April 18, 2018 PARTIES INTERESTED IN FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS

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1 April 18, 2018 TO: PARTIES INTERESTED IN FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS SUBJECT: Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Modular Wall Systems, Subject AC R1 (DZ/DW) Dear Colleague: Hearing Information: Tuesday, June 5, :00 am Hilton Los Angeles Airport 5711 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA (310) You are invited to comment on proposed revisions to AC447, which will be discussed at the Evaluation Committee hearing noted above. The criteria currently provides guidelines for evaluation of FRP modular wall systems used as above-grade (non-retaining), interior and exterior, non-load-bearing walls, load-bearing walls and shear walls for use in Type V-B construction under the 2012 and 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). The criteria currently includes provisions and figures that are applicable to a specific proprietary product. The proposed revisions, which are based on a proposal from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., (WJE), on behalf of an evaluation report applicant, with input from ICC-ES, include the following: 1. Remove the proprietary product information from the criteria (such as definitions Section 1.4, descriptions for test specimens in Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4, and Figures 1 through 20), so that the revised criteria becomes applicable to additional products. This revision is prompted as a result of a new report applicant seeking an ICC-ES Evaluation Report on an additional modular wall system. 2. Add the 2018 and 2015 IBC and IRC to the acceptance criteria by referencing the 2018 and 2015 I-codes throughout the criteria, updating the references in Section 1.3,

2 AC R1 2 creating a new Table 1 to identify the applicable editions of standards, and renumbering existing tables accordingly. 3. Revise Section 1.2 in response to comments raised during the February 2014 Evaluation Committee hearing about the need to clarify and coordinate the evaluation scope section of the criteria with the remainder of the criteria. Please note that revisions proposed to AC447 for the February 2014 hearing that were not approved by the committee at that time are not included in the attached proposed revisions. 4. Revise Section 1.2 and Section in response to comments raised during the February 2014 Evaluation Committee hearing, to add requirements that further justify the use of FRP modular wall systems in Type V-B combustible construction. This revised Section is similar to the approach taken in the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panels (AC04), and in the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings and Guardrail Systems (Guards and Handrails) (AC174). AC04 has been in existence since April 1977, while AC174 was first published in April Under AC04, the combustible core materials, which contribute to the structural resistance of the sandwich panels, are required to have a flame-spread index not exceeding 200, and a smoke-developed index not exceeding 450. The idea of AC04 has been that the flame spread and smoke developed of the structural core of sandwich panels are not permitted to be worse than those of wood framing. Under AC174, the flame-spread index of materials used to fabricate deck boards, which support live loads and can be part of an egress system, is limited to 200 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. The requirements in Option 1 of the revised Section of the draft AC447 is equivalent to the AC04 approach. The proposed Option 2 in the draft AC447 Section corresponds to requirements for a Class A interior finish with a flame-spread index not exceeding 25 and a smoke-developed index not exceeding 450, thus, is more stringent than those in AC04 and AC174. In addition to establish equivalency to the wood framing with regard to fire performance and smoke development, test data in accordance with draft AC447 Section can be used to evaluate FRP wall materials as interior finishes. 5. Revise Section to clarify labeling requirements for product packages. 6. Revise Sections 2.1.4, 3.1, and 6.1 to add provisions for field modifications of factory-manufactured products. 7. Add shear test on component materials by adding a new Section (renumbering remaining section), modifying Section 3.1 and the Table 2 (formerly Table 1). 8. Revise Sections and to clarify that test specimens shall represent the end-use construction that is sought for recognition in the ICC-ES evaluation report. 9. Revise Section to include provisions for evaluation of individual connections between a roof/floor framing member and a wall system.

3 AC R Expand the scope of Sections 3.6, 4.3.4, and 6.14 to include provisions for evaluation of attachment of other wood elements, such as floor wood rim joists and furring strips, to FRP wall systems. 11. Revise the title of Section to remove Exterior Walls Only and add reference to Section in Section 3.2 for evaluation of ½-inch gypsum wallboard as an interior finish of an interior FRP wall system. 12. Revise Sections and 6.7 to include provisions for evaluation of shear wall aspect ratios other than 1:1, if applicable. 13. Revise the title of Section to clarify that Section is applicable to exterior walls with foam plastic insulation. 14. Make miscellaneous editorial revisions. Should the committee approve the proposed revisions to the criteria, the ICC-ES staff will not recommend a mandatory compliance date, since no evaluation report is published under the current AC447. However, it should be noted that current applicants for new reports will be required to address any changes that are approved by the committee. You are invited to submit written comments on this or any other agenda item, or to attend the Evaluation Committee hearing and present your views in person. If you wish to contribute to the discussion, please note the following: 1. Regarding written comments and presentations: a. You should submit these via to es@icc-es.org or by U.S. mail to the Western Regional (Brea) office to be received by the applicable due date. b. Comments are to be received by May 9, These written comments will be forwarded to the committee before the meeting, and will also be posted on the ICC-ES web site shortly after the deadline for submission. Written comments that are not submitted by this deadline will not be considered at the meeting. c. Rebuttal comments, from the proponent noted in this letter, are to be received by May 18, They will be forwarded to the committee before the meeting, and will also be posted on the ICC-ES web site shortly after the deadline for submission. Written rebuttal comments that are not submitted by the deadline will not be considered at the meeting. d. Visual presentations, in PowerPoint format only, are to be received by May 30, These will be forwarded to the committee before the meeting, and will also be posted on the ICC-ES web site shortly after the deadline for submission. Presentations that are not submitted by the deadline cannot be viewed at the meeting. Note: Videos will not be posted on the web site.

4 AC R1 4 Presentations will be retained with other records of the meeting. It is the presenter s responsibility, prior to the presentation, to verify with ICC-ES staff that the presentation files have been transferred satisfactorily to the presentation computer. e. ICC-ES will post to the web site, on June 1, 2018, memos by the ICC-ES staff, responding to the previously received public comments. f. If you miss the deadlines for submission of written comments and visual presentations, your verbal comments can be presented at the meeting. g. Proposed criteria, written public comments, visual presentations, and responses by ICC-ES staff will be available at the meeting on a limited number of CDs for uploading to computers. ICC-ES will not provide any printed copies. 2. Regarding verbal comments and presentations: Please plan to speak for not more than ten minutes. As noted above, visuals must be in PowerPoint format. We have a computer, projector, and screen available to those making visual presentations. It is the presenter s responsibility, prior to their presentation, to verify with ICC-ES staff that presentation files have been satisfactorily transferred to the presentation computer. 3. Keep in mind that all materials submitted for committee consideration are part of the public record and will not be treated as confidential. It is the presenter s responsibility to certify to ICC-ES staff that no materials infringe copyright. 4. Please do not communicate with committee members before the meeting about any items on the agenda. We appreciate your interest in the work of the Evaluation Committee. If you have any questions, please contact me at (800) , extension 3722, or Danny Wong, P.E., Staff Engineer, at extension You may also reach us by at es@icc-es.org. Yours very truly, DZ:DW/raf Encl. cc: Evaluation Committee David Zhao, P.E., S.E. Principal Structural Engineer

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8 (800) (562) A Subsidiary of the International Code Council PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) MODULAR WALL SYSTEMS AC447 Proposed April 2018 Previously approved October 2012 (Previously editorially revised May 2014) PREFACE Evaluation reports issued by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES), are based upon performance features of the International family of codes. (Some reports may also reference older code families such as the BOCA National Codes, the Standard Codes, and the Uniform Codes.) Section of the International Building Code reads as follows: The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any materials or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. ICC-ES may consider alternate criteria for report approval, provided the report applicant submits data demonstrating that the alternate criteria are at least equivalent to the criteria set forth in this document, and otherwise demonstrate compliance with the performance features of the codes. ICC-ES retains the right to refuse to issue or renew any evaluation report, if the applicable product, material, or method of construction is such that either unusual care with its installation or use must be exercised for satisfactory performance, or if malfunctioning is apt to cause injury or unreasonable damage. Acceptance criteria are developed for use solely by ICC-ES for purposes of issuing ICC-ES evaluation reports. Copyright 2018 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved

