290 BEACH AVE - INSULATION It�
FLOP'CA CCPAOTYCM QF /: '.'.' •n ;t 7-1 i
Business & Professional Regulation
❑�,;�� r®air® ,�
Rata ltd BCIS Home Log In Uses Registration Hot Topics Submit Surcharge Seats&Facts Publications FBC Staff ' BCIS Site Map - Links Sea,
Business/,')
Professi nal `
usca Product Poaic Auser
pproval 7 a
Regulation �� vy
litmuelkcitMtr.Atgulrtehkiy pendant Anonmal Meny>Prnrlun nr Annl¢atinn Sruc5>AMivatmn I ist>Application Detail
a OFFICE OF mHE FL # FL17182
SECRETARY
Application Type New
Code Version 2010
Application Status Validated
Comments Product in question falls outside the scope of the State Product Approve
rule 61G20-3.zb.09/03/2014
Archived
Product Manufacturer Icynene Inc.
Address/Phone/Email 6747 Campobello Road
Mississauga,NON-US 11111
(608)310-6742
lwainright@drjengineering.org
Authorized Signature Larry Wainright
lwainright@drjengineering.org
Technical Representative
Address/Phone/Email .
Quality Assurance Representative
Address/Phone/Email
Category Roofing
Subcategory Roofing Insulation
Compliance Method Evaluation Report from a Florida Registered Architect or a Ucensed
Professional Engineer
Evaluation Report-Hardcopy Received
Florida Engineer or Architect Name who developed the Kirk Grundahl
Evaluation Report
Florida License PE-73618
Quality Assurance Entity Quality Auditing-Institute Ltd.
Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 03/28/2015
Validated By Jeffrey P.Ameson,P.E.
Validation Checklist-Hardcopy Received
Certificate of Independence FL17182 RO COI 140805 Cover Letter to Icynene TER.odf
Referenced Standard and Year(of Standard) Standard Year
ASTM C578 2007
ASTM E84 2007
/
_ •A '.1,1 F .;.I r. Pfioac1 Stato,,oni: term,.Of U.
6300 Enterprise Lane
Madison,WI 53719
608.310.6722
drjengineering.org ENGINEERING i_LC
Product Evaluation Report
of
Use of Icynene, Inc. Classic Max & Classic Plus
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) in Unvented Attics & Crawlspaces
for
Florida Product Approval
FL Number 17182.1
Report Number 1406-03
Florida Building Code 2010
Per Rule 61G20-3
Method: 1 —D (Engineering Evaluation) .��,,uu+u,,,�
Category: Roofing Products .•••�-N' GRu4 �'�i
Subcategory: Roofing Insulation � t`P•'\.`�E•kSF'�'y�'�
t
No 73618
Product: /: g * I
Icynene Classic Max (LD-C-50) ! '�i s ;
Icynene Classic Plus (LD-C-70) •� .s,t P.1? G�?�.•
Prepared For: 4YettP1M114
Icynene, Inc.
6747 Campobello Road
Mississauga,Ontario,Canada L5N 2L7
Prepared By:
Kirk Grundahl,PE
Florida Professional Engineer#73618
Date: 8/5/2014
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENCE: I certify that I, Kirk Grundahl, do not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in
Icynene, Inc. for which this Product Evaluation Report (Research Report Number 1406-03/TER No. 1406-03) is being
issued.
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: This is a Product Evaluation Report (Research Report Number 1406-03/TER No. 1406-
03) issued by Kirk Grundahl, PE, Florida Professional Engineer #73618, for Icynene, Inc. based on Rule Chapter No.
61G20-3, Method 1d of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Florida Building Commission.
This product has been evaluated for use in locations adhering to the 2010 Florida Building Code. See applicable installation
instructions in the Product Evaluation Report for specific use parameters.
EZ ICC EVALUATION
SERVICE Most Widely Accepted and Trusted
ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1826
Reissued February 1, 2013
This report is subject to renewal February 1, 2015.
www.icc-es.org I (800) 423-6587 I (562) 699-0543 A Subsidiary of the International Code Council*
DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE 3.0 DESCRIPTION
PROTECTION
Section: 07 21 00—Thermal Insulation 3.1 General:
Icynene LD-C-SOTM and LD-C-50 v2 are low-density, open-
REPORT HOLDER: cell, polyurethane foam plastic insulations and air barrier
systems that are 100 percent water-blown with an installed
ICYNENE,INC. nominal density of 0.5 pct (8 kg/ms). The insulations are
6747 CAMPOBELLO ROAD two-component, spray-applied products. The two
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5N 2L7 components of the insulation are polymeric is ante
CANADA isocyanate
also known as Base Seslg and proprietary
(905)363-4040 resin (B-Component, LD-C-50 or LD-C-50 v2 Resin, also
www.icynene.com known as, Gold Seal.). The A-Component must be stored
at a temperature of 50°F (10•C)or greater, and has a shelf
EVALUATION SUBJECT: life of six months. The B-Component must be stored at
temperatures below 100°F (37.8•C), and has a shelf fife of
ICYNENE LD-C-50"" AND LD-C-60 VERSION 2(v2) six months.
