ASTM_C_1049_-_85_1995e1.pdf

Designation:C 1049 85(Reapproved 1995)e1Standard Practice forInstallation of Granular Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1049;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(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTEKeywords were added editorially in May 1995.1.Scope1.1 This practice describes procedures for the installation ofgranular loose-fill insulation in ceilings,attics,floor,and wallcavities of new or existing housing and other framed buildings.1.2 This practice applies only to the installation of dryloose-fill thermal insulation consisting of granular materialssuch as perlite and vermiculite by pneumatic or pouringapplication.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 These procedures are not intended to replace the manu-facturers installation instructions but shall be used in conjunc-tion with such instructions.This practice is not intended tosupercede 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 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.Specific safetyprocedures are contained in Section 5.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating Materi-als2C 516 Specification for Vermiculite Loose-Fill Thermal In-sulation2C 549 Specification for Perlite Loose-Fill Insulation2C 755 Practice for Selection of Vapor Retarders for ThermalInsulation2E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a VerticalTube Furnace at 750C32.2NFPA Standards:NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil BurningEquipment4NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code4NFPA 70 National Electric Code4NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys,Fireplaces and Vents42.3Other Documents:16 CFR 460 Federal Trade Commission Trade RegulationRule;Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation5HUD Minimum Property Standards(MPS)for One-andTwo-Family Dwellings6CPSC Product Safety Fact Sheet No.18“The Home Elec-trical System”73.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms relating to thermal insulationrefer to Terminology C 168.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 applicatorthe person or persons who apply thermalinsulation materials in residential buildings whether or not suchperson or persons have contracted with the owner to performthe work.3.2.2 conditioned spaceany space in a residential buildingthat is served by a heating or cooling system.3.2.3 granular loose-fill thermal insulating materialsthose materials that meet the minimum requirements set forthin Specifications C 516 or C 549.3.2.4 ownerthe person,partnership,corporation,agency,or other entity who owns the residential building to beinsulated whether such ownership is by virtue of deed,con-tract,or any other instrument for acquiring legal title under thelaws of the state in which the building is located.3.2.5 residential buildingany building used for residentialoccupancy and which has a mechanical or electrical system for1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-16 on ThermalInsulationand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket andLoose Fill Insulation.Current edition approved Nov.29,1985.Published February 1986.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 04.06.3Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 04.07.4Available from National Fire Protection Association,Batterymarch Park,Quincy,MA 02269.5Federal Register,Vol 45,No.160,Aug.15,1980.6Available from Department of Housing and Urban Development,451 7th St.N.W.,Washington DC 20410.7Available from U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission,Washington DC20207.1Copyright ASTM,100 Barr Harbor Drive,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.NOTICE:This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.Contact ASTM International(www.astm.org)for the latest information.heating or cooling,or both.3.2.6 vapor retarderany material(membrane or paint)that has a water vapor permeance(perm)rating of 57 ng/(Pasm2)(1 perm)or less as defined in Practice C 755.4.Significance and Use4.1 This practice recognizes that effectiveness,safety,anddurability of insulation depend not only on the q