9 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose: The purpose of this acceptance criteria is to establish requirements for fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) modular wall systems to be recognized in an ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES), evaluation report under the 2018, 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). Bases of recognition are IBC Section and IRC Section R The reason for the development of this criteria is to provide guidelines for the evaluation of properties and capacities of FRP modular wall systems, which are not addressed in the code. 1.2 Scope: This acceptance criteria is applicable to FRP modular wall systems used as above-grade (nonretaining), interior and exterior, nonload-bearing walls, load-bearing walls and shear walls in Type V-B construction. The properties evaluated are structural capacities, weather protection, fire resistance, and durability and interior finish. The evaluated FRP modular wall system structural capacities include the following: allowable axial compression load (Section 4.4.2), allowable uniform transverse load (for resisting out-of-plane bending) (Section 4.4.3), allowable axial compression load combined with simultaneously applied allowable transverse load (for resisting combined axial compression and out-of-plane bending) (Section 4.4.4), allowable axial tension load (Section 4.4.5), and allowable in-plane racking shear with and without simultaneously applied axial compression load (Section 4.4.6). The scope of this criteria is limited to The FRP modular wall systems used as shear walls are limited to in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories (SDCs) A and B only and height limitations as prescribed in IBC Sections 503 and 504. The evaluated connection capacities include the following: connections between FRP modular wall systems and roof/floor assembly (Section 4.3.2), concrete anchors attaching wall blocks to concrete foundations (Section 4.3.3), connections between wood bucks or other wood elements and FRP modular wall systems (Section 4.3.4), and connection between EIFS and FRP modular wall systems (Section 4.3.6). The evaluated performance attributes include weather protection as a part of weather-resistant exterior wall envelope (Section 4.4.7), thermal barrier for foam plastic (Section 4.4.9), and interior finish (Section 4.4.8), if FRP wall material is to be evaluated as wall finish material. The scope of this criteria is limited to FRP modular wall systems in Type V-B construction based on test data in accordance with Section 4.4.8, unless may be recognized for Type V-A construction, provided evidence conforming to IBC Chapter 7 is also submitted to ICC-ES for review and approval (see Section 2.5), which can justify recognition of FRP modular wall systems in Type V-A construction. 1.3 Codes and Referenced Standards: Where multiple editions of standards are referenced in this criteria, these standards shall be applied consistently with the code upon which compliance is based, per Table , 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Building Code (IBC), International Code Council , 2015, 2012 and 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), International Code Council ASME B , Machine Screws, Thread Forming and Thread Cutting Tapping Screws and Metallic Drive Screws (Inch Series), The American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM C140-08a, Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units, ASTM International ASTM D635-06, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position, ASTM International ASTM D638-10, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics, ASTM International ASTM D695-10, Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics, ASTM International ASTM D732, Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool, ASTM International ASTM D790-10, Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials, ASTM International ASTM D (2001) e01, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics, ASTM International ASTM D (2008), Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications, ASTM International ASTM D (2004) e01, Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics, ASTM International ASTM D , Standard Test Methods for Tensile, Compressive, and Flexural Creep and Creep-Rupture of Plastics, ASTM International ASTM D , Standard Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials, ASTM International ASTM D (2008), Standard Test Method for Determining Strength of Adhesively Bonded Rigid Plastic Lap-Shear Joints in Shear by Tension Loading, ASTM International ASTM E72-10, Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction, ASTM International ASTM E73-83 (2007), Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies, ASTM International. 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10 ASTM E84 (-09 for the 2012 I-Codes, - 07 for the 2009 I-Codes), Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, ASTM International ASTM E178-10, Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations, ASTM International ASTM E283-04, Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen, ASTM International ASTM E330-02, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, ASTM International ASTM E (2009), Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, ASTM International ASTM E488-10, Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements, ASTM International ASTM E (2009), Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference, ASTM International ASTM E564-06, Standard Practice for Static Load Test for Shear Resistance of Framed Walls for Buildings, ASTM International ASTM E575-05, Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies, ASTM International ASTM G155-05a, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials, ASTM International NFPA , Standard Method Of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation, National Fire Protection Association NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, National Fire Protection Association UL 723 (-08 for the 2012 I-Codes, -03 with revisions through May 2005 for the 2009 I-Codes), Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, UL LLC. 1.4 Definitions: Cap Plate: A shaped FRP channel used to cap the male end of the top course of the blocks in walls. See Figure Fenestration Opening Channel: An FRP channel which may be used to reinforce the walls at openings for installation of windows and doors. See Figures 5 and FRP Modular Wall Component: A proprietary building block or unit, supporting and/or reinforcing component, factory-manufactured in an injection molding process involving a glass fiber reinforced calcite, polyester reinforcement and additives mix, designed to interlock vertically when stacked on top of each other by incorporating a protrusion on the top surface into a recess on the bottom surface of the next block, and including male to female channel type connections on the ends and/or sides of components to allow for facilitate a mechanical interconnection interlock. Wall components (or wall blocks) include typical wall block(s), and modified wall blocks, if applicable, which are modified from typical wall blocks for use in locations such as at top of walls, at end of walls, and around wall openings. The components typically include a cap plate, L-Block, Line Block, T-Block, Starter Block, and Fenestration Opening Channel FRP Modular Wall Configuration: An assembly consisting of FRP modular wall components that are stacked in running bond or stack bond pattern qualified under this criteria, mechanically interconnected together by the wall component their own geometric features (such as protrusions and recesses) and are glued (using adhesives qualified under this criteria) together to form a wall assembly. An FRP modular wall configuration is a specific combination of the following attributes: FRP chemical composition Geometric shapes (such as Starter Block, Line Block, L-Block, T-Block, and Fenestration Opening Channel), dimensional attributes (including mechanical interlock shape, size and location), and arrangement layout of wall blocks and fenestration opening channels Wedges used for wall installation (shape, size and layout). See Figure 14 for illustration of a typical wedge Running bond or stack bond pattern Adhesive attributes (the specific adhesives qualified under this criteria, method of application, applied adhesive amount and location) Fenestration opening (door and window) size and location Wall height (unsupported length) As applicable, a double block wall system may consist of two parallel courses (wythes) of blocks which are periodically interlocked by using two-cell line blocks. See Figures 16 through FRP Modular Wall System: A wall assembly consisting of an FRP modular wall configuration, features installed for its end-use (such as door and windows, interior finish, exterior wall covering and thermal insulation) and connections at its top and bottom. An FRP modular wall system is a specific combination of the following attributes: FRP modular wall configurations, defined in Section Attachment of starter wall blocks to the concrete foundation for first floor application (the specific anchors qualified under this criteria, anchor size, embedment, location and method of installation) Connections at floor/roof to walls (type of fasteners, fastener capacities, fastener lay-out, Page 3 of 38

11 members within the load path from the floor/roof to the wall, floor/roof framing direction with respect to the wall, direction of loads that are to be transferred at the connections, and others, as applicable) The wall interior finishes (type and attachment). See Section The exterior wall covering (type and attachment). See Section Thermal insulation (type, dimension, performance specifications, and installation). See Section The arrangement (location and spacing) of fasteners for attachment of wood bucks or other wood elements to the FRP modular wall components. See Section L-Block: A multi-cell, hollow, L-shaped, FRP block which has a male top and a female bottom used for intermediate courses of blocks in walls. See Figure Line Block: A multi-cell, hollow, straight line shaped, FRP block which has a male top and a female bottom used for intermediate courses of blocks in walls. See Figures 2, 3 and Starter Block: A multi-cell FRP component that has a flat bottom with or without a flange and a male top used as starting course for a wall assembly. See Figures 1 and T-Block: A multi-cell, hollow, T-shaped FRP block that has a male top and a female bottom used for intermediate courses of blocks in walls. See Figure Running Bond: The placement of wall components so that vertical joints in successive courses are horizontally offset at least one-quarter the unit length Stack Bond: The placement of wall components so that the vertical joints in successive courses are aligned Wood Buck and Other Wood Elements: A wood buck is a rectangular frame constructed by using of 2-by and/or 1-by wood members, and attached to FRP wall configurations to form a wall opening for the purpose of installing fenestration product. Other wood elements are wood components, such as rim joists and furring strips, which are attached to FRP wall configurations for the purpose of supporting structural members and/or non-structural elements. 2.0 BASIC INFORMATION 2.1 General: The following information shall be submitted: Product Description: Complete information concerning the system, including components (such as modular wall units components, adhesives qualified per Section 4.2 and fasteners qualified per Section 4.3, except concrete anchors per Section 4.3.3), and configurations, including the areas where the wall components are connected through mechanical and adhesive means, material specifications, manufacturing process, dimensions and tolerances. For adhesives, the manufacturer s name, product name and the ICC-ES evaluation report number of the adhesives that have been qualified under Sections 4.2 and 4.4 of this criteria. Page 4 of Installation Instructions: Manufacturer s published instructions for installation shall be submitted, and shall include the following: Method of site preparation Installation instructions for wall components and wall systems Instructions for adhesive applications, including mixing instructions; application instructions, including application rate, the thickness of wet and dry film, dimensions (area) and locations of application of the adhesive on the wall components; assembly conditions, including environmental conditions (such as temperature range, humidity and time limitations), wall component surface condition and surface preparation; curing conditions of the adhesive, including recommended curing temperature (minimum and maximum) and time; pot life, including storage temperature and maximum storage life Packaging and Identification: A description of the method of packaging and field identification of the FRP modular wall components, adhesives (qualified per Section 4.2) and fasteners (qualified per Section 4.3, except concrete anchors per Section 4.3.3). A permanent label located on each FRP modular wall component shall bear identify the manufacturer s name and address, the component model number or component type, and the ICC-ES evaluation report number. Each package of wall components shall bear a label identifying the manufacturer s name and address, and the ICC-ES evaluation report number. Each container/ package of adhesives shall bear a label, identifying the ICC-ES evaluation report in addition to showing compliance with the packaging and identification requirements prescribed in AC05 for a Type II, Class 2, adhesive. Packages of fasteners qualified under Section 4.3, except concrete anchors per Section 4.3.3, shall bear a label, identifying the ICC-ES evaluation report in addition to showing compliance with the identification requirements prescribed in the fastener standard or the ICC-ES evaluation report for the fasteners, as applicable Field Preparation Modification: Field modification or fabrication of the FRP modular wall components is not within the scope of this criteria, unless test data, submitted to ICC-ES in accordance with this criteria, includes detailed description of modifications to the factory-manufactured wall components. 2.2 Testing Laboratories: Testing laboratories shall comply with Section 2.0 of the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Test Reports (AC85) and Section 4.2 of the ICC-ES Rules of Procedure for Evaluation Reports. 2.3 Test Reports: Test reports shall comply with AC85. Detailed descriptions of the test setups, test methods and test procedures shall be provided in the test report. Information as described in ASTM E575 shall be included in the test reports. 2.4 Product Sampling: Sampling of the FRP modular wall components, adhesives, and fasteners for tests under this criteria shall comply with Section 3.1 of AC85. Assembly testing shall comply with Section 3.3 of AC85. Identical products that are manufactured at multiple facilities shall comply with Section 3.4 of AC85.

12 2.5 Supplemental Information: Supplementary information may be included in the evaluation report, provided it relates to the IBC and is properly justified. An example is the recognition of fire-resistive assemblies, which requires test report(s) in compliance with IBC Chapter TEST AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General: The tests prescribed in this section (Section 3.0) are based on the end-use and construction details of a specific wall assembly, as set forth in Sections 3.2 through 3.8. Unless noted otherwise, test specimens shall be constructed from the factory-manufactured wall components. If modified wall blocks are sought for recognition, test data shall include detailed description of modifications to the factory-manufactured wall components, which must be consistent with the manufacturer s specifications. The allowable tensile strength of the FRP modular wall component material is shall be determined per testing prescribed in Section The allowable flexural strength of the FRP modular wall component material shall be the lesser of the allowable flexural strengths determined per testing based on tests prescribed in Sections and The allowable compressive strength of the FRP modular wall component material shall be the least of the allowable compressive strengths determined per testing based on tests prescribed in Sections 4.1.8, and The allowable shear strength of the FRP modular wall component material shall be determined per testing prescribed in Section through Based on the test results from component material testing (Section 4.1), adhesive testing (Section 4.2) and wall connection testing (Section 4.3), the FRP modular wall system shall be configured (designed) such that the wall assembly load testing (Section 4.4) will is not be governed by the component material, adhesives or wall support connections. This is to ensure the safety factors for wall assembly testing are adequate, since these safety factors are lower than those typically required for component material, adhesive and wall support connection testing. Allowable capacities of the specific connections with specific fasteners used in wall-to-horizontal assembly connections are shall be determined per testing prescribed in Section Allowable capacities for concrete anchors with the specific connection details used in attachment of starter wall blocks to concrete foundations are shall be determined per testing prescribed in Section Allowable capacities for fasteners used in wood buck or other wood elements to FRP modular wall component connection systems are shall be determined per testing prescribed in Section Gypsum wallboard (at inside face of an exterior wall, and as interior finish of interior walls, if applicable) shall be attached to the FRP modular wall system in accordance with the qualified connections per Section Allowable capacities for fasteners used in attachment of EIFS-to-FRP modular wall component connection systems are shall be determined per testing prescribed in Section A test plan proposal for wall assembly tests along with analysis of test data from component material, adhesive Page 5 of 38 and wall support connection testing, and reasoning to ensure that the wall assembly load testing will not be governed by the component material, adhesives or wall support connections, shall be submitted to ICC-ES for review before commencing commencement of wall assembly testing. 3.2 Interior Load-Bearing bearing and Nonloadbearing, Non-shear, Walls: For recognition as interior load-bearing and nonload-bearing, non-shear, walls, test data is required in accordance with Sections 4.1, 4.2, through 4.3.4, Section if applicable, Sections through 4.4.5, and Interior Load-Bearing bearing and Nonloadbearing Shear, Walls: For recognition as interior loadbearing and nonload-bearing shear, walls, in addition to tests required per Section 3.2, test data in accordance with Section is required. 3.4 Exterior Load-Bearing bearing and Nonloadbearing, Non-shear, Walls: For recognition as exterior load-bearing and nonload-bearing, non-shear, walls, test data is required in accordance with Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, through 4.4.5, 4.4.7, 4.4.8, and Exterior Load-Bearing bearing and Nonloadbearing Shear Walls: For recognition as exterior loadbearing and nonload-bearing shear walls, in addition to tests required in Section 3.4, test data in accordance with Section is required. 3.6 Installation of Wood Bucks and Other Wood Elements for Fenestrations: For the purpose of attachment of wood bucks and other wood elements to the FRP Modular wall systems, the fastener allowable tension and shear capacities established in accordance with Section 4.3.4, recognized in the evaluation report, shall be used to determine the required fastener number and spacing. The structural calculations for the wood buck and other wood element attachment (including interaction between wood buck and fastener) shall be performed by a registered design professional and shall be subjected to approval of the code official. 3.7 Installation of EIFS and Thermal Insulation (on Exterior Walls Only): Under this criteria, exterior insulation and interior finishes (EIFS) conforming to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Exterior Insulation and Interior Finishes (AC219), recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report, shall be used. Additionally, codecompliant thermal insulations conforming to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Foam Plastic Insulation (AC12), recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report, installed between the exterior wall covering and the FRP modular wall shall be used. See Section of AC219. For recognition of other wall coverings/insulations, a test plan proposal addressing Section 4.3.6, in addition to Section 4.4, shall be submitted to ICC-ES for review prior to commencement of testing. For the purpose of EIFS and thermal insulation, the fastener allowable tension and shear capacities established in accordance with Section 4.3.6, shall be used to determine the attachment requirements for EIFS and thermal insulation. The structural calculation for the attachment of EIFS and thermal insulation shall be performed by a registered design professional and shall be subjected to approval of the code official.

