ASTM C1060-23

Standard Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Although infrared imaging systems have the potential to determine many factors concerning the thermal performance of a wall, roof, floor, or ceiling, the emphasis in this practice is on determining whether insulation is missing or whether an insulation installation is malfunctioning. Anomalous thermal images from other apparent causes are not required to be recorded; however, if recorded as supplemental information, their interpretation is capable of requiring procedures and techniques not presented in this practice.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is a guide to the proper use of infrared imaging systems for conducting qualitative thermal inspections of building walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors, framed in wood or metal, that contain insulation in the spaces between framing members. This procedure allows the detection of cavities where insulation is inadequate or missing and allows identification of areas with apparently adequate insulation.  
1.2 This practice offers reliable means for detecting suspected missing insulation. It also offers the possibility of detecting partial-thickness insulation, improperly installed insulation, or insulation damaged in service. Proof of missing insulation or a malfunctioning envelope requires independent validation. Validation techniques, such as visual inspection or in-situ R-value measurement, are beyond the scope of this practice.  
1.3 This practice is limited to frame construction even though thermography is used on all building types. (ISO 6781)  
1.4 Instrumentation and calibration required under a variety of environmental conditions are described. Instrumentation requirements and measurement procedures are considered for inspections from both inside and outside the structure. Each vantage point offers visual access to areas hidden from the other side.  
1.5 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.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 1 and Note 3.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2023
• ICS: 91.080.20 - Timber structures
• ICS: 91.080.99 - Other structures
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.30 - Thermal Measurement

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1060 − 23
Standard Practice for
Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in
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Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1060; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This practice is a guide to the proper use of infrared
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
imaging systems for conducting qualitative thermal inspections
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of building walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors, framed in wood or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
metal, that contain insulation in the spaces between framing
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
members. This procedure allows the detection of cavities
where insulation is inadequate or missing and allows identifi-
2. Referenced Documents
cation of areas with apparently adequate insulation.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This practice offers reliable means for detecting sus-
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
pected missing insulation. It also offers the possibility of
E1213 Practice for Minimum Resolvable Temperature Dif-
detecting partial-thickness insulation, improperly installed
ference for Thermal Imaging Systems
insulation, or insulation damaged in service. Proof of missing
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2.2 ISO Standards:
insulation or a malfunctioning envelope requires independent
ISO 6781 :1983 Thermal Insulation—Qualitative detection
validation. Validation techniques, such as visual inspection or
of Thermal Irregularities in Building Envelopes—Infrared
in-situ R-value measurement, are beyond the scope of this
Method
practice.
1.3 This practice is limited to frame construction even 3. Terminology
though thermography is used on all building types. (ISO 6781)
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to insulation are de-
1.4 Instrumentation and calibration required under a variety fined in Terminology C168.
of environmental conditions are described. Instrumentation
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
requirements and measurement procedures are considered for
3.2.1 anomalous thermal image—an observed thermal pat-
inspections from both inside and outside the structure. Each
tern of a structure that is not in accordance with the expected
vantage point offers visual access to areas hidden from the
thermal pattern.
other side.
3.2.2 envelope—the construction, taken as a whole or in
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded part, that separates the indoors of a building from the outdoors.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.3 field-of-view (FOV)—the total angular dimensions,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
expressed in degrees or radians, within which objects can be
and are not considered standard.
imaged, displayed, and recorded by a stationary imaging
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the device.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.4 framing spacing—distance between the centerlines of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
joists, studs, or rafters.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.5 infrared imaging system—an instrument that converts
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the spatial variations in infrared radiance from a surface into a
Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 1 and Note
3.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.30 on Thermal Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Measurement. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally Available from International Organization for Standardization, ISO Secretariat,
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C1060 – 11a (2015). BIBC II, Cheminde Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland,
DOI: 10.1520/C1060-23. http://www.iso.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Co
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C1060 − 11a (Reapproved 2015) C1060 − 23
Standard Practice for
Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in
1
Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1060; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice is a guide to the proper use of infrared imaging systems for conducting qualitative thermal inspections of building
walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors, framed in wood or metal, that contain insulation in the spaces between framing members. This
procedure allows the detection of cavities where insulation is inadequate or missing and allows identification of areas with
apparently adequate insulation.
1.2 This practice offers reliable means for detecting suspected missing insulation. It also offers the possibility of detecting
partial-thickness insulation, improperly installed insulation, or insulation damaged in service. Proof of missing insulation or a
malfunctioning envelope requires independent validation. Validation techniques, such as visual inspection or in-situR-value
measurement, are beyond the scope of this practice.
1.3 This practice is limited to frame construction even though thermography is used on all building types. (ISO 6781)
1.4 Instrumentation and calibration required under a variety of environmental conditions are described. Instrumentation
requirements and measurement procedures are considered for inspections from both inside and outside the structure. Each vantage
point offers visual access to areas hidden from the other side.
1.5 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.
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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 1 and Note 3.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.30 on Thermal Measurement.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2015March 1, 2023. Published October 2015March 2023. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20112015 as
C1060 – 11a.C1060 – 11a (2015). DOI: 10.1520/C1060-11AR15.10.1520/C1060-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C1060 − 23
E1213 Practice for Minimum Resolvable Temperature Difference for Thermal Imaging Systems
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 6781 :1983 Thermal Insulation—Qualitative detection of Thermal Irregularities in Building Envelopes—Infrared Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to insulation are defined in Terminology C168.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 anomalous thermal image—an observed thermal pattern of a structure that is not in accordance with the expected thermal
pattern.
3.2.2 envelope—the construction, taken as a whole or in part, that separates the indoors of a building from the outdoors.
3.2.3 field-of-view (FOV)—the total angular dimensions, expressed in degrees or radians, within which objects can be imaged,
displayed, and recorded by a stationary imaging device.
3.2.4 framing spacing—distance between the centerlines of joists
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