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Home My WebLink AboutInstallations Instruction Certainteed Underlayment Rhino NEMO|etc. Certificate of Authorization #32455 353 Christian Street, Unit #13 Oxford, CT 06478 (203) 262-9245 ENGINEER EVALUATE TEST CONSULT CERTIFY EVALUATION REPORT Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC One Owens Corning Parkway Toledo, OH 43659 (740) 321-6345 Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R5 FL15216-R5 Date of Issuance: 02/17/2012 Revision 5: 04/18/2019 SCOPE: This Evaluation Report is issued under Rule 61G20-3 and the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of construction materials in the State of Florida. The documentation submitted has been reviewed by Robert Nieminen, P.E. for use of the product under the Florida Building Code and Florida Building Code, Residential Volume. The products described herein have been evaluated for compliance with the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code sections noted herein. DESCRIPTION: RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Accredited Quality Assurance Agency noted herein. CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: This Evaluation Report is valid until such time as the named product(s) changes, the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes, or provisions of the Code that relate to the product change. Acceptance of this Evaluation Report by the named client constitutes agreement to notify Robert Nieminen, P.E. of any changes to the product(s), the Quality Assurance or the production facility location(s). NEMO|etc. requires a complete review of this Evaluation Report relative to updated Code requirements with each Code Cycle. ADVERTISEMENT: The Evaluation Report number preceded by the words “NEMO|etc. Evaluated” may be displayed in advertising literature. If any portion of the Evaluation Report is displayed, then it shall be done in its entirety. INSPECTION: Upon request, a copy of this entire Evaluation Report shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or its distributors and shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official. This Evaluation Report consists of pages 1 through 4. Prepared by: Robert J.M. Nieminen, P.E. Florida Registration No. 59166, Florida DCA ANE1983 The facsimile seal appearing was authorized by Robert Nieminen, P.E. on 04/18/2019. This does not serve as an electronically signed document. CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE: 1. NEMO ETC, LLC does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 2. NEMO ETC, LLC is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it evaluates. 3. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing produ cts for which the evaluation reports are being issued. 4. Robert Nieminen, P.E. does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product. 5. This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO|etc. nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R5 Certificate of Authorization #32455 6TH EDITION (2017) FBC NON-HVHZ AND HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R5 RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments Revision 5: 04/18/2019 Page 2 of 4 ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION: 1. SCOPE: Product Category: Roofing Sub-Category: Underlayment Compliance Statement: RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments, as produced by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC, have demonstrated compliance with the following sections of the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code through testing in accordance with applicable sections of the following Standards. Compliance is subject to the Installation Requirements and Limitations / Conditions of Use set forth herein. 2. STANDARDS: Section Properties Standard Year 1507.1.1, R905.1.1 Exception, 1518.4 Unrolling, Breaking Strength, Pliability ASTM D226 2009 1507.1.1, R905.1.1 Exception Tear Strength ASTM D1970 2015 TAS 110 Pull-through resistance TAS 117(B) 1995 3. REFERENCES: Entity Examination Reference Date ITS (TST1509) Physical Properties 100539395COQ-006 10/27/2011 ITS (TST1509) Physical Properties 100539395COQ-002 10/27/2011 ITS (TST1509) Physical Properties 100539395COQ-006 03/14/2014 PRI (TST5878) ASTM D1970; Tear strength OCF-330-02-02 10/03/2017 PRI (TST5878) TAS 117(B); Pull-through OCF-422-02-01 04/03/2018 ITS (QUA1673) Quality Control Service Confirmation 09/30/2017 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Product Specification Plant(s) Description 4.1 RhinoRoof U20 FBC 1507.1.1 & R905.1.1 (Exception) Qingdao, China Multilayered polymer woven coated synthetic roof underlayment 4.2 ABC Pro Guard 20 FBC 1507.1.1 & R905.1.1 (Exception) Qingdao, China Multilayered polymer woven coated synthetic roof underlayment 5. LIMITATIONS: 5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither NEMO ETC, LLC nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record for any project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless retained specifically for that purpose. 5.2 Fire Classification is not part of this Evaluation Report; refer to current Approved Roofing Materials Directory for fire ratings of this product. 