13 3.8 Installation of Wall Interior Finishes: Under this criteria, 1 / 2-inch-thick (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard is shall be used as the interior finish for exterior walls. See Sections and for testing requirements. For interior walls, test data in accordance with the specific finishes that are part of the FRP modular wall systems must comply with the requirements in Section can be used to evaluate FRP wall materials as interior finishes. 4.0 TEST METHODS 4.1 FRP Modular Wall Component Material Tests: General: FRP modular wall component material manufactured from each chemical composition shall be tested in accordance with Sections through of this criteria. The material test specimens under Sections through shall be cut from the thinnest section of FRP modular wall components and the specimens shall meet the requirements of the applicable test standard. For each test, the exposed specimens (UV exposure, if applicable, and freeze-thaw exposure) and the control specimens shall be from the same portion of FRP modular wall components. All test specimens shall be conditioned in accordance with Procedure A of ASTM D618 referenced in ASTM D638 Section 9 prior to conducting tests described in Sections through For anisotropic materials, the testing under Sections through shall be performed in two orthogonal directions. In order to verify as to whether the FRP material under consideration is isotropic, specimens with lengths corresponding to both the horizontal and vertical directions of the line wall blocks, excised from both the interior and exterior faces of the blocks, shall be tested in accordance with Section 4.1.5, with half of the specimens from each wall face for both the horizontal and vertical specimens. The mean ultimate tensile strength and mean elongation of specimens corresponding to horizontal specimens, and vertical specimens, respectively, should be within 10 percent of each other, respectively. If the results vary more than 10 percent for the ultimate tensile strength or elongation, the material shall be considered as anisotropic Plastic Specification Testing: Reports of tests of the FRP modular wall component materials in accordance with test procedures specified in IBC Section shall be submitted. The performance of the specimen shall show compliance with the specifications set forth in IBC Section UV Exposure Weathering Testing Specimens: Representative test specimens shall be prepared from FRP modular wall components and shall be of sufficient size and quantity to allow for conducting tests in accordance with the applicable test standards prescribed in Section of this criteria on both exposed (weathering specimens) and unexposed material (control specimens). A minimum of ten replicate specimens shall be tested in both exposure conditions for each test. See Table Procedures: The unexposed specimen shall be maintained at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent relative humidity (RH) in a dark chamber; whereas the specimen for UV exposure weathering shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D2565 and ASTM G155 utilizing cycle No.1 or 2 for a minimum duration of 4500 hours Alternative Weathering Procedure: The UV exposure weathering samples shall be exposed for five years in Southern Florida at 45-degree south facing exposure. The samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity to allow for conducting tests in accordance with the applicable test standards prescribed in Section this criteria on both exposed (weathering specimens) and unexposed material (control specimens). See Table Conditions for Acceptance: Control specimens and exposed specimens are visually examined using 5 magnification. Surface changes affecting performance, such as erosion, cracking, crazing, checking and chalking, are unacceptable. In addition, see Section Freeze-thaw Testing: Specimens: Representative test specimens shall be prepared from the FRP modular wall components and shall be of sufficient size and quantity to allow for conducting tests in accordance with the applicable test standards prescribed in Sections through this criteria on both exposed (freeze-thaw specimens) and unexposed material (control specimens). A minimum of ten replicate specimens shall be tested in both exposure conditions for each test. See Table Procedure: The unexposed specimen shall be maintained at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent relative humidity (RH) in a dark chamber. The freeze-thaw specimens shall be subjected to a minimum of 10 cycles of freeze-thaw conditioning, with each freeze-thaw cycle consisting of a minimum of eight hours at 120 F (49 C), submersion in room-temperature water for a minimum of eight hours, and a minimum of 16 hours at -20 F (-29 C) Conditions of Acceptance: Control specimens and exposed specimens are visually examined using 5 magnification. Surface changes affecting performance, such as erosion, cracking, crazing, checking and chalking, are unacceptable. In addition, see Sections , , , , and and Tensile and Elongation Testing: Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the FRP modular wall component material, prepared in accordance with ASTM D638 or ASTM D3039, for each exposure conditions: control, UV exposure weathering, and freezethaw exposure condition. See Table Procedure: Comparative tensile testing shall be conducted on control, weathered, and freeze-thaw specimens in accordance with ASTM D638 or ASTM D Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable tensile strength should be obtained by dividing the average ultimate strength of the control specimens by a safety factor of five The test results shall demonstrate that the mean of the ultimate tensile load and the mean of the elongation of both the weathering test and the freeze-thaw test specimens are not less than 90 percent of the mean Page 6 of 38

14 of the ultimate tensile loads and 90 percent of the mean elongation, of the control specimens, respectively Flexural Testing: Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the FRP modular wall component material, prepared in accordance with Section of ASTM D790, for each exposure conditions: control, and freeze-thaw exposure condition. See Table Procedure: Comparative flexural testing shall be conducted on control, and freeze-thaw specimens in accordance with ASTM D790, Procedure A Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable flexural strength shall be obtained by dividing the average ultimate strength of the control specimens by a safety factor of five The test results shall demonstrate that the mean of the ultimate flexural strength of the freezethaw test specimens are not less than the 90 percent of the mean of the ultimate flexural strength of the control specimens Flexural Creep Testing: Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the FRP modular wall component material, prepared in accordance with Section of ASTM D790, for freeze-thaw exposure condition. See Table Procedure: The test specimens shall be tested for flexural creep in accordance with ASTM D2990. The tests shall be conducted at 158 o F (70 o C), and the load chosen shall produce half of the flexural strength as determined per Section for control specimens. The flexural creep test shall be conducted for 2000 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The maximum creep strain shall be less than 1.0 percent based on a gage length as the distance between the supports; if strain exceeds 1.0 percent at 2000 hours, the test shall be repeated with a reduction in the applied load, until the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is satisfied. If the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is less than the load producing half of the average flexural strength determined per Section for control specimens, the flexural strength of control specimens in Section shall be reduced proportionally by a reduction factor, which is the ratio of the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours over the load producing half of the flexural strength determined per Section for control specimens. Refer to Section 3.1 for the design of the wall system specimens Compression Testing: Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the FRP modular wall component material, prepared in accordance with Section 6.2 of ASTM D695, for each exposure conditions: control, and freeze-thaw exposure condition. See Table Procedure: Comparative compression testing shall be conducted on control, and freeze-thaw specimens in accordance with ASTM D695. Page 7 of Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable compressive strength should be obtained by dividing the average ultimate strength of the control specimens by a safety factor of The test results shall demonstrate that the mean of the ultimate compressive strength of the freeze-thaw test specimens are not less than the 90 percent of the average ultimate compressive strength of the control specimens Compressive Creep Testing: Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the FRP modular wall component material, prepared in accordance with Section 6.2 of ASTM D695, for freeze-thaw exposure condition. See Table Procedure: Compressive testing shall be conducted on freeze-thaw specimens in accordance with ASTM D2990. The tests shall be conducted at 158 o F (70 o C), and the load chosen shall produce half of the compressive strength as determined per Section for control specimens. The compressive creep test shall be conducted for 2000 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The maximum creep strain shall be less than 1.0 percent based on the height of the specimen as the gage length; if strain exceeds 1.0 percent at 2000 hours, the test shall be repeated with a reduction in the applied load, until the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is satisfied. If the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is less than the load producing half of the average compressive strength determined per Section for control specimens, the compressive strength of control specimens in Section shall be reduced proportionally by a reduction factor, which is ratio of the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours over the load producing half of the compressive strength determined per Section for control specimens. Refer to Section 3.1 for the design of the wall system specimens Shear Testing: Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the modular wall component material and prepared in accordance with ASTM D732, for each exposure condition: control and freeze-thaw exposure condition. See Table Procedure: Comparative shear strength testing shall be conducted on control, and freeze-thaw specimens in accordance with ASTM D Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable shear strength shall be obtained by dividing the average ultimate strength of the control specimens by a safety factor of five The test results shall demonstrate that the mean of the ultimate shear strength of the freeze-thaw test specimens is not less than the 90 percent of the mean of the ultimate shear strength of the control specimens Testing of Block Prism Compression Strength at Elevated Temperature:

15 Specimens: The test shall be conducted on at least ten replicate specimens of the FRP modular wall component for the exposure condition described in Section See Table 12. Each specimen shall consist of a stack of two cell Line wall Blocks blocks aligned with each other (in stack bond pattern). The test specimens shall be stacked without use of any adhesive or mechanical fasteners Conditioning: The samples shall be placed in temperature chamber at a temperature of 158 F ± 3.6 o F (70 C ± 2 o C) and 30 ± 5 percent RH for a period of 48 hours Procedure: At the conclusion of the 48- hour period, the samples shall be removed one at a time from the conditioning chamber, wrapped in insulation and tested for ultimate compressive strength while the sample temperature is 158 F ± 9 o F (70 C ± 5 o C). The sample temperature should be monitored with a thermocouple attached to the sample The method of test shall follow the apparatus specifications and procedure as outlined in ASTM C140, except 10 specimens shall be tested with the modifications noted below The net cross-sectional area shall be based on the base area of two cell line wall blocks The top of the test specimens shall be capped using an FRP cap plate in order to simulate a uniform loading condition The measurement shall be made using a caliper and read to the nearest division of the caliper Condition of Acceptance: The allowable design compressive strength shall be obtained by dividing the average ultimate compressive strength by a safety factor of five. Refer to Section 3.1 for the design of the wall system specimens. 4.2 Adhesive Tests: General: Any adhesives used for connections between FRP modular wall components must be Type II, Class 2, adhesives conforming to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Sandwich Panel Adhesives (AC05), recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report. Additionally, to evaluate the adhesive application with the FRP components, including interaction with the FRP components, the additional tests described in Sections through are required. See Tables 2 3 and 34. The specimens shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures: Two line wall blocks shall be stacked (in stack bond pattern) with adhesive applied between male protrusion and female receiving area or as intended to be recognized in the evaluation report The adhesives shall be applied in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer s published instructions. See Section of this criteria The two line wall block assembly shall be assembled per Section and cured in accordance with adhesive manufacturer s published instructions with Page 8 of 38 temperature requirements as stipulated in Sections through 4.2.7, as applicable. The two line wall block assembly shall be cured in an upright position representing a wall orientation The specimens conforming to the size requirements of ASTM D3163 shall be excised from the stacked assembly after the initial curing The center of the applied adhesive shall be equidistant from both ends of the finished specimen that conforms to ASTM D The top horizontal surface of the line wall block could be excised prior to applying adhesive to facilitate sample preparation and compliance with the ASTM D Freeze-thaw Testing Shear Bond Strength: Specimens: Ten adhesively bonded specimens (five replicate control specimens and five replicate freeze-thaw specimens) shall be prepared as per ASTM D3163 and cured in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer s published instructions. The specimens shall be conditioned at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent RH for a period of 24 hours prior to strength testing Procedure: Both the control specimens and specimens subjected to the freeze-thaw cycle described in Section shall be tested for shear strength in accordance with ASTM D Conditions of Acceptance: The design shear bond strength shall be obtained by dividing the average ultimate strength of the control specimens by a safety factor of five. The average strength of the freezethaw specimens shall be at least 90 percent of the average strength of the control specimens Freeze-thaw Testing Flexural Bond Strength: Specimens: Ten adhesively bonded test specimens (five replicate control specimens and five replicate freeze-thaw specimens) shall be prepared as per ASTM D3163 and cured in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer s published instructions. The specimens shall be conditioned at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent RH for a period of 24 hours prior to strength testing Procedure: Both the control specimens and specimen subjected to the freeze-thaw cycle per Section shall be tested for flexural bond strength in accordance with ASTM D790, Procedure A Conditions of Acceptance: The design flexural bond strength shall be obtained by dividing the average ultimate strength of the control specimens by a safety factor of 5. The average strength of the freeze-thaw specimens shall be at least 90 percent of the average strength of the control specimens Freeze-thaw Testing Effects on Flexural Creep of Adhesive Bond: Specimens: Five replicate, adhesively bonded, freeze-thaw specimens shall be prepared as per ASTM D3163 and cured in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer s published instructions.

16 Procedure: The test specimens subjected to freeze-thaw cycle per Section 4.1.4, shall be tested for flexural creep in accordance with ASTM D2990. The test shall be conducted at 158 o F (70 o C), and the load chosen shall produce half of the flexural design strength as determined in Section for the control specimens. The test shall be conducted for 2000 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The maximum creep strain for samples subjected to freezethaw exposure shall be less than 1.0 percent based on a gage length as the distance between the supports; if strain exceeds 1.0 percent at 2000 hours, the test shall be repeated with a reduction in the applied load, until the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is satisfied. If the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is less than the load producing half of the flexural design strength determined per Section for control specimens, the flexural design strength of control specimens in Section shall be reduced proportionally by a reduction factor, which is the ratio of the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours over the load producing half of the flexural design strength determined per Section for control specimens. This reduced flexural design strength shall be used to configure the wall assembly specimens in accordance with Section Testing for Temperature Effects on Shear Bond Strength: Curing Temperature Effect on Shear Bond Strength: Test Specimens and Procedure: At least five replicate specimens shall be prepared and tested for each group (minimum and maximum curing temperatures, respectively). The two groups of test specimens shall be prepared and tested in accordance with ASTM D3163, except that they shall be cured at minimum and maximum temperatures, respectively, as set forth in the manufacturer s installation instructions. The specimens shall be conditioned at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent RH for a period of 24 hours prior to strength testing Conditions of Acceptance: The average strengths of each exposed group (the specimen group with the minimum temperature and the specimen group with the maximum temperature) shall be at least 90 percent of the average strength of the control specimens determined per Section Service Temperature Effect on Shear Bond Strength: Test Specimens and Procedure: At least five specimens shall be prepared and tested for each group (minimum and maximum service temperatures, respectively). The two groups of test specimens shall be prepared and tested in accordance with ASTM D3163 and cured at a room temperature of 73 o F (23 o C), except that tests shall be conducted on specimens at two different specimen temperatures: the minimum and maximum service temperatures recommended for use of the adhesive by the adhesive manufacturer. Test specimens shall be conditioned to reach the manufacturer s recommended temperature (minimum or maximum), and maintained in the conditioner at the stated temperature for not less than 24 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The average strengths of each exposed group (the specimen group with the minimum temperature and the specimen group with the maximum temperature) shall be at least 90 percent of the average strength of the control specimens determined per Section Testing for Temperature Effects on Flexural Bond Strength: Curing Temperature Effect on Flexural Bond Strength: Test Specimens and Procedure: At least five replicate specimens shall be prepared and tested for each group (minimum and maximum curing temperatures, respectively).the two groups of test specimens shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM D3163 and tested as per ASTM D790 Procedure A, except they shall be cured at minimum and maximum temperatures, respectively, as set forth in the manufacturer s installation instructions. The specimens shall be conditioned at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent RH for a period of 24 hours prior to strength testing Conditions of Acceptance: The average strengths of each exposed group (the specimen group with the minimum temperature and the specimen group with the maximum temperature) shall be at least 90 percent of the average strength of the control specimens determined per Section Service Temperature Effect on Flexural Bond Strength: Test Specimens and Procedure: At least five replicate specimens shall be prepared and tested for each group (minimum and maximum service temperatures, respectively).the test specimens shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM D3163 and cured at a room temperature of 73 o F (23 o C), and tested as per ASTM D790 Procedure A, except that tests shall be conducted on specimens at two different specimen temperatures: the minimum and maximum service temperatures recommended for use of the adhesive by the adhesive manufacturer. Test specimens shall be conditioned to reach the manufacturer s recommended temperature (minimum or maximum), and maintained in the conditioner at the stated temperature for not less than 24 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The average strengths of each exposed group (the specimen group with the minimum temperature and the specimen group with the maximum temperature) shall be at least 90 percent of the average strength of the control specimens determined per Section Testing for Temperature Effects on Flexural Creep Bond Strength: Curing Temperature Effect on Flexural Creep Bond Strength: Test Specimens and Procedure: At least five replicate specimens shall be prepared and tested for each group (minimum and maximum curing temperatures). The test specimens shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM D3163 except the samples shall Page 9 of 38

17 be cured at minimum and maximum temperatures, for each group, respectively, with the minimum and maximum curing temperatures specified in the manufacturer s installation instructions, and shall be tested for flexural creep strength in accordance with ASTM D2990. The test shall be conducted at 158 o F (70 o C), the load shall be half of the value that produces the flexural design strength determined in Section for control specimens. The test shall be conducted for 2000 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The maximum creep strain for the group with the minimum temperature and the specimen group with the maximum temperature, shall be less than 1.0 percent based on a gage length as the distance between the supports; if strain exceeds 1.0 percent at 2000 hours, the test shall be repeated with a reduction in the applied load, until the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is satisfied. If the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is less than the load producing half of the flexural design strength determined per Section for control specimens, the flexural design strength of control specimens in Section shall be reduced proportionally by a reduction factor, which is the ratio of the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours over the load producing half of the flexural design strength determined per Section for control specimens. This reduced flexural design strength shall be used to configure the wall assembly specimens in accordance with Section Service Temperature Effect on Flexural Creep Bond Strength: Test Specimens and Procedure: At least five replicate specimens shall be prepared and tested for each group (minimum service temperature and maximum service temperature). The test specimens shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM D3163 and cured at a room temperature of 73 o F (23 o C). The samples shall be tested for flexural creep strength in accordance with ASTM D2990, except that tests shall be conducted on specimens at two different specimen temperatures: the minimum and maximum service temperatures recommended for use of the adhesive by the adhesive manufacturer. Test specimens shall be conditioned to reach the manufacturer s recommended temperature (minimum or maximum), and maintained in the conditioner at the stated temperature for not less than 24 hours. The load shall be half of the value that produces the flexural design strength determined in Section for control specimens. The test shall be conducted for 2000 hours Conditions of Acceptance: The maximum creep strain for the group with the minimum temperature, and the specimen group with the maximum temperature, shall be less than 1.0 percent based on a gage length as the distance between the supports; if strain exceeds 1.0 percent at 2000 hours, the test shall be repeated with a reduction in the applied load, until the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is satisfied. If the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours is less than the load producing half of the flexural design strength determined per Section for control specimens, the flexural design strength of control specimens in Section shall be reduced proportionally by a reduction factor, which is the ratio of the applied load that satisfies the criteria of 1.0 percent at 2000 hours over the load producing half of the flexural design strength determined per Section for control specimens. This reduced flexural design strength shall be used to configure the wall assembly specimens in accordance with Section Connection Tests: General: All mechanical fasteners used to connect the FRP modular wall systems to roof, floor and foundation, and used for attachment of all non-structural components (such as fenestration product, wall covering, thermal barrier, and interior wall finish, as applicable) to the FRP modular walls shall be qualified through testing under this section (Section 4.3). FRP modular wall systems shall be attached to concrete foundations with either adhesive anchors conforming to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements (AC308) or mechanical anchors conforming to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements (AC193), recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report. Hold-downs, if required, shall be recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report conforming to the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Hold-downs (Tie-Downs) Attached to Wood Members (AC155). Other fasteners shall conform to one of the standards prescribed in IBC or recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report Specimens: A minimum five replicate specimens shall be tested for testing required in this section (Section 4.3), unless noted otherwise in the subsections of Section 4.3. Test specimens shall represent the end-use construction that is sought for recognition in the ICC-ES evaluation report Determination of Maximum Load: The maximum (ultimate) test load shall be based on the average of five the replicate tests provided none of the results vary by more than 15 percent from the average of the five replicate tests. Otherwise the lowest test value shall be used as the maximum test load Safety Factor: The allowable load shall be determined by dividing the maximum test load, determined per Section , with by a safety factor of Testing Wall-to-horizontal Assembly Connections: The purpose of testing in Section is to determine allowable capacities of specific connection details as tested. The testing is not intended to establish the allowable tension and shear capacities of the individual fasteners that are used to fabricate specific connection specimens. See Figures 9 and 16 through 20 for typical wall to roof and wall to floor connections and the directions of applied forces Testing Connections for Vertical Shear Transfer between a Horizontal Diaphragm and a FRP Modular Wall System :Tension and Compression Tests: Specimens: For each combination of attributes, described in Section , which affect the connection capacity, five replicate wall-to-horizontal assembly (floor/roof) connection test specimens shall be tested in tension (causing uplift in walls) and compression (causing axial compression in walls), respectively. Each Page 10 of 38

