Standard Practice for Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation

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1.1 This practice describes procedures for the installation of cellulosic and mineral fiber loose-fill insulation in ceilings, attics, and floor and wall cavities of new or existing housing and other framed buildings.
1.2 This practice applies only to the installation of dry loose-fill thermal insulation consisting of cellulosic materials or mineral fiber by pneumatic or pouring application.
1.3 This practice covers the installation process from pre-installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
1.4 This practice is not intended to replace the manufacturer's installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction with such instructions. This practice is not intended to supercede local, state, or federal codes.
1.5 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations, safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes that the installer understands the fundamentals of residential construction that affect the installation of insulation.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 5.

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Designation: C 1015 – 99
Standard Practice for
Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill
Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1015; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C 755 Practice for Selection of Vapor Retarders for Thermal
Insulation
1.1 This practice describes procedures for the installation of
C 764 Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal
cellulosic and mineral fiber loose-fill insulation in ceilings,
Insulation
attics, and floor and wall cavities of new or existing housing
E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
and other framed buildings.
Tube Furnace at 750°C
1.2 This practice applies only to the installation of dry
2.2 NFPA Standards:
loose-fill thermal insulation consisting of cellulosic materials
NFPA 31 Standard for Oil Burning Equipment
or mineral fiber by pneumatic or pouring application.
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
1.3 This practice covers the installation process from pre-
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and
does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances
1.4 This practice is not intended to replace the manufactur-
2.3 HUD Standard:
er’s installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction
Minimum Property Standards (MPS) for Housing, 1994
with such instructions. This practice is not intended to super-
Edition
cede local, state, or federal codes.
1.5 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good
3. Terminology
working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations,
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for
Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this practice, see
the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes
Terminology C 168.
that the installer understands the fundamentals of residential
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
construction that affect the installation of insulation.
3.2.1 installer—the person or persons who apply thermal
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
insulation materials in residential buildings whether or not such
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
person or persons have contracted with the owner to perform
information only.
the work.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2 cellulosic loose-fill thermal insulating materials—
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
those materials that meet the minimum requirements specified
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in Specification C 739.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2.3 conditioned space—a space in a residential building
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
that is served by a heating or cooling system.
precautionary statements, see Section 5.
3.2.4 mineral fiber loose-fill thermal insulating materials—
2. Referenced Documents those materials that meet the minimum requirements specified
in Specification C 764.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.5 owner—the person, partnership, corporation, agency,
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating Materi-
or other entity who owns the residential building to be
als
insulated whether such ownership is by virtue of deed, con-
C 739 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber (Wood-Base)
tract, or any other instrument for acquiring legal title under the
Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
laws of the state in which the building is located.
3.2.6 residential building—a building used for residential
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-16 on Thermal
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket and Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
Loose Fill Insulation. Available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1999. Published April 2000. Originally Quincy, MA 02269.
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published as C 1015-84. Last previous edition C1015–84(95) . Available from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC 20410.
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C 1015
occupancy and that has a mechanical or electrical system for installer should locate and plan for subsequent blocking around
heating or for cooling, or for both. recessed lighting fixtures, motors, fans, blowers, heaters, flues,
3.2.7 vapor retarder—a material (membrane or paint) that
chimneys, and other heat-producing electrical or mechanical
has a water vapor permeance (perm) rating of 5.7 kPa·s·m (1
devices.
perm) or less as defined in Practice C 755.
6.1.1 Install blocking, such as wood, metal, or unfaced
mineral wool batts, securely fastened in place around all
4. Significance and Use
heat-producing devices to exclude loose fill insulation and
4.1 This practice recognizes that effectiveness, safety, and
permanently maintain the clearances specified in 6.1.2 and
durability of insulation depend not only on the quality of the
6.1.3, or the exception in 6.1.4. Install all required blocking at
insulating materials, but also on their proper installation.
least as high as the height of the finished insulation and in a
4.2 Improper installation of insulation can reduce its ther-
manner that ensures that all devices that require maintenance or
mal effectiveness, cause fire risks and other unsafe conditions,
servicing remain accessible after the insulation is installed.
and promote deterioration for the structure in which it is
installed. Specific hazards that can result from improper 6.1.2 Install blocking to provide a 3-in. (75-mm) minimum
installation include fires caused by (1) heat build-up in recessed clearance around all sides of recessed lighting fixtures, unless
lighting fixtures, (2) deterioration or failure of electrical wiring
such fixtures are approved for installation in direct contact with
components, and (3) heat build-up resulting from overcurrent
insulation (IC rated), including fixture wiring compartments
protection devices incorrectly matched to wiring; or deteriora-
and ballasts, and other heat-producing devices not covered in
tion in wood structures and paint failure due to moisture
6.1.3. The open area above these devices must not be covered,
accumulation.
in order to allow free air circu
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