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE 3.2 Surface Burning Characteristics:
Compliance with the following codes: When tested in accordance with ASTM E84/UL 723, at a
s thickness of 6 inches (152 mm) and a nominal density of
• 2012 and 2009 International Building Code (2009 IBC)
0.5 pc1(8 kg/m3), Icynene LD-C-50 and LD-C-50 v2 have a
• 2012 and 2009 International Residential Code• (2009 flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke-developed
IRC) index of 450 or less. Thicknesses of up to 71/2 inches
(190.5 mm) for wall cavities and 111/2 inches (292 mm) for
• 2012 and 2009 International Energy Conservation ceiling cavities are recognized based on room corner fire
Code•(2009 IECC) testing in accordance with NFPA 286, when covered with
• Other Codes (see Section 8.0) minimum 1/2-inch-thick (13 mm) gypsum board or an
equivalent thermal barrier complying with the applicable
Properties evaluated: code.
• Surface burning characteristics 3.3 Thermal Resistance:
• Physical properties Icynene LD-C-50 and LD-C-50 v2 have thermal resistance
• Thermal performance(R-values) (R-values)at a mean temperature of 75•F(24•C)as shown
in Table 1.
• Attic and crawl space installation
3.4 Air Permeability:
• Fire resistance
Icynene LD-C-501"1 and LD-C-50 v2 spray-applied foam
• Air permeability plastic insulations, at a minimum thickness of 31/2 inches
• Noncombustible construction (89 mm), are considered air-impermeable insulation in
2.0 USES accordance with IRC Section R202, based on testing in
accordance with ASTM E283.
Icynene LD-C-501M and LD-C-50 v2 are used to provide 3.6 Intumescent Coatings:
thermal insulation in buildings and to seal areas such as
plumbing and wiring penetrations against air infiltration, in 3.5.1 No Burn Plus XD: No Burn Plus XD intumescent
Types I, II, Ill, IV and Type V construction (IBC) and coating is a latex-based coating supplied in 1-gallon (4L)
dwellings under the IRC. The insulations may be used in and 5-gallon (19L) pails and 55-gallon (208 L) drums. The
fire-resistance-rated construction when installed in coating material has a shelf life of 12 months when stored
accordance with Section 4.5 and in Types I through IV in factory-sealed containers at temperatures between 40°F
construction when installed in accordance with Section 4.6. (4.4°C) and 90°F (32 2`C).
1<1*-ES Evaluation Rrpirts air not to he,unsinted u.,rrptrse g ursthrno s or unj other annhutrs Apr,yt all a/klrrsard.nnr are Ibry iu hr c ominIrd �`
as an endorsement of the subject of the report nr a recomntendanon for its use There t r nn warranty by ICC Evaluation Beane.LTC.express or intphed.us
to any fnJing or other matter to Ihtr report,or as w am produa t covered Iry the report « �,
Copyright 0 2013 Page 1 of 6
ESR-1826 I Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 2 of 5
3.5.2 DC 315: DC 315 intumescent coating is a water- 4.4 Attics and Crawl Spaces:
based coating supplied in 5-gallon (19L) pails and 4.4.1 Application with a Prescriptive Ignition Barrier:
55-gallon (208L) drums The coating material has a shelf
life of 24 months when stored in factory sealed containers When Icynene LD-C-50T" and LD-C-50 v2 foam plastic
at temperatures between 41°F (5°C)and 95°F (35°C). insulations are installed within attics where entry is made
only for service of utilities, an ignition barrier must be
4.0 INSTALLATION installed in accordance with IBC Section 2603.4.1.6 and
4.1 General: IRC Sections R316.5.3 and R316.5.4, as applicable. The
ignition barrier must be consistent with the requirements
The manufacturer's published installation instructions and for the type of construction required by the applicable code
this report must be strictly adhered to and a copy of these and must be installed in a manner so that the foam plastic
instructions and this evaluation report must be available on insulation is not exposed. The insulation may be installed
the jobsite at all times during installation. in unvented attics in accordance with the 2009 IRC Section