18 wall connection test specimen shall consist of two FRP wall systems that are parallel and 48 inches (1219 mm) apart and one 48-inch (1219 mm) span floor/roof assembly connected to the top of both walls. The walls shall be a minimum of 48 inches (1219 mm) long, and height shall be adequate for the purpose of equipment and instrument setup. The wall to floor/roof connections shall simulate the end-use construction accounting for attributes described in Section for the FRP modular wall system. The floor/roof assembly shall be sufficiently strong as not to cause failure in the floor/roof assembly. The bottom of the wall panels shall be firmly attached to a strong floor or foundation. If the test specimens include more than one roof/floor framing member, and the test objective is to determine the allowable capacity of individual connection at ends of individual roof/floor framing member, test specimens shall be constructed such that connections at ends of all roof/floor framing members are identical, and all connections share equal amount of load. See Figure 71 provided an illustration for testing connections for vertical shear transfers between a horizontal diaphragm and a FRP modular wall system Procedure: The tensile or compressive load shall be applied in accordance with ASTM E72, Sections and 9.3.1, respectively. The load, deflection, and set after each application of the load shall be measured at the center of the floor assembly, at edges of each wall at mid span, and shall be recorded. At the conclusion of the test, mode of failure, failure load, and graph of load vs. deflection shall be reported Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable design capacity of the connections between the end of floor/roof assembly and the wall shall be obtained by dividing the maximum test load, determined per Section , by a safety factor of five If the requirements in Section for multiple connections involving multiple roof/floor framing members are satisfied, the allowable design capacity of individual connection shall be obtained by dividing the allowable design capacity of multiple connections, derived in Section , by the corresponding number of connections The governing limit state shall be one of the limit states related to fastener and/or interaction between fastener and the connected members Testing Connections for In-plane Shear and Out-of-plane Shear Transfer between a Horizontal Diaphragm and a FRP Modular Wall System: Specimens: For each combination of attributes, described in Section , which affect the connection capacity, five replicate wall-to-floor/roof connection assemblies are shall be tested for ultimate inplane shear and ultimate out-of-plane shear capacity, respectively. Each assembly shall consist of a 48-inchlong-by-96-inch-high (1219 mm by 2438 mm) FRP wall assembly, and a 48-inch-wide-by-48-inch-long (1219 mm by 1219 mm) section of floor/roof assembly. The floor/roof assembly shall be attached to the wall assembly simulating the end-use construction replicating the field conditions. The roof/floor assembly shall be firmly attached to two strong wall(s) of a test frame which are Page 11 of 38 firmly attached to the ground strong floor, allowing a 1 / 2- inch (12.7 mm) gap at the bottom of the FRP wall. Figure 9 2 depicts a typical test setup. The orientation of the setup could be altered to facilitate application of force in both directions Procedure: The shear loads are shall be applied as indicated in the Figure 92, using means to spread the load over the width of the connection. The load is shall be applied as per ASTM E72 Section , holding each load for a period of five minutes. The load, deflection, and set after each application of the load shall be measured. The deflection shall be measured and recorded at the center of point of application of load by averaging deflection at ends. At the conclusion of the test, mode of failure, failure load, and graph of load vs. deflection shall be reported Conditions of Acceptance: Same as Section Same as Section Testing Concrete Anchors Attaching Starter Wall Blocks to Concrete Foundations: Purpose: This testing is intended to evaluate the force transfer between starter wall blocks and concrete anchors Specimens: Each test shall be conducted on five replicate specimens for each combination of starter wall blocks and concrete anchors for each loading condition (tension, shear parallel to the block length, and shear perpendicular to the block length), respectively. Each specimen consists of (one or multiple) starter wall block(s) representing a segment of the first course of the wall assembly attached to a 4-foot-by-8-foot-by-6-inchthick (1219 by 2438 by mm) concrete substrate representative of the end-use construction, with a minimum of 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) 28-day compressive strength, using a single anchor. The anchor shall be installed in concrete in accordance with the applicable ICC-ES evaluation report. See Figures 6, 10 and Procedures: The specimens shall be tested so as to apply tension and shear (both parallel and perpendicular to the starting wall block(s) in the lengthwise direction) to the anchors, as applicable. The forces shall be applied to an appropriate fixture conforming to Section of ASTM E The force in tension shall be applied to the male part of the starting wall block(s) The shear force shall be applied using a shear block which transfers force to the base of the starting wall block(s). For lateral shear parallel to the block length direction, the force shall be applied to the short edge of the block For both tension and shear tests, the force that causes bearing failure of the fastener in the starter wall block(s) or a 1 / 8-inch (3.18 mm) permanent deformation of the assembly, whichever occurs first, shall be the maximum test load A pre-test may be conducted to determine ultimate failure load. Load shall be applied in

19 ten equal increments at a rate of so that ultimate failure load is reached in no less than two minutes and no more than three minutes At start of the test, set the deflection measuring devices to zero After each increment of load application the load shall be removed, and after a waiting period of no less than one minutes and no more than five minutes, the permanent deformation shall be recorded. The deflection/deformation measuring devices shall not be set to zero prior to application of next load increment The steps indicated in Section shall be repeated until total failure or a permanent set exceeding 1 / 8-inch (3.18 mm) Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable load shall be determined based on the most restrictive of the following: Allowable load defined as the maximum test load, determined per Section , divided by a safety factor of Allowable load listed in the ICC-ES evaluation report for the concrete anchor The governing limit state shall be the interaction between fastener and the FRP modular component Testing Fastener Tension and Shear Capacity (for Attachment of Wood Bucks and Other Wood Elements to FRP wall Wall ssystems): Purpose: The purpose of this testing is to determine the connection capacities of specific steel screws connecting wood bucks or other wood elements to the fenestration opening channel of FRP modular wall systems to wood bucks used as a point of attachment of fenestration products. The tested fastener tension and shear capacities are used in accordance with Section 3.6 of this criteria Specimens: For each combination of fasteners and wood bucks or other wood elements fenestration opening channels, a minimum of five replicate specimens shall be tested for static tension, static shear, fatigue tension, and fatigue shear, respectively. The test substrate (i.e., a portion of wall systems to which the wood bucks or other wood elements are attached) and wood bucks or other wood elements shall be representative of end-use construction, considering all attributes and parameters that affect capacities of connections sought for recognition consist of one or more stacked Line Block(s) and a fenestration opening channel of minimum thickness adhesively bonded together. Three fasteners shall be installed at ½ inch, 1 inch and / 4 inches (12.7, 25.4 and mm) from the edge, respectively, with a 2-inch (50.8 mm) on-center faster-to-fastener spacing or the minimum spacing to be recognized. If other combinations or substrates of fastener spacing and edge distance need to be qualified, additional testing shall be described in the proposed test plan that shall be submitted to ICC-ES for review before commencement of testing. The steel screws shall comply with ASME B , including as to screw type, head type, dimensions and performance requirements. For the purpose of defining screws under this criteria, a specific screw class is a family of screws with a consistent size (nominal diameter and length), thread design, head style, point style, raw material and mechanical property specifications (screw performance specification can be used in lieu of raw material and mechanical property specifications) Procedure: Each class of screws for which recognition is sought in the evaluation shall be tested in a group of three simultaneously in the following manner: Perform the testing to failure in tension, shear and fatigue resistance in accordance with ASTM E488 Sections 8.1, 8.3, and 9.1, respectively The fatigue test shall be conducted in tension and shear for a total of 9000 cycles with a maximum load equal to one-quarter of the failure load obtained during the static tension and static shear tests and minimum load as zero. The loading frequency shall be 6 Hz (or cycles per second) or less. The anchor displacement is measured continuously, or up to the maximum load during the first loading, and then after 10, 100, 1000 and 8000 load cycles At the conclusion of the fatigue test, the fastener shall be tested to failure load to determine residual capacity Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable load shall be determined based on the most restrictive of the following: Residual capacity in tension and shear after fatigue test shall be greater than 50 percent of failure loads determined in tension and shear test, respectively The allowable load for each screw class shall be obtained by dividing the maximum test load, determined per Section , in tension and shear, respectively, by a safety factor of five Testing Integrity of Attachment of Gypsum Wallboard to FRP Wall Systems (Exterior Walls Only): Purpose: The purpose of this testing is show compliance with the 2018 IBC Section (2015 IBC Section , 2012 and 2009 IBC Section ) to ensure the stability of ½-inch-thick (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard mechanically attached to the interior face of FRP modular wall systems (with specific steel screws), when subjected to the exposure requirements prescribed in the 2018 IBC Section (2015 IBC Section , 2012 and 2009 IBC Section ) Specimens: Five replicate assemblies consisting of a Line Block stacked wall blocks 24 inches wide by 24 inches high (609.6 by mm) (herein referred to as sample substrate); and a 26-inch-wide-by- 23-inch-high-by-½ -inch-thick (660.4 by by 12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard, attached to the interior face of the test substrate using the steel self-drilling screws for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report. The steel screws shall comply with ASME B , including as to screw type, head type, dimensions and performance requirements. For the purpose of defining screws under this criteria, a specific screw class is a family of screws with a consistent size (nominal diameter and length), thread design, head style, point style, raw material and Page 12 of 38

