ASTM_C_1015_-_17.pdf

Designation:C101517Standard Practice forInstallation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-FillThermal Insulation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1015;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers procedures for the installation ofcellulosic and mineral fiber loose-fill insulation in ceilings,attics,and floor and wall cavities of new or existing housingand other framed buildings.1.2 This practice applies only to the installation of dryloose-fill thermal insulation consisting of cellulosic materialsor mineral fiber by pneumatic or pouring application.1.3 This practice covers the installation process from pre-installation inspection through post-installation procedure.Itdoes not cover the production of the insulation materials.1.4 This practice is not intended to replace the manufactur-ers installation instructions,but shall be used in conjunctionwith such instructions.This practice is not intended to super-sede local,state,or federal codes.1.5 This practice assumes that the installer possesses a goodworking knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations,safety practices,tools,equipment,and methods necessary forthe installation of thermal insulation materials.It also assumesthat the installer understands the fundamentals of residentialconstruction that affect the installation of insulation.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specificprecautionary statements,see Section 5.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC739 Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill ThermalInsulationC755 Practice for Selection of Water Vapor Retarders forThermal InsulationC764 Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill ThermalInsulation2.2 NFPA Standards:3NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equip-mentNFPA 54 National Fuel Gas CodeNFPA 70 National Electrical CodeNFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys,Fireplaces,Vents andSolid-Fuel Burning Appliances2.3 ICC Document:4International Residential Code 20032.4 Federal Standard:5FTC Trade Regulation Rule 16 CRF 460 Labeling andAdvertising of Home Insulation3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in thispractice,see Terminology C168.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 installerthe person or persons who apply thermalinsulation materials in residential buildings whether or not suchperson or persons have contracted with the owner to performthe work.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on ThermalInsulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket andLoose Fill Insulation.Current edition approved March 15,2017.Published March 2017.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C1015 06(2011)1.DOI:10.1520/C1015-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from National Fire Protection Association(NFPA),1 BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA 02169-7471,http:/www.nfpa.org.4Available from International Code Council(ICC),500 New Jersey Ave.,NW,6th Floor,Washington,DC 20001,http:/www.iccsafe.org.5Federal Register Vol 70,No 103,May 31,2005.Available from NationalArchives and Records Administration,8601 Adelphi Road,College Park Maryland,207406001.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.2.2 cellulosic loose-fill thermal insulating materialsthose materials that meet the minimum requirements specifiedin Specification C739.3.2.3 conditioned spacea space in a residential buildingthat is served by a heating or cooling system.3.2.4 mineral fiber loose-fill thermal insulating materialsthose materials that meet the minimum requirements spec