IBC Chapter Twenty Six - Plastic (Foam)
2603.8 Special Approval
Code Excerpt:
2603.8 Special Approval
Foam plastic shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Sections 2603.40 through 2603.7, where specifically approved based on large-scale tests such as, but not limited to, 25' Corner Test, UL 1040, NFPA 286 or UL 1715. Such testing shall be related to the actual end-use configuration and be performed on the finished manufactured foam plastic assembly in the maximum thickness intended for use. Foam plastics that are used, as inferior finish on the basis of special tests shall also conform to the flame spread requirements of Chapter 8. Assemblies tested shall include seams, joints and other typical details used in installation of the assembly an shall be tested in the manner intended for use.
National Partitions:
National Partitions has performed and passed the large scale NFPA 286 test. The test is applicable for Steel Clad EPS walls and roof panels commonly used in environmental rooms.
National Partitions has performed and passed the large scale 25' Corner Test test. The test is applicable for Steel Clad EPS wall panels commonly used in HiWall applications.
National Partitions has several patents and patent pending designs used to pass the above tests.
Others:
Others typically have NOT passed the required tests with their systems. Beware of those that buy panels and integrate them into their system. Even though they may possibly show test certification from the supplier, the code specifically states that the system used must be tested. This is because passing these tests requires proper system designs.
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