20 mechanical property specifications (screw performance specification can be used in lieu of raw material and mechanical property specifications). The gypsum board shall be installed to extend 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the bottom of the sample substrate on the interior face, and shall be flush at top with the sample substrate. A 26-inchwide-by-23-inch-high (660.4 by mm) EIFS system complying with AC219 (see Section ), along with a code-compliant insulation board (see Section ), shall be attached to the exterior face of the block sample substrate and shall be attached to extend 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the bottom of the sample substrate; and shall be flush at top with the sample substrate. The screw spacing shall match with that to be recognized in the evaluation report Procedure: The test samples shall be conditioned at 73 o F (23 o C) and 50 percent RH for a period no less than 48 hours, until a constant weight is reached, which is two consecutive measurements 24 hours apart. Samples should be placed in the conditioning environment as to allow free movement of the air, oriented in an upright position representing a wall orientation. At the completion of the conditioning period, the samples shall be placed in a chamber with the temperature set at 200 o F (93 o C) for a period of 30 minutes, oriented in an upright position representing a wall orientation. After this exposure, an 8- inch-diameter (203.2 mm) suction cup shall be attached to the gypsum wallboard. A tension force of 10 pounds (44.5 N), perpendicular to the surface of the specimen, in the direction of separating the gypsum wallboard from the sample substrate, shall be applied at center, and each exposed edge. The forces are not applied simultaneously Conditions of Acceptance: The interior finish (½-inch-thick gypsum wallboard) shall not become readily detached on application of a 10-pound (44.5 N) tension force Testing Attachment of Exterior Wall Covering (Exterior Walls Only): Purpose: The purpose of this test is to determine fastener tension and shear capacities used in accordance with Section 3.7 of this criteria Specimens: For each combination of FRP modular wall system, EIFS (see Section ), and thermal insulation (see Section ), five replicate FRP wall assemblies consisting of stacked Line Block wall blocks 48 inches wide by 48 inches high (1219 by 1219 mm) (herein referred to as sample substrate), shall be prepared, and an EIFS system, and thermal insulation, as applicable, shall be attached to the exterior face of the sample substrate, using the steel self-drilling screws for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report. The steel screws shall comply with ASME B , including as to screw type, head type, dimensions and performance requirements. For the purpose of defining screws under this criteria, a specific screw class is a family of screws with a consistent size (nominal diameter and length), thread design, head style, point style, raw material and mechanical property specifications (screw performance specification can be used in lieu of raw material and mechanical property specifications). For tension load testing only, the test substrate shall contain 1-inchdiameter (25.4 mm) air holes at 8 inches (203.2 mm) from the edge and spaced at 16 inches (406.4 mm) on center. Page 13 of 38 These holes are intended to introduce air behind the EIFS system. If need, these holes should be relocated to avoid interference with the attachment screws Procedure (Tension): The test specimen is installed in a wood frame with the sample substrate firmly anchored to the wood frame, and seal the edges between the wood frame and the test specimen The testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM E330, Procedure B, for negative pressure A negative pressure is applied to the exterior face of the test sample or positive pressure to the interior face of the test sample Each increment of the pressure shall be held for a duration of 30 seconds Procedure (Shear): Attach/hold the sample substrate A shear load four times the combined weight of the EIFS and thermal insulation is applied at the exterior surface of the EIFS for a period of 24 hours The shear load shall be applied by means of a large vacuum suction plate covering 90 percent of the test sample (similar to suction cup but larger), attached to the face of the EIFS system Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable design pressure shall be obtained by dividing the maximum test load (pressure), determined per Section , by a safety factor of The EIFS system shall remain attached. 4.4 Testing FRP Modular Wall Systems: General: All FRP modular wall system test specimens shall be constructed with FRP modular wall components (qualified per Section 4.1), adhesive (qualified per Section 4.2) and fasteners (qualified per Section 4.3). The adhesives shall be applied and cured in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer s published instructions. See Section of this criteria. The FRP modular wall system specimens shall be conditioned at 73 o F (23 o C) for a period of 24 hours prior to testing. Test specimens shall represent the end-use construction that is sought for recognition in the ICC-ES evaluation report Wall Compression Tests: Specimens: There must Tests shall be conducted on a minimum of three replicate assemblies of each FRP modular wall system, with and without fenestration opening, respectively, for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report. To comply with the intent of Section , for FRP modular component wall systems with fenestration openings, the wall system specimens shall include the maximum opening size and the most critical locations of the opening Procedures: Tests shall be conducted per ASTM E72, Section 9, and the following requirements: The width (length) of the test specimen (i.e., the size of test specimen in the direction

21 perpendicular to the wall height) shall extend one half of the distance between adhesive joints, if the adhesive is not continuous over the entire length of the wall specimens The compressive load is applied with an eccentricity of t/6, where t represents the thickness of the wall assembly For recognition of an allowable design compression capacity, a load equal to two times the allowable design compression capacity shall be held for a period of 24 hours. At the completion of the 24-hour period, the loads shall be removed, and permanent deformations recorded. The FRP modular wall assembly system shall be continued to be subjected to increasing loads, until a failure occurs. Each load increment shall be held for a period of five minutes, and recovery shall be recorded after each load increment In applying compression load, particular attention must be paid to this statement in Section of ASTM E72: Apply the load uniformly along a line parallel to the inside face, and one-third the thickness of the specimen from the inside face." A test setup as outlined in ASTM E73 or equivalent may be used to accomplish this Determination of the Maximum Test Load: The maximum (ultimate) test load shall be based on the average of three replicate tests provided none of the results vary by more than 15 percent from the average of the three, otherwise the lowest test value shall be used as the maximum test load. The maximum test load may be based on the average of five replicate tests regardless of the variation in test results Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable axial compression load shall be based on the most restrictive of the strength and deflection requirements, as follows: The allowable axial compression load shall be based on a safety factor of 3 applied to the maximum (ultimate) test load, determined per Section The permanent deformation (wall axial deformation) of each tested assembly at the conclusion of the 24-hour period shall be equal to or less than 1 / 8 inch (3.2 mm) The maximum lateral deflection, measured at the assembly s mid-length, shall not exceed be less than the span 1 / 240 times the span. This deflection shall be measured at the assembly s mid-length Wall Out-of-plane Flexural Tests (Uniform Transverse Load Tests): Specimens: Tests shall There must be conducted on a minimum of three replicate assemblies of each FRP modular wall system for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report. For unsymmetrical wall assemblies, the test shall be performed in both directions Test Procedure and Requirements: Tests shall be conducted per ASTM E72, Section 12, and the following requirements: The width (length) of the test specimen (i.e., the size of test specimen in the direction Page 14 of 38 perpendicular to the wall height) shall extend beyond the adhesive joint by one half of the distance between adhesive joints, if the adhesive is not continuous over the entire length of the wall specimens The test assembly shall comply with the following: The vertical edges of wall system shall be free to deflect, such that the span of the test wall assembly is parallel to the vertical edges. The ends of each wall assembly, perpendicular to the test span, shall be provided with continuous support during the load tests, representative of field installation (refer to Section 4.3 for the applicable end support connection details) The bag method or vacuum chamber loading shall be used Positive and negative pressure conditions shall be tested All assemblies shall be loaded in increments to failure with deflections taken to obtain deflection and set characteristics. Application of load and duration of load application shall be in accordance with Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of ASTM E72, respectively. Where preloading is applied, the loading, deflection and recovery shall be noted. The amount of preloading shall not exceed 10 percent of the final allowable load unless permitted by ICC-ES Allowable loads determined from these tests shall be limited to the sizes, materials and spans of the tested assemblies and may be used for shorter spans or heights, but extrapolation to greater spans, heights or loads is not permitted. As an alternate, additional full-scale testing must include the maximum and minimum assembly spans intended for recognition. No extrapolation beyond these spans or corresponding loads will be permitted Variations in any attributes described in Sections and for FRP modular wall system will require additional full-scale testing Where tests are not conducted to failure, the highest load achieved for each test will be assumed as ultimate Determination of the Maximum Test Load: The maximum (ultimate) test load shall be based on the average of three replicate tests provided none of the results vary by more than 15 percent from the average of the three, otherwise the lowest test value shall be used as the maximum test load. The maximum test load may be based on the average of five replicate tests regardless of the variation in test results Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable uniform transverse load shall be based on the most restrictive of the strength and deflection requirements, as follows: The allowable uniform transverse load shall be based on a safety factor of 3 applied to the maximum (ultimate) test load, determined per Section The load corresponds to a point, on a load-deflection curve of replicate specimens, where the deflection of the point equals to the deflection limit specified in With the allowable wind load imposed, the average deflection of the tested assemblies shall comply

22 with IBC Table for exterior wall with the specific type of finish and subjected to wind loads. This The recorded deflections shall be measured at the each assembly s mid-width and mid-length Wall Flexural-compression Tests: Specimens: Tests shall There must be conducted on a minimum of three replicate assemblies of each FRP modular wall system for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report Procedure: Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the general guidelines of ASTM E72 Sections 9 and 11, in and the following manner requirements: The width (length) of the test specimen (i.e., the size of test specimen in the direction perpendicular to the wall height) shall extend beyond the adhesive joint by one half of the distance between adhesive joints if adhesive joint are not continuous The allowable uniform transverse load as established in Section shall be applied and maintained and the axial compression load shall be increased to failure The compressive load shall be applied as per ASTM E72 Section The applied axial compression loads shall be consistent with the intended end-use (see Section 4.3 for applicable wall-to-floor/roof connection details) and the same minimum eccentricity described in Section The transverse, out-of-plane, loads may be applied by third-point loading or by using an air-bag system. The wall shall be simultaneously loaded axially and transversely The maximum span tested qualifies shorter spans at the same transverse and axial compressive allowable loads with eccentricity as tested Additional tests may be conducted with different eccentricity or slenderness ratio to be reported as part of the evaluation report In addition to the standard reporting and certification of test results, observations shall be reported, and photographs shall be taken and submitted, of specimen response at significant stages of the loading process Determination of the Maximum Test Load (Axial load): The maximum (ultimate) axial compression load shall be based on the average of three replicate tests provided none of the results vary by more than 15 percent from the average of the three, otherwise the lowest test value shall be used as the maximum test load. The maximum compression load may be based on the average of five replicate tests regardless of the variation of test results Condition of Acceptance: The allowable axial compression load (loaded simultaneously with an allowable transverse load) shall be based on a safety factor of 3 applied to the maximum (ultimate) test load, determined per Section Wall Tension Tests: Specimens: Tests shall There must be conducted on a minimum of three replicate assemblies of each FRP modular wall system for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report Procedure: Tests shall be conducted per ASTM E72, Section 10, and the following requirements: The width (length) of the test specimen (i.e., the size of test specimen in the direction perpendicular to the wall height) shall extend one half of the distance between adhesive joints, if the adhesive is not continuous over the entire length of the wall specimens Attachment of the test specimens shall be configured such that failure will not occur in the connection of the test apparatus to the top and bottom of the wall assembly. The tension force shall be applied at the underside of the horizontal assembly Where tests are not conducted to failure, the highest load achieved for each test will be assumed as ultimate In addition to the standard reporting and certification of test results, observations shall be reported, and photographs shall be taken and submitted, of specimen response at significant stages of the loading process Determination of the Maximum Test Load: The maximum (ultimate) test load shall be based on the average of three replicate tests provided none of the results vary by more than 15 percent from the average of the three, otherwise the lowest test value shall be used as the maximum test load. The maximum test load may be based on the average of five replicate tests regardless of the variation of test results Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable axial tension load shall be based on a safety factor of 3 applied to the maximum (ultimate) test load, determined per Section At failure (or maximum load), the governing limit state shall not be related to wall end connections Wall Static Racking Shear Tests (In-plane Shear Tests): Specimens: Tests shall There must be conducted on a minimum of three replicate assemblies of each FRP modular wall system for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report. The wall shall be attached to a rigid base in a manner simulating consistent with the field installation end-use construction including anchor type, size, and spacing (see Section 4.3 for wall base connection). The top and loading edge of the specimen may be reinforced with a steel plate to avoid distortion Procedure: Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the general guidelines of ASTM E564, and in the following manner requirements: Wall aspect ratio (height-length ratio): The wall shall be tested with the aspect ratio of 1:1, and any other aspect ratios for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report. Page 15 of 38

