMC:
| CCMC number: | Manufacturer: | Product names: |
|---|---|---|
| 09799-L | CertainTeed Insulation Canada, Inc. | CertainTeed Blowing Insulation |
| 12427-L | Johns Manville Canada Inc. | Manville Blowing Wool Rich-R |
| 13141-L | CertainTeed LLC - Insulation Group | TrueComfort, InsulSafe XC |
| 13255-L | CertainTeed Insulation Canada, Inc. | Northern White Blowing Wool |
| 14022-L | American Rockwool Manufacturing, LLC | RockWool Premium Plus™ |
| 14070-L | Knauf Insulation | Knauf Insulation Blowing Insulation |
Code references
National Building Code of Canada 2010
| Code references | Code provision |
|---|---|
| 9.25.2.2.(1) | Except as required in , thermal insulati ... |
| Table 5.10.1.1. | Standards Applicable to Environmental Separators and Assemblies Exposed to the Exterior |
National Building Code of Canada 2015
| Code references | Code provision |
|---|---|
| 9.25.2.2.(1) | Except as required in Sentence 9.25.2.2. ... |
| A-5.9.1.1.(1) | Selection of Materials and Componentsand Compliance with Referenced Standards |
| A-9.36.2.4.(1) | Calculating the Effective Thermal Resistance of Building Envelope Assemblies |
| Table 5.9.1.1. | Standards Applicable to Environmental Separators and Assemblies Exposed to the Exterior |
