Standard Practice for Installation of Granular Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation (Withdrawn 2001)

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1.1 This practice describes procedures for the installation of granular loose-fill insulation in ceilings, attics, 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 granular materials such as perlite and vermiculite 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 These procedures are 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 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. Specific safety procedures are contained in Section 5.

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31-Dec-1994
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31-Dec-2000
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Designation: C 1049 – 85 (Reapproved 1995)
Standard Practice for
Installation of Granular Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1049; 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.
e NOTE—Keywords were added editorially in May 1995.
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2.2 NFPA Standards:
1.1 This practice describes procedures for the installation of
NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning
granular loose-fill insulation in ceilings, attics, floor, and wall
Equipment
cavities of new or existing housing and other framed buildings.
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
1.2 This practice applies only to the installation of dry
NFPA 70 National Electric Code
loose-fill thermal insulation consisting of granular materials
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces and Vents
such as perlite and vermiculite by pneumatic or pouring
2.3 Other Documents:
application.
16 CFR 460 Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation
1.3 This practice covers the installation process from pre-
Rule; Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
installation inspection through post-installation procedure. It
HUD Minimum Property Standards (MPS) for One- and
does not cover the production of the insulation materials.
Two-Family Dwellings
1.4 These procedures are not intended to replace the manu-
CPSC Product Safety Fact Sheet No. 18 “The Home Elec-
facturer’s installation instructions but shall be used in conjunc-
trical System”
tion with such instructions. This practice is not intended to
supercede local, state, or federal codes.
3. Terminology
1.5 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a good
3.1 Definitions:
working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations,
3.1.1 For definitions of terms relating to thermal insulation
safety practices, tools, equipment, and methods necessary for
refer to Terminology C 168.
the installation of thermal insulation materials. It also assumes
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
that the installer understands the fundamentals of residential
3.2.1 applicator—the person or persons who apply thermal
construction that affect the installation of insulation.
insulation materials in residential buildings whether or not such
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
person or persons have contracted with the owner to perform
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the work.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.2 conditioned space—any space in a residential building
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
that is served by a heating or cooling system.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety
3.2.3 granular loose-fill thermal insulating materials—
procedures are contained in Section 5.
those materials that meet the minimum requirements set forth
2. Referenced Documents in Specifications C 516 or C 549.
3.2.4 owner—the person, partnership, corporation, agency,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
or other entity who owns the residential building to be
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating Materi-
2 insulated whether such ownership is by virtue of deed, con-
als
tract, or any other instrument for acquiring legal title under the
C 516 Specification for Vermiculite Loose-Fill Thermal In-
2 laws of the state in which the building is located.
sulation
3.2.5 residential building—any building used for residential
C 549 Specification for Perlite Loose-Fill Insulation
occupancy and which has a mechanical or electrical system for
C 755 Practice for Selection of Vapor Retarders for Thermal
Insulation
E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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Quincy, MA 02269.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-16 on Thermal Federal Register, Vol 45, No. 160, Aug. 15, 1980.
Insulationand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket and Available from Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St.
Loose Fill Insulation. N.W., Washington DC 20410.
Current edition approved Nov. 29, 1985. Published February 1986. Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington DC
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C 1049
heating or cooling, or both. least as high as the height of the finished insulation and in a
3.2.6 vapor retarder—any material (membrane or paint) manner that ensures all devices that require maintenance or
that has a water vapor permeance (perm) rating of 57 ng/ servicing remain accessible after the insulation is installed.
(Pa·s·m ) (1 perm) or less as defined in Practice C 755. 6.1.2 Install blocking to provide a 3-in. minimum clearance
around all sides of recessed lighting fixtures, unless such
4. Significance and Use
fixtures are approved for installation in direct contact with
4.1 This practice recognizes that effectiveness, safety, and
insulation, including fixture wiring compartments and ballasts
durability of insulation depend not only on the quality of the and other heat-producing devices not covered in 6.1.3. The
insulating materials, but also on their proper and workmanlike
open area above these devices must not be covered in order to
installation. allow free air circulation unless they are specifically approved
4.2 Improper installation of insulation can reduce its ther-
devices for operation when covered with thermal insulation.
mal effectiveness, cause fire risks and other unsafe conditions,
6.1.3 Install blocking around gas-fired appliances to provide
and promote deterioration for the structure in which it is
the minimum clearances specified in NFPA-54. Install blocking
installed. Specific hazards that can result from improper
around oil-fired appliances to provide the minimum clearances
installation include fires caused by heat buildup in recessed
specified in NFPA-31. Install blocking around masonry chim-
lighting fixtures, deterioration or failure of electrical wiring
neys or masonry enclosing a flue to provide a minimum 2-in.
components, and heat buildup resulting from overcurrent
(50-mm) clearance from the outside face of the masonry.
protection devices incorrectly matched to wiring or deteriora-
Install blocking around vents, chimney, and vent connectors
tion in wood structures and paint failure due to moisture
and chimneys other than masonry chimneys to provide the
accumulation. minimum clearances s
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