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BUILDING INSULATIONS<br />

2007<br />

APPROVAL GUIDE<br />

CHAPTER 6<br />

BUILDING INSULATIONS<br />

Insulating materials may occur in <strong>building</strong> construction to reduce heat or sound transmission through a wall, roof<br />

or floor-ceiling assembly. See DESCRIPTIONS OF ROOFING PRODUCTS Chapter, INSULATIONS FOR ROOF<br />

CONSTRUCTION, for roof <strong>insulations</strong>.<br />

The insulation listed below may be a surface treatment exposed to the <strong>building</strong> occupancy or as core material<br />

faced with metal, gypsum wallboard, concrete or masonry.<br />

The listed assemblies are not intended as long-term fire walls or barriers since fire endurance was not evaluated.<br />

See SPECIFICATION TESTED PRODUCTS Chapter, Fire Resistant Constructions, for hourly rated systems.<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005) Wall-Ceiling/Roof Constructions<br />

Combustible <strong>insulations</strong>, bonding agents, facing and finish materials contained in walls, ceilings and roof<br />

assemblies may exhibit self-propagating fire spreading tendencies when combustible vapors are emitted upon<br />

heating and rated Class II requiring sprinkler protection. The quantity of combustible vapors and the maximum rate<br />

of heat released by the assembly, in combination with sufficient oxygen and a positive heat balance, will start the<br />

self-propagating process.<br />

The following assemblies have been evaluated using FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005). The Class 1 systems<br />

exhibited limited fire spread and fuel contribution and may not require special protection such as sprinklers, when the<br />

<strong>building</strong> walls do not exceed the listed height.<br />

The FM Approved assemblies are not intended as loadbearing or long-term fire barriers, since fire endurance was<br />

not evaluated. (See SPECIFICATION TESTED PRODUCTS Chapter, Fire Resistant Constructions, for hourly rated<br />

systems.) If <strong>building</strong> use, occupancy or furnishings are combustible and expected to sustain a prolonged fire beyond<br />

15 minutes, automatic sprinklers should be installed to control the ignition source.<br />

Materials and method of installation are described as they were tested and must be maintained to insure the same<br />

fire performance. In cases where the structural framing supporting metal clad insulated panels is on the interior side<br />

of the panels, the intent of the listed fastening requirements may be met if the panels are secured to interior framing<br />

1) with clips that in effect fasten the interior panel facer directly to the framing or 2) by fastening through the framing<br />

directly into the interior panel facer. Smoke and other products of combustion were not evaluated for toxicity.<br />

This section describes each type of construction. The individual characteristics of each manufacturer’s assembly<br />

follow the manufacturer’s name and address.<br />

The wall and ceiling constructions listed in this section (FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005) Wall-Ceiling/Roof<br />

Constructions) are Approved for interior use only unless listed later in Chapter 6 in the FM Approvals Standard 4881<br />

(2005) Exterior Wall Constructions section as exterior wall constructions or in RoofNav as roof constructions.<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Noncombustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Eurobond Laminates Ltd, Wentloog Corporate Park, Wentloog, Cardiff CF3 2ER, Wales, United Kingdom<br />

Europanel Lite, Europanel Extra, Premier System, Rockspan Lite, Rockspan Extra, Rockspan Ultima, Firemaster Wall Lite, Firemaster Wall<br />

Extra, Firemaster Wall Ultima, Firemaster Ceiling. They are insulated with one or more (see below) of the following cores (nominal density<br />

parenthetically follows trade name): Lamella 80 (5 lb/ft 3 , 80 kg/m 3 ), Lamella 120 (7.5 lb/ft 3 , 120 kg/m 3 ), Conrock 9 (8.2 lb/ft 3 , 131 kg/m 3 ),<br />

Conrock 10 (8.8 lb/ft 3 , 140 kg/m 3 ), Conrock 12.5 (9.4 lb/ft 3 , 150 kg/m 3 ), Tervol DP-LX 9 (5.6 lb/ft 3 , 90 kg/m 3 ), Tervol DP-LX 10 (6.0 lb/ft 3 ,96<br />

kg/m 3 ), Tervol DP-LX 11 (7.0 lb/ft 3 , 112 kg/m 3 ), Tervol DP-LX 12 (7.3 lb/ft 3 , 116 kg/m 3 ), and Tervol DP-LX 13.5 (8.4 lb/ft 3 , 135 kg/m 3 ). Panels<br />

are maximum 6.3 in. (160 mm) thick and 47.2 in. (1200 mm) wide. The cores are laminated to both steel facers with a two-part polyurethane<br />

adhesive with an application rate of 0.05 lbm/ft 2 (240 g/m 2 ) for wall panels and 0.08 lbm/ft 2 (400 g/m 2 ) for ceiling panels. Steel galvanized<br />

facers are 0.0197 to 0.0276 in. (0.5 to 0.7 mm) thick with (optional) Food-safe Laminate, HPS200 polyvinylchloride plastisol, Pvf2<br />

polyvinyldene fluoride, polyurethane, or polyester coating or minimum 0.0354 in. (0.9 mm) thick aluminum facers. Panel joints are modified<br />

tongue and groove with factory applied sealing strip on long edges of the panels. Panels are installed horizontally or vertically. Europanel Lite,<br />

Europanel Extra, and Premier System use a secret-fix fastening design and the rest are through-fastened. The tongue and groove joint on<br />

the Rockspan Ultima and Firemaster Wall Ultima must be fastened on both sides of the panel 12 in. (300 mm) on center.


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-2 Building Insulations<br />

Product<br />

Core<br />

Lamella Conrock Tervol<br />

80 120 9 10 12.5 DP-LX 9 DP-LX 10 DP-LX 11 DP-LX 12 DP-LX 13.5<br />

Europanel Lite ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Europanel Extra ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Premier System ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Rockspan Lite ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Rockspan Extra ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Rockspan Ultima ✔ ✔<br />

Firemaster Wall Lite ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Firemaster Wall Extra ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Firemaster Wall Ultima ✔ ✔<br />

Firemaster Ceiling ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔<br />

Hunter Douglas Construction Elements BV, Industriepark 17, Box 128, 9350 AC Leek, The Netherlands<br />

Luxalon Insulated Building Panels with max 100 mm (4 in.) thick mineral wool core (9.7 ± 1.1 lb/ft 3 (155 ± 17 kg/m 3 ) density) and min<br />

0.7 mm (0.028 in.) thick precoated steel facings. Panels are secured to the substrate with concealed clips and fasteners (one fastener per<br />

clip). Panel side joints are tongue and groove (Bi-Modular SWH60151) available with steel or PVC connectors. Steel connectors require a<br />

rubber gasket sealant and PVC connectors require a Promaseal PL intumescent gasket sealant. Panels may be installed in a vertical or<br />

horizontal orientation. Panels may be provided with precoated min 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) thick aluminum facer on one side when the aluminum<br />

facer is installed on the exterior of a <strong>building</strong>. The facings of the panels must be positively secured to the mineral wool core by 1) securement<br />

of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer<br />

to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Metecno Pty Ltd, T/A Bondor Australia, 111 Ingram Rd, Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4110<br />

Flameguard Panels. 150, 100, 75 or 50 mm (6, 4, 3 or 2 in.) thick by 1200 or 1100 mm wide (47.25 or 43.3 in.) wide by various lengths.<br />

Mineral wool core with a density of 100 kg/m 3 (6.2 lb/ft 3 ) ± 10% with min 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) thick galvanized steel facers prefinished with<br />

epoxy primer and a polyester coating. Double tongue and groove side joints with sealant at the female joint on the warm side or both female<br />

joints. Panels installed vertically or horizontally. Wall and ceiling panels are secured to purlins, girts or other framing members with steel rivets<br />

or screws. The steel facings of the panels must be positively secured to the mineral wool core by either securement of the entire panel<br />

assembly to supporting structural members with steel rivets or screws or positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel<br />

facer with steel rivets or screws.<br />

Metl-Span I Ltd, 1497 N Kealy St, Lewisville TX 75057<br />

Thermalsafe. 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 in. (100, 125, 150, 175 or 200 mm) thick by 42 in. (1065 mm) coverage width. Mineral wool core with a<br />

minimum density of 8.5 lb/ft 3 (136 kg/m 3 ) with minimum 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional) G-90 galvanized steel facers. Double<br />

tongue and groove side joints with or without silicone sealant. Wall panels installed vertically or horizontally. Wall and ceiling panels secured<br />

to steel framing members from the exterior with 1 ⁄4-14 self-drilling fasteners with sealing washers through the panels into the framing<br />

members. Thin strips of mineral wool are optional at panel butt joints. Panel trim (flashing) is fabricated from minimum 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm)<br />

thick painted (optional) G-90 galvanized steel and secured to the panel facers with self-drilling fasteners or rivets installed approximately 8 in.<br />

(200 mm) on center.<br />

Paroc OY AB, Panel System, FIN-21600 Parainen, Finland<br />

Paroc Fire Proof Original, Facade, Fire and Hygiene Wall Panels. Max 9.4 in. (240 mm) thick by max. 47.2 in. (1200 mm) wide. Stone wool<br />

core with a nominal density of 5.3 lb/ft 3 (85 kg/m 3 ) for the 50°C, 7.2 lb/ft 3 (115 kg/m 3 ) for the 50°F, and 7.5 lb/ft 3 (120 kg/m 3 ) for both the 75°C<br />

and 75°F core materials. The core is laminated with a foamed polyurethane adhesive between minimum 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) thick galvanized<br />

steel interior and exterior facers. The exterior facers are coated with PVDF paint and the interior facers with Polyester paint or PVC laminate.<br />

The panel facers can also be made of stainless steel. Panel joints for the panels consist of an overlap with sealant and a tongue and ‘‘U’’<br />

groove on both the interior and exterior surfaces. Panels installed horizontally or vertically and through fastened to structural members with<br />

fasteners (SFS Stadler) min 3.03 in. (77 mm) which have washers with a .75 in (19 mm) diameter and EPDM seals. A minimum of two panel<br />

fasteners per structural member. Ceiling panels are installed with min 39.37 in. (1000 mm) top hat profiles suspended from the structure.<br />

Spacing of top hats and hangers is determined by manufacturer.<br />

Rautaruukki Oyj, Vimpelintie 661, FI-62900 Alajarvi, Finland<br />

Rannila Panel 3Lock xxx R50 and Rannila Panel 3Lock xxx G80 (xxx = nominal panel thickness in mm). Max 7.9 in. (200 mm) thick by max<br />

47.3 in. (1200 mm) wide. Rock wool core (R50) having a nominal density of 7.2 lb/ft 3 (115 kg/m 3 ) or glass wool core (G80) having a nominal<br />

density of 5.1 lb/ft 3 (82 kg/m 3 ) with min 0.0236 in. (0.6 mm) thick galvanized steel facers prefinished with polyester or polyvinylidene flouride<br />

coating. Tongue and groove side joints with factory applied sealing strip. Panels installed vertically or horizontally. Panels through fastened<br />

max 24 in. (600 mm) o.c. with R100 fasteners of appropriate length to each structural member. Butt joints filled with glass or rock wool and<br />

covered with sheet metal flashing secured to panel facers with R202 fasteners max 16 in. (400 mm) o.c.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-3<br />

Wall Construction (Requires Noncombustible Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Noncombustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

FM Approved panels with noncombustible cores may be used to unlimited height above FM Approved panels with<br />

combustible cores installed up to their maximum FM Approved installation height.<br />

EDM Spanwall, Unit 1 Carryduff Business Park, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8AN, Northern Ireland<br />

Spanwall System 1000, System 1016, System 2016, System 2020, System 3000 SL and McMullen wall panels. Max 3.39 in. (86 mm) thick<br />

by max 118.1 in. (3000 mm) coverage width by max 39.4 in. (1000 mm) coverage height. Rock wool core with a nominal density of 7.8 lb/ft 3<br />

(125 kg/m 3 ) and min 0.028 in. (0.7 mm) thick steel interior facers prefinished with polyester coating and min 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) thick aluminum<br />

or minimum 0.028 in. (0.7 mm) thick steel exterior facers prefinished with PVDF coating. Secured horizontally with EPDM gasketed extruded<br />

aluminum top hats fastened with M6x20 fixing screws (System 1000, System 1016), extruded aluminum pressure plates fastened with M6x20<br />

fixing screws (System 2016, System 2020), extruded aluminum angle cleats fastened with M6-3x25 fixing screws (System 3000 SL) or<br />

aluminum fixing pieces fastened with M6x20 fixing screws (McMullen) to vertical EPDM gasketed extruded aluminum grids (all) and horizontal<br />

extruded aluminum transoms (System 2020, System 3000 SL, McMullen) secured to the <strong>building</strong> structure. Top hats, pressure plates, angle<br />

cleats or fixing pieces and fixing screws covered with extruded aluminum snap-in caps (System 1000, System 1016), EPDM gaskets (System<br />

1016, System 2016, System 2020, McMullen) or EPDM ‘‘flipper seals’’ (System 3000 SL).<br />

PFLAUM & SÖEHNE Bausysteme GesmbH, Ganglgutstraße 89, A-4050 Traun, Austria<br />

Series F Fireproof Sandwich panels are overall maximum 9.5 in. (240 mm) thick with minimum 0.02 in. (0.55 mm) thick galvanized steel<br />

facers and a Rockwool mineral fiber core having a nominal density of 9 lb/ft 3 (144 kg/m 3 ). Panels come in lengths up to 50 ft (15 m) and have<br />

a minimum width of 23.75 in. (600 mm). The exterior facer is coated with maximum 0.98 mil (25 µm) thick polyester or PVF2 (PVDF), or<br />

maximum 7.9 mil (200 µm) Corus HPS 200 Plastisol and the interior facer is coated with maximum 0.98 mil (25 µm) thick polyester. The facers<br />

are adhered to the Rockwool and the Rockwool is adhered to itself with a polyurethane glue. The panels sit in a 0.12 in. (3 mm) thick<br />

galvanized steel j-channel fastened to the floor with 0.26 by 2.0 in. (6.5 by 50 mm) stainless steel screws. All flashing is minimum 0.02 in. (0.55<br />

mm) thick galvanized steel painted with the same polyester coating as the facer and is fastened with 0.16 by 0.45 in. (4 by 11.5 mm) stainless<br />

steel rivets. Panel side joints are tongue and groove with sealant. Panels may be installed vertically or horizontally.<br />