4.2 Application: R806.4 or 2012 IRC Section R806.5, as applicable.
Icynene LD-C-50T" and LD-C-50 v2 foam plastic 4.4.2 Application without a Prescriptive Ignition
insulations must be applied using spray equipment Barrier: Where Icynene LD-C-50 and LD-C-50 v2 foam
specified by Icynene, Inc. The insulation must not be used plastic insulation is installed in an attic or crawl space
in areas which have a maximum service temperature without a prescriptive ignition barrier, in accordance with
greater than 180°F (62•C). The foam plastic insulation Sections 4.4.2.1, 4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3 and 4.4.3, the following
must not be used in electrical outlet or junction boxes or in conditions apply'
contact with rain or water, and must be protected from the 1. Entry to the attic or crawl space is only for service of
weather during and after application. Where the insulation utilities and no storage is permitted.
is used as air-impermeable insulation, such as in
unventilated attic spaces regulated by IRC Section R806, 2. There are no interconnected attic, crawl space or
the insulation must be installed at a minimum thickness of basement areas.
3.5 inches (89 mm). The insulation can be installed in one
pass to the maximum thickness. Where multiple passes 3. Air in the attic or crawl space is not circulated to other
are required,the cure time between passes is negligible. parts of the building.
4.3 Thermal Barrier: 4. Combustion air is provided in accordance with IMC
Section 701.
4.3.1 Application with a Prescriptive Thermal Barrier:
Icynene LD-C-50 TM and LD-C-50 v2 foam plastic 5. Attic ventilation is provided when required by IBC
insulations must be separated from the interior of the Section 1203.2 or IRC Section R806, except when
building by an approved thermal barrier, such as 1/2-inch air-impermeable insulation is permitted in invented
(12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard installed using mechanical attics in accordance with Section R806.4 of the 2009
fasteners in accordance with the applicable code, or an IRC or Section R806.5 of the 2012 IRC,
equivalent 15-minute thermal barrier complying with the 6. Under-floor (crawl space) ventilation is provided when
applicable code. When installation is within an attic or required by IBC Section 1203.3 or IRC Section
crawl space as described in Section 4.4, a thermal barrier R408.1, as applicable.
is not required between the foam plastic and the attic or
crawl space, but is required between the foam and the 4.4.2.1 Attics — LD-C-60 and LD-C-60 v2: In attics
interior of the building. Thicknesses of up to 71/2 inches Icynene LD-C-50TM LD-C-50 v2. foam plastic insulation
(190.5 mm)for wall cavities and 111/2 inches (292 mm) for may be spray-applied to the underside of the roof
ceiling cavities are recognized based on room corner fire sheathing and/or rafters, as described in this section. The
testing in accordance with NFPA 286, when covered with thickness of the foam plastic applied to the underside of
minimum 1/2-inch-thick (13 mm) gypsum board or the roof sheathing must not exceed 14 inches (356 mm).
equivalent thermal barrier complying with, the applicable The thickness of the spray foam insulation applied
code_ to vertical wall surfaces must not exceed 5.5 inches
(140 mm). The insulation must be covered on all surfaces
4.3.2 Application without a Prescriptive Thermal with one of the coatings described in Section 3.5. The
Barrier or Ignition Barrier: The prescriptive 15-minute coating must be applied over the insulation in accordance
thermal barrier or ignition barrier may be omitted when with the coating manufacturer's instructions and this report.
installation is in accordance with this section. The Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean, and free of dirt,
insulation and coating may be spray-applied to the interior loose debris and other substances that could interfere with
facing of walls, the underside or roof sheathing of roof adhesion of the coating. The coating is applied in one coat
rafters, and in crawl spaces, and may be left exposed as with low-pressure airless spray equipment. The coating
an interior finish without a prescribed 15-minute thermal must be applied to a thickness as follows.
barrier or ignition barrier. The thickness of the foam plastic
applied to the underside of the roof sheathing must not • No Burn Plus XD at a minimum dry film thickness of
exceed 14 inches (356 mm). The thickness of the spray 4 mils (6 wet mils) at 270 ft2 per gallon.
foam insulation applied to vertical wall surfaces must not
• DC 315 at a minimum dry film thickness of 3 mils (4 wet
exceed 6 inches (152 mm). The foam plastic must be mils)at 400 ft2 per gallon.
