Canadian Construction Materials Center (CCMC) CCMC Evaluation Process Serving Building Officials across Canada Ontario Building Officials Association.

Canadian Construction Materials Center (CCMC) CCMC Evaluation Process Serving Building Officials across Canada Ontario Building Officials Association Helene Roche, P,.Eng. - Evaluation Officer Bruno Di Lenardo, P. Eng. – Evaluation Officer NRC Construction October 5th, 2016

Outline CCMC – National Evaluation Center background
Product Evaluation Service (CCMC) Evaluation Documents Explained Case Study - Intumescent Coating for SPUF Case Study - Self-Tapping Wood Screws Questions

IRAP Research facilities About NRC More than 3,500 employees and over 500 volunteers and independent visitors Wide variety of disciplines and broad array of services and support to regulators and industry

Canadian Construction Materials Centre
Created in 1988 at NRC under an agreement (MOU) with the 10 provinces and 2 territories: P/T chose NRC to provide a central, independent agency rather than relying several individual P/T services Gained early recognition because of the national and international stature of NRC Direct access to leading researchers and world class scientists Direct liaison with the Canadian Codes Centre

CCMC Mandate To provide an evaluation service (equivalency to NBC) for construction innovations to assist AHJ in making code approvals: CCMC Evaluation Reports for innovation (no standard) CCMC Evaluation Listings for compliance to standards

CCMC Mandate CCMC is mentioned in the NBC 2015
CCMC stands behind all of the Evaluation Documents it prepares CCMC’s Evaluation Report’s are valid in all Canadian jurisdictions CCMC is here to help Building Officials make decision/approval.

Commission directs CCMC evaluation process
Canadian Commission on Construction Materials Evaluation (CCCME) provides policy advice to CCMC Balanced membership Provides direction on operation of CCMC Approves policies and procedures Forum for disputes arising from CCMC operations Supported administratively, financially and technically by CCMC CCMC/NRC carries final responsibility

Role of CCMC – Assist Innovation get to Market
Regulatory Framework Evaluation Program (CCMC/NRC) Marketplace Innovative Products

Prior to 1988 – only Certification (limited) of certain Building Products
Provinces Standards Council Building Regulations (Law) Canada Building Accreditation Officials Certification Certification Bodies Application with Building Test Building Results Plan & Permit Evaluations & Fees Testing Labs Certification Test Specifications with Specimen Users Manufacturers/ (Building Owners) Major Suppliers Certifications

Current Conformity Assessment System for Building Products
Provinces Standards Council Building Regulations (Law) Canada Building Endorsement/ Accreditation Officials Recognition Evaluation Certification 5 CCMC Bodies 7 Evaluation Application 8 4 Reports with Building Test Building Plan & Results Permit Evaluations & Fees 1 Certification Application Testing Labs 2 Test Test 3 Specifications Specifications & Criteria with Specimen Users Manufacturers/ (Building Owners) Major Suppliers 6 Evaluations/ Certifications

Code compliance of Innovation
Prior to 2005 NBC, evaluation and acceptance of innovations was based on ‘equivalency’ to code-compliant products After 2005 NBC – Objective-Based Code – Innovations are considered ‘Alternative Solution’ and must meet Code Objectives and Functional statements Similar to equivalency but more explicit

CCMC Evaluation Process
Follow Code-Specified Alternative Solution Process Code Analysis of Functional Statements and Objectives Development of Technical Requirements Performance Indicators Test Protocol Development of Acceptance Criteria Knowledge base and/or benchmark testing

CCMC Product Breakdown

CCMC Produces two types of products: Listings CCMC XXXXX-L
Reports CCMC XXXXX-R

CCMC - Evaluation Process
Where does it start? Ideas for innovative construction products or systems begin in the mind of the visionary

CCMC Application Free to apply Provide as much information on product as possible

Next step CCMC Client Care Officer reviews application Determine if the product/system exists on registry Determines if product is standardized or innovative

Standardized Products
Polyisocyanurate Insulation PVC Roofing Membrane Vinyl Siding Windows

