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C402.5.1.2 Air Barrier Compliance Options

2017 FBC - Energy Conservation, 6th edition > 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency > C402 Building Envelope Requirements > C402.5 Air Leakage—Thermal Envelope (Mandatory) > C402.5.1 Air Barriers > C402.5.1.2 Air Barrier Compliance Options
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A continuous air barrier for the opaque building envelope shall comply with Section C402.5.1.2.1 or C402.5.1.2.2.

C402.5.1.2.1 Materials

Materials with an air permeability not greater than 0.004 cfm/ft2 (0.02 L/s • m2) under a pressure differential of 0.3 inch water gauge (75 Pa) when tested in accordance with ASTM E2178 shall comply with this section. Materials in Items 1 through 16 shall be deemed to comply with this section, provided joints are sealed and materials are installed as air barriers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  1. Plywood with a thickness of not less than 3/8 inch (10 mm).
  2. Oriented strand board having a thickness of not less than 3/8 inch (10 mm).
  3. Extruded polystyrene insulation board having a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
  4. Foil-back polyisocyanurate insulation board having a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
  5. Closed-cell spray foam a minimum density of 1.5 pcf (2.4 kg/m3) having a thickness of not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm).
  6. Open-cell spray foam with a density between 0.4 and 1.5 pcf (0.6 and 2.4 kg/m3) and having a thickness of not less than 4.5 inches (113 mm).
  7. Exterior or interior gypsum board having a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
  8. Cement board having a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
  9. Built-up roofing membrane.
  10. Modified bituminous roof membrane.
  11. Fully adhered single-ply roof membrane.
  12. A Portland cement/sand parge, or gypsum plaster having a thickness of not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm).
  13. Cast-in-place and precast concrete.
  14. Fully grouted concrete block masonry.
  15. Sheet steel or aluminum.
  16. Solid or hollow masonry constructed of clay or shale masonry units.

C402.5.1.2.2 Assemblies

Assemblies of materials and components with an average air leakage not greater than 0.04 cfm/ft2 (0.2 L/s • m2) under a pressure differential of 0.3 inch of water gauge (w.g.)(75 Pa) when tested in accordance with ASTM E2357, ASTM E1677 or ASTM E283 shall comply with this section. Assemblies listed in Items 1 through 3 shall be deemed to comply, provided joints are sealed and the requirements of Section C402.5.1.1 are met.

  1. Concrete masonry walls coated with either one application of block filler or two applications of a paint or sealer coating.
  2. Masonry walls constructed of clay or shale masonry units with a nominal width of 4 inches (102 mm) or more.
  3. A Portland cement/sand parge, stucco or plaster not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in thickness.

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