covered on all surfaces with DC 315 coating at a minimum
thickness of 13 dry mils, 20 wet mils, 80 ft2 per gallon. The The coatings must be applied when ambient and
coating must be applied over the insulation in accordance substrate temperature is at least 60°F (16°C) and no more
with the coating manufacturer's instructions and this report. than 95°F (35°C). All other surfaces (including glass) must
Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean. and free of dirt, be protected against damage from the coating. The
loose debris and other substances that could interfere with insulation may be installed in unvented attics when the
adhesion of the coating. The coating is applied in one coat foam plastic is applied at a minimum thickness of 3.5
with low-pressure airless spray equipment inches (89 mm) as described in this section in accordance
ESR-1826 I Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 3 of 5
with the 2009 IRC Section R806.4 or Section R806 5 of the face, attached with 8d box nails, 21/1 inches (64 mm) long
2012 IRC. and spaced 7 inches (178 mm) on center along the studs
4.4.2.2 Attics — LD-C-50 v2: When LD-C-50 v2 is for the face layer and 6d cement coated box nails, 2 inches
applied in unvented attics conforming to 2012 IRC Section (51 mm) long and spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center
R806.5 or 2009 IRC Section R806.4, the insulation may be along the studs. The stud cavity contains lcynene
applied to the underside of roof sheathing and/or rafters to insulation nominally 2 inches (51 mm)thick.
a minimum thickness of 51/2 inches (140 mm) and a Axial loads applied to the wall assembly must be limited
minumum thickness of 11/2 inches (38 mm) over the to the least of the following
rafters; and may be applied to vertical wall surfaces to a
• 1,805 pounds (8029 N) per stud.
minimum thickness of 51/2 inches (140 mm) and a
minumum thickness of 11/2 inches (38 mm) over the studs. • Design stress of 0.78 F'c.
Maximum thickness on the underside of roof sheathing or
on vertical wall surfaces is 20 inches (508 mm). The • Design stress of 0.78 Pc at a maximum I,/d of 33.
insulation may be left exposed to the attic without a 4.6.3 Assembly 3 (FloorlCelling): Minimum nominally
prescriptive ignition barrier or an intumescent coating. 2-by-10 [1'/2 by 91/4 inches (38 mm by 235 mm)] Douglas
The attic must have attic access complying with IRC fir, No. 2 grade wood joists spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on
Section R807, horizontally placed in the floor, and opening center, with minimum 1-by-3 (3/4 by 21/2 inches (19.1 by
outward toward the living space. Items penetrating the roof 64 mm)] spruce bridging at mid-span. Floor decking must
deck or walls, such as skylight wells and vents, must be be minimum 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) exterior grade
covered with a minimum of 51/2 inches (140 mm) of the Plywood installed perpendicular to joists and fastened with
LD-C-50 v2 insulation. 2-inch-long(51 mm) ring shank nails 6 inches(152 mm)on
center at the joints and 12 inches (305 mm) on center at
4.4/.3 Crawl Spaces: In crawl spaces, Icynene LD-C-
50 and LD-C-50 v2 insulation may be spray-applied to the intermediate nn joists. must be joints must underside
side
vertical walls and the underside of floors, as described in joists. Icynene insulation must be applied to the underside
of the plywood deck between the joists to a depth of 5
this section. The thickness of the foam plastic applied to s
inches (127 mm). Two layers of minimum 4-inch-thick
the underside of the floors must not exceed 14 inches
(356 mm). The thickness of the spray foam insulation perpendicular dice Type X gypsum wallboard must side attached of t
applied to vertical waN surfaces must not exceed 31/2 perpendicular to the joists on the ceiling side�of the
inches (88.9 mm). The foam clastic does must not
not require an assembly. The first layer must be attached with 11/4-inch-
inches (32 mm), Type W drywall screws, spaced 24 inches
ignition barrier or a coating. (610 mm) on center. The second layer must be applied
4.4.3 Use on Attic Floors: When used on attic floors, perpendicular to the joists, offset 24 inches (610 mm)from
Icynene LD-C-50TM and LD-C-50 v2 foam plastic insulation the base layer. The second layer must be attached with
may be installed at a maximum thickness of 111/2 inches 2-inch-long (51 mm), Type S drywall screws spaced 12
(292 mm) between joists in attic floors. The insulation must inches (305 mm) on center. Additional fasteners must be
be separated from the interior of the building by an installed along the butt joints of the second layer, securing
approved thermal barrier. The coatings specified in in the two layers together. These fasteners must be 11/2-inch-
Section 4.4.2.1 and the ignition barrier in accordance with long (38 mm), Type G drywall screws placed 2 inches
IBC Section 2603.4.1.6 and IRC Section R316.5.3, may be (51 mm) back from each end of the butt joint and spaced
omitted. 12 inches (305 mm) on center. The wallboard joints on the
4.6 One-hour Fire-resistance-rated Assemblies: exposed side must be treated with paper tape embedded
in joint compound and topped with an added coat of
4.6.1 Assembly 1 (Limited Load-bearing Wood Stud compound, and the fastener heads must be coated with
Wall): Minimum nominally 2-by-4 102 by 31/2 inches joint compound in accordance with ASTM C840 or
(38 mm by 89 mm)) southern pine (G = 0.55), No. 2 grade GA-216.
studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center with a base 4.6.4 Assembly 4 (Non-loadbearing Steel Stud Wall):
layer of 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) wood fiber sound board Nominally 6-inch-deep (152.4 mm), No. 18 gage,
installed horizontally on each face with vertical joints galvanized steel studs spaced 16 inches (406.4 mm) on
located over the studs, attached with 6d box nails, 2 inches center, are friction-fit into No. 18 gage galvanized steel
(51 mm) long and spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center s
54-inch-thick
floor and ceiling track with a layer of /e-inch-thick
along the studs, and a second layer of (15.9 mm),Type X gypsum board applied to the interior
(15.9 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard installed vertically on
side with the long edge parallel to steel studs and secured
each face, attached with 8d box nails, 21/2 inches (64 mm) using No 6, 11/4-inch-long (31.7 mm), self- drilling drywall
long and spaced 7 inches (178 mm) on center along the screws spaced 8 inches (203 mm) on center around the
studs. The stud cavity contains lcynene insulation perimeter and 12 inches (305 mm) on center in the field.
nominally 2 inches(51 mm)thick.
The gypsum board joints must be treated with vinyl or
Axial loads applied to the wall assembly must be limited casein, dry or premixed joint compound applied in two
to the least of the following coats to cover all exposed screw heads and gypsum board
• 1,805 pounds(8029 N)per stud. butt joints, and a minimum 2-inch-wide (51 mm) paper,
plastic, or fiberglass tape embedded in the first layer of
■ Design stress of 0.78 F'c. compound over butt joints of the gypsum board. The stud
• Design stress of 0.78 F'c at a maximum Lid of 33. cavity is filled with Icynene insulation up to 6 inches
152 mm) thick. DensGlass R Gold Exterior Sheathing,
4.5.2 Assembly 2 (Limited Load-bearing Wood Stud /2 inch (12.7 mm) thick, is installed parallel to steel studs
Wall): Minimum nominally 2-by-4 [02 by 3'/2 inches with vertical joints offset a minimum of 16 inches 406 mm)
(38 mm by 89 mm)] southern pine (G = 0.55), No. 2 grade from the vertical joints of the gypsum board and the
studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center with two horizontal joints offset a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm)
layers of 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) Type X gypsum from the horizontal joints of the gypsum board. The
wallboard installed vertically with joints staggered on each sheathing is attached using No 6 11/4-inch-long
ESR-1826 I Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 3 of 5
with the 2009 IRC Section R806 4 or Section R806 5 of the face, attached with 8d box nails, 2'/ inches (64 mm) long
2012 IRC. and spaced 7 inches (178 mm) on center along the studs
4.4.2.2 Attics — LD-C-50 v2: When LD-C-50 v2 is for the face layer and 6d cement coated box nails 2 inches
applied in unvented attics conforming to 2012 IRC Section (51 mm) long and spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center
R806.5 or 2009 IRC Section R806.4, the insulation may be along the studs. The stud cavity contains Icynene
applied to the underside of roof sheathing and/or rafters to insulation nominally 2 inches(51 mm)thick.
a minimum thickness of 51/2 inches (140 mm) and a Axial loads applied to the wall assembly must be limited
minumum thickness of 11/2 inches (38 mm) over the to the least of the following'
rafters; and may be applied to vertical wall surfaces to a
minimum thickness of 51/2 inches (140 mm) and a • 1.805 pounds (8029 N) per stud
minumum thickness of 11/2 inches (38 mm) over the studs. • Design stress of 0.78 F'c.
Maximum thickness on the underside of roof sheathing or
on vertical wall surfaces is 20 inches (508 mm). The • Design stress of 0.78 F'c at a maximum I,/d of 33.