Innovative Products Decking Insulation Wood Roofing

Standardized and Innovative Products Which Exists in Registry CCMC provides manufacturer with Evaluation Directive Technical Guide Testing done at independent lab Review Test Data Compliance with requirements Issue CCMC number

Innovative Product Which does not Exist in Registry Technical Guide needs to be developed

CCMC - Technical Guide Development
Sometimes accused that this process is like a black box

Application by Proponent of Innovative Product Eligibility Reviewed Scope and Evaluation Plan Code analysis Define scope of evaluation Acceptable Solution Alternative Solution Method of evaluation outlined Consultation with P/T Review by the SCTE Quote provided

Code Analysis: Applicable Division B Articles

Code Analysis: Objective and Functional Statements

Code Analysis: Intent/Application Statements

Code Analysis: Areas of Performance

Code Analysis: Technical Requirements

Code Analysis: Level of Performance

Application by Proponent of Innovative Product Eligibility Reviewed Scope and Evaluation Plan Preparation of a Technical Guide

Technical document prepared in collaboration with manufacturer, researchers, consultants, experts etc. Set of technical requirement developed to ensure product meets the NBC requirements. Standardized test methods New test methods developed or adapted Benchmark values are determined based on NBC requirements or through research

NBC 2015 Compliance Requirements (Mandatory) Material/prescriptive properties Performance requirements Design requirements Modeling Field requirements

NBC 2015 Compliance Requirements Additional health and safety data identified by third parties (optional) Additional performance data by client (optional) Additional CCMC requirements (optional) Other information: definitions, codes and standards, installation manual, quality assurance program

CCMC - Evaluation of Innovative Products
Application by Proponent of Innovative Product Eligibility Reviewed Scope and Evaluation Plan Code analysis Define scope of evaluation Preparation of a Technical Guide Product/proponent specific Code, other, requested Benchmark defined Laboratory Testing by a Third Party Accredited / Recognized

CCMC - Testing of Innovative Products
Testing to the Technical Guide Accredited or Recognized laboratories Manufacturer review lab accreditation with CCMC prior to testing products.

Test report submitted to CCMC Laboratory results reviewed by evaluation officer Based on testing and results CCMC may apply limitations

CCMC - Evaluation of Innovative Products
Application by Proponent of Innovative Product Eligibility Reviewed Scope and Evaluation Plan Code analysis Define scope of evaluation Preparation of a Technical Guide Product/proponent specific Code, other, requested Benchmark defined Laboratory Testing by a Third Party Recognized Evaluation of Results and Opinions Results review Limitations applied Preparation of an Evaluation Report Published

Completed Evaluation If successful issue a CCMC NUMBER issue evaluation report / listing Based on results CCMC may apply limitations

CCMC Evaluation Report and Listings
Effective - three (3) years Re-Affirmation - Yearly Re-Evaluation Mandatory after three years Partial testing every years Full testing every 9 – 12 years

CCMC Evaluation Report
How to Read a CCMC Evaluation Report divided in five sections CCMC Number and Titleblock Opinion Description Conditions and Limitations Technical Evidence

CCMC Evaluation Listing
How to Read Divided in three sections Evaluation Description Standard and Regulatory Information

CCMC Annex How to Read Divided in four sections Scope Standard
Labelling National Building Codes of Canada (NBC)

Case Stud

Summary NRC providing technical and research services to ensure economic success of our clients and lasting benefits on a national level CCMC evaluations documents provide a extensive information on product performance and code compliance opinions NRC provides research to support commercialization and regulations through CCMC and National Model Codes

CCMC launching new HelpDesk specifically for Building Officials
Summary CCMC launching new HelpDesk specifically for Building Officials Answer question regarding CCMC Evaluations How CCMC can serve BO better What problems are being encounter in the field Provide bulletins on newly evaluated products Changing CCMC’s reputation Being more responsive

Thank you Helene Roche Bruno Di Lenardo
Tel: Tel: Evaluation Officers Canadian Construction Materials Center NRC Construction

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