5.3 RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments may be used with any prepared roof cover where the product is specifically referenced within FBC approval documents. If not listed, a request may be made to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval based on this evaluation combined with supporting data for the prepared roof covering. 5.4 Allowable Roof Covers: TABLE 1: ROOF COVER OPTIONS Underlayment Asphalt Shingles Tile Metal Wood Shakes & Shingles Slate or Simulated Slate RhinoRoof U20 Yes No Yes Yes No ABC Pro Guard 20 Yes No Yes Yes No NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R5 Certificate of Authorization #32455 6TH EDITION (2017) FBC NON-HVHZ AND HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R5 RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments Revision 5: 04/18/2019 Page 3 of 4 5.5 Exposure Limitations: RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 shall not be left exposed for longer than 30-days after installation. 6. INSTALLATION: 6.1 RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published installation instructions subject to the Limitations set forth in Section 5 herein and the specifics noted below. 6.2 Re-fasten any loose decking panels, and check for protruding nail heads. Sweep the substrate thoroughly to remove any dust and debris prior to application. 6.3 RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20: 6.3.1 NON-HVHZ Jurisdictions: 6.3.1.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or II underlayment in FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, considering the wider sheet-width for double-layer applications. 6.3.1.2 Fasteners: For exposure up to maximum 24 hours, corrosion resistant fasteners may be 1-inch roofing nails with a 3/8-inch diameter head, minimum 1-inch diameter plastic or metal cap nails or FBC HVHZ nails & 1-5/8” diameter tin caps (with the rough edge facing up). The use of staples is prohibited. For exposure beyond 24 hours up to maximum 30 days, corrosion resistant fasteners shall be minimum 1-inch diameter plastic or metal cap nails or FBC HVHZ nails & 1-5/8” diameter tin caps (with the rough edge facing up). The use of staples is prohibited. Code Reference: The Exception statement in FBC 1507.1.1 and FBC R905.1.1 states: “…except metal cap nails shall be required where the ultimate design wind speed, Vult, equals or exceeds 150 mph.” Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC has furnished data to permit the use of 1-inch diameter plastic cap nails in lieu of metal cap nails for these applications, when the RhinoRoof U20 or ABC Pro Guard 20 underlayment is installed beneath mechanically fastened prepared roof covers referenced in FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. 6.3.1.3 Slopes of 4:12 or greater: End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 4-inches. End (vertical) laps shall be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet. Minimum attachment shall be in accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 4-inch o.c. When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily attached pending attachment of the battens. 6.3.1.4 Slopes of 2:12 to less than 4:12: End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 12-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 22-inches. End (vertical) laps shall be offset from course to course not less than 6 feet. Begin by fastening a 22-inch wide strip along the eaves. Place a full-width sheet over the starter, completely overlapping the starter course. Continue upslope, maintaining minimum 22-inch side (horizontal) laps, resulting in a double-layer application. Minimum attachment shall be in accordance with FBC Table 1507.1.1 or R905.1.1. Secure end laps 4-inch o.c. When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be preliminarily attached pending attachment of the battens. NEMO|etc. NEMO ETC, LLC Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R5 Certificate of Authorization #32455 6TH EDITION (2017) FBC NON-HVHZ AND HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R5 RhinoRoof U20 and ABC Pro Guard 20 Roof Underlayments Revision 5: 04/18/2019 Page 4 of 4 6.3.2 HVHZ Jurisdictions: 6.3.2.1 Shall be installed in a shingle fashion with minimum 4-inch wide side (horizontal) laps and minimum 6-inch wide end laps. 6.3.2.2 Shall be fastened with FBC HVHZ approved corrosion resistant, 1-5/8” diameter tin-caps and 12 gauge 1.25” long annular ring-shank nails (FBC 1517.5) spaced max. 6-inch o.c. at all laps and 12-inch o.c. at three (3) equally spaced rows in the field of the sheet. 7. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: As required by the Building Official or Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to properly evaluate the installation of this product. 8. MANUFACTURING PLANTS: Contact the manufacturer or the named QA entity for plants covered under Rule 61G20-3 QA requirements. Refer to Section 4 herein for product & production locations having met codified physical properties specifications. 9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY: Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. – ETL/Warnock Hersey – QUA1673; (604) 520-3321; peter.gildenstern@intertek.com - END OF EVALUATION REPORT -