insulation may be left exposed to the attic without a 4.6.3 Assembly 3 (FloortCelling): Minimum nominally
prescriptive ignition barrier or an intumescent coating. 2-by-10 111/2 by 91/4 inches (38 mm by 235 mm)] Douglas
The attic must have attic access complying with IRC fir, No. 2 grade wood joists spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on
Section R807, horizontally placed in the floor, and opening center, with minimum 1-by-3 (3/4 by 21/2 inches (19.1 by
outward toward the living space. Items penetrating the roof 6.4 mm)) spruce bridging at mid-span. Floor decking must
deck or waifs, such as skylight wells and vents, must be be minimum 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) exterior grade
covered with a minimum of 51/2 inches (140 mm) of the plywood installed perpendicular to joists and fastened with
LD-C-50 v2 insulation. 2-inch-long(51 mm) ring shank nails 6 inches(152 mm)on
center at the joints and 12 inches (305 mm) on center at
4.4.2.3 Crawl Spaces: In crawl spaces, Icynene LD-C- the intermediate joists. Plywood joints must occur over
50 and LD-C-50 v2 insulation may be spray-applied to
vertical walls and the underside of floors, as described in of the Icynene deck insulation between the joists to the underside
of the plywood deck between the joists to a depth of 5
this section. The thickness of the foam plastic applied to inches (127 mm). Two layers of minimum 5/s-inch-thick
the underside of the floors must not exceed 14 inches 15.9 mm),
(356 mm). The thickness of the spray foam insulation ( ) Type X gypsum on the must side attached
the
perpendicular to the joists on the ceiling side of the
applied to vertical wall surfaces must not exceed 3112 assembly. The first layer must be attached with 1'/4-inch-
inches (88.9 mm). The foam plastic does not require an long (32 mm), Type W drywall screws, spaced 24 inches
ignition barrier or a coating. (610 mm) on center. The second layer must be applied
4.4.3 Use on Attic Floors: When used on attic floors, perpendicular to the joists, offset 24 inches (610 mm)from
Icynene LD-C-50TM and LD-C-50 v2 foam plastic insulation the base layer. The second layer must be attached with
may be installed at a maximum thickness of 111/2 inches 2-inch-long (51 mm), Type S drywall screws spaced 12
(292 mm) between joists in attic floors. The insulation must inches (305 mm) on center. Additional fasteners must be
be separated from the interior of the building by an installed along the butt joints of the second layer, securing
approved thermal barrier. The coatings specified in in the two layers together. These fasteners must be 11/2-inch-
Section 4.4.2.1 and the ignition barrier in accordance with long (38 mm), Type G drywall screws placed 2 inches
IBC Section 2603.4.1.6 and IRC Section R316.5.3, may be (51 mm) back from each end of the butt joint and spaced
omitted. 12 inches (305 mm) on center. The wallboard joints on the
exposed side must be treated with paper tape embedded
4.6 One-hour Fire-resistance-rated Assemblies: in joint compound and topped with an added coat of
4.6.1 Assembly 1 (Limited Load-bearing Wood Stud compound, and the fastener heads must be coated with
Wall): Minimum nominally 2-by-4 (1'/2 by 31/2 inches joint compound in accordance with ASTM C840 or
(38 mm by 89 mm)] southern pine (G = 0.55), No. 2 grade GA-216.
studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center with a base 4.6.4 Assembly 4 (Non-loadbearing Steel Stud Wall):
layer of 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) wood fiber sound board Nominally 6-inch-deep (152.4 mm), No. 18 gage,
installed horizontally on each face with vertical joints galvanized steel studs spaced 16 inches (406.4 mm) on
located over the studs, attached with 6d box nails, 2 inches center, are friction fit into No. 18 gage galvanized steel
(51 mm) long and spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center floor and ceiling track with a layer of 5/e-inch-thick
along the studs, and a second layer of /B-inch-thick (15.9 mm),Type X gypsum board applied to the interior
(15.9 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard installed vertically on
side with the long edge parallel to steel studs and secured
each face, attached with 8d box nails, 21/2 inches (64 mm) using No 6, 11/4-inch-long (31.7 mm), self- drilling drywall
long and spaced 7 inches (178 mm) on center along the screws spaced 8 inches (203 mm) on center around the
studs. The stud cavity contains Icynene insulation perimeter and 12 inches (305 mm) on center in the field.
nominally 2 inches (51 mm)thick_ The gypsum board joints must be treated with vinyl or
Axial loads applied to the wall assembly must be limited casein, dry or premixed joint compound applied in two
to the least of the following' coats to cover all exposed screw heads and gypsum board
• 1,805 pounds(8029 N)per stud butt joints, and a minimum 2-inch-wide (51 mm) paper,
plastic, or fiberglass tape embedded in the first layer of
• Design stress of 0.78 F'c. compound over butt joints of the gypsum board. The stud
• Design stress of 0 78 F'c at a maximum le/d of 33 cavity is filled with Icynene insulation up to 6 inches
cl52 mm) thick. DensGlass R Gold Exterior Sheathing,
4.5.2 Assembly 2 (Limited Load-bearing Wood Stud /2 inch (12.7 mm) thick, is installed parallel to steel studs
Wall): Minimum nominally 2-by-4 (1'/; by 31/2 inches with vertical joints offset a minimum of 16 inches 406 mm)
(38 mm by 89 mm)] southern pine (G = 0 55), No. 2 grade from the vertical joints of the gypsum board and the
studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center with two horizontal joints offset a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm)
layers of 1/2-inch-thick (12.7 mm Type X gypsum from the horizontal joints of the gypsum board. The
wallboard installed vertically with joints staggered on each sheathing is attached using No 6 1'/4-inch-long
ESR-1826 I Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 4 of 5
(31.7 mm), self-drilling drywall screws spaced 8 inches 5.1 This evaluation report and the manufacturer's
(203 mm) on center around the perimeter and in the field. published installation instructions, when required by
Hohmann & Barnard DW-10 brick ties, 6 inches (152 mm) the code official, must be submitted at the time of
long by 11/2-inches (38 mm) wide, are spaced 16 inches permit application.