23 Supplemental tests shall be conducted where the wall specimen shall be subjected to simultaneously applied vertical compression load in addition to the in-plane shear load, when recognition is sought in the evaluation report. The vertical compression shall be applied before beginning the in-plane shear load testing The applied vertical compression load shall be maintained throughout the test and need not exceed the allowable or service (unfactored) axial compression load that will be recognized in the evaluation report. The vertical compression load shall be applied uniformly along a line parallel to the inside face, which is centered at one-third the thickness of the specimen from the inside face on the top surface of the specimen The vertical compression load may be applied as stationary loading Data Reporting: The test data shall be reported as required in ASTM E564, such as loaddeflection curve, vertical load, ultimate shear strength, vertical and horizontal displacements, and shear stiffness Determination of the Maximum Test Load (Ultimate Shear Strength): The maximum (ultimate) test load shall be based on the average of three replicate tests provided none of the results vary by more than 15 percent from the average of the three, otherwise the lowest test value shall be used as the maximum test load. The maximum test load may be based on the average of five replicate tests regardless of the variation of test results Conditions of Acceptance: The allowable in-plane shear load shall be based on a safety factor of 3 applied to the ultimate shear strength, determined per Section The percent recovery shall be greater than 75 percent at the allowable in-plane shear load, where the percent recovery R is defined as: RR = ss, Where S is permanent horizontal shear deformation, and is horizontal shear displacement as determined in Section of ASTM E There is no cracking of FRP components comprising the wall assembly, and no adhesive joint failure at the allowable racking shear load The average (of three or five replicate specimens) lateral drift (total horizontal displacement of the top of the wall measured with respect to the test apparatus as defined in ASTM E564) at ultimate shear strength shall be equal to or less than L/180, where L is the height (unsupported length) of the FRP wall specimens For the combined shear and vertical load tests, the applied vertical compression load shall be maintained at the completion of the lateral loading Testing Wall Assemblies Systems with Openings (Air, Water Infiltration, and Static Air Pressure Tests) (Exterior Walls Only): Purpose: The purpose of testing prescribed in this section (Section 4.4.7) is to show compliance with 2018 IBC Section , Exception 2 (2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC Section , Exception 2), including requirements for means of drainage, 2018 IBC Section (Section under the 2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC) for water-resistive barrier behind the exterior wall veneer, and 2018 IBC Section (Section under the 2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC) for flashing. Further, this testing is to confirm the adequacy of attachment of wood bucks to the FRP modular wall systems for the purpose of installing fenestration products Specimens: Testing shall be conducted on each FRP modular wall system to be recognized in the evaluation report, defined in Sections and , except the attributes that do not affect the result of this test can be excluded from the test specimens. To comply with the intent of Section , for FRP modular component wall systems with fenestration opening(s), the wall system specimens shall include the maximum opening size and the most critical location(s) of the opening. The test specimen shall be constructed in accordance 2018 IBC Section (2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC Section ) and ASTM E283, ASTM E331 and ASTM E547, and shall include at least one opening, one control joint, one wall/eave interface and one wall sill (base attachment). The test specimens shall be at least 4 feet by 8 feet (1219 mm by 2438 mm) in size. The test specimens must be constructed with wall covering and vapor retarder conforming to requirements of 2018 IBC Sections 1403 and 1404 (2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC Sections and 1405), for which the wall systems including the wall covering and vapor retarder are to be recognized in the evaluation report. One specimen of each combination of wall covering and vapor barrier shall be tested and all tested openings and penetrations shall be representative of the intended end-use configuration. Fenestration products (window and door) shall consist of the entire assembled unit, including frame and anchorage as supplied by the manufacturer for installation in the building, or as set forth in a referenced standard, if applicable, and shall be installed in compliance with the manufacturer s published installation instructions. As required by Section of ASTM E330, if only one specimen is to be tested, the selection shall be determined by the specifying authority. This requirement is achieved through requiring ICC-ES review of the proposed test plan, as required by Section 3.1. The width (length) of the test specimen (i.e., the size of test specimen in the direction perpendicular to the wall height) shall extend one half of the distance between adhesive joints if adhesive is not continuous over the entire length of the wall assembly. The overall width (length) of the sample tested qualifies the width (length) required for opening size tested (Note: The wall beyond the opening will act as a column supporting the load transferred by the opening/glazing/window. The intent here is to insure that wall section shall not be less than what was tested for a certain size window). The vertical edges of the wall system shall be free to deflect, such that the span of the test wall assembly is parallel to the vertical edges Test Sequence: One specimen for each FRP modular wall system shall be tested in accordance with Section for Air Infiltration Tests, and then Page 16 of 38

24 tested per Section for Static Air Pressure and Water Penetration Tests Air Infiltration Tests: Specimens: See Sections and Procedure: The test specimens shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E283, with an air pressure differential of 1.57 psf (75 Pa). The test results (air leakage) shall be expressed in cfm/ft 2 (m 3 /min/m 2 ), where the area is based on the rough opening dimensions Condition of Acceptance: The air leakage shall not exceed 0.04 cfm/ft 2 ( m 3 /min/m 2 ) Static Air Pressure and Water Penetration Tests: Specimens: See Sections and The sealant shall be applied only on the exterior perimeter of wall assembly as well as the fenestration product installed. No back bedding of this sealant is allowed Procedure: The test specimens shall be tested in sequence in accordance with the following subsections (Sections through ): Test the specimens at two loads (one half, and one times the allowable pressure determined in Section of this criteria) as per ASTM E330, Procedure B, with a duration of 30 seconds for each load application. The deflections shall be measured at mid span of wall assembly. Permanent deformation shall be measured at top, bottom, and mid-span of the wall assembly adjacent to the opening and between two fasteners along the horizontal and vertical edges of the fenestration product Testing is performed per ASTM E331 (2018 IBC Section , 2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC Section , Exception 2), with an air pressure differential of 6.24 psf (0.297 kn/m 2 ) and water spray for a duration of two hours Testing is performed per ASTM E331 and ASTM E547 as follows: Water is sprayed at a rate of 5.0 U.S. gal/ ft 2 h (3.4 L/m 2 min) with air pressure at 15 percent of allowable pressure for 5 minutes Water is sprayed at a rate of 5.0 U.S. gal/ ft 2 h (3.4 L/m 2 min)) without air pressure for one minute Water is sprayed at a rate of 5.0 U.S. gal/ ft 2 h (3.4 L/m 2 min) with air pressure at 15 percent of allowable pressure for 5 minutes Water is sprayed at a rate of 5.0 U.S. gal/ ft 2 h (3.4 L/m 2 min) without air pressure for one minute Water is sprayed at a rate of 5.0 U.S. gal/ ft 2 h (3.4 L/m 2 min) with air pressure at 15 percent of allowable pressure for 15 minutes The specimens are tested at two loads (one and one half, and two times the allowable pressure determined in Section of this criteria) as per Page 17 of 38 ASTM E330, Procedure B, with a duration of 30 seconds for each load application. The deflection shall be measured at mid span of wall assembly. Permanent deformation shall be measured at top, bottom, and mid span of the wall assembly adjacent to the opening and between two fasteners along the horizontal and vertical edges of the fenestration product Conditions of Acceptance: There shall be no water beyond inner most plane of the fenestration product installed in the opening or through the wall assembly or perimeter of the wall assembly. The wall assembly shall not retain water inside the wall cavities The maximum deflection of the wall assembly shall comply with IBC Table at allowable design pressure The recovery as defined by 100 x (1-Permanent set/maximum deflection) shall be greater than 75 percent (as prescribed in 2018 and 2015 IBC Section , 2012 and 2009 IBC Section ) at the mid span of wall assembly as well as mid span of the wall assembly adjacent to the opening The structural failure of adhesive joint is not permitted There shall be no cracking of FRP Blocks Testing for Fire Performance and Smoke Development of FRP Material Interior Wall Finish Material Tests (Interior Walls Only): Testing Requirement: Testing shall be conducted in accordance with one of the two options, described in this section. Option 1: Testing shall be conducted on each chemical composition of FRP modular wall component materials at a thickness of the average face shell thickness or average web thickness, whichever is larger, The interior finishes of interior walls shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Option 2: Testing shall be conducted on a representative FRP modular wall configuration with FRP modular wall components exposed (i.e., without any wall covering) in accordance with NFPA 286. The test specimens shall replicate the FRP modular wall systems, defined in Sections and 1.4.5, including the specific interior wall finish material, except the attributes that do not affect the thermal performance of the wall systems (such as wall height, door and window attachment, connections at top and bottom of walls and wedges) Conditions of Acceptance: For testing conducted per Option 1 described in Section : The FRP material shall have a maximum flame spread index of 200 and a maximum smoke-developed index of 450tested wall finish material shall be classified as Class A, B or C, in accordance with IBC Section For testing conducted per Option 2 described in Section : The acceptance criteria specified in 2018 IBC Section (2015, 2012 and 2009 IBC Section ) shall be satisfied Thermal Barrier Testing for Exterior Walls with Foam Plastic InsulationOnly):

25 Specimens: Each FRP modular wall system, defined in Sections and , for which recognition is sought in the evaluation report, except those whose attributes do not affect the thermal performance, shall be tested. The test specimens shall comply with NFPA Procedure: The FRP modular wall system with ½-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard, attached to the FRP modular wall components with the specific screw class and connection details qualified per testing described in Section 4.3.5, used as the thermal barrier, shall be tested as per NFPA 275 for Integrity Fire Test Conditions of Acceptance: The wall assembly shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 275 for Integrity Fire Test. 5.0 QUALITY CONTROL 5.1 The FRP modular wall components shall be manufactured under an approved quality control program with inspections by ICC-ES or by a properly accredited inspection agency that has a contractual relationship with ICC-ES. 5.2 Quality documentation complying with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation (AC10) shall be submitted for the FRP modular wall components, adhesives and fasteners (except concrete anchors) qualified under this criteria. The purpose of the quality control program, as described in the quality documentation, shall be to assure that the manufactured product is consistent with the product described in the original qualifying data and recognized in the evaluation report. 5.3 A qualifying inspection shall be conducted at each manufacturing facility in accordance with the requirements of the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Inspections and Inspection Agencies (AC304). 5.4 Special inspection is required at the jobsite. The special inspection shall comply with 2018, 2015 and 2012 IBC Section (for the 2012 I-Codes,2009 IBC Section for the 2009 I-Codes) and shall include the following: Verification that the FRP modular wall system (including FRP modular wall components, including modifications to wall components as permitted by the evaluation report, if applicable, adhesives and fasteners) installed at the jobsite is one of the systems recognized in the evaluation report Verification that the FRP modular wall system installed at the jobsite complies with the approved construction documents Verification that the FRP modular wall components are installed in accordance with the manufacturer s written installation instructions and the approved construction documents Verification that the adhesive is one of the adhesives recognized in the evaluation report; is used within its storage life; and is applied per the manufacturer s recommended installation instructions Verification that the concrete anchors (mechanical and/or adhesive), including hold-downs, as applicable, along with the specific connection details, are Page 18 of 38 qualified under Sections 4.3 and 4.4, except that concrete anchors with equal or better allowable capacities as determined by a registered design professional, which are recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report, can be substituted, provided the anchor geometric and mechanical properties, and the connection details, remain unchanged with respect to those recognized in the evaluation report Verification that the concrete anchors, including hold-downs, as applicable, are installed in accordance with the ICC-ES evaluation report(s) for the anchors and hold-downs, as applicable, and the sitespecific engineering plans prepared by a registered design professional and approved by the code official Verification that the fasteners and the connection details used for connections between FRP modular wall systems and roofs, and floors, if applicable, are consistent with those recognized in the evaluation report Verification that the fasteners used for attachment of wood bucks and other wood elements for fenestration product to the FRP modular wall systems are recognized in the evaluation report Verification that the EIFS is installed in accordance with the requirements prescribed in the evaluation report for the EIFS and the evaluation report for the FRP modular wall systems Verification that the gypsum wall board (installed on the interior face of exterior walls) is installed in accordance with the evaluation report Verification that the maximum size of fenestration openings are within the limit qualified as described in the evaluation report. 6.0 EVALUATION REPORT RECOGNITION The evaluation report shall include the following: 6.1 Basic information required by Section 2.1, including product description, installation procedures, and packaging and identification of the FRP modular wall components, adhesives, and fasteners except concrete anchors, and field modifications, if applicable. 6.2 The concrete anchors and hold-downs, as applicable, along with the specific connection details that have been qualified under Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this criteria. 6.3 Allowable capacities (strength, and deflection, as applicable) and description (including but not limited to FRP modular wall unit types, adhesive amount and location, wall height, opening dimensions and locations, and support conditions) for each FRP wall system (described in Section ), based on test data per Sections 4.3 and through The fastener allowable tension and shear loads that have been qualified under Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this criteria. 6.5 The allowable capacities for the specific connections with the specific fasteners qualified per testing prescribed in Section of this criteria. 6.6 A statement that the FRP modular wall systems used as a lateral force-resisting system shall be limited to

