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FL #FL15216-R3
Application Type Revision
Code Version 2017
Application Status Approved
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Product Manufacturer InterWrap, Inc.
Address/Phone/Email 32923 Mission Way Mission, NON-US 00000 (551) 574-2939 mtupas@interwrap.com
Authorized Signature Eduardo Lozano elozano@interwrap.com
Technical Representative Eduardo Lozano
Address/Phone/Email 32923 Mission Way Mission, NON-US 00000 (778) 945-2891 elozano@interwrap.com
Quality Assurance Representative
Address/Phone/Email
Category Roofing
Subcategory Underlayments
Compliance Method Evaluation Report from a Florida Registered Architect or a Licensed Florida
Professional Engineer
Evaluation Report - Hardcopy Received
Florida Engineer or Architect Name who developed
the Evaluation Report
Robert Nieminen
Florida License PE-59166
Quality Assurance Entity Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. - QA Entity
Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 09/30/2019
Validated By John W. Knezevich, PE
Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received
Certificate of Independence FL15216_R3_COI_2017_01_COI_Nieminen.pdf
Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)Standard Year
ASTM D1970 (tear)2015
ASTM D226 (physicals)2009
Equivalence of Product Standards Certified By
Sections from the Code
Product Approval Method Method 1 Option D
Date Submitted 10/10/2017
Date Validated 10/11/2017
Date Pending FBC Approval 10/15/2017
Date Approved 12/12/2017
Summary of Products
FL #Model, Number or Name Description
15216.1 RhinoRoof Underlayments Synthetic roof underlayments
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: No Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other: See ER Section 5 for Limits of Use.
Installation Instructions FL15216_R3_II_2017_10_FINAL_ER_INTERWRAP_RHINOROOF_FL15216-
R3.pdf Verified By: Robert Nieminen PE-59166 Created by Independent Third Party: Yes Evaluation Reports FL15216_R3_AE_2017_10_FINAL_ER_INTERWRAP_RHINOROOF_FL15216-
R3.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes
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Product Approval Accepts:
EXTERIOR RESEARCH & DESIGN, LLC.
Certificate of Authorization #9503
353 CHRISTIAN STREET, UNIT #13
OXFORD, CT 06478
PHONE: (203) 262-9245
FAX: (203) 262-9243
EVALUATION REPORT
Interwrap, Inc.
32923 Mission Way
Mission, BC V2V-6E4 Canada
(551) 574-2939
Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R3
FL15216-R3
Date of Issuance: 02/17/2012
Revision 3: 10/10/2017
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 Underlayments
LABELING: Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements 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. if the product
changes or the referenced Quality Assurance documentation changes. Trinity|ERD 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 “Trinity|ERD 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 3.
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 10/10/2017. This does not serve as an
electronically signed document.
CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
1. Trinity|ERD 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. Trinity|ERD 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 Trinity|ERD nor Robert Nieminen, P.E. are, in any way, the Designer of Record fo r any
project on which this Evaluation Report, or previous versions thereof, is/was used for permitting or design guidance unless r etained
specifically for that purpose.
Exterior Research and Design, LLC. Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R3
Certificate of Authorization #9503 6TH EDITION (2017) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R3
RhinoRoof Underlayments Revision 3: 10/10/2017
Page 2 of 3
ROOFING COMPONENT EVALUATION:
1. SCOPE:
Product Category: Roofing
Sub-Category: Underlayment
Compliance Statement: RhinoRoof Underlayments, as produced by Interwrap, Inc., has 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, T1507.1.1 Unrolling, Breaking Strength, Pliability ASTM D226 2009
1507.1.1 Tear Strength ASTM D1970 2015
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
ITS (QUA1673) Quality Control Service Confirmation 09/30/2017
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
4.1 RhinoRoof U20 is a multilayered polymer woven coated synthetic roof underlayment available in 42-inch
wide rolls, and can be produced in various other sizes ; meets FBC 1507.1.1 (Exception).
5. LIMITATIONS:
5.1 This is a building code evaluation. Neither Trinity|ERD 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 This Evaluation Report is not for use in FBC HVHZ jurisdictions.
5.3 Fire Classification is not part of this Evaluation Report; refer to current Approved Roofing Materials
Directory or test report from accredited testing agency for fire ratings of this product.
5.4 RhinoRoof 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 A uthority Having
Jurisdiction for approval based on this evaluation combined with supporting data for the prepared r oof
covering.
5.5 Allowable Roof Covers:
TABLE 1: ROOF COVER OPTIONS
Underlayment
Asphalt
Shingles Nail-On Tile Foam-On Tile Metal
Wood Shakes
& Shingles
Slate or
Simulated Slate
RhinoRoof U20 Yes No No Yes Yes No
5.6 Exposure Limitations:
RhinoRoof U20 shall not be left exposed for longer than 30-days after installation.
Exterior Research and Design, LLC. Evaluation Report I40510.02.12-R3
Certificate of Authorization #9503 6TH EDITION (2017) FBC NON-HVHZ EVALUATION FL15216-R3
RhinoRoof Underlayments Revision 3: 10/10/2017
Page 3 of 3
6. INSTALLATION:
6.1 RhinoRoof Underlayments shall be installed in accordance with Interwrap, Inc. 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:
6.3.1 Shall be installed in compliance with the requirements for ASTM D226, Type I or II underlayment in FBC
Table 1507.1.1 for the type of prepared roof covering to be installed, taking into account the wider sheet-
width for double-layer applications.
6.3.1 Fasteners:
For exposure < 24 hours, corrosion resistant fasteners may be 1-inch roofing nails with a 3/8-inch diameter
head, or those noted in 6.4.2. The use of staples is prohibited.
For exposure > 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.
6.3.2 Single Layer; Roof Slope > 4:12:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 6-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum 4-inches. Refer to
Interwrap, Inc. recommendations for alternate lap configurations and/or the use of sealant under certain
conditions.
For exposure < 24 hours, use of every-other fastening location printed on the surface is acceptable. For
exposure > 24 hours up to maximum 30-days, use of every fastening location printed on the surface is
required.
When batten systems are to be installed atop the underlayment, the underlayment need only be
preliminarily attached pending attachment of the battens on the same day . Battens shall not be positioned
over cap nails. If this occurs, remove the cap nail and patch the hole in accordance with Interwrap
published instructions.
6.4.3 Double Layer; 2:12 < Roof Slope < 4:12:
End (vertical) laps shall be minimum 12-inches and side (horizontal) laps shall be minimum half-sheet-width
plus 1-inch.
Double layer application; begin by fastening a half-width plus 1-inch starter strip along the eaves. Place a
full-width sheet over the starter, completely overlapping the starter course. Continue as noted in 6.5, but
maintaining minimum half-width plus 1-inch side (horizontal) laps, resulting in a double-layer application.
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:
Qingdao, China
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ENTITY:
Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. – QUA1673; (608) 836-4400
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