(406.4 mm) on center vertically on each steel stud, and
secured, using two 15/8-inch-long (41.3 mm) self-drilling 5.2 The insulation must be installed in accordance with
screws, through 4-inch (102 mm)red clay brick 131/2 inches the manufacturer's published installation instructions,
(88.9 mm) by 2'/4 inches (57.1 mm) by 714 inches this evaluation report and the applicable code. If there
is a conflict between the installation instructions and
(197 mm)] laid in a running bond pattern with Type S this report, this report governs.
mortar, leaving a nominally 1-inch (25.4 mm) air gap
between the brick and the exterior sheathing. 5.3 The insulation must be separated from the interior of
Optional It is permitted to add code-complying, the building by an approved 15 minute thermal
expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), barrier, except when installation is as described in
foil-faced, rigid polyurethane board stock or polyurethane Section 4.3.2 or in attics and crawl spaces as
spray foam on the exterior of the wall (between the described in Section 4.4.2 and 4.4.3.
DensGlass Gold sheathed wall and the brick), while 5.4 Since the performance of LD-C-50 v2, when installed
maintaining the 1-inch (25.4 mm) air space. The length of in unvented attics without a code-prescribed ignition
the brick ties must be increased to account for the barrier or an intumescent coating, is based on fire
thickness of the insulation. performance of an unvented attic, the installation
4.6 Exterior Walls in Type I, II, III and IV Construction: must be approved by the code official as conforming
with the provisions of Section 4.4.2.2 and Conditions
4.6.1 General:When used on exterior walls of Types I, II, 1 to 5 of Section 4.4.2.
III or IV construction, the assembly must comply with IBC 5.6 The insulation must not exceed the thickness and
Section 2603.5 and this section, and the LD-C-50 and
density noted in Sections 3.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6.
LD-C-50 v2 insulation must be installed at a maximum
thickness of 6 inches (152 mm). The potential heat of 6.6 The insulation must be protected from the weather
Icynene LD-C-50 and LD-C-50 v2 insulation is 494 Btu/ft2 during and after application.
(5.6 MJ/m') per inch of thickness, when testing is in 5.7 The insulation must be applied by licensed dealers
accordance with NFPA 259. and installers certified by Icynene, Inc.
4.6.2 Exterior Face: Nominally 6-inch-deep (152 mm), 6.6 Use of the insulation in areas where the probability of
No. 18 gage, galvanized steel studs spaced 16 inches termite infestation is 'very heavy' must be in
(406 mm) on center, are fastened to No. 18 gage, accordance with IRC Section R318.4 or IBC Section
galvanized steel floor and ceiling track using No. 8, 2603.8, as applicable.
/4-inch-long (22.2 mm,, self-tapping pan head framing
screws. GP DensGlase Gold Exterior Sheathing, 1/2 inch 6.6 Jobsite certification and labeling of the insulation must
(12.7 mm) thick, is installed over the exterior side of steel comply with IRC Sections N1101.4 and N1101.4.1
studs with the long end perpendicular to the steel studs, and IECC Sections 303.1.1 and 303.1.2, as
using No. 6, Type S, 11/4-inch (31.7 mm), self-tapping applicable.
bugle head screws spaced 8 inches (203 mm) on center 6.10 When ID-C-50 v2 insulation is installed under
around the perimeter and in the field. The stud cavity is Section 4.4.2.2 of this report, a certificate must be
filled with Icynene insulation to a nominal thickness of placed in the attic stating that the foam plastic
6 inches(152 mm). insulation has been installed in accordance with
4.6.3 Interior Face: Type X gypsum board, 64 inches Conditions 1 to 5 of Section 4.4.2 and the terms of
(15.9 mm) thick, is installed with the long dimension Section 4.4.2.2 of ESR-1826; any alterations to the
perpendicular to steel studs with No. 6, Type S, 11/4 inch- attic or insulation must be consistent with those
long (31.7 mm), self-tapping, bugle head screws spaced 8 requirements.