Trimo Trebnje, Prijatljeva 12, 8210 Trebnje, Slovenija<br />

Trimoterm FTV, FTV R, and SNV Wall Panels. Max 8 in. (200 mm) thick by max. 47.2 (1200 mm) wide. Mineral wool core with a nominal<br />

density of 7.59 lb/ft 3 (120 kg/m 3 ) laminated with a foamed polyurethane adhesive between minimum 0.0236 in. (0.6 mm) thick galvanized steel<br />

interior and exterior facers. Panel joints for the SNV panels are made up of an overlap of the exterior facer and a tongue and groove on the<br />

interior facer. Panels installed horizontally or vertically and through fastened on the trapezoid areas to structural members with stainless<br />

screws min .25 in. (6.3 mm) which have washers with a .75 in (19 mm) diameter and EPDM seals. The use of spherical caps is necessary<br />

for all trapezoid fastening applications. All longitudinal joints are to be fastened with SFS Stadler SXL2-S16-6.3x25 screws and fastener<br />

spacing along the joints may not exceed 59 in. (1500 mm). Panel joints for the FTV panel profiles are a double tongue and groove joint. Panels<br />

installed horizontally or vertically and through fastened to structural members within min. 2 in. (50 mm) of the panel joint with stainless screws<br />

min. 0.25 in. (6.3 mm) diameter which have washers with a 0.75 in (19 mm) diameter and EPDM seals. A minimum of two panel fasteners<br />

per structural member.<br />

Foam Insulation Systems (Wall/Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

The following have been evaluated according to FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994) (in representative wall or<br />

wall/ceiling panels). Panel manufacturers using these foam systems must submit their individual panel constructions<br />

for an independent evaluation before they can be considered FM Approved assemblies. These foam systems are<br />

FM Approved for insulation of wall panels only or wall and ceiling panels as noted in the individual listings.<br />

BASF Corp (MI), 1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte MI 48192<br />

Autofroth AF 9142/AF 9129A, AF 9212/AF 9129A, AF 9313/AF 9300A, AF 9586/AF 9500A, AF 9589/AF 9300A. Polyurethane foam<br />

insulation systems for producing polyurethane foam with nominal densities of 2.0 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 )[AF 9142/AF 9129A, AF 9212/AF 9129A],<br />

2.2 lb/ft 3 (35 kg/m 3 ) [AF 9313/AF 9300A, AF 9586/AF 9500A, AF 9589/AF 9300A]. FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 4 in.<br />

(102 mm) [AF 9142/AF 9129A, AF 9212/AF, 9129A, AF 9313/AF 9300A, AF 9586/AF 9500A, AF 9589/AF 9300A] or 6 in. (152 mm)<br />

[AF 9210/WUC 3089T] thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Autofroth AF 9453/AF 9500A. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.3 lb/ft 3<br />

(37 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 5 in. (127 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

ELASTOPOR P16211 and ELASTOPOR P16721. Polyisocyanurate foam insulation systems for producing polyisocyanurate foam with a<br />

nominal density of 2.1 lb/ft 3 (34 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (150 mm) thick insulated architectural wall<br />

and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

ELASTOPOR P17221/ELASTOPOR P1046U ELASTOPOR P17225/ELASTOPOR P1046U and ELASTOPOR P17226/ELASTOPOR<br />

P1046U. Polyurethane foam insulation systems for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.1 lb/ft 3 (34 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved<br />

for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (150 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

ELASTOPOR P14001. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.25 lb/ft 3<br />

(36 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (150 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels with min<br />

0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

ELASTOPOR P17225/ELASTOPOR P1046U. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal<br />

density of 2.1 lb/ft 3 (34 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 4 in. (102 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with<br />

min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

HPI 423. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.4 lb/ft 3 (38 kg/m 3 ).<br />

FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-4 Building Insulations<br />

HPI 425. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.5 lb/ft 3 (40 kg/m 3 ).<br />

FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

HPI 4025. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.2 lb/ft 3 (35 kg/m 3 ).<br />

FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated refrigeration wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

HPI 5025. Polyisocyanurate foam insulation system for producing polyisocyanurate foam with a nominal density of 2.1 lb/ft 3 (33.6 kg/m 3 ).<br />

FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Isofoam R-1405-B. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.0 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 ).<br />

FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated refrigeration wall and ceiling panels with nominal 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.45 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC, 13630 Watertower Cr, Minneapolis MN 55441-3785<br />

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC, 1703 Crosspoint, Houston TX 77054<br />

FE-214. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 1.9 lb/ft 3 (30 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved<br />

for use as the insulating core in max 5 1 ⁄4 in. (133 mm) thick insulated refrigeration wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick<br />

steel facers.<br />

BaySystems North America LLC, Box 1509, Spring TX 77383-1509<br />

PSI CP-H10-20. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.25 lb/ft 3 (36 kg/m 3 ).<br />

FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in.<br />

(0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Carpenter Co Chemical Systems Div, 5016 Monument Ave, Richmond VA 23230<br />

LDB-170E-I/LDC-170/LDA-M700-32, LDB-215E-I/LDA-M700-32, LDB-166E-I/LDA-M700-32. LDB-245E-I/LDA-M700-32, LDB-255E-I/<br />

LDA-M700-32. Polyurethane foam insulation systems for producing polyurethane foam with a minimum density of 2.3 lb/ft 3 (37 kg/m 3 ) for<br />

LDB-170E-I/LDC-170/LDA-M700-32, 2.0 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 ) for LDB-215E-I/LDA-M700-32, LDB-245E-I/LDA-M700-32 and LDB-255E-I/LDA-<br />

M700-32 and 2.2 lb/ft 3 (35 kg/m 3 ) for LDB-166E-I/LDA-M700-32. FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick<br />

insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

The Dow Chemical Co, 1881 West Oak Pkwy, Marietta GA 30062<br />

Voracor CM484, CM489, CM493, CM589, CS834, CS852, CS853, CS888, CS889 & CS890. Polyols for use with an isocyanate for<br />

producing polyurethane foam with a nominal density of 2.3 lb/ft 3 (38 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 8 in. (200 mm)<br />

thick insulated architectural or refrigeration wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Voracor CM490, CM491, CM494 & CM702. Polyols for use with an isocyanate for producing polyisocyanurate foam with a nominal density<br />

of 2.4 lb/ft 3 (38 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 8 in. (200 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels<br />

with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Voracor CM643. Polyol for use with a hydrocarbon blowing agent and isocyanate for producing polyisocyanurate foam with a nominal<br />

density of 2.1 to 2.4 lb/ft 3 (33.6 to 38.4 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 4 in. (102 mm) thick insulated architectural<br />

wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Voracor CM 654. Polyol for use with a hydrocarbon blowing agent and isocyanate for producing polyisocyanurate foam with a nominal<br />

density of 3.8 lb/ft 3 (61 kg/m 3 FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 3 in. (76 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling<br />

panels with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Deltatherm AF 4500/VORACOR CE128, CE152, CE155 or CE-157. Polyurethane foam insulation system for producing polyurethane foam<br />

with nominal density of 2.2 lb/ft 3 (35 kg/m). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated refrigeration wall<br />

and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Voracor CM 619. Polyol for use with a hydrocarbon blowing agent and isocyanate for producing polyisocyanurate foam with a nominal<br />

density of 2.2 lb/ft 3 (35 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (152 mm) thick insulated architectural wall and ceiling<br />

panels with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

VORACOR CR 860/VORACOR CE 108, CE 151 or CE 153, VORACOR CR 862/VORACOR CE 128, CE152, CE155 or CE-157,<br />

VORACOR CR 843/VORACOR CE 108, CE 151 or CE 153, Vultafoam XR-1149, XR-1149-R, XR-1149-S. Polyurethane foam insulation<br />

systems for producing polyurethane foam with nominal density of 2.0 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6<br />

in. (152 mm) thick insulated refrigeration wall and ceiling panels with min 0.0179 in. (0.445 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

HiTech Poly Ltd, 8 Hynds Rd, Tauranga, New Zealand<br />

Polyphen insulation with a nominal density of 2.8-3.0 lb/ft 3 (45-48 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 10 in.<br />

(250 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Huntsman International LLC, 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands TX 77380<br />

Rubitherm WR 40536/Rubinate 1850, Rubitherm W40557/Rubinate 1850. Pentane blown polyisocyanurate foam insulation systems for<br />

producing polyisocyanurate foam with a minimum density of 2.0 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 ) for Rubitherm WR 40536/Rubinate 1850, and 2.2 lb/ft 3<br />

(35 kg/m 3 ) for Rubitherm WR 40557/Rubinate 1850. FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (150 mm) thick insulated wall<br />

and ceiling panels with minimum 26 ga. [0.0170 in. (0.43 mm) base steel thickness] steel facers.<br />

Rubitherm LR 18437/Rubitherm LR 18439/Rubinate 1850. HCFC blown polyisocyanurate foam insulation system for producing<br />

polyisocyanurate foam with a minimum density of 2.2 lb/ft 3 (35 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 6 in. (150 mm) thick<br />

insulated wall and ceiling panels with minimum 26 ga. [0.0170 in. (0.43 mm) base steel thickness] steel facers.<br />

Polyphen (Australia) Pty Ltd, Box 199, Queenscliff 3000, Victoria Australia<br />

Polyphen insulation with a nominal density of 2.8-3.0 lb/ft 3 (45-48 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in max 10 in.<br />

(250 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Stepan Co, 22 W Frontage Rd, Northfield IL 60093<br />

Stepanfoam RI-9641/Stepanpol PB-9642 and Stepanfoam RI9899/Stepanpol PB9898. Polyisocyanurate foam systems for producing foam<br />

with a nominal density of 2.4 lb/ft 3 (38 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use as the insulating core in Max 6 in. (150 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling<br />

panels with min 26 ga. (0.44 mm) steel facers.<br />

Stepanfoam RI 9799. Polyurethane foam system for producing foam with a nominal density of 2.3 lb/ft 3 (37 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved for use<br />

as the insulating core in Max 6 in. (150 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with min 26 ga. (0.44 mm) steel facers.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-5<br />

Foam Insulations (Wall/Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

The following have been evaluated according to FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994) (in representative wall or<br />

wall/ceiling panels). Panel manufacturers using these foam systems must submit their individual panel constructions<br />

for an independent evaluation before they can be considered FM Approved assemblies. These foams are<br />

FM Approved for insulation of wall panels only or wall and ceiling panels as noted in the individual listings.<br />

Dyplast Products LLC, 12501 NW 38 Ave, Opa Locka FL 33054<br />

ISO 25 Polyisocyanurate foam insulation board manufactured in bunstock form with a nominal density of 2.0 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 ). FM Approved<br />

for use as the insulating core in 2-3 in. (51-76 mm) thick insulated wall and ceiling panels with minimum 0.023 in. (0.58 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Butler Manufacturing Co, Research Center, 13500 Botts Rd, Grandview MO 64030<br />

Thermawall. Max 4 in. (102 mm) thick by max 44 1 ⁄2 in. (1130 mm) wide polyurethane (BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC FE-242,<br />

FE-219, FE-219KK or FE-219PP foam system) with min 0.0170 (0.43 mm) thick stainless or min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional)<br />

galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Modified double tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Steel facings of panels must be positively<br />

secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2)<br />

positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Texture Wall. Max 4 in. (102 mm) thick by max 44 1 ⁄2 in. (1130 mm) wide polyurethane (BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC FE-242,<br />

FE-219, FE-219KK or FE-219PP foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. The exterior<br />

facer is coated with Butler Texture-Cote spray applied exterior finish. Modified double tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Steel facings<br />

of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with<br />

mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Centria, 1005 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Township PA 15108<br />

Versapanel, Integrity. Max 4 in. (102 mm) thick by max 36 in. (915 mm) wide polyurethane/polyisocyanurate-insulated (Baytherm 847, PIR<br />

PENTANE BAYTHERM 871, Voracor CM488 or Dow Voracor CM643 foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional)<br />

galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Modified double tongue and groove side joints at panel ribs with factory or field installed sealant.<br />

Versawall. Max 4 in. (102 mm) thick by max 36 in. (915 mm) wide polyurethane/polyisocyanurate-insulated (Baytherm 847, PIR PENTANE<br />

BAYTHERM 871, Dow Voracor CM488 or Dow Voracor CM643 foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional)<br />

galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Modified double tongue and groove side joints with factory or field installed sealant.<br />

Formawall Dimension Series/PIR Core. Max 3 in. (76 mm) thick by max 36 in. (915 mm) wide polyisocyanurate-insulated (PIR PENTANE<br />

BAYTHERM 871 or Dow Voracor CM643 foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel<br />

skins.<br />

Aluminum Formawall Dimension Series/PIR Core. Max 3 in. (76 mm) thick by max 36 in. (915 mm) wide polyisocyanurate-insulated (PIR<br />

PENTANE BAYTHERM 871 or Dow Voracor CM643 foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized or<br />

Galvalume steel interior skin and minimum 0.040 in. thick painted (optional) aluminum exterior skin.<br />

Modified double tongue and groove side joints with factory or field installed sealant.<br />

Panels installed vertically or horizontally and secured to structural framing using a 12 ga. (0.108 in., 2.75 mm) steel clip and No. 14, Type<br />

304 Stainless Steel, hex head self tapping screw to each supporting member.<br />

Coldmatic Products International LLC, 8500 Keele St, Concord, Ontario L4K 2A6, Canada<br />

Thermawall 1000, 1500, 2003, 2500, 3000, 4000 and 5000 panels with LP, HP or HJF joints. Max 6 in. (150 mm) thick by various lengths<br />

and widths polyurethane (Carpenter LDB-215E-I/LDA M700-32, Carpenter LDB-245E-I/LDA-M700-32, Carpenter LDB-255E-I/LDA M700-32,<br />

Dow Chemical Voracor CM 589, Polythane Systems CP H10-20 or BASF HPI 423 foam system) or polyisocyanurate (BASF HPI 425 foam<br />

system) with min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) stainless or painted (optional) min 0.0210 in. (0.53 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume steel skins.<br />

Modified double tongue and groove side joints with silicone sealant. Wall and ceiling panels are secured to purlins, girts or other framing<br />

members (1) from the interior with fasteners through the framing members into the interior panel facings, (2) with self drilling or self tapping<br />

fasteners within panel side laps or (3) the steel facings of the panels must be positively secured to the foam core by either securement of the<br />

entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or positive securement of the interior panel facer to the<br />

exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-6 Building Insulations<br />

Industrias Monterrey S.A. de C.V., Carretera Monterrey-N Laredo, Km 22.5 Ciénega de Flores, NL 65550, Mexico<br />

Multymuro de Casetas, Multymuro de Fachadas or Refripanel Muro, Multytecho or Refripanel Techo Arquipanel-F.O. and Metal-Span III<br />

Insulated Wall and Ceiling Panels. Max 6 in. (152 mm) thick by max 45 1 ⁄4 in. (1150 mm) wide polyurethane (BASF Polyurethane Foam<br />

