ULC Standards Report to Canadian Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency

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ULC Standards Report to Canadian Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency June 18 th, 2013 Standards are grouped by Standards Number and Standards Specialist or Program Manager with contact information

1 ULC Standards Report to Canadian Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency June 18 th, 2013 Standards are grouped by Standards Number and Standards Specialist or Program Manager with contact information provided for each. Below is the contact information for Mr. Rae Dulmage, Director, ULC Standards : G. Rae Dulmage Director, Standards Department, Government Relations Office and Regulatory ULC Standards and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Tel: , X61429 Rae.dulmage@ul.com S700A THERMAL INSULATION - To develop and maintain a single series of performance based material and application Standards, guidelines, methods of tests, and other pertinent requirements for thermal insulation materials and systems intended for use in residential, commercial and industrial construction, and other applications with the users' end needs in mind. CAN/ULC-S Standard for Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering. This was published as a Fourth Edition National Standard of Canada in March The LTTR requirements were harmonized with those of CAN/ULC-S704 and CAN/ULC-S705.1, for which a new edition/amendment were also published simultaneously. Republication due by March, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings. This was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in February, An Amendment to re-instate Type 4 Pouring Wool was published in April, Republication due by February, ULC-S Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Part 2: Installation. This was published as a Second Edition ULC Standard in February, Republication due by February, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Cellulose Fibre Insulation (CFI) for Buildings. This was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in November, Republication due by November, Page 1 of 6

2 CAN/ULC-S Standard for Thermal Insulation, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate Boards, Faced. This was published as a Third Edition National Standard in March The LTTR requirements were harmonized with those of CAN/ULC-S701 and CAN/ULC-S705.1, for which a new edition/amendment were also published simultaneously. Republication due by March, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Thermal Insulation - Medium Density Closed Cell Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam Material Specification. The Third Amendment to the Second Edition of this National Standard was published in March, The Third Amendment text included LTTR requirements harmonized with those of CAN/ULC-S701 and CAN/ULC-S704, for which new editions were also published simultaneously. ULC Standards is currently processing an Exception Request for Normative Administrative Requirements received from the Task Group, in support of a ballot on a draft of the Third Edition, expected to start before mid CAN/ULC-S Standard for Thermal Insulation - Medium Density Closed Cell Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam Application. This Standard is currently published as a Second Edition National Standard. A Third Edition text was approved by the ULC Thermal Insulation Materials and Systems Committee at their June, 2007 meeting; however many of the Normative requirements were identified as Administrative by the SCC after a review in July, The development work on the new edition of this Standard is currently on hold, resumption will depend the SCC response to the new Exception Request for CAN/ULC-S CAN/ULC-S Standard for Wood Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings. This was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in October, An Erratum was published in September, Republication due by October, CAN/ULC-S710.1, -S710.2, -S711.1, -S711.2 Standard for Thermal Insulation Bead- Applied One/Two Component Polyurethane Air Sealant Foam (Material Specification/Installation). These four Standards were published as Second Edition National Standards in December, Republication due by December, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Thermal Insulation - Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam Material Specification. This was published as a First Edition National Standard of Canada in November, Republication due by November, Page 2 of 6

3 CAN/ULC-S712.2 Standard for Thermal Insulation - Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-Rigid Polyurethane Foam Installation. The text of this new Standard was subject to a Committee ballot during The relevant ULC Standards Task Group has yet to complete the process of responding to all of the comments and revising the Standard because it is impacted by the SCC response to the Exception Request for the CAN/ULC-S705 series Standards. The development work on the new edition of this Standard is currently on hold, resumption will depend the SCC response to the new Exception Request for CAN/ULC-S CAN/ULC-S Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Materials and Systems. This was published as a Third Edition National Standard of Canada in December, Republication due by December, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Installation. This was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in December, Republication due by December, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Design Practices Guide. This was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in December, Republication due by December, CAN/ULC-S717.1 Standard for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Units. This was published as a First Edition National Standard of Canada in February, Republication due by February, ULC-S718 Site Quality Assurance Program for Spray Polyurethane Foam. This ULC Standard is intended to include all of the administrative requirements currently contained in the CAN/ULC-S705 and CAN/ULC-S712 series Standards. Publication of this First Edition was January, CAN/ULC-S Standard Test Method for Determination of Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Thermal Insulating Foams. The LTTR test method described in this Standard is cited by the three Standards identified above. It was published as a Third Edition National Standard of Canada in September, Republication due by September, Page 3 of 6

4 CAN/ULC-S Standard for Thermal Insulation Terminology. This was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in July, Republication due by July, CAN/ULC-S Standard Laboratory Guide for the Determination of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Polyurethane Foam. The VOC emissions test method described in this Standard is cited by several spray polyurethane foam Standards. It was published as a Second Edition National Standard of Canada in April, ULC Standards are aware that new methods of detecting and measuring VOCs are under discussion as alternatives or supplements to the current method. Republication due by April, S700B AIR BARRIER MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS - To develop and maintain a single series of performance-based material and application Standards, guidelines, methods of test, and other pertinent requirements for air barrier materials and systems intended for use in residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction and other applications with the users' end needs in mind. An air barrier system is comprised of assemblies that are designed and installed to provide a continuous barrier to the CAN/ULC-S Standard for Air Barrier Materials - Specification. This was published as a First Edition National Standard of Canada in December, An Interpretation Standards Bulletin clarifying the UV Exposure requirements for the conditioning of test specimens was issued in April of Republication due by December, CAN/ULC-S Standard for Air Barrier Assemblies - Specification. This was published as a First Edition National Standard of Canada in February, Republication due by February, For additional information about these standards and current Committee work, please contact: John Wade Project Manager, ULC Standards (613) , x61426 john.wade@ul.com Page 4 of 6

5 Energy Efficiency Certification - UL is a global leader in energy efficiency product testing and certification, supporting businesses throughout the entire product development, testing and certification cycle. Energy efficiency regulations are on the rise, and we are committed to helping manufacturers navigate this dynamic space. UL's energy efficiency certification program tests and certifies products for their compliance to a broad range of local, national and international standards including: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR National Resources Canada (NRCan) California Energy Commission (CEC) ENERGY STAR International Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) U.S. Department of Energy For additional information eng/pages/solutions/services/finder/detail/data/109_energy-efficiency-certification.xml New Information Service from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada and ULC Standards By going to the link below, you can now register for ULC Standards Bulletins, ULC Certification and Information Bulletins and ULC Standards Public Review. In addition, if you check the ULC Safety Alerts, you will receive these current notices. Since we are part of the UL family of companies, feel free to register for any of our UL areas of interest. You can sign up for a specific area of interest or sign up for any of our publications and newsletters. Registration form URL click on link - Ultimate Pierre McDonald Senior Regulatory Affairs Representative Représentant Principal, Affaires Réglementaires Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. T: M: Page 5 of 6

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03/05/14 REVISOR RSI/JC RD3945

03/05/14 REVISOR RSI/JC RD3945 1.1 Department of Commerce 1.2 Proposed Permanent Rules Relating to Commerce; Thermal Insulation Standards; 1.3 Materials and Installation 1.4 7640.0100 AUTHORITY; PURPOSE; INCORPORATIONS BY REFERENCE.