Evaluation Report CCMC 13529-R
AquaPEX

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MASTERFORMAT:
22 11 16
Evaluation issued:
2010-09-20
Re-evaluated:
Never
Revised:
2011-01-31
Re-evaluation due:
2013-09-20
Re-evaluation in progress
Yes

1. Opinion

It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) that “AquaPEX”, when used as an alternative solution for sprinkler, potable water, reclaimed water, and radiant floor heating piping in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in Section 3 of this Report, complies with the following codes:

1.1 National Building Code 2005

  • Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(a), Division A, using the following acceptable solutions from Division B:
    • Article 6.2.9.1. Piping Materials and Installation
    • Article 6.2.9.2. Insulation and Coverings
  • Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b), Division A, as an alternative solution that achieves at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the following applicable acceptable solutions:
    • Article 3.1.5.16. Combustible Piping Materials
    • Article 3.1.9.1. Fire Stopping of Service Penetrations
    • Article 3.1.9.2. Combustibility of Service Penetrations
    • Article 3.1.9.4. Combustible Piping Penetrations
    • Article 3.1.12.1. Determination of Ratings
    • Article 3.2.5.14. Combustible Sprinkler Piping
    • Article 3.6.4.3. Plenum Requirements

1.2 National Plumbing Code 2005

  • Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(a), Division A, using the following acceptable solutions from Division B:
    • Article 2.2.5.7. Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
  • Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b), Division A, as an alternative solution that achieves at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the following applicable acceptable solutions:
    • Section 2.6. Potable Water Systems

This opinion is based on CCMC's evaluation of the technical evidence in Section 4 provided by the Report Holder.

2. Description

The product is a cross-linked polyethylene pipe wrapped with a 12.5-mm fibre glass thermal insulation covering. The product is manufactured in diameters ranging from 13 mm to 75 mm and includes various accessories such as fittings, valves, supports, fasteners, clips, clamps, and brackets.

The product is intended to be used as a fire-rated product in non-combustible NBC 2005 Part 3 buildings and assemblies.

Figure 1.  “AquaPEX”
Figure 1.  “AquaPEX”

3. Conditions and Limitations

CCMC's compliance opinion in Section 1 is bound by the “AquaPEX” being used in accordance with the conditions and limitations set out below.

  • The product must be installed as per Uponor's Plumbing Systems Installation Guide dated October 2007.
  • The supports and anchors for piping in a heating or air-conditioning system must be designed and installed to ensure that undue stress is not placed on the supporting structure.
  • The product has the following temperature/pressure requirements:
    • 23 °C at 1105 kPa
    • 82 °C at 690 kPa
    • 93 °C at 550 kPa
  • The manufacturer recommends that the Uponor ProPEX cold flare expansion-type fitting system be used. All other accessories are to be supplied by the manufacturer.
  • The CCMC # 13529-R shall be clearly identified on the product's label and/or packaging.

4. Technical Evidence

The Report Holder has submitted technical documentation for CCMC’s evaluation. Testing was conducted at laboratories recognized by CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for this product is summarized below.

4.1 Material Requirements

The proponent submitted documentation from CCMC recognized laboratories, which showed that the material and/or accessories of the components used in the product met the specified standards as referenced in Table 4.1.1 below.

Table 4.1.1 Component Results
ComponentResult
Piping and fittings (potable water and radiant floor use) Meets CAN/CSA-B137.5
Piping and fittings (sprinkler use) Meets ULC/ORD-C199P
Fibre glass cover Meets ASTM C 547
Cover jacketing Meets ASTM C 1136

4.2 Performance Requirements

In accordance with Article 3.1.5.16. of Division B of the NBC 2005, combustible piping and tubing are permitted to be used in a building required to be of non-combustible construction provided that, except when concealed in a wall or concrete floor slab, they have a flame-spread rating of not more than 25, and if used in a building described in Subsection 3.2.6., Additional Requirements for High Buildings, of Division B of the NBC 2005, they have a smoke-developed classification of not more than 50.

The flame-spread rating and smoke-developed classification were conducted in conformance with CAN/ULC-S102.2.  Three 75-mm diameter pipes, each with a 12.5-mm fibre glass insulation covering, were sampled and used for the tests.

Table 4.2.1 Performance Results
PropertyRequirementResults
Flame-spread rating ≤ 25 5
Smoke development classification  ≤ 50 40
Firestop system rating Certified to ULC S115 F ratingFootnote 1
Note to Table 4.2.1:
Footnote 1

Piping that penetrates a fire separation or a membrane forming part of an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall be sealed by a fire stop system with an F rating of not less than the fire protection rating required for closures in the fire separation in conformance with Table 3.1.8.4. of Division B of the NBC 2005.  Firestop systems are listed with ULC and specify the corresponding F rating in accordance with ULC S115. 

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Report Holder

Uponor Ltd.
2000 Argentina Road
Plaza 1, Suite 200
Mississauga, ON L5N 1W1

Telephone:
905-819-8399
Fax:
800-638-9515
Email:
haemi.pollett@uponor.com
Web:
www.uponorpro.com

Plant(s)

Apple Valley, MN, U.S.A.

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