Enterprises LLC FE-242F or FE 242-MP/FE-853 foam system) with min 0.0170 (0.43 mm) thick stainless or min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick<br />

painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Modified double tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Steel facings of panels<br />

must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical<br />

fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Kingspan Controlled Environments Ltd, Hanger 1A Wrights Lane, Burtonwood, WA5 4DB, Cheshire,<br />

United Kingdom<br />

Kingspan KS1150CS wall and ceiling panels. Polyisocyanurate foam core (Elastogran UK Ltd. Elastopir H1139/501/0 polyol with Elastogran<br />

ISO PMDI 92410, Dow Voracor CD 345, or Dow Voranate M 600 isocyanate) with a density of 2.34-2.65 lb/ft 3 (37.5 to 42.5 kg/m 3 ). Painted<br />

(optional) minimum 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) zinc or aluminum-zinc coated steel facers and backers. All panels are minimum 43.3 in. (1100 mm)<br />

wide and maximum 7.8 in. (200 mm) thick. Intumescent caulking is used in all inside corners. Flashing, of the same thickness and coating<br />

used in the panels, covers all exposed foam and is installed in all inside and outside corners and is fastened with stainless steel self-drilling<br />

screws or rivets mazimum 12 in. (300 mm) on center.<br />

Kingspan Insulated Panels Pty Ltd, Box 8154, Werrington County, 2747, New South Wales, Australia<br />

KS1100 CS and KS1200 CS wall and ceiling panels. Polyisocyanurate foam core (Elastogran UK Ltd. Elastopir 1139/501/0 polyol with<br />

Elastogran ISO PMDI 92410, Dow Voracor CD 345, or Dow Voranate M 600 isocyanate) with a density of 2.34-2.65 lb/ft 3 (37.5 to 42.5 kg/m 3 ).<br />

Painted (optional) minimum 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) zinc or aluminum-zinc coated steel facers and backers. All panels are minimum 43.3 in.<br />

(1100 mm) wide and maximum 7.8 in. (200 mm) thick. Intumescent caulking is used in all inside corners. Flashing, of the same thickness and<br />

coating used in the panels, covers all exposed foam and is installed in all inside and outside corners and is fastened with stainless steel<br />

self-drilling screws or rivets mazimum 12 in. (300 mm) on center.<br />

KS1000 RWFM wall and ceiling panels produced with polyisocyanurate foam core (Elastogran UK Ltd. Elastopir 1139/501/0 polyol with<br />

Elastogran ISO PMDI 92410, Dow Voracor CD 345, or Dow Voranate M 600 isocyanate) with a density of 2.34-2.65 lb/ft 3 (37.5 to 42.5 kg/m 3 )<br />

and min 0.0158 in. (0.40 mm) thick steel facers. All panels are minimum 39 in. (1000 mm) wide and maximum 3.9 in. (100 mm) thick.<br />

Kingspan Limited, Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland<br />

Kingspan KS 1000 RWFM insulated wall and ceiling panels, max 3.9 in. (100 mm) thick produced with Kingspan’s UKSFR10, UKSFR8 or<br />

99-RSPIR Foam Polyisocyanurate Insulation Systems and min 0.0158 in. (0.40 mm) thick steel facers.<br />

Min width of KS 1000 RWFM wall and ceiling panels at intersecting walls and ceilings is 18 in. (457 mm). The maximum width of the panels<br />

is 39 in (1000 mm). Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to<br />

supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with<br />

mechanical fasteners.<br />

Kingspan KS1100CS insulated wall and ceiling panels, max 180 mm (7.0 in.) thick produced with Kingspan’s UKSFR10 or UKSFR8.9 Foam<br />

Polyisocyanurate Insulation Systems and 26 ga. 0.0190 in. (0.483 mm) thick painted galvanized steel facers. Max 1100 mm (43 in.) wide<br />

panel. Panel side joints are modified double tongue and groove with sealant. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam<br />

core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement<br />

of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Kingspan KS1200CS insulated wall and ceiling panels, max 180 mm (7.0 in.) thick produced with Kingspan’s UKSFR10 Foam<br />

Polyisocyanurate Insulation Systems and 26 ga. 0.0190 in. (0.483 mm) thick painted galvanized steel facers. Max 1200 mm (47 in.) wide<br />

panel. Panel side joints are modified double tongue and groove with sealant. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam<br />

core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement<br />

of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Metecno-API, 2000 Morgan Rd, Modesto CA 95358<br />

R-SPAN AP-200, AP-300, AP-300A, AP-300R, AP-400 and AP-900 and Centurywall H-Wave Panels. Max 6 in. (152 mm) thick by max 46 in.<br />

(1170 mm) wide polyurethane (Autofroth 14000D, Elastopor 14001,Elastopor 14070 or Elastopor 14071 foam system) with painted (optional)<br />

min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick stainless steel or min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Modified tongue and<br />

groove side joints with sealant. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel<br />

assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel<br />

facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Centurywall 3000 CWP and DSL Series Panels. Architectural insulated wall and ceiling panels with 2 to 3 in. (51 to 76 mm) thick<br />

polyurethane foam core (Autofroth 14000D, Elastopor 140001, painted (optional) min 0.0210 in. (0.53 mm) thick zinc or aluminum-zinc alloy<br />

coated steel facers. Steel facings must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting<br />

structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical<br />

fasteners.<br />

Centurywall CWP3000U Architectural insulated wall and ceiling panels with max 3.0 in. (76 mm) thick polyurethane foam board stock cores<br />

produced with API Autofroth 14000D, Elastopor 14001, Elastopor 14070, or Elastopor 14071 foam insulation systems. Min 0.0172 in.<br />

(0.44 mm) thick stainless steel or min. 0.0210 in. (0.53 mm) painted (optional) thick zinc or aluminum-zinc alloy coated steel facers. Steel<br />

facings must be positively secured to the foam core by securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with CWP<br />

3000 clip assembly.<br />

Metecno-ASI, 725 Summerhill Drive, Deland FL 32724<br />

AW200, AW300, AW400, AW500, HR900 and MR100 Series Panels. Max 6 in. (152 mm) thick by max 46 in. (1170 mm) wide polyurethane<br />

Dow Chemical Voracor CM 484, CM 489, CM 493, CR 834, CS 852, CS 853, CS 888, CS 889 or CS 890 foam system) or polyisocyanurate<br />

(BASF HPI 5025, Elastopor P16211 or Elastopor P16721 or Dow Chemical Voracor CM 490, CM 491, CM 494, CM619 or Huntsman<br />

Rubitherm WR 40536/Huntsman Rubinate 1850 foam system) with painted (optional) min 0.0170 in. (0.43 mm) thick steel or min 0.0190 in.<br />

(0.48 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Wall panels may be installed horizontally<br />

or vertically. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting<br />

structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical<br />

fasteners.<br />

Metecno de Colombia, Parque Industrial El Paraiso, Manzana C Lote 16, Santander de Quilichao, Cauca, Colombia<br />

Monowall 1000/B, Frigowall GS, H-Wall 8, Superwall and Techmet A42-P1000-G4 panels. Max 6 in. (152 mm) thick by max 39.4 in.<br />

(1000 mm) wide (coverage) polyisocyanurate (Voracor CM 494/CM 586, Voracor CM 702/Voracor CM 586 or Rubitherm LR 18437/Rubitherm<br />

LR 18439/Rubinate 1850 foam system) with painted min 0.0170 in. (0.43 mm) thick steel or painted (optional) min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick<br />

galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Wall panels may be installed horizontally or vertically. Steel<br />

facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members<br />

with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners. See<br />

RoofNav for installation requirements for Techmet A42-P1000-G4 roof panels.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-7<br />

Metecno Formac Panales SA, Calle Nueva Industria No. 200, Comuna De Quilicura, Santiago de Chile, Chile<br />

Frigowall, Superwall, H-Wall 8P, Panarq Nesvado and Techmet panels. Max 6 in. (150 mm) thick by max 39.4 in. (1000 mm) wide<br />

(coverage) polyisocyanurate (Rubitherm LR 18437/Rubitherm LR 18439/Rubinate 1850 foam system) with painted min 0.0170 in. (0.43 mm)<br />

thick steel (Frigowall, Superwall, H-Wall 8P, Panarq Nesvado) or painted (optional) min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume<br />

steel (Frigowall, Superwall, H-Wall 8P, Panarq Nesvado, Techmet) skins. Tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Wall panels may be<br />

installed horizontally or vertically. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel<br />

assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel<br />

facer with mechanical fasteners. See RoofNav for installation requirements for Techmet roof panels.<br />

Metecno SA de CV Mexico, Av. Mesa de León No. 116, Km 28,5 Carr. Qro-S.L.P., Parque Industrial Querétaro,<br />

C.P. 76220, Santa Rosa Jauregui, Querétaro, Mexico<br />

Superwall, Frigowall, Metcoppo and Glamet Panels. Max 6 in. (152 mm) thick (Superwall, Frigowall, Glamet) or max 4 in. (100 mm) thick<br />

(Metcoppo) by max 39.4 in. (1000 mm) wide polyisocyanurate (Voracor CM 494/Voracor CM 586, Voracor CM 702/Varocor CM 586 or<br />

Rubitherm LR 18437/Rubitherm LR 18439/Rubinate 1850 foam system) with painted min 0.0170 in. (0.43 mm) thick steel or painted (optional)<br />

min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Wall panels may be installed<br />

horizontally or vertically. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly<br />

to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer<br />

with mechanical fasteners. See RoofNav for installation requirements for Glamet and Metcoppo roof panels.<br />

Metl-Span I Ltd, 1497 N Kealy St, Lewisville TX 75057<br />

Metl-Span Ill. Max 6 in. (152 mm) thick by max 44 1 ⁄2 in. (1130 mm) wide polyurethane (BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC FE-242,<br />

FE-219, FE-219KK or FE-219PP foam system) with min 0.0170 (0.43 mm) thick stainless or min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional)<br />

galvanized or Galvalume steel skins. Modified double tongue and groove side joints with sealant. Steel facings of panels must be positively<br />

secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2)<br />

positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Ternium-Hylsa Galvamet Insulated Panels, Guerrero Nte 151, San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L. 66452, México<br />

Galvatherm I, Galvatherm II, Galvatherm Mesa, Galvatherm Shadow Line (Micro V), Galvatherm Micro Rib, Galvatherm Stuko and<br />

Galvatecho (Hi-Rib) panels. Architectural insulated wall and ceiling panels (Galvatherm I, Galvatherm II, Galvatherm Mesa, Galvatherm<br />

Shadow Line (Micro V), Galvatherm Micro Rib, Galvatherm Stuko) and roof/ceiling panels (Galvatecho/Hi-Rib) with max 6 in. (150 mm) thick<br />

polyisocyanurate foam core (Stepanfoam R-9641/PB-9642 or RI-19899/PB9898 foam system) or Dow Voracor CM-718/CE-120 and min<br />

0.0170 in. (0.432 mm) Type 304 stainless steel or painted (optional) min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume steel facings.<br />

Galvatherm, I, Galvatherm II, Galvatherm Mesa, Galvatherm Shadow Line (Micro V), Galvatherm Micro Rib, Galvatherm Stuko wall and<br />

ceiling panels may be installed horizontally or vertically and are secured to purlins, girts or other framing members (1) from the interior with<br />

Fab-Lok 10-4 fasteners through the framing members into the interior panel facings, (2) with clips and self drilling fasteners within panel side<br />

laps or (3) the steel facings of the panels must be positively secured to the foam core by either securement of the entire panel assembly to<br />

supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with<br />

mechanical fasteners.<br />

Ward Insulated Panels Limited, Widespan Works, Sherburn, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8PQ, United Kingdom<br />

Ward Trapezoidal IP 1000 insulated wall and ceiling panels. Architectural insulated wall and ceiling panels with max 3.9 in. (100 mm) thick<br />

polyisocyanurate foam core (UKSFR10, UKSFR8 or 99-RSPIR foam system) and min 0.0157 in. (0.4 mm) thick steel facers. Min 18 in.<br />

(455 mm) wide at intersecting walls or walls and ceiling, otherwise min 39.4 in. (1000 mm) wide. Panels mechanically fastened through both<br />

facers to steel structural members located max 6 ft (1830 mm) o.c. in accordance with the manufacturers Wall and Ceiling Cladding Systems<br />

Technical Manual.<br />

Ward Wall Flat Stucco DW 900 A, Ward Wall T&G Rib DW 900 B, Ward Wall Shadow Rib DW 900 C, Ward Wall Mini Rib DW 900 D. Ward<br />

Wall Flat Stucco DW 1000 A, Ward Wall T&G Rib DW 1000 B, Ward Wall Shadow Rib DW 1000 C, Ward Wall Mini Rib DW 1000 D, Ward<br />

Wall Flat Stucco DW1200 A, Ward Wall T&G Rib DW1200 B, Ward Wall Shadow Rib DW1200 C, Ward Wall Mini Rib DW1200 D insulated<br />

wall panels. Architectural insulated wall panels with max 3.9 in. (100 mm) thick polyisocyanurate foam core (UKSFR10 or UKSFR8.9 foam<br />

system) and min 0.0157 in. (0.4 mm) thick steel facers. Min 18 in. (455 mm) wide at intersecting walls, otherwise min 47.2 in. (1200 mm) wide<br />

for DW1200 series panels or min 39.4 in. (1000 mm) wide for DW 1000 series panels or 35.4 in. (900 mm) for DW 900 series panels. Panels<br />

mechanically fastened through both facers to steel structural members located max 6 ft (1830 mm) o.c. in accordance with the manufacturers<br />

Wall and Ceiling Cladding Systems Technical Manual.<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

Austec Panel Systems Australia Pty Ltd, 51 Cowpasture Rd, Box 6283, Wetherill Park, 2164, New South Wales,<br />

Australia<br />

Panelphen wall and ceiling panels consist of polyester coated steel facers and Polyphen insulation. Panels are 47.5 in. (1200 mm) wide,<br />

maximum 10 in. (250 mm) thick, and available in various lengths. The core has a nominal density of 2.4-2.7 lb/ft 3 (38-42 kg/m 3 ). Panel side<br />

joints are tongue and groove and require silicone in the female edge during installation. Flashing, 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) thick steel painted with<br />

the same coating as the facers, is installed on all corners and is secured with stainless steel rivets spaced a maximum 12 in. (300 mm) o.c.<br />

Bally Refrigerated Boxes Inc, 135 Little Nine Dr, Morehead City NC 28557<br />

Bally Refrigeration Panels. Insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 6 in. (152 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (Carpenter<br />