inches(203 mm)on center around the perimeter and in the 6.11 A vapor retarder must be installed in accordance
field. The gypsum board joints must be treated with vinyl or
casein, dry or premixed joint compound applied with applicable code.
nY P 1 Po pplied in two
coats to cover all exposed screw heads and gypsum board 5.12 Icynene LD-C-50 and LD-C-50 v2. foam plastic
butt joints, and a minimum 2-inch-wide (51 mm) paper, insulation are manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario,
plastic, or fiberglass tape embedded in the first layer of Canada, under a quality control program with
compound over butt joints of the gypsum board. inspections by Intertek Testing Services(AA-691).
4.6.4 Exterior Wall Covering: Details of the exterior wall 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
covering must be provided to the code official by the report 6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
holder, designer or specifier, with an engineering analysis Criteria for Spray-applied Foam Plastic Insulation
demonstrating that (1) the exterior wall covering conforms (AC377), dated June 2012, including reports of tests
to ASTM E136 and (2) the addition of the wall covering to in accordance with Appendix X (Section 4 4 2.1) and
the assembly described in this section does not negatively Appendix C (Section 4.4.2.2)
affect conformance of the assembly with the requirements
of IBC Section 2603.5. 6.2 Test report on air leakage rate in accordance with
ASTM E283.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
6.3 Reports of room corner fire testing in accordance with
The Icynene LD-C-50T' and LD-C-50 v2 spray-applied NFPA 286.
polyurethane foam plastic insulations described in this
report comply with, or are suitable alternative to what is 6.4 Test reports in accordance with ASTM E119
specified in, those codes listed in Section 1 0 of this report 6.5 Test report in accordance with NFPA 285 and related
subject to the following conditions engineering analysis
ESR-1826 I Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 5 of 5
6.6 Reports of tests in accordance with NFPA 259. 8.2 Uses:
6.7 Reports of fire tests in accordance with ASTM E970 The products comply with the above-mentioned codes as
6.8 For LD-C-50 v2, an engineering evaluation, including described in Sections 2.0 to 7.0 of this report, with the
full-scale fire testing, small-scale testing and fire revisions noted below.
modeling. • Application with a Prescriptive Ignition Barrier: See
7.0 IDENTIFICATION Section 4.4.1, except attics must be vented in
accordance with 2006 IBC Section 1203.2, and crawl
All packages and containers of Icynene LD-C-50'"' and space ventilation must be in accordance with 2006 IBC
LD-C-50 v2 must be labeled with the Icynene, Inc., name Section 1203.3, as applicable. Additionally, an ignition
and address; the product name, the flame spread index barrier must be installed in accordance with 2006 IRC
and the smoke-developed index: the shelf life expiration Section R314.5.3 or R314.5.4, as applicable.
date; the label of the inspection agency (Intertek Testing • Application without a Prescriptive Ignition Barrier:
Services); and the evaluation report number(ESR-1826). See Section 4.4.2, except attics must be vented in
Intumescent coatings are identified with the accordance with Section 1203.2 of the 2006 IBC or
manufacturer's name and address, the product trade name Section R806 of the 2006 IRC, and crawl space
and use instructions. ventilation must be in accordance with Section 1203.3 of
8.0 OTHER CODES the 2006 IBC or Section R408 of the 2006 IRC, as
applicable.
E.1 Scope:
• JobsIto Certification and Labeling: See Section 5.8,
In addition to the codes referenced in Section 1.0, the except jobsite certification and labeling must comply
products recognized in this report were evaluated for with Sections 102.1.1 and 102.1.11, as applicable, of
compliance with the requirements of the following codes: the 2006 IECC.
• 2006 International Building Code•(2006 IBC) • Protection Against Termites: See Section 5.7, except
• 2006 International Residential Code (2006 IRC)
use of the insulation in areas where the probability of
termite infestation is 'very heavy' must be in
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code• accordance with Section R320.5 of the 2006 IRC.
(2006 IECC)
TABLE 1—THERMAL RESISTANCE 1R-VALUES)FOR ID-C-50 and LD-C-50 v2
THICKNESS(inches) R-VALUE rF•ft'•INBtu)
1 3.7
2 7
3 11
3.5 13
4 14
5 18
5.5 20
6 22
7 25
7.5 27
8 29
9 32
9.5 34
10 36
11.5 41
14 50
20 74
For SI: 1 inch=25.4 mm, 1°F•117'tyetu=0.176 110°K•m2/W.
'R-values are calculated based on tested K values at 1-and 3.5-inch thicknesses.
2R-values greater than 10 are rounded to the nearest whole number.