26 Seismic Design Categories (SDCs) A and B, and shall be designed in accordance with the following seismic factors and coefficients and height limitations: Response Modification Coefficient, R = 2; System Overstrength Factor = 2 1 / 2; and Deflection Amplification Factor C d = 2, and building height limitation shall be in accordance with IBC Sections 503 and A statement that the maximum aspect ratio (height-to-length ratio) for shear walls shall be 1:1, unless other aspect ratios that have been recognized in the evaluation report. 6.8 A statement that the FRP modular wall systems are limited to Type V-B constructions. The FRP modular wall systems can be recognized for Type V-A construction provided evidence conforming to IBC Chapter 7 is submitted to, and approved by, ICC-ES. 6.9 A statement that the FRP modular wall systems shall be limited to above-grade, non-retaining walls A statement that special inspection shall be provided as describe in Section 5.4 of this criteria A statement that adhesive used to construct FRP modular wall systems shall be limited to one of the adhesives recognized in the evaluation report, including compliance with the applicable temperature range determined per Sections 4.2.5, and of this criteria A statement that concrete anchors along with the specific connection details shall be limited to those that have been qualified under Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this criteria. As alternate, concrete anchors with equal or better allowable capacities than the anchors recognized in the evaluation report as determined by a registered design professional, can be substituted, provided the anchor geometric and mechanical properties and the connection details remain unchanged with respect to those recognized in the evaluation report A statement that the wall base concrete anchors, and hold-downs, as applicable, shall be installed in accordance with the most restrictive of the following: the ICC-ES evaluations reports for the anchors and holddowns, as applicable; this evaluation report; and the approved construction documents A statement that for the purpose of attachment of wood bucks and other wood elements, the fastener allowable tension and shear loads, established in accordance with Section 4.3.4, and recognized in the evaluation report, shall be used to determine the required fastener number and spacing. The structural calculations for the wood buck and other wood element attachment to the FRP modular wall system (including interaction between wood bucks and fasteners) shall be performed by a registered design professional and shall be subjected to the approval of the code official A statement that for installation of EIFS on exterior walls, the fastener allowable tension and shear capacities, established in accordance with Section 4.3.6, and recognized in the evaluation report, shall be used to determine the attachment requirements for EIFS. The structural calculation for the attachment of EIFS shall be performed by a registered design professional and shall be subjected to the approval of the code official A statement that fireblocking shall be installed in accordance with Section 718 of the 2018, 2015 and 2012 IBC (Section 717 of the 2009 IBC) for all exterior walls A statement that ½-inch-thick (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard shall be mechanically attached to the interior face of exterior FRP modular wall systems in accordance with the specific steel screws and connection details (including screw spacing), established in accordance with Section 4.3.5, and recognized in the evaluation report A statement that the allowable load values developed under this criteria based on testing are not subject to increase due to duration of loading A statement that substantial in-service differences in temperature and/or humidity between interior and exterior may lead to additional stresses imposed on the structure, which have not been evaluated, and may lead to failure, and the use of this material is not recommended for commercial bakeries, kilns, and installations where temperature difference between interior and exterior exceeds 212 o F (100 o C) and humidity on a sustained basis may exceed 75 percent RH. Page 19 of 38

27 TABLE 1 APPLICABLE EDITIONS OF REFERENCED STANDARDS REFERENCED STANDARD STANDARD EDITION 2018 IBC/IRC 2015 IBC/IRC 2012 IBC/IRC 2009 IBC/IRC ASME B ASME B ASME B ASTM C a -08a ASTM D ASTM D ASTM D ASTM D ASTM D ASTM D (2001)e01-96(2001)e01 ASTM D (2008) -99(2008) ASTM D (2004)e01-99(2004)e01 ASTM D ASTM D ASTM D (2014) 01(2014) -01(2008) -01(2008) ASTM E ASTM E (2007) -83(2007) ASTM E a ASTM E178-16a -16a ASTM E283-04(2012) ASTM E ASTM E331-00(2009) -00(2009) -00(2009) -00(2009) ASTM E ASTM E547-00(2016) -00(2016) -00(2009) -00(2009) ASTM E564-06(2012) -06(2012) ASTM E575-05(2011) -05(2011) ASTM G a -05a -05a NFPA NFPA UL ASME B has been incorporated into ASME B with revisions that do not affect product evaluation under this criteria. Page 20 of 38

28 SECTION NO. PROPERTY TABLE 12 COMPONENT MATERIAL TESTS SPECIMEN SIZE & PREPARATION TEST PROCEDURE NO. OF SPECIMENS 1 Control UV Exposure Freeze-Thaw UV exposure Freeze-thaw Tensile strength & elongation Flexural Flexural creep Compression Compression creep Shear Block prism compression See Sections through See Sections through ASTM D638 or D3039 ASTM D790 Section ASTM D790 Section ASTM D695 Section 6.2 ASTM D695 Section 6.2 ASTM D732 Section 6.1 See Section See Sections 4.1.3, through See Sections 4.1.4, through ASTM D638 or D3039 ASTM D790 Procedure A 10 See Section NA 2 10 NA through See Sections NA 2 10 ASTM D2990 NA 2 NA 2 10 ASTM D NA 2 10 ASTM D2990 NA 2 NA 2 10 ASTM D NA 2 10 See Section specimens, See Section NA 2 NA 2 1 Specimen sets shall exhibit a coefficient of variation (COV) of 10 percent or less for each test of each exposure condition. Outliers are subject to further investigation according to ASTM E178. If the COV exceeds 10 percent, the number of specimens shall be doubled. 2 NA Denote not applicable. SECTION NO. PROPERTY TABLE 23 ADHESIVE FREEZE-THAW TESTS SPECIMEN SIZE & PREPARATION TEST PROCEDURE CONTROL SPECIMEN S FREEZE- THAW SPECIMENS CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE Shear bond ASTM D3163 ASTM D % Retention Flexural bond ASTM D3163 ASTM D790, Procedure A % Retention Flexural creep ASTM D3163 ASTM D2990 NA 1 5 1% strain at 2000 hours 1 NA Denote not applicable. Page 21 of 38

29 SECTION NO. PROPERTY TABLE 34 ADHESIVE TEMPERATURE EFFECT TESTS SPECIMEN SIZE & PREPARATION TEST PROCEDURE Shear bond Curing temperature Service temperature NO. OF SPECIMENS OF MAX. TEMPERATURE NO. OF SPECIMENS OF MIN. TEMPERATURE CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE ASTM D3163 ASTM D % retention ASTM D3163 ASTM D % retention Flexural bond Curing temperature Service temperature ASTM D3163 ASTM D3163 ASTM D790, Procedure A ASTM D790, Procedure A Flexural creep Curing temperature Service temperature ASTM D3163 ASTM D ASTM D3163 ASTM D % retention % retention 1% strain at 2000 hours 1% strain at 2000 hours FIGURE 1 START BLOCKS FIGURE 2 LINE BLOCK, L-BLOCK AND T-BLOCK (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Page 22 of 38

30 FIGURE 3 LINE BLOCK FIGURE 4 CAP PLATE (TOP: BOTTOM PLAN VIEW; BOTTOM: SIDE ELEVATION) FIGURE 5 FENESTRATION OPENING CHANNEL Page 23 of 38

31 FIGURE 6 CONSTRUCTION OF A TYPICAL FRP MODULAR WALL ASSEMBLY Page 24 of 38

32 FIGURE 7 TESTING WALL-TO-HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY CONNECTIONS FOR TENSION AND COMPRESSION LOADS (SEE FIGURES 16 THROUGH 20 FOR DETAILS) Page 25 of 38

33 FIGURE 8 TESTING FASTENER TENSION AND SHEAR CAPACITY (FOR ATTACHMENT TO FENESTRATION PRODUCTS) Page 26 of 38

34 FIGURE 9 TESTING CONNECTIONS FOR IN-PLANE AND OUT-OF-PLANE SHEAR TRANSFER BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM AND A FRP MODULAR WALL SYSTEM (SEE FIGURES 16 THROUGH 20 FOR DETAILS) Page 27 of 38

35 FIGURE 10 START BLOCK AND CONCRETE ANCHOR TESTING Page 28 of 38

36 FIGURE 11 TYPICAL STARTER BLOCK Page 29 of 38

37 FIGURE 11 TYPICAL STARTER BLOCK (Continued) Page 30 of 38

38 FIGURE 12 TYPICAL LINE BLOCK FIGURE 13 TYPICAL FENESTRATION OPENING CHANNELS Page 31 of 38

39 FIGURE 14 TYPICAL WEDGE FIGURE 15 TYPICAL STARTER BLOCK ANCHORING DETAIL Page 32 of 38

40 FIGURE 16 TYPICAL ELEVATION OF A FRP WALL SYSTEM. SEE FIGURES 17 THROUGH 20 FOR CONNECTION DETAILS Page 33 of 38

41 FIGURE 17 ENLARGED FRP WALL CROSS SECTION A-A OF FIGURE 9 Page 34 of 38

42 FIGURE 18 ENLARGED SECTION B-B OF FIGURE 17 (TOP VIEW OF FLOOR JOIST TO FRP WALL CONNECTION) FIGURE 19 ENLARGED SECTION C-C OF FIGURE 16 (ELEVATION OF FLOOR JOIST TO FRP WALL CONNECTION) Page 35 of 38

43 FIGURE 20 ENLARGED SECTION D-D OF FIGURE 17 Page 36 of 38

44 FIGURE 1 ILLUSTRATION FOR TESTING CONNECTIONS FOR VERTICAL SHEAR TRANSFERS BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM AND A FRP MODULAR WALL SYSTEM Page 37 of 38

45 FIGURE 2 ILLUSTRATION FOR TESTING CONNECTIONS FOR HORIZONTAL, IN-PLANE AND OUT-OF-PLANE, SHEAR TRANSFER BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM AND A FRP MODULAR WALL SYSTEM Page 38 of 38