LDB-170E-I/LDC-170/LDA-M700-32 foam system) and minimum 0.0284 in. (0.72 mm) thick stainless steel or minimum 0.0210 in. (0.53 mm)<br />

thick painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel facers. Panels secured to each other with cam locks. Interior wall/ceiling intersections<br />

covered with painted (optional) minimum 2 by 2 in. (50 by 50 mm) minimum 26 gauge galvanized steel corner flashing secured to both panel<br />

facers with self drilling screws minimum 12 in. (305 mm) on center. Interior ceiling joints covered with painted (optional) minimum 4 in.<br />

(100 mm) wide minimum 26 gauge galvanized steel battens secured to both panel facers with self drilling screws minimum 8 in. (205 mm)<br />

on center.<br />

Bay Industries Inc, 2929 Walker Dr, Box 9229, Green Bay WI 54308<br />

BayMax Sheathing, BayMax MB, BayMax LD, BayMax HD, BayMax HDP. Max 4.25 in. (108 mm) thick by max 4 ft. (1.2 m) wide max<br />

2.1 lb/ft 3 (34 kg/m 3 ) density glass fiber reinforced isocyanurate foam core with min 0.0009 in. (0.02 mm) thick aluminum foil skins. Butt side<br />

and end joints (no sealant or gasket). Panels secured to wood girts or purlins with min 15 roofing nails (min 1 in. [25 mm] longer than panel<br />

thickness) with min 7/16 in. (11 mm) dia. heads or equivalent per 4 by 8 ft (1.2 by 2.4 m) panel; 5 nails per 4 ft (1.2 m) edge and 5 nails parallel<br />

to the 4 ft (1.2 m) edges at the panel midpoint. Max 4 ft (1.2 m) girt and purlin spacing.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-8 Building Insulations<br />

Benchmark Architectural Systems Inc, Box 07928, 720 Marion Rd, Columbus OH 43207<br />

Designwall 2000V and 2000H Series wall and ceiling panels. Architectural panels with 2 to 3 in. (50 to 75 mm) thick, 24, 30 or 36 in. (610,<br />

760 or 915 mm) wide by various lengths polyisocyanurate foam core (Dyplast ISO-C1/2.0) and painted (optional) min. 22 ga. painted<br />

(optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel facers. 2000V Series panels installed vertically and secured to girts with Fastening Clips (Part No.<br />

8100.2100 or 8100.3100) and 1 ⁄4-14x2 1 ⁄4 IHWH RBTT Type 4 point (Part No. 8300.2100) or #14-10 x 2 1 ⁄4 IHWH Type 2 point (Part No.<br />

8300.1100) self-drilling screws. 2000H Series panels installed horizontally and secured to girts with Fastening Clips (Part No. 8100.4200 or<br />

8100.5100) and 1 ⁄4-14x2 1 ⁄4 IHWH RBTT Type 4 point (Part No. 8300.2100) or #14-10 x 2 1 ⁄4 IHWH Type 2 point (Part No. 8300.1100)<br />

self-drilling screws.<br />

Designwall 4000V and 4000H Series wall and ceiling panels. Architectural panels with 2 to 3 in. (50 to 75 mm) thick, 24, 30, 36, or 48 in.<br />

(610, 760, 915 or 1220 mm) wide by various lengths polyisocyanurate foam core (Voracor CM 654/Voracor CE 128 or Rubitherm<br />

40557/Rubinate 1850 foam system) foam system) with min 22 ga. painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel facers and min 0.023 in.<br />

(0.58 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized steel interior facers. 4000V Series panels installed vertically and secured to girts with Fastening<br />

Clips (Part No. 8100.2100 or 8100.3100) and 1 ⁄4-14x2 1 ⁄4 IHWH RBTT Type 4 point (Part No. 8300.2100) or #14-10 x 2 1 ⁄4 IHWH Type 2 point<br />

(Part No. 8300.1100) self-drilling screws. 4000H Series panels installed horizontally and secured to girts with Fastening Clips (Part No.<br />

8100.4200 or 8100.5100) and 1 ⁄4-14x2 1 ⁄4 IHWH RBTT Type 4 point (Part No. 8300.2100) or #14-10 x 2 1 ⁄4 IHWH Type 2 point (Part No.<br />

8300.1100) self-drilling screws.<br />

Bondor New Zealand, 60 O’Rorke Rd, Penrose, Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand<br />

Polyphen Panel wall and ceiling panels consist of polyester coated steel facers and Polyphen insulation. Panels are 47.5 in. (1200 mm)<br />

wide, maximum 10 in. (250 mm) thick, and available in various lengths. The core has a nominal density of 2.8-3.0 lb/ft 3 (45-48 kg/m 3 ).. Panel<br />

side joints are tongue and groove and require silicone in the female edge during installation. Flashing, 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) thick steel painted<br />

with the same coating as the facers, is installed on all corners and is secured with stainless steel rivets spaced a maximum 12 in. (300 mm)<br />

o.c.<br />

Centria, 1005 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Township PA 15108<br />

Formawall Dimension Series/PUR Core. Max 3 in. (76 mm) thick by max 36 in. (915 mm) wide polyurethane-insulated (BAYTHERM 872<br />

foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel skins.<br />

Modified double tongue and groove side joints with factory or field installed sealant.<br />

Aluminum Formawall Dimension Series/PUR Core. Max 3 in. (76 mm) thick by max 36 in. (915 mm) wide polyisocyanurate-insulated (PIR<br />

PENTANE BAYTHERM 872 foam system) with min 0.0190 in. (0.48 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel interior skin<br />

and minimum 0.040 in. thick painted (optional) aluminum exterior skin.<br />

Panels installed vertically or horizontally and secured to structural framing using a 12 ga. (0.108 in., 2.75 mm) steel clip and No. 14,<br />

Type 304 Stainless Steel, hex head self tapping screw to each supporting member.<br />

Cinter SRL, Parque Industrial, Sauce Viejo, Santa Fe Argentina<br />

Cinter A Series panels (A-xxx where xxx is the panel thickness in mm). Architectural insulated wall and ceiling panels with max 8 in.<br />

(200 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (Dow Chemical CIP-14-5564 (442-22) foam system) and painted (optional) nominal 0.0205 in.<br />

(0.52 mm) thick galvanized or Galvalume steel facings. Cavities in the core foam the length of panel joints are filled with polyurethane foam<br />

(Dow Chemical Froth-Pak 180-SR or CIP-14-5564 (442-22)). Interior panel facer joints are sealed with a silicone sealant as the panels are<br />

installed. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting<br />

structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical<br />

fasteners.<br />

Corus Panels & Profiles UK, Severn Drive, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8TX,<br />

United Kingdom<br />

Trimapanel, Trimawall & Formawall wall and ceiling panels and Trisomet wall and roof/ceiling panels. Max 3.15 in. (80 mm) thick (Trisomet)<br />

or max 3.5 in. (90 mm) thick (Trimapanel, Trimawall, Formawall) by max 39.4 in. (1000 mm) wide polyisocyanurate (Corus 365 PIR<br />

CORUSAFE 4000 polyisocyanurate foam system) with min 0.0157 in. (0.4 mm) coated (polyester) steel interior facers and min 0.0216 in.<br />

(0.55 mm) coated (PVC, PVDF, PU, Polyester) steel exterior facers. Modified tongue and groove side joints. Wall panels may be installed<br />

horizontally or vertically. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly<br />

to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer<br />

with mechanical fasteners.<br />

CrownTonka Walk-Ins by Crown Fixtures Inc, 10700 Hwy 55, Suite 300, Plymouth MN 55441<br />

CrownTonka Walk-Ins. Wood frame insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 5 in. (127 mm) thick polyurethane foam core<br />

(BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC FE-214 or FE246 foam system) and painted (optional) min 26 ga. [min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) base<br />

steel thickness] galvanized, Galvalume or stainless steel facings. Panels secured to each other with cam locks or lag bolts.<br />

Dânica Termoindustrial Ltda, Rua Noruega 99, Cep 89206-600 Cx. P. 1500 Joinville — SC, Brasil<br />

Frigoloc III. Insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 6 in. (150 mm) thick polyisocyanurate foam core (Stepan RI 9799 –<br />

Bayer Desmodur 44 V 20/BRA foam system) and min 0.0197 in. (0.50 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized steel facings. Panels secured<br />

to each other with cam locks. Panel joints are sealed on the interior side with Torx 1 ⁄4 by 3 ⁄4’’ self drilling fasteners with #3 points approximately<br />

300 mm (12 in.) on center and may be sealed on the exterior side (optional) with polyurethane sealant. Steel facings of panels must be<br />

positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners<br />

or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Termozip III, Frigozip. Insulated roof panels with 1.2-2 in. (31-50 mm) thick (Termozip III) or 3.5-6.7 in. (90-170 mm) thick polyiscocyanurate<br />

foam core (Stepan RI 9799 – Bayer Desmodur 44 V 20/BRA foam system) and min 0.0197 in. (0.50 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized<br />

steel facings. When used with Frigoloc III wall panels, the panel side joints of Termozip III and Frigozip roof panels are sealed on the exterior<br />

side with vinyl tape within the standing seams produced with an electric self propelled seamer and are sealed on the interior side with Torx<br />

1 ⁄4 by 3 ⁄4’’ self drilling fasteners with #3 points approximately 300 mm (12 in.) on center. See the Dânica Termoindustrial Ltda listing in Chapter<br />

3 of the Building Materials volume of the Approval Guide for additional installation requirements and windstorm, hailstorm and ASTM E108<br />

classifications.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-9<br />

The Dow Chemical Co, 200 Larkin Center, 1605 Joseph Drive, Midland MI 48674<br />

Thermax (TF610) Insulation Board, Plain Factory Finish (Thermax Sheathing), Thermax (TF600S) Insulation Board, Satin Finish White<br />

Finish or Ag-Therm, Thermax (TF600MB) Metal Building Board, Thermax (TF600) Insulation Board, Embossed Finish or Light Duty (LD),<br />

Thermax (TF604) Insulation Board, Heavy Duty Embossed Finish or Heavy Duty (HD), Thermax (TF665) Plus Liner Board or Heavy Duty Plus<br />

(HDP) and Thermax (TF610C) Insulation Board, Cavity Wall Insulation. Max 4.25 in. (108 mm) thick by max 4 ft. (1.2 m) wide max 2.1 lb/ft 3<br />

(34 kg/m 3 ) density glass fiber reinforced isocyanurate foam core with min 0.0009 in. (0.02 mm) thick aluminum foil skins. Butt side and end<br />

joints (no sealant or gasket). Panels secured to wood girts or purlins with min 15 roofing nails (min 1 in. [25 mm] longer than panel thickness)<br />

with min 7 ⁄16 in. (11 mm) dia. heads or equivalent per 4 by 8 ft (1.2 by 2.4 m) panel; 5 nails per 4 ft (1.2 m) edge and 5 nails parallel to the<br />

4 ft (1.2 m) edges at the panel midpoint. Max 4 ft (1.2 m) girt and purlin spacing.<br />

Eurobond Laminates Ltd, Corporate Park, Cardiff South Glamorgan CF3 2ER, Wales United Kingdom<br />

Euroclad Ltd, Corporate Park, Cardiff CF3 8ER, Wales United Kingdom<br />

Eurofoam PIR and Eurofoam HPI panels 50 mm ( 2 in.), 100 mm (4 in.), 150 mm (6 in.), 175 mm (7 in.) and max 200 mm (8 in.) thick by<br />

max 1150 mm (45 in.) wide. Polyisocyanurate foam core having a density of 37.5 to 42.5 kg/m 3 (2.34-2.65 lb/ft 3 ) sandwiched with 0.6 mm<br />

(0.024 in.) galvanized steel facer and 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) galvanized steel backer. Facer coatings include 150 micron white uPVC film, 25<br />

micron polyester film, and 25 micron PVF2. Backer coated with 25 micron grey polyester film for internal applications and 200 micron PVC<br />

Plastisol for external applications. Double tongue and groove shaped tongue and groove joints on long edges of panels. Panels installed<br />

horizontally and vertically. Panels affixed to floor with 50 mm deep × panel thickness(t) × 0.6 mm thick (2 × t × 0.024 in.). Food-Safe Laminate<br />

channel fastened with hammer fixings at 900 mm (35 in.) o.c. Inside corners (including wall/ceiling junctions) affixed with 50 × 50 × 0.6 mm<br />

(2 × 2 × 0.024 in.) Internal Food-Safe Laminate Angle Flashing. Outside corners joined with Odd Leg External Food-Safe Laminate Angle<br />

Flashing. All exposed foam ends capped with 50 × panel thickness × 50 mm (2 × t × 2 in.) Food-Safe Laminate Channel. Freezer applications<br />

require two beads of grey butyl mastic CAS 303 along entire length of both legs of Odd Leg External Food-Safe Laminate Angle Flashing,<br />

all corner junctions sealed with Dow 786 Silicone sealant. Non-freezer applications require 4 × 16 mm (0.157 × 0.63 in.) white aluminum rivets<br />

at 450 mm (18 in.) max o.c. through all flashing and channels. Freezer applications require 4 × 16 mm (0.157 × 0.63 in.) stainless steel rivets<br />

at 438 mm (17 in.) max o.c. through all flashing. All voids filled with 23 kg/m 3 (1.44 lb/ft 3 ) min density mineral fiber insulation.<br />

Eurofoam PIR panels 50 mm (2 in.), 100 mm (4 in.), 150 mm (6 in.), 175 mm (7 in.) and max 200 mm (8 in.) thick by max 1150 mm (45 in.)<br />

wide. Polyisocyanurate foam core having a nominal density of 39.2 kg/m 3 (2.45 lb/ft 3 ) sandwiched with 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) galvanized steel<br />

facer and 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) galvanized steel backer. Facer coatings include 150 micron white uPVC film, 25 micron polyester film, and 25<br />

micron PVF2. Backer coated with 25 micron grey polyester film for internal applications and 200 micron PVC Plastisol for external<br />

applications. Double tongue and groove shaped tongue and groove joints on long edges of panels. Panels installed horizontally. Panels<br />

affixed to floor with 50 mm deep × panel thickness(t) × 0.6 mm thick (2 × t × 0.024 in.). Food-Safe Laminate channel fastened with hammer<br />

fixings at 900 mm (35 in.) o.c. Inside corners (including wall/ceiling junctions) affixed with 50 × 50 × 0.6 mm (2 × 2 × 0.024 in.) Internal<br />

