ASTM-C1848 › Standard Practice for Installation of High-Pressure Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation for the Building Enclosure
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers the installation of high-pressure spray polyurethane foam (SPF) as an insulation for building enclosure assemblies including: walls, ceilings, attics, floors, and crawl spaces. This practice does not apply to SPF used strictly as a component for an air barrier system or for SPF used in roofing applications.
1.2 Building design criteria and selection of SPF are beyond the scope of this practice.
1.3 The use of SPF insulation covered by this practice is typically regulated by building codes or other agencies that address fire performance. Where required the fire performance of the material shall be addressed through standard fire test methods established by the appropriate governing documents.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
Significance and Use
5.1 This practice outlines general procedures that are recommended for correct installation of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) as an insulation in the building enclosure including; walls, ceilings, attics, floors, crawl spaces, attics and foundations.
Note 1: SPF roofing installations are not covered by this document. Users may wish to consult Guide D5469 and Specification D7425.
5.2 This practice is not all-inclusive; this practice is intended only to supplement detailed instructions from manufacturers, SPF industry best practices and safety requirements as may be established by law.
Keywords
best practices; inspection; insulation installation; SPF; SPF equipment; spray polyurethane foam; substrate preparation;; ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
04.06 (Thermal Insulation; Building and Environmental Acoustics)
To find similar documents by classification:
91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)
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Document Number
ASTM-C1848-17AR23
Revision Level
2017A R23 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
April 5, 2023
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
7 pages
Committee Number
C16.40