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Section 1917 Lightweight Insulating Concrete Roofs

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 19 Concrete > 1917 Lightweight Insulating Concrete Roofs
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1917.1 Lightweight Insulating Concrete

Material produced with or without aggregate additions to Portland cement, water and air to form a hardened material possessing insulating qualities, which, when oven dried shall have a unit weight no greater than 50 pcf (801 kg/m3).

1917.1.1 Aggregate Lightweight Insulating Concrete

Insulating concrete formulated predominantly with perlite or vermiculite aggregate having a minimum compressive strength of 125 psi (861.8 kPa) when tested in compliance with ASTM C 495.

1917.1.2 Cellular Lightweight Insulating Concrete

Insulating concrete formulated by mixing a hydrated cementitious matrix around noninterconnecting air cells created by the addition of preformed foam formed from hydrolyzed proteins or synthetic surfactants. The cured cellular lightweight insulating concrete shall have minimum compressive strength of 160 psi (1103 kPa) when tested in compliance with ASTM C495 and C796.

1917.1.3 Cellular/Aggregate (Hybrid) Lightweight Insulating Concrete

Insulated concrete formulated by combining preformed foam with low density aggregates to impart properties of both aggregate and cellular lightweight insulating concrete. It shall have a minimum compressive strength of 200 psi (1379 kPa) when tested in compliance with ASTM C495 and C796.

1917.2 Inspection

1917.2.1

Application of all lightweight insulating concrete roof decks shall be by applicators approved by the light-weight insulating concrete deck manufacturer. Product approval shall be required for all lightweight insulating concrete systems.

1917.2.2

The permit holder shall notify the building official 48 hours prior to the pouring of lightweight insulating concrete.

1917.2.3

The permit holder shall make available to the building official a job log with the following minimum items.

  1. Cast density recordings/hour.
  2. Product evaluation for application.
  3. Date and job locations identified.
  4. Results of any field test conducted.

1917.2.4

Once the roof deck system can support foot traffic, the building official shall have clear access and clear path at his option for inspection of lightweight insulating concrete.

1917.3 Testing

The building official may require tests of the lightweight insulating concrete to confirm the fastener withdrawal resistance, compressive strength or drainage ability.

1917.3.1

Existing roof assemblies to receive lightweight insulating concrete other than galvanized G-90 steel deck or structural concrete deck shall be tested for uplift for adhesion to the substrate to confirm compliance with design pressure.

1917.4 Materials and Limitations of Use

Lightweight insulating concrete, in conjunction with galvanized formed steel sheets, shall not be used as a roof deck in areas where highly corrosive chemicals are used or stored.

1917.4.1

Lightweight insulating concrete shall be poured over bottom slotted galvanized (G-90) steel decking as follows; cellular, 0.5-percent open; hybrid, 0.75-percent open, aggregate, 1.5-percent open. No lightweight insulating concrete shall be poured over a painted or nongalvanized steel deck.

  1. Lightweight insulating concrete over structural concrete slabs, twin tees, precast units or other non-venting substrates shall be vented to allow the escape of excess moisture.

1917.4.2

Minimum thickness of lightweight insulating concrete shall be 2 inches (51 mm) over the top plane of the substrate unless otherwise specified in the product approval. Lightweight insulating concrete shall be of sufficient thickness to receive the specified base ply fastener length.

1917.4.3

Galvanized coatings of formed steel sheets shall be in accordance with ASTM A525 with a minimum coating designation of G-90. Base steel shall conform to ASTM A446, Grade A, B, C, D or greater and ASTM A611 C, D or E.

1917.4.4

Chemical admixtures shall be in compliance with ASTM C494. Calcium chloride or any admixture containing chloride salts shall not be used in insulating concrete. Fiber reinforcement may be used to control cracking. Mineral admixtures shall conform to ASTM C618.

1917.4.5

Vermiculite or perlite shall be in compliance with ASTM C332, Group I. Foam concentrates shall be in compliance with ASTM C796 and ASTM C869.

1917.4.6

Mixing, placing and finishing shall be in compliance with the deck system product approval. Slurry coating, two-density casting and double casting shall be acceptable in accordance with the specific manufacturer's recommendations.

1917.4.7

If the lightweight insulating concrete deck is to receive product approval for a direct-adhered roofing system, the deck surface shall be prepared to the requirements set forth in the roof system product approval.

1917.4.8

All base ply fasteners for use in lightweight insulating concrete roof decks shall have a product approval for use with the specific lightweight insulating concrete roof system in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and the design pressure of Section 1609 (Section 1620 for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone).

1917.4.9

The lightweight insulating concrete fastener withdrawal shall have a minimum resistance for new pours of:

  1. 60 pounds (267 N) in 28 days when the fastener is installed and allowed to age in the concrete.
  2. 40 pounds (178 N) at time of roofing.

1917.4.10

Insulation board with lightweight insulating concrete shall conform to Type I expanded polystyrene insulation as defined in ASTM C578.

  1. Packaged insulation board delivered to the job site shall comply with the provisions of Section 2603.2.
  2. Installation of insulating board in conjunction with lightweight insulating concrete shall comply with uplift requirements set forth in Section 1609 (Section 1620 for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone). Insulation panels shall be placed in a minimum 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) slurry of insulating concrete while the material is still in a plastic state. The insulating concrete shall be cast over the insulation boards according to the insulating concrete manufacturer's product approval. Insulation panels shall be provided with holes and/or slots for keying and venting.

1917.4.11

Reinforcing mesh shall be provided as required to meet fire-rating and/or special structural design requirements. Refer to a specific product approval for the specific requirements applicable to the product being installed.

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