Food-Safe Laminate Angle Flashing. Outside corners joined with Odd Leg External Food-Safe Laminate Angle Flashing. All exposed foam<br />

ends capped with 50 × panel thickness × 50 mm (2 × t × 2 in.) Food-Safe Laminate Channel. Freezer applications require two beads of grey<br />

butyl mastic CAS 303 along entire length of both legs of Odd Leg External Food-Safe Laminate Angle Flashing, all corner junctions sealed<br />

with Dow 786 Silicone sealant. Non-freezer applications require 4 × 16 mm (0.157 × 0.63 in.) white aluminum rivets at 450 mm (18 in.) max<br />

o.c. through all flashing and channels. Freezer applications require 4 × 16 mm (0.157 × 0.63 in.) stainless steel rivets at 438 mm (17 in.) max<br />

o.c. through all flashing. All voids filled with 23 kg/m 3 (1.44 lb/ft 3 ) min density mineral fiber insulation.<br />

Harford Duracool LLC, 2129 Pulaski Hwy, Box 1026, Aberdeen MD 21001<br />

Harford Refrigeration Panel. Insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 4 in. (102 mm) thick polyurethane foam core<br />

(Deltatherm AF 4500/VORACOR CE 128 or LDB-166E-I/LDA-M700-32 foam system) and min 0.0179 in. (0.45 mm) thick stainless steel or<br />

min 0.0217 in. (0.55 mm) thick painted (optional galvanized, galvannealed or galvalume steel facings. Panels secured to each other with cam<br />

locks. Steel facings of panels must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting<br />

structural members with mechanical fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical<br />

fasteners.<br />

ICS/Tyler, a Division of Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Inc, 11042 Wildwood Dr, Olive Branch MS 38654<br />

Tyler Walk-In Cooler and Freezer panels. Panels are 48 in. (1200 mm) wide, maximum 4 in. (102 mm) thick, and available in various<br />

lengths. Panels are faced with 26 gauge (0.019 in., 0.5 mm) stucco-embossed galvanized steel. The interior of the panels are supported with<br />

20 gauge (0.038 in., 0.95 mm) galvanized steel supports spaced 16 in. (406 mm) oc and riveted to the inside and outside facers 8 in. (203 mm)<br />

oc. Panels are insulated with BASF Elastopor P 17225 polyurethane insulation with a density of 2.1 lb/ft 3 (34 kg/m 3 ). Panel edges are<br />

cam-locked tongue and groove. Corner joints are butted and secured with 20 gauge (0.038 in., 0.95 mm) corner flashing fastened 5 in.<br />

(127 mm) oc. All field seams are covered with 20 gauge (0.038 in., 0.95 mm) seam flashing fastened 5 in. (127 mm) oc. All flashing is<br />

stucco-embossed galvanized steel.<br />

Imperial Manufacturing, 2271 N.E. 194 th , Portland Oregon 97230<br />

High Density Framed Urethane Wall and Ceiling panels consist of minimum 26 ga. [0.0190 in. (0.483 mm)] interior and exterior steel facers<br />

with 3.5 to 5 in. (89 to 127 mm) thick foam cores. Panels are 47 in. 1194 mm) wide and various lengths. The foam core is produced from BASF<br />

Elastopor P15821R foam system. Panel perimeter framing consists of high density urethane rails. Panel side joints are tongue and groove.<br />

Flashing is 26 ga. [0.0190 in. (0.483 mm)] thick and is secured to both panel facers with self tapping sheet metal screws approximately 4 in.<br />

(102 mm) o.c.<br />

Insulated Panel Systems, Box 968, Stafford TX 77497<br />

RWP wall and roof panels [1.5 to 5 in. (38 to 127 mm) thick by 36 in. (915 mm) coverage width], SSP roof panel [2 to 5 in. (51 to 127 mm)<br />

thick by 36 in. (915 mm) coverage width], ESP, IPP and ABP wall panels [2 to 5 in. (51 to 127 mm) thick by 36 or 42 in. (915 or 1065 mm)<br />

coverage width], EWP wall panels [2 to 5 in. (51 to 127 mm) thick by 36 in. (915 mm) coverage width]. Polyurethane foam core (BASF AF<br />

9453/AF 9500A foam system) and stainless steel, painted (optional) Galvalume or galvanized steel or painted steel facings with a minimum<br />

base steel thickness of 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm). RWP wall panels are through fastened to wall framing. ESP, EWP, IPP and ABP wall panels<br />

are secured to wall framing with concealed fasteners and clips within panel side joints. See the Insulated Panel Systems listing in RoofNav<br />

for installation requirements and windstorm, hailstorm and ASTM E108 classifications of RWP and SSP roof panels.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-10 Building Insulations<br />

The Insulation Panel and Door Co Ltd, 122 Kaimanawa St, Palmerston North, New Zealand<br />

Polyphen Panel wall and ceiling panels consist of polyester coated steel facers and Polyphen insulation. Panels are 47.5 in. (1200 mm)<br />

wide, maximum 10 in. (250 mm) thick, and available in various lengths. The core has a nominal density of 2.8-3.0 lb/ft 3 (45-48 kg/m 3 ). .Panel<br />

side joints are tongue and groove and require silicone in the female edge during installation. Flashing, 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) thick steel painted<br />

with the same coating as the facers, is installed on all corners and is secured with stainless steel rivets spaced a maximum 12 in. (300 mm)<br />

o.c.<br />

Kolpak, 715 St Croix St, River Falls WI 54022<br />

Kolpak Panel. Insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 6 in. (152 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (Deltatherm AF<br />

4500/VORACOR CE 128, or LDB-166E-I/LDA-M700-32 foam system), min 0.0179 in. (0.455 mm) thick stainless steel or min 0.0217 in.<br />

(0.55 mm) thick painted (optional) galvanized, galvannealed or Galvalume steel facings and optional wood rails. Panels secured to each other<br />

with cam locks. Steel facings of panels without wood rails must be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel<br />

assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical fasteners, 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel<br />

facer with mechanical fasteners, 3) securement of interior and exterior pane facers to each cam lock shell with mechanical fasteners or<br />

4) installation of min 4 in. (100 mm) wide min 0.0179 in. (0.455 mm) thick stainless steel or min 0.0217 in. (0.55 mm) thick painted (optional)<br />

galvanized, galvannealed or Galvalume steel batten strips mechanically fastened over each interior wall and ceiling panel joint to both panel<br />

facers with sheet metal screws approximately 12 in. (305 mm) on center.<br />

Kysor Panel Systems, 3201 NE Loop 820, Suite 150, Fort Worth TX 76137<br />

Kysor Panel Systems Refrigeration Panels with min 0.0236 (0.60 mm) stainless or painted (optional) min 0.0217 in. (0.55 mm) thick<br />

galvanized steel facers and max 6 in. (152 mm) thick polyurethane foam cores produced from VORACOR CR 860 POLYOL/VORACOR CE<br />

108 ISOCYANATE or Vultafoam XR-1149 foam system or max 4 in. (102 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (6 in. [152 mm] thick with wood<br />

exterior framing members) produced from Elastopor P11381R resin/Elastopor P-1001U isocyanate foam system. Panels secured to each<br />

other with cam locks and lag bolts (panels with wood rails) or camlocks (panels with foam rails). Steel facings of panels with foam rails must<br />

be positively secured to the foam core by 1) securement of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members with mechanical<br />

fasteners or 2) positive securement of the interior panel facer to the exterior panel facer with mechanical fasteners.<br />

Louisville Cooler Manufacturing, 7635 National Turnpike, Unit 130, Louisville KY 30214<br />

Louisville Cooler Panels. Insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 5 in. (125 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (Foam<br />

Supplies eco1PUF1-90-1.6-SP2eco foam system) and minimum 0.0225 in. (0.57 mm) thick stainless steel or minimum 0.0262 in. (0.66 mm)<br />

thick painted (optional) galvanized or Galvalume steel facers. Panels secured to each other with cam locks. Wall panels set between<br />

aluminum angles on the interior and exterior of the panels. The Aluminum angels are fastened to floor and the interior or exterior panel facers.<br />

Interior wall/wall and wall/ceiling intersection covered with minimum 26 gauge painted (optional) minimum 2.5 by 2.5 in. (64 by 64 mm) corner<br />

flashing produced from the same material as the panel facers secured to both panel facers with self drilling screws 6 to 12 in. (150 to 305 mm)<br />

on center.<br />

Master-Bilt Products, Hwy 15 N, New Albany MS 38652<br />

Master-Bilt Panels. Insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 6 in. (152 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (Elastopor<br />

P17226/Elastopor P1046U, Elastopor P17225/Elastopor P1046U or Elastopor P17221R/Elastopor P1046U foam system) and painted<br />

(optional) min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) thick stainless steel or 0.0210 in. (0.53 mm) thick galvanized, galvannealed or Galvalume steel facings.<br />

Wall panels set in minimum 18 gauge galvanized steel channels secured on the interior to panel facers with self drilling screws max 12 in.<br />

(305 mm) o.c. Interior wall/wall and wall/ceiling intersection covered with 4 by 4 in. (100 by 100 mm) min 18 gauge galvanized steel corner<br />

flashing secured to both panel facers with self drilling screws approximately 3 in. (75 mm) o.c. Interior wall and ceiling joints covered with 4<br />

in. (100 mm) wide min 18 gauge galvanized steel battens secured to both panel facers with self drilling screws approximately 12 inches o.c.<br />

Polyphen (Australia) Pty Ltd, Box 199, Queenscliff 3000, Victoria Australia<br />

Unipanel wall and ceiling panels consist of polyester coated steel facers and Polyphen insulation. Panels are 47.5 in. (1200 mm) wide,<br />

maximum 10 in. (250 mm) thick, and available in various lengths. The core has a nominal density of 2.8-3.0 lb/ft 3 (45-48 kg/m 3 ). Panel side<br />

joints are tongue and groove and require silicone in the female edge during installation. Flashing, 0.024 in. (0.6 mm) thick steel painted with<br />

the same coating as the facers, is installed on all corners and is secured with stainless steel rivets spaced a maximum 12 in. (300 mm) o.c.<br />

Thermalrite by Crown Tonka California Inc, 10700 Hwy 55, Suite 300, Plymouth MN 55441<br />

Thermalrite Panels. Wood frame insulated wall and ceiling refrigeration panels with max 5 in. (127 mm) thick polyurethane foam core (BASF<br />

Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC FE-214 or FE-246 foam system) and painted (optional) min 26 ga. [min 0.0172 in. (0.44 mm) base steel<br />

thickness] galvanized, Galvalume or stainless steel facings. Panels secured to each other with cam locks or lag bolts.<br />

Ward Insulated Panels Limited, Widespan Works, Sherburn, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8PQ, United Kingdom<br />

Moduclad DR1000 insulated roof panels, Moduclad DR1000W insulated wall panels, Moduclad DW600, DW900 and DW1000 insulated<br />

wall panels. Architectural insulated wall and roof panels with max 3.15 in. (80 mm) thick polyisocyanurate foam core (Elastopor UK-H-1893<br />

foam system) and 0.0157 in. (0.4 mm) thick stucco embossed galvanized steel interior facer with white 0.0009 in. (22 µm) thick polyester<br />

coating and 0.0197 in. (0.5 mm) thick galvanized steel exterior facer with 0.008 in. (200 µm) thick HP200 or 0.0011 in. (27 µm) thick Pvf2<br />

coating in various colors. Tongue and groove side joints (DW panels) or butt side joints with exterior batten cap (DR panels). Wall panel side<br />

joints covered on the interior with 5 in. (125 mm) wide 24 ga. (0.7 mm) thick galvanized steel covers secured to both panels with self-tapping<br />

sheet metal screws or rivets max 10 in. (250 mm) on center.<br />

IP1000 insulated wall and ceiling panels. Min 18 in. (455 mm) wide insulated architectural wall and ceiling panels with max 3.15 in. (80 mm)<br />

thick polyurethane foam core (Kingspan UKSFR8 foam system) and min 0.0179 in. (0.45 mm) thick steel facers. Overlapping panel side joints<br />

secured with Tek Self Tapping 1 ⁄8 by 3 ⁄4 in. (3 by 19 mm) screws min 10 in. (255 mm) o.c. connecting the matching profiles of the panel lap<br />

joint.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-11<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Plastic Panels<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Enduro Systems Inc, 16602 Central Green Blvd, Houston TX 77032<br />

Trade Name: Tuff-Span Series FM 10, FM 13, FM 16<br />

Material: Nominal 10.5, 13 or 16.5 oz/ft 2 (3.2, 4.0, 5.0 kg/m 2 ) glass fiber reinforced plastic (polyester)<br />

Size: Various lengths, widths and profiles (weight defines thickness)<br />

Classification: No height restriction (FM Approvals 50 ft [15.2 m] High Corner Test)<br />

Walls and ceilings (uninsulated): Panels must be secured to the structural framing with No. 14 Type A (for wood or 14-18 ga. steel) or Type<br />

B (for 14 ga. or heavier steel) stainless steel screws at every other corrugation. Panel side laps must be secured max 18 in. (460 mm) o.c.<br />

with SB2 Grommet fasteners.<br />

Graham a Division of Stabilit Canada Inc, 64 Maple Ave, Caledon, Ontario L7C 1J5, Canada<br />

Trade Name: Chemclad 101 Flat, 301 2.67×0.5 in., 308 2.67×0.875 in., 322 7.0×1.5 in. Huski Rib, 329 5.33 V-Beam,<br />

330 Trafford Tile, 334 7.2 x 1.75 in., 337 V-Rib Noranda Liner, 340 7.2×1.5 in., 373 Butler Rib, 399<br />

4.2×1.0625 in., 4 3 ⁄16 in. Rib, 4.0 in. Rib, 401 6.0 Deck and 406 3.5×8.0 in. Deck<br />

Material: Fiberglass reinforced plastic (polyester) with nominal weights of 8, 10 and 13 oz/ft 2 (2.4, 3.1 and<br />

4.0 kg/m 2 ) for 101 panels, 10, 13 or 16 oz/ft 2 (3.1, 4.0 and 4.9 kg/m 2 ) for 301,308, 322, 329, 330, 334,<br />

337, 340, 373, 399, 4 3 ⁄16 in. Rib and 4.0 in. Rib panels and 16 oz/ft 2 (4.9 kg/m 2 ) for 401 and 406 panels<br />

Size: Various lengths and widths<br />

Classification: No height restriction (FM Approvals 50 ft (15.2 m) High Corner Test)<br />

Walls and ceilings (uninsulated): Panels must be secured to structural members (purlins, girts, joists, beams) spaced no more than 5 ft 0 in.<br />

(1525 mm) o.c. with at least one #14×1 in. (25 mm) Type B 300 Series stainless steel fastener with 0.729 in. (19 mm) dia. sealing washer<br />

in every other corrugation through holes predrilled with a #8 drill bit. Panel side laps must be secured max 18 in. (460 mm) o.c. with SB2<br />

