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ASTM C1015-06(2011)e1

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

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice recognizes that effectiveness, safety, and durability of insulation depend not only on the quality of the insulating materials, but also on their proper installation.
Improper installation of insulation can reduce its thermal effectiveness, cause fire risks and other unsafe conditions, and promote deterioration for the structure in which it is installed. Specific hazards that can result from improper installation include fires caused by (1) heat build-up in recessed lighting fixtures; (2) deterioration or failure of electrical wiring components; (3) heat build-up resulting from overcurrent protection devices incorrectly matched to wiring; or (4) deterioration in wood structures and paint failure due to moisture accumulation.
This practice provides general procedures that will help ensure the installation of insulation in a safe and effective manner. It must be noted that actual conditions in existing buildings vary greatly, and in some cases substantial additional care and precaution must be taken to ensure effective and safe installation.
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1.1 This practice covers 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 supersede 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 .

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Aug-2011
ICS
91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
Technical Committee
C16 - Thermal Insulation
Drafting Committee
C16.23 - Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM C1015-06 - Standard Practice for Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
Effective Date
01-Sep-2011
Replaced By
ASTM C1015-17 - Standard Practice for Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
Effective Date
15-Mar-2017

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Designation: C1015 − 06 (Reapproved 2011)
Standard Practice for
Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill
Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1015; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
ε NOTE—Note 1 was editorially revised in December 2011.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This practice covers procedures for the installation of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
cellulosic and mineral fiber loose-fill insulation in ceilings,
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
attics, and floor and wall cavities of new or existing housing
C739Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal
and other framed buildings.
Insulation
C755Practice for Selection of Water Vapor Retarders for
1.2 This practice applies only to the installation of dry
Thermal Insulation
loose-fill thermal insulation consisting of cellulosic materials
C764Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal
or mineral fiber by pneumatic or pouring application.
Insulation
1.3 This practice covers the installation process from pre-
2.2 NFPA Standards:
installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It
NFPA31StandardfortheInstallationofOilBurningEquip-
does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
ment
1.4 This practice is not intended to replace the manufactur-
NFPA 54National Fuel Gas Code
er’s installation instructions, but shall be used in conjunction
NFPA 70National Electrical Code
with such instructions. This practice is not intended to super-
NFPA 211Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and
sede local, state, or federal codes.
Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances
1.5 Thispracticeassumesthattheinstallerpossessesagood
2.3 ICC Document:
working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations,
International Residential Code2003
safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for
the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes 2.4 Federal Standard:
that the installer understands the fundamentals of residential FTC Trade Regulation Rule 16 CRF 460,Labeling and
construction that affect the installation of insulation. Advertising of Home Insulation
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
and are not considered standard.
practice, see Terminology C168.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
precautionary statements, see Section 5.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket and Available from International Code Council (ICC), 500 New Jersey Ave., NW,
Loose Fill Insulation. 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.iccsafe.org.
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published December 2011. Originally Federal Register Vol 70, No 103, May 31, 2005. Available from National
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C1015–06. DOI: Archives and RecordsAdministration, 8601Adelphi Road, College Park Maryland,
10.1520/C1015-06R11E01. 20740–6001.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C1015 − 06 (2011)
higher disposable or reusable particulate respirator.
3.2.1 installer—the person or persons who apply thermal
insulationmaterialsinresidentialbuildingswhetherornotsuch
5.3 In areas where insulation will be installed, components
person or persons have contracted with the owner to perform
of the electrical system shall be in good condition. If the
the work.
electricalsystemisfaulty,properinspectionandrepairmustbe
none.
3.2.2 cellulosic loose-fill thermal insulating materials—
those materials that meet the minimum requirements specified 6
NOTE2—TheConsumerProductSafetyCommission hasidentifiedthe
in Specification C739.
following signs of potential electrical deficiencies: Lights dimming, fuses
blowing,circuitbreakerstrippingfrequently,electricalsparksandglowing
3.2.3 conditioned space—a space in a residential building
fromreceptacles,lightsflickering,andcoverplatesonswitchesandoutlets
that is served by a heating or cooling system.
that are warm or hot to the touch.
3.2.4 mineral fiber loose-fill thermal insulating materials—
6. Pre-Installation Preparation
those materials that meet the minimum requirements specified
in Specification C764.
6.1 In the areas where insulation will be installed, the
3.2.5 owner—the person, partnership, corporation, agency, installer shall locate and plan for subsequent blocking around
or other entity who owns the residential building to be
recessed lighting fixtures, motors, fans, blowers, heaters, flues,
insulated whether such ownership is by virtue of deed, chimneys, and other heat-producing electrical or mechanical
contract, or any other instrument for acquiring legal title under
devices.
the laws of the state in which the building is located. 6.1.1 Install blocking, such as wood, metal, or unfaced
mineral wool batts, securely fastened in place around all
3.2.6 residential building—a building used for residential
heat-producing devices to exclude loose fill insulation and
occupancy and that has a mechanical or electrical system for
permanently maintain the clearances specified in 6.1.2 and
heating or for cooling, or for both.
6.1.3, or the exception in 6.1.4. Install all required blocking at
3.2.7 vapor retarder—a material (membrane or paint) that
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least as high as the height of the finished insulation and in a
has a water vapor permeance rating of 1 perm (5.7 ×10 /
mannerthatensuresthatalldevicesthatrequiremaintenanceor
Pa·s·m ) or less. See Practice C755 for more information on
servicing remain accessible after the insulation is installed.
vapor retarders.
6.1.2 Install blocking to provide a 3-in. (75-mm) minimum
clearance around all sides of recessed lighting fixtures, unless
4. Significance and Use
suchfixturesareapprovedforinstallationindirectcontactwith
4.1 Th
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