ICC-ES AC12
Full Name
ICC-ES AC12 – Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic InsulationScope
ICC-ES AC12 outlines the requirements and test procedures for evaluating foam plastic insulation products used in buildings. The scope of AC12 includes:- Material properties: evaluating the physical and thermal properties of foam plastic insulation, such as density, compressive strength, R-value (thermal resistance), and water vapor transmission.
- Fire performance: assessing the fire resistance of foam plastic insulation through tests like flame spread, smoke developed, and surface burning characteristics.
- Durability: examining the durability and aging characteristics of foam plastic insulation to ensure long-term performance under various environmental conditions.
- Applications: defining the appropriate uses of foam plastic insulation in building assemblies, including walls, roofs, floors, and other applications.
- Installation requirements: specifying the proper installation methods for foam plastic insulation to achieve the intended thermal and fire performance.
- Labeling and identification: requiring manufacturers to label foam plastic insulation products with essential information like R-value, fire performance ratings, and installation instructions.
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
- Polyisocyanurate (polyiso)
- Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)