Grommet fasteners through holes predrilled with a 3 ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) drill bit.<br />

H&F Mfg Corp, Box 85, Feasterville PA 19053<br />

Trade Name: Phase-2 Panel (4.2’’×1 1 ⁄16’’, 2.67’’× 7 ⁄8’’, 7.2’’×1 1 ⁄2’’, Astoria Box Rib Embossed Surface, Ag-Tuff Greca<br />

Rib, Flat, Flat Astoria Embossed)<br />

Material: Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 3 ⁄32- 3 ⁄16 in. (2.4-4.8 mm) thick<br />

Size: Various lengths and widths<br />

Classification: No height restriction (FM Approvals 50 ft (15.2 m) High Corner Test)<br />

Walls and ceilings (uninsulated): Panels must be secured to structural members (purlins, girts, joists, beams) spaced no more than 5 ft 0 in.<br />

(1525 mm) o.c. with at least one #14 Type A stainless steel (304) fasteners (wood) or #14 Type B stainless steel (304) fasteners (steel) at<br />

every other corrugation. Panel side laps must be secured max 12 in. (305 mm) o.c. with SGSF Panel to Panel Sidelap Grommet Seal<br />

fasteners.<br />

FM Approvals


May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-12 Building Insulations<br />

Resolite, a Division of Stabilit America Inc, Route 19 North, Zelienople PA 16063<br />

1. RESOLITE RFM Panels consist of woven and/or nonwoven glass fiber reinforcement and modified polyester resin. Available in 11, 14<br />

and 17 oz/ft 2 (3.1, 4, 4.8 kg/m 2 ) weights, fabricated in various configurations.<br />

2. Panels must be secured to the structural framing with No. 14 stainless steel screws, Type A (for wood) or Type B (for steel #14 ga. or<br />

heavier) in every low rib for roof/ceiling and every other low rib for walls. Sidelaps are fastened with SB-2, #10 stainless steel, grommeted<br />

sidelap fasteners at max 18 in. (0.46 m) o.c.<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Protective Coatings<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

International Cellulose Corp, 12315 Robin Blvd, Houston TX 77045<br />

Ure-K wall and ceiling thermal barrier. Treated cellulose fiber * based material, spray applied over rigid polyurethane foam (any type) to min<br />

0.75 in. (19 mm) dry thickness at nominal density of 2 lb/ft 3 (32 kg/m 3 ). Contains bonding agent.<br />

* Not for use where exposed to high humidity or combustible contaminants (dust, oils, paints, etc.).<br />

Wall Construction<br />

(Requires Noncombustible Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Kingspan Limited, Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland<br />

Manufactured at Kingspan Building Products Ltd, Holeywell, United Kingdom<br />

Kingspan KS900 AWP, KS1000 AWP and KS 1200 AWP insulated wall panels with MR (Microrib), EB (Eurobox), FLS (Flat Stucco), FL -<br />

FL (Flat), MM (Mini-Micro), CX (Convex) and WV (Wave) profiles and KS900 Optimo, KS1000 Optimo and KS1200 Optimo with minimum<br />

0.0158 in. (0.40 mm) thick steel facers and maximum 3.9 in. (100 mm) thick foam cores with Kingspan’s UKSFR10 99-RSPIR or UKSHFR8.9<br />

Foam Polyisocyanurate Insulation Systems which are mechanically fastened to steel structural members located at a maximum of 6 ft (1.8 m)<br />

on center, meet the FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994) requirements for Class 1 Approval of insulated wall panels with no height restriction.<br />

The minimum width of KS900 AWP, KS1000 AWP and KS 1200 AWP insulated wall panels with MR (Microrib), EB (Eurobox), FLS (Flat<br />

Stucco), FL-FL (Flat-Flat) MM (Mini-Micro), CX (Convex) and WV (Wave) profiles and KS900 Optimo, KS1000 Optimo and KS1200 Optimo<br />

at intersecting walls is 18 in. (457 mm). The maximum width of the panels are KS900 AWP 3 ft (0.9 m), KS1000 AWP 3.3 ft (1 m) and KS<br />

1200 AWP 3.9 ft (1.2 m).<br />

The KS900 AWP, KS1000 AWP and KS 1200 AWP insulated wall panels with MR (Microrib), EB (Eurobox), FLS (Flat Stucco), FL (Flat-Flat)<br />

MM (Mini-Micro), CX (Convex) and WV (Wave) profiles and KS900 Optimo, KS1000 Optimo and KS1200 Optimo are installed as detailed<br />

in Kingspan’s Insulated Roof & Wall Cladding Systems Technical Manual dated March 1994.<br />

Wall Construction<br />

(Requires Noncombustible Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

EDM Spanwall, Unit 1, Carryduff Business Park, Carryduff Belfast, Nothern Ireland BT8 8AN<br />

Spanwall System 2016 wall panels with XFlam foam panel core. Maximum coverage width of 118.1 in. (3000 mm). Phenolic resin bonded<br />

expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam panel core, maximum 4.3 in. (110 mm) thick, and minimum 0.028 in. (0.7 mm) thick steel interior facers<br />

prefinished with a polyester coating and minimum 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) thick aluminum exterior facer prefinished with a PVDF coating. Panels<br />

secured horizontally with extruded aluminum pressure plates fastened with M6x20 fixing screws to vertical EPDM gasketed extruded<br />

aluminum grids secured to the <strong>building</strong> structure. Top hats, pressure plates, angle cleats or fixing pieces and fixing screws covered with EPDM<br />

gaskets.<br />

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May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-13<br />

Walls, Insulated Core<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4411 (1974)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

(A) Automatic Sprinkler Protection May Not Be Required:<br />

The following panels have been evaluated by the Insulated Wall Panel Procedure (FM Approvals Standard 4411).<br />

The fire hazard of the FM Approved construction has been evaluated for fuel contribution, surface flame spread,<br />

vertical flame spread within the core and susceptibility to radiant heat. FM Approved wall panels are considered<br />

Class 1 panels of limited combustibility, not requiring automatic sprinkler protection of themselves when faced with<br />

the specified facing materials and used in conjunction with a noncombustible ceiling.<br />

The protective facings must be positively secured to the foam core by either of the following methods:<br />

(a) Mechanical fastening of the entire panel assembly to supporting structural members, or<br />

(b) Positive securement of the interior to the exterior face by means of through fastening.<br />

The listed assemblies are not intended as long-term fire walls or barriers, since fire endurance was not evaluated.<br />

See SPECIFICATION TESTED PRODUCTS Chapter, Fire Resistant Constructions, for hourly rated systems.<br />

Butler Manufacturing Co, Research Center, 13500 Botts Rd, Grandview MO 64030<br />

Monopanl. Min 26 ga. (0.0179 in., 0.45 mm) steel faced (interior and exterior) wall panel, glass fiber insulated core, max 4 in. (100 mm)<br />

thick, finished with Butler Tone Finish System.<br />

Centria, 1005 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Township PA 15108<br />

Glass Fiber Core Insulation. 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) thick and 1.65 lb/ft 3 (26 kg/m 3 ) faced on both sides with min 24 ga. (0.0239 in., 0.61 mm) steel,<br />

baked enamel finish.<br />

Formawall Dimension Series, Integrity, Versapanel, Versawall. See Centria listing in the ‘‘Wall-Ceiling Construction Full Scale Corner – 50 ft<br />

(15 m) High FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994) Metal-faced – Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction’’ category for panel descriptions.<br />

Formawall 2000. Metal-faced, min 20 ga. (0.0359 in., 0.91 mm), aluminum, min 24 ga. (0.0239 in., 0.61 mm), steel, fire-retardant treated<br />

Kraft paper honeycomb, 3 ⁄4 and 1 in. (19 and 25 mm) cell size, and/or aluminum honeycomb, 1 ⁄4, 3 ⁄8, and 3 ⁄4 in. (6.4, 9.5 and 19 mm) cell size,<br />

max 3 in. (76 mm) thick, with a 1 mil (0.025 mm) Durasil paint coating, or with the Versacor DF finish.<br />

Alumacore. Aluminum faced, min 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) thick, honeycomb core of 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) thick aluminum, cell size max 3 ⁄4 in.<br />

(19 mm). Panels are nominal 1 ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) thick. Finished with Versacor PF.<br />

Kalwall Corp, 1111 Candia Rd, Box 237, Manchester NH 03105<br />

Kalwall Wall Panel. A translucent FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) faced aluminum grid core or a thermally broken I-Bean (IBI) grid core<br />

composite sandwich panel 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m) wide by 2 3 ⁄4 in. (70 mm) thick of varying length, containing fiberglass insulation of the following<br />

density:<br />

Light 0.28 lb/ft 3 (4.5 kg/m 3 ) ±20% at 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) thick, Heavy 0.50 lb/ft 3 (8.0 kg/m 3 ) ±10% at 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) thick, 2.0 lb/ft 3<br />

(32 kg/m 3 ) ±20% at 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) thick.<br />

Kal-Lite LF & S ceiling panels. Opaque fiberglass reinforced plastic sheets with a nominal thickness of 0.09 in. (2.3 mm). Installed over<br />

gypsum core board noncombustible substrate and mechanically fastened with stainless steel screws. All fasteners are spaced at 16 in.<br />

(0.4 m) o.c. Alternatively, 4 by 8 ft (1220 by 2440 mm), 2 by 4 ft (610 by 1220 mm), or 2 by 2 ft (610 by 610 mm) panels sizes are installed<br />

in metal suspended ceiling grid system, with optional plastic or metal hold-down clips.<br />

PFLAUM & SÖEHNE Bausysteme GesmbH, Ganglgutstraße 89, A-4050 Traun, Austria<br />

Pflaum Fireproof Panel. Rockwool mineral fiber core [nominal density 9 lb/ft 3 (140 kg/m 3 )] with 0.029 to 0.039 (0.75 to 1.0 mm) thick<br />

galvanized steel facers coated with a polyester or polyvinylidene fluoride coating. Panels are 1.4 to 7.9 in. (35 to 200 mm) thick, 19.7 to 47.2 in.<br />

(500 to 1200 mm) wide and up to 15 m (49.2 ft) long. Panel side joints are tongue and groove with sealant.<br />

Pflaum Series P and Series W Sandwich Panels. Polyisocyanurate foam core [(Voracor CM 302 foam system) min density 2.5 lb/ft 3<br />

(40 kg/m 3 )] with 0.022 to 0.039 in. (0.55 to 1.0 mm) thick galvanized steel facers coated with a polyester, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl<br />

chloride or Tedlar coating. Panels are 60, 70 or 100 mm (2.4, 2.8 or 3.9 in.) thick, 36 in. (915 mm) [Series W] or 23.6 to 36 in. (600 to 915 mm)<br />

[Series P] wide and up to 15 m (49.2 ft) long. Panel side joints are tongue and groove (Series W) or modified shiplap (Series P) with sealant.<br />

Facings for Exposed Interior Glass Fiber Insulations (Wall/Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994)<br />

The following have been evaluated according to FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994) in representative exposed<br />

interior insulation systems. Manufacturers of glass fiber <strong>insulations</strong> using these facings must submit their individual<br />

glass fiber <strong>insulations</strong> for an independent evaluation before they can be considered FM Approved assemblies. These<br />

facings are FM Approved for lamination to glass fiber <strong>insulations</strong> as noted in the individual listings.<br />

Lamtec Corporation, Box 37, Flanders NJ 07836<br />

Lamtec R-3035, R-3035 HD, R-3035 4x4, R-3035 5x5, WMP-F, WMP-VR, WMP-VR-R, WMP-10, WMP-30, WMP-50, WCF-30, WCF-50,<br />

Arenashield & Gymguard facings. Composite facings consisting of various plastic films, aluminum foil, Kraft papers, fabrics and<br />

reinforcements laminated together with adhesives. FM Approved for lamination to glass fiber batt and blanket <strong>insulations</strong>.<br />

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May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-14 Building Insulations<br />

Exposed Interior Insulation<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

(A) Automatic Sprinkler Protection May Not Be Required:<br />

The insulation of itself has been evaluated for its surface flame spread and fuel contribution. The insulation and<br />

its recommended installation method meet the requirements as Class I material of low fire hazard in noncombustible<br />

occupancies not requiring automatic sprinkler protection when applied to noncombustible substrates.<br />

The coatings are to be installed by the licensed applicators recommended by the manufacturer.<br />

The spray-on fire retardant-treated cellulosic <strong>insulations</strong> are not recommended for exterior use or for occupancies<br />

where combustible dusts and other organic residues such as oil solvents, etc., may accumulate on the surface.<br />

The spray-on fire retardant-treated cellulosic <strong>insulations</strong> are also not recommended for high humidity occupancies<br />

where there is likely expectation of condensation occurring without the addition of ventilation to help control<br />

conditions of condensation.<br />

Bay Insulation of Pennsylvania, 40 Hilton St, Easton PA 18042<br />

Bay Insulation x’’ yyy where x is the insulation thickness in inches (max 9 1 ⁄2) and yyy is R-3035, R-3035 HD, R-3035 4x4, R-3035 5x5,<br />

WMP-F, WMP-VR, WMP-10, WMP-30, WMP-50, Arenashield or Gymguard. The faced glass fiber blanket and batt <strong>insulations</strong> are installed<br />

horizontally or vertically, facing side to the interior, on metal <strong>building</strong> walls over steel studs or girts prior to the installation of the exterior metal<br />

siding. They are held in place when the metal siding is secured through the blankets into the studs or girts. The faced glass fiber blankets<br />

and batt <strong>insulations</strong> are installed facing side to the interior (down) on metal <strong>building</strong> ceilings over steel purlins or joists prior to the installation<br />

of the metal roofing. They are held in place when the roofing is secured through the blankets into the purlins or joists. The windstorm<br />

classification for roof assemblies is that of the metal roof assembly.<br />

Butler Manufacturing Co, Research Center, 13500 Botts Rd, Grandview MO 64030<br />

Butler Vinyl Insulation. For walls and underside of roofs. For use only with various sheathing metal panels as supplied by Butler Mfg Co.<br />

Glass fiber-insulation faced (interior side) with vinyl/foil (Butler VRF), vinyl (Butler Vinyl) or aluminum foil/Kraft (Butler RFK). Optional steel liner<br />

panel of Butler Rib II or Mod-36.<br />

International Cellulose Corp, 12315 Robin Blvd, Houston TX 77045<br />

K-13 (Types T and A). For walls and underside of roofs or floors, spray-on insulation fire retardant-treated cellulosic fiber applied 1 1 ⁄4 in.<br />

(32 mm) thick max and compacted by rolling the surface or tamping.<br />

Pittsburgh Corning Corp, 800 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15239<br />

Foamglas. For walls of refrigerated warehouses. Multilayer application, first layer secured to masonry exterior wall with hot asphalt or bolted<br />

to masonry wall surface or structural supports. Finish layer, min 4 in. (102 mm) thickness secured to underlayer with hot asphalt at max<br />

application rate of 25 lb/sq (11 kg/9.3 m 2 ).<br />

Plastic Interior Finish Materials,<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

These materials must be installed over noncombustible substrates such as masonry block, brick, precast concrete<br />

or gypsum board and may not require automatic sprinkler protection in noncombustible occupancies. Installation on<br />

walls and/or ceiling and method of attachment is specified in each listing. These materials have been evaluated for<br />

surface fire spread by means of the large scale FM Approvals Corner Test and correlative smaller scale testing. Walls<br />

not to exceed 30 ft (9 m) in height.<br />

Crane Composites Inc, 23525 W Eames St, Channahon IL 60410<br />

Fire-X Glasbord FM. Flat panels, 4 ft (1.2 m) wide, nominal 0.09 in. (2.3 mm) thick. Installed over gypsum core board noncombustible<br />

substrate and mechanically fastened with stainless steel or aluminum screws. Alternatively, AMIFasteners nylon, pin-drive rivets may be used<br />

on walls only. All fasteners are spaced at 16 in. (0.4 m) o.c. spacing, vertically and horizontally. PVC batten strip joint treatment. Alternatively,<br />

the panels, 2 by 4 ft (610 by 1220 mm) or 2 by 2 ft (610 by 610 mm) in size, are installed in metal suspended ceiling grid system, with optional<br />

plastic or metal hold-down clips.<br />

Plastic Building Panels<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Plastic <strong>building</strong> panels have been evaluated for flame spread propagation by the FM Approvals flammability/<br />

ignition characteristics apparatus and/or the large-scale FM Approvals Building Corner Fire Test Procedure<br />

(FM Approvals Standard 4880). Panels evaluated by the latter are specifically noted below including windstorm<br />

classifications using the large-scale 24 x 12 ft apparatus. Approval is applicable to constructions not exceeding 30<br />

ft (9 m) in height unless otherwise noted. FM Approved wall/ceiling panels do not require automatic sprinkler<br />

protection in and of themselves. They are secured to <strong>building</strong> structural members by through-fastening. These<br />

panels may not be installed against a backing material or installed in an insulated assembly, unless otherwise noted.<br />

They should not be installed in smoke damage sensitive areas where products of combustion may cause nonthermal<br />

damage to occupancy.<br />

The listed assemblies are not intended as long-term fire walls or barriers; fire endurance was not evaluated. See<br />

SPECIFICATION TESTED PRODUCTS Chapter, Fire Resistant Constructions, for hourly rated systems.<br />

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May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-15<br />

Enduro Systems Inc, 16602 Central Green Blvd, Houston TX 77032<br />

Trade Name: Tuff-Span Series FM 10, FM 13, FM 16<br />

Material: Nominal 10.5, 13 or 16.5 oz/ft 2 (3.2, 4.0, 5.0 kg/m 2 ) glass fiber reinforced plastic (polyester)<br />

Size: Various lengths, widths and profiles (weight defines thickness)<br />

Classification: No height restriction (FM Approvals 50 ft [15.2 m] High Corner Test)<br />

Walls and ceilings (uninsulated): Panels secured to structural framing with #14 Type A (for wood or 14-18 ga. steel) or Type B (for 14 ga.<br />

or heavier steel) fasteners. All panel side laps fastened max 18 in. (457 mm) o.c. with Dan-D-Lok or SB-2 Grommet fasteners.<br />

Walls (insulated): Tuff-Span Series FM 10 4.2×1.06 Corrugated, 7.2×1.5 Rib, 7.2D×1.75 Rib or 7.0×1.5 Rib panels secured to steel girts<br />

with min 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) deep Z-shaped steel sub-girts fastened through panels to girts with #14 Type B self-drilling fasteners at the same<br />

fastener density required for exterior panels. Fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate and fasten together sub-girt, interior panel<br />

and girt. Min 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) thick unfaced glass fiber insulation blankets placed over sub-girts and Tuff-Span Series FM 10, FM 13 or FM<br />

16 4.2×1.06 Corrugated, 7.2×1.5 Rib, 7.2D×1.75 Rib or 7.0×1.5 Rib wall fastened through insulation to sub-girts with #14 by 1 in. (25 mm)<br />

Type B self-drilling fasteners and min 0.729 (18.5 mm) dia. sealing washers. All interior and exterior panel side laps fastened max 18 in.<br />

(455 mm) o.c. with SB2 Grommet fasteners. Max girt spacing is 96 in. (2440 mm).<br />

Roofs (uninsulated): See Constructions #1, #2 and #3 in the Enduro Systems Inc listing under DESCRIPTION OF APPROVED<br />

COMBINATIONS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN APPROVED COMBINATIONS.<br />

Roof/Ceilings (insulated): See Construction #4 in the Enduro Systems Inc listing under DESCRIPTION OF APPROVED COMBINATIONS<br />

AND ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN APPROVED COMBINATIONS.<br />

Graham a Division of Stabilit Canada Inc, 64 Maple Ave, Caledon, Ontario L7C 1J5, Canada<br />

Trade Name: Chemclad 101 Flat, 301 2.67×0.5 in., 308 2.67×0.875 in., 322 7.0×1.5 in. Huski Rib, 329 5.33 V-Beam,<br />

330 Trafford Tile, 334 7.2×1.75 in., 337 V-Rib Noranda Liner, 340 7.2×1.5 in., 373 Butler Rib, 399<br />

4.2×1.0625 in., 4 3 ⁄16 in. Rib, 4.0 in. Rib, 401 6.0 Deck and 406 3.5×8.0 in. Deck<br />

Material: Fiberglass reinforced plastic (polyester) with nominal weights of 8, 10 and 13 oz/ft 2 (2.4, 3.1 and<br />

4.0 kg/m 2 ) for 101 panels, 10, 13 or 16 oz/ft 2 (3.1, 4.0 and 4.9 kg/m 2 ) for 301, 308, 322, 329, 330, 334,<br />

337, 340, 373, 399, 4 3 ⁄16 in. Rib and 4.0 in. Rib panels and 16 oz/ft 2 (4.9 kg/m 2 ) for 401 and 406 panels<br />

Size: Various lengths and widths<br />

Classification: No height restriction (FM Approvals 50 ft (15.2 m) High Corner Test)<br />

Walls and ceilings (uninsulated): Panels must be secured to structural members (purlins, girts, joists, beams) spaced no more than 5 ft 0 in.<br />

(1525 mm) o.c. with at least one #14×1 in. (25 mm) Type B 300 Series stainless steel fastener with 0.729 in. (19 mm) dia. sealing washer<br />

in every other corrugation through holes predrilled with a #8 drill bit. Panel side laps must be secured max 18 in. (460 mm) o.c. with SB2<br />

Grommet fasteners through holes predrilled with a 3 ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) drill bit.<br />

Walls (insulated): One of the Chemclad wall panels listed above is fastened to steel girts with sufficient #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B<br />

stainless steel fasteners with 0.729 in. (19 mm) dia. sealing washers through holes predrilled with a #8 drill bit to temporarily hold them in<br />

place. Min 2 in. (51 mm) deep min 18 ga. stainless steel Z-shaped sub-girts are installed horizontally no more than 5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) o.c.<br />

and fastened through the interior liner panels to the steel girts with #14 Type B stainless steel fasteners at the same fastener density required<br />

for the exterior wall panels through holes predrilled with a #8 drill bit. The fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate and fasten<br />

together the sub-girt, interior liner panel and girt. Min 2 in. (51 mm) thick unfaced fiberglass insulation batts or blankets are placed between<br />

the sub-girts. One of the Chemclad wall panels listed above is fastened through the insulation to the sub-girts with #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type<br />

B stainless steel fasteners with min 0.729 (18.5 mm) dia. sealing washers through holes predrilled with a #8 drill bit. Panel side laps of both<br />

interior liner panels and exterior panels must be secured max 18 in. (460 mm) o.c. with SB2 Grommet fasteners through holes predrilled with<br />

a 3 ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) drill bit.<br />

Roofs (uninsulated): See Constructions #1, #2 and #3 in the Graham a Division of Stabilit Canada Inc. listing under DESCRIPTION OF<br />

APPROVED COMBINATIONS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN APPROVED COMBINATIONS.<br />

Roof/Ceilings (insulated): See Construction #4 in the Graham a Division of Stabilit Canada Inc. listing under DESCRIPTION OF<br />

APPROVED COMBINATIONS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN APPROVED COMBINATIONS.<br />

H&F Mfg Corp, Box 85, Feasterville PA 19053<br />

Trade Name: Phase-2 Panel (4.2’’×1 1 ⁄16’’, 2.67’’× 7 ⁄8’’, 7.2’’×1 1 ⁄2’’, Astoria Box Rib Embossed Surface, Ag-Tuff Greca<br />

Rib, Flat, Flat Astoria Embossed)<br />

Material: Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 3 ⁄32- 3 ⁄16 in. (2.4-4.8 mm) thick<br />

Size: Various lengths and widths<br />

Classification: No height restriction (FM Approvals 50 ft (15.2 m) High Corner Test)<br />

Walls and ceilings (uninsulated): Panels must be secured to structural members (purlins, girts, joists, beams) spaced no more than 5 ft 0 in.<br />

(1525 mm) o.c. with at least one #14 Type A stainless steel (304) fasteners (wood) or #14 Type B stainless steel (304) fasteners (steel) at<br />

every other corrugation. Panel side laps must be secured max 12 in. (305 mm) o.c. with SGSF Panel to Panel Sidelap Grommet Seal<br />

fasteners.<br />

Roofs (uninsulated): See Construction #1 in the H&F Mfg Corp listing under DESCRIPTION OF APPROVED COMBINATIONS AND<br />

ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN APPROVED COMBINATIONS.<br />

Resolite, a Division of Stabilit America Inc, Route 19 North, Zelienople PA 16063<br />

RESOLITE RFM Panels (FM Approvals Corner Tests 25 and 50 ft, firesafe for min 25 ft unlimited max height). Panels consist of a woven<br />

and/or nonwoven glass fiber reinforcement and modified (inerts) polyester resin. Panels are available in 11, 14 and 17 oz/ft 2 (3.1, 4, 4.8 kg/m 2 )<br />

weights, fabricated in various configurations for wall and roof applications as follows:<br />

RFM14 and RFM17 panels 4.2×1.06 corrugated panels supported 5 ft 3 in. o.c. Meets 1-90.<br />

RFM11, RFM14 and RFM17 panels 7.2×1.5 and 7.0×1.5 and 7.2×1.75 Ribbed panels supported 5 ft o.c. Meets 1-90.<br />

RFM14 and RFM17 panels 7.2×1.5 and 7.0×1.5 and 7.2×1.5 Ribbed panels supported 6 ft 6 in. o.c. Meets 1-90.<br />

The panels must be fastened to the structural framing with #14 stainless steel screws, Type A (for wood) or Type B (for steel #14 ga. or<br />

heavier) in every low rib for roof/ceiling and every other low rib for walls. Sidelaps are fastened with SB-2, #10 stainless steel, grommeted<br />

sidelap fasteners at max 18 in. (0.46 m) o.c.<br />

Walls: RFM 11, 14 or 17 panels, 7.0 in (177.8 mm), 7.2 in (182.9 mm) or 4.2 in. (106.7 mm) pitch Corrugated Rib wall panels are fastened<br />

to steel girts with sufficient #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self-drilling fasteners to temporarily hold them in place. Min 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) deep<br />

Z-shaped steel sub-girts are fastened through the interior panels to the girts with #14 Type B self-drilling fasteners at the same fastener<br />

density required for the exterior wall panels. The fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate and fasten together the sub-girt, interior<br />

wall panel and girt. Min 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) thick unfaced glass fiber insulation blankets or batts are placed over the sub-girts and RFM 11, 14,<br />

17 Corrugated Rib wall panels or min 26 gauge (0.179 in) coated steel panels are fastened through the insulation to the sub-girts with #14<br />

by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self-drilling fasteners with min 0.729 (18.5 mm) dia. sealing washers. All side laps of both interior and exterior panels<br />

are fastened max 18 in. (455 mm) on center with SB2 Grommet fasteners. Max girt spacing is 96 in. (2440 mm) on center.<br />

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May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-16 Building Insulations<br />

Roof/Ceiling: RFM Series 11, 14 or 17 panels, Corrugated 4.2 x 1.06 Rib, 7.2 x 1.5 Rib,7.2 x 1.75 Rib, or 7.0 x 1.5 Rib ceiling panels are<br />

fastened to steel purlins with sufficient #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self-drilling fasteners to temporarily hold them in place. Min 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm)<br />

deep Z-shaped steel sub-purlins are fastened through the ceiling panels to each purlin as specified below * . Min 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) thick unfaced<br />

glass fiber insulation blankets or batts are placed over the sub-purlins and RFM Series 11, 14 or 17 Corrugated panels, 4.2 x 1.06, 7.2 x 1.5<br />

Rib, 7.2 x 1.75 Rib or 7.0 x 1.5 Rib roof panels are fastened through the insulation to the sub-purlins as specified below * . All side laps of both<br />

ceiling and roof panels are fastened max 18 in. (455 mm) on center with SB2 Grommet fasteners. Max purlin spacing (span) is as specified<br />

below*.<br />

*FM Approved Fastening Specifications:<br />

For 1-90 Windstorm Classification:<br />

Sub-purlins are fastened to each purlin at max 7.2 in. (183 mm) on center with #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self drilling fasteners with min<br />

0.729 in. (18 mm) dia. washers. The fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate and fasten together the sub-purlin, ceiling panel and<br />

purlin. RFM Series 11, 14 and 17 panels Corrugated 7.2 x 1.75 Rib, 7.2 x 1.75 Rib or 7.0 x 1.5 Rib roof panels are fastened to each sub-purlin<br />

with #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self-drilling fasteners with min 1.125 in. (29 mm) dia. sealing washers in every low rib [7.2 in. (183 mm) on<br />

center]. Max purlin spacing (span) is 5 ft 0 in. (1.5 m).<br />

For 1-90 Windstorm Classification:<br />

Sub-purlins are fastened to each purlin max 7.2 in. (183 mm) on center with #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self drilling fasteners with min<br />

0.729 in. (18 mm) dia. washers. The fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate and fasten together the sub-purlin, ceiling panel and<br />

purlin. RFM Series 14 or 17 Corrugated panels 7.2 x 1.75 Rib, 7.2 x 1.5 Rib, or 7.0 x 1.5 Rib roof panels are fastened to each sub-purlin with<br />

#14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B self-drilling fasteners with min 1.125 in. (29 mm) dia. sealing washers in every low rib [7.2 in. (183 mm) on center].<br />

Max purlin spacing (span) is 6 ft 6 in. (2 m).<br />

For 1-90 Windstorm Classification:<br />

Sub-purlins are fastened to each purlin max 4.2 in. (107 mm) on center with #14 by 1 in (25 mm) Type B self-drilling fasteners with min<br />

0.729 in. (18 mm) dia. washers. The fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate and fasten together the sub-purlin, ceiling panel and<br />

purlin. RFM Series 14 or 17 Corrugated panels 4.2 x 1.06 Rib roof panels are fastened to each sub-purlin with #14 by 1 in. (25 mm) Type B<br />

self-drilling fasteners with min 0.729 in. 18 mm) dia. sealing washers in every low rib. Max. purlin spacing is 5 ft 3 in.(1.6 m).<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4881 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Exterior Wall Constructions<br />

FM Approved exterior wall systems are Class 1 fire rated in accordance with Approval Standard 4880. Class 1<br />

exterior wall systems may be rated for use to unlimited height, a maximum height of 50 ft (15.2 m) or a maximum<br />

height of 30 ft (9.1 m).<br />

FM Approved Class 1 exterior wall assemblies have a wind load rating expressed as a pair of inward and outward<br />

acting pressures (P inward and P outward or +P/-P) determined using a combination of static and cyclic pressure tests.<br />

The rating is the lowest pair of pressures (inward and outward) attained in the static pressure test or the cyclic<br />

pressure test. The ratings are in increments of 5 psf (0.24 kPa) based on the inward (positive) pressure. The<br />

minimum rating for Approval is 30 psf (1.44 kPa) for the inward (positive) pressure. The magnitude of the pressure<br />

on the leeward side of a <strong>building</strong> is equal or higher than the pressure on the windward side so the outward pressure<br />

is based on pressure coefficients of either (-1.4P) or (-2.0P) based on an applied pressure (+P) on the windward side.<br />

FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-28 is used to determine the minimum wind load rating(s) required<br />

based on the <strong>building</strong>’s geometry and geographic location.<br />

FM Global recognizes three (3) different wind zones referred to as Zone HM, Zone H and Zone NH. The FM Global<br />

Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets are used to determine which zone applies for a particular location. Zone HM<br />

is used to denote those exterior wall assemblies that have been qualified for locations that are subject to both<br />

hurricane force winds and missile impact from windborne debris. Assemblies may meet the requirements of either<br />

the large missile (-LM) or the small missile (-SM) impact test. Assemblies meeting the missile requirements of the<br />

Florida Building Code are further designated as (FL) after the -LM or -SM designation. Zone H is used to denote<br />

those exterior wall assemblies that have been qualified for locations that are subject to hurricane force winds but not<br />

subject to missile impacts from windborne debris. Zone NH is used to denote those exterior wall assemblies in<br />

non-hurricane zones that are not subjected to either hurricane force winds or missile impacts from windborne debris.<br />

FM Approved Class 1 exterior wall assemblies have a Hail Resistance Rating determined using tests that simulate<br />

the expected impact of hail. The ratings available are Severe and Moderate. The ratings are consistent with<br />

corresponding ratings and impact energies used in Approval Standard 4470, Class 1 Roof Covers. FM Global Loss<br />

Prevention Data Sheet 1-29 is used to determine the impact (hail) rating needed for a particular geographic location.<br />

The entries in the table should be interpreted as follows:<br />

Thickness indicates the minimum Approved panel thickness (usually wind test related) and the maximum<br />

Approved panel thickness (usually fire test related).<br />

Width indicates the minimum Approved panel coverage width (usually fire test related) and the maximum<br />

Approved panel width (usually wind test related).<br />

Maximum Height indicates the maximum continuous height of panels that may be installed (fire test related).<br />

Hail Resistance Ratings, Wind Load Ratings and Zones are described above.<br />

Maximum Steel Spacing is the maximum spacing between steel supports, Minimum Steel Thickness is the<br />

minimum steel support thickness and Minimum Steel Yield Stress is the minimum steel support strength required to<br />

achieve the indicated Wind Load Ratings.<br />

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Building Insulations 6-17<br />

Tested Spans indicates the number of spans that were actually tested to achieve the indicated Wind Load Ratings.<br />

See the listings in the FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005) Wall-Ceiling/Roof Constructions section earlier in<br />

Chapter 6 for a description of each panel listed below.<br />

Manufacturer Wall Panel Thickness Width Max Height<br />

Name Name(s) W-X in. (Y-Z mm) A-B in. (C-D mm)<br />

Hail Resistance Rating<br />

Class M (Moderate)<br />

Class S (severe)<br />

Wind Load<br />

Rating / Zone<br />

Class +P/-P<br />

Zone HM*<br />

Zone H**<br />

Zone NH<br />

Max Support<br />

Steel Spacing<br />

EftFin.<br />

(G mm)<br />

*Panels rated for Zone H may be used in Zones H and NH.<br />

**Panels rated for Zone HM may be used in Zones HM, H and NH.<br />

Min Support<br />

Steel Thickness<br />

H in.<br />

(I mm)<br />

Min Support Steel<br />

Yield Stress<br />

J ksi<br />

(K Kpa)<br />

Manufacturer<br />

Wall Panels or Fastening System – description of how panels are installed. The following are examples:<br />

30 ft (9.1 m)<br />

50 ft (15.2 m)<br />

No Limit<br />

Panel<br />

Securement<br />

System designation<br />

(see below)<br />

Centria<br />

Versawall Panels – installed horizontally or vertically over steel structural members as indicated in the table. Panels are secured to the<br />

structural steel with one A-10 [2 in. (50 mm) thick panels], A-23 [2.75 in. (70 mm) thick panels] or A-34 [4 in. (100 mm) thick panels) Panel<br />

Clip and one 1 ⁄4-14 Hex Head Panel Fastener per bearing installed through holes predrilled with a 7 ⁄32 in. drill bit within each panel side<br />

joint prior to the installation of the adjacent panel.<br />

Metl-Span I LLC<br />

FP1 – Two 1 ⁄4-14 self drilling fasteners with TEK 3 point through one U-Clip at each bearing in each panel side joint.<br />

FP2 – Two 1 ⁄4-14 self drilling fasteners with TEK 3 point through one U-Clip at each bearing in each panel side joint and one Fab Lok<br />

10-4 fastener per bearing through the structural member into the interior panel facer 101 ⁄2 in. (265 mm) from each female panel edge<br />

through predrilled holes made with a 5 ⁄16 in. (7.9 mm) diameter drill bit.<br />

FP4 – Two 1 ⁄4-14 self drilling fasteners with TEK 3 point through one U-Clip at each bearing in each panel side joint and three Fab Lok<br />

10-4 fastener per bearing through the structural member into the interior panel facer 101 ⁄2 in. (265 mm) from each female panel edge<br />

through predrilled holes made with a 5 ⁄16 in. (7.9 mm) diameter drill bit.<br />

Suspended Plastic Ceilings<br />

Plastic suspended ceilings of translucent or opaque panels are used to conceal ducts, sprinkler piping, lighting<br />

fixtures or for decorative purposes. All products are of low combustibility. Because they are designed to be heat<br />

sensitive, promptly moving out of their setting, they will not significantly interfere with the operation of automatic<br />

sprinklers located above. When other <strong>building</strong> components and occupancy do not require sprinkler protection, these<br />

products may be used without creating such a need.<br />

Restraining clips must not be used to hold the panels in their metal suspension frame. Clips which have been<br />

tested and FM Approved may be used for this purpose. Painting or coating the panels is prohibited since this may<br />

insulate and therefore hinder the immediate drop-out response to the early stage of a fire. However, panels which<br />

have been tested and FM Approved with a factory-applied coating may be used.<br />

The polystyrene ceiling tiles listed in Section B are expanded from the modified grade bead resins produced by<br />

the manufacturers listed in Section A. These products have met the fire test requirements of FM Approval Standard<br />

No. 4651.<br />

Unless otherwise indicated in the listings, all polystyrene panels are nominal 1.0 lb/ft 3 (16.0 kg/m 3 ) density.<br />

(A) Polystyrene Resin Manufacturers:<br />

BASF Corp (NJ), 3000 Continental Dr North, Mount Olive NJ 07828<br />

BF Grade Styropor BF-020, -122, -222, -229, -322, -326, -327, -329, -421, -422, BFL-020, -122, -222, -229, -322, -326, -327, -421 -422<br />

Resins.<br />

Huntsman Corp, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City UT 84108<br />

Grade 40 Types 4×40 and 5×40 and Grade 54 Types 4×54 and 5×54 expandable polystyrene where × =3,4,5or6.<br />

NOVA Chemicals Inc, 400 Frankfort Rd, Monaca PA 15061<br />

Expandable Polystyrene 33MA, 33MB, 33MC, M-77A, -77B, -77C, 33MA-HD, 33MB-HD, 35MA, 35MB, 35MC and 35MBLL Resins.<br />

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6-18 Building Insulations<br />

(B) Panel Manufacturers:<br />

Avilite Corp, 55 S Commercial St, Manchester NH 03101<br />

Avilite. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to 1 in.<br />

(13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Branch River Foam Plastics Inc, 15 Thurbers Blvd, Smithfield RI 02917<br />

Tilex EPS. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2<br />

to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Cellofoam North America Inc, dba Cellofoam, Box 406, Conyers GA 30207<br />

Polytile, Foam-Grid. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m)<br />

by 1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Empire West Inc, 9270 Graton Rd, Box 511, Graton CA 95444<br />

Diffuser Panels. Polyvinyl chloride plastic (PVC) panels. 15 mil (0.381 mm) max thickness with optional dust covers. Min 2x2 ft (0.6x0.6 m)<br />

panels.<br />

Georgia Foam Inc, Box 303, Gainesville GA 30503<br />

Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to 1 in.<br />

(13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Gilman Brothers, Gilman Rd, Gilman CT 06336<br />

Cellulite. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to<br />

1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Insulation Corp of America, 2571 Mitchell Ave, Allentown PA 18103<br />

ICA-tile. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to<br />

1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Insulation Technology Inc, 35 First St, Box 578, Bridgewater MA 02324<br />

Insul-Tech. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by<br />

1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Insulfoam, 1155 Business Park Dr, Bldg A, Dixon CA 95620<br />

Insulfoam. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by<br />

1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

King & Co Inc, Hwy 64 E, Box 10, Clarksville AR 72830<br />

Thermo-Tile. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by<br />

5 ⁄8 to 1 in. (16 to 25 mm) thick, max 1.5 lb/ft 3 (24 kg/m 3 ) density.<br />

Polar Industries Inc, 32 Gramar Ave, Box 7075, Prospect CT 06712<br />

Dura-Foam. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by<br />

1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Poly Molding Corp, Fourth Ave, Haskell NJ 07420<br />

Polytile. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to<br />

1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Powerfoam Insulation, Div Metl-Span I Ltd, 550 Murray St, Midlothian TX 76065<br />

Thermo-Tile. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by<br />

1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Shelter Enterprises Inc, 8 Saratoga St, Cohoes NY 12047<br />

Shelter Grid. Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by<br />

1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm) thick.<br />

Somerset Plastics Inc, Box 1163, Somerset KY 42501<br />

Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panels, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to 1 in.<br />

(13 to 25 mm) thick, or revealed edge panels, nominal 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 ft (0.6 by 0.6 or 0.6 by 1.2 m) by 1 or 1 1 ⁄4 in. (25 or 38 mm) thick with<br />

rabbeted edges. Panels may be provided uncoated or coated with a proprietary water based surface coating applied at a max wet coating<br />

rate of 0.013 lb/ft 2 (63.5 gm/m 2 ).<br />

Thermal Foams Inc, 2101 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo NY 14207<br />

Expanded plastic (polystyrene) lay-in-place square edge panel, nominal2x2or2x4ft(0.6 x 0.6 or 0.6 x 1.2 m) by 1 ⁄2 to 1 in. (12 to 25 mm)<br />

thick.<br />

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May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

Building Insulations 6-19<br />

Nonsuspended (Secured) Plastic Ceilings<br />

These materials have been evaluated for surface flame spread potential utilizing the FM Approvals Wall-Ceiling<br />

Channel Test Apparatus or UBC 26-3 room test with material installed on the ceiling only. When subjected to fire<br />

exposure, the materials shrink and melt-away without advance of flames and without producing flaming droplets.<br />

When installed over a non-combustible substrate, these materials would not create a need in and of themselves<br />

for automatic sprinkler protection when not required for other features of <strong>building</strong> construction or occupancy.<br />

The tiles may not be installed on any fire rated floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assembly.<br />

Painting or coating of the tiles is prohibited since this may alter their fire performance.<br />

Unless otherwise noted, maximum thickness of the tiles is limited to 1 ⁄2 in. (13 mm).<br />

King & Co Inc, Hwy 64 E, Box 10, Clarksville AR 72830<br />

Thermo-Tile. Expanded polystyrene beveled edge tongue-and-groove joint ceiling tile, nominal 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm) by 1 ⁄2 or 1 in.<br />

(13 or 25 mm) thick, nominal density 1.5 pcf (24 kg/m 3 ). Tiles may be installed directly over a solid nailable noncombustible substrate or<br />

applied to noncombustible 1 by 3 in. (25 by 76 mm) furring strips 12 in. (305 mm) on center using four 1 ⁄2 in. (13 mm) staples per tile, two<br />

to each stapling flange.<br />

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May 2007 — Approval Guide<br />

6-20 Building Insulations<br />

Building Insulations<br />

Exposed Interior Insulation<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

Facings for Exposed Interior Glass Fiber Insulations (Wall/Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (1994)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4881 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Exterior Wall Constructions<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005) Wall-Ceiling/Roof Constructions<br />

Foam Insulation Systems (Wall/Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Foam Insulations (Wall/Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Nonsuspended (Secured) Plastic Ceilings<br />

Plastic Building Panels<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Plastic Interior Finish Materials,<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

Suspended Plastic Ceilings<br />

Wall Construction (Requires Noncombustible Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Noncombustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Wall Construction<br />

(Requires Noncombustible Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

Wall Construction<br />

(Requires Noncombustible Ceiling)<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Combustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Metal-faced with Noncombustible Core<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Plastic Panels<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated with No Height Restriction<br />

Wall-Ceiling Construction<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4880 (2005)<br />

Protective Coatings<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

Walls, Insulated Core<br />

FM Approvals Standard 4411 (1974)<br />

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 30 ft (9.1 m) High<br />

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