Building Materials Evaluation Commission 777 Bay Street, 2 nd Floor Toronto, Ontario, M5G2E5 Tel: 416: 585. 4234 / Fax: 416. 585. 7531 www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca Date of Authorization November 25, 2004 BMEC Authorization # 04-11-303 BMEC Application # A2004-08 AUTHORIZATION REPORT- Pavilion Membranes 1. Applicant 2. Manufacturing Facilities Del-Scott-Co. / Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Intertape Polymer Group Suite 305, 3-11 Bellerose Drive 50 Abbey Avenue St. Albert, Alberta P.O. Box 868 T8N 5C9 Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5G6 Tel: (780) 460-1726 Fax: (780) 460-1736 Fabrene Inc. www.del-scott-co.com 240 Dupont Road P.O. Box 4040 North Bay, Ontario P1B 9B4 3. Description The Pavilion Building System is a non pressurized building, wherein the structure is composed of a steel framework to support the Pavilion Membranes, which are tensioned to provide a weather barrier. The steel frame structure of the Pavilion Building System shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Code. The steel framework is a series of inline clear span frames, with end walls. The frame pieces are modular and are used in different arrangements to make a variety of profiles, such as the Low Profile Texan, the Chalet and the Everest. The Pavilion Membrane is on of two flame resistant woven polyolefin materials, Spiderweave FRU88X-6 (4 mil), or Spiderweave, P708. The Pavilion Membranes pieces are custom-sized and the edges reinforced for each building as per Pavilion specifications. The Pavilion Membranes meet the requirements of a Class A material under ASTM E 84 Surface Burning Characteristics and satisfies the flammability requirements set out in CAN/ULC-S109 and NFPA 701-1996. Del-Scott-Co./ Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Page 1 of 6
4. Authorization requested The Applicant sought a Building Materials Evaluation Commission (BMEC) Authorization for the Pavilion Membranes for use as a roof covering, only when used in conjunction with a Pavilion Building System, as defined in this Authorization, in lieu of the requirements of Sentence 3.1.15.1.(1). Roof Covering Classification of the Building Code. 5. Assessment Reports and assessments provided by the Applicant show that if the Pavilion Membranes are designed, performance tested and installed in accordance with the limitations in the manufacturer's instructions, and the specific terms and conditions stated in this Authorization, the level of performance required by the Building Code will be provided. The reports submitted and reviewed, but were not limited to: 1. Office of State Fire Marshall, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Registration. 2. Bodycote Materials Testing Ortech Laboratory NFPA 701-1989 Large Scale Flame Resistance of FRU88X-6 Fabric, dated June 20, 2000. 3. Bodycote Materials Testing Ortech Laboratory NFPA 701-1996 Test 1 and Test 2 Flame Resistance of FRU88X-6 Fabric, dated September 6, 2001. 4. Bodycote Materials Testing Ortech Laboratory CAN/ULC-S109 Flame Resistance of FRU88X-6 Fabric, dated June 20, 2000. 5. Bodycote Materials Testing Ortech Laboratory ASTM E 84 Surface Burning Characteristics of FRU88X-6 Fabric, dated June 27, 2000. 6. Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Report on Surface Burning Characteristics of Plastic Materials, dated March 29, 1999. 7. Draft Final Report Static Coefficient of Friction Tests, Nova Shield Fabrics, project number 04-1284, dated March 22, 2004. 8. Atlas Material Testing Solutions Hemispherical Spectral Reflection and near Normal/Hemispherical Spectral Transmittance Test Report, Report No. 16909-0, dated April 11, 2003. 9. Bulletin, Building Approvals Department, Permits Section, City of Richmond, BC, Temporary Tents Permits-28, revised 2004-01-23. Del-Scott-Co./ Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Page 2 of 6
10. Pavilion Case Study prepared for the Building Material Evaluation Commission, dated June 2004. 11. Nova-Shield Specification Sheet FRU88X-6 (4 mil). 12. Pavilion s Installation Manuals, by Del-Scott-Co Inc. 13. Pavilion s W arranty. 14. Quality Assurance Manual, Issue Number 3, dated October 20, 2003. 15. Pavilion s Manufacturer s Information. 16. Nova-Shield Manufacturer s Information. 17. Excerpts from the Uniform Building Code 1985 ed. 18. Excerpts from the International Building Code 2003. 19. Pavilion Report Supplementary Information September 17, 2004. 20. Pavilion Report Supplementary Information June 30, 2004. 21. Pavilion Report Supplementary Information June 24, 2004. 22. Fabrene Industrial Fabric, type P708, dated September 14, 2004. 23. Bodycote Testing Materials Canada ASTM E 84 Surface Burning Characteristics of FRU88X-6 Fabric, dated August 24, 2004. 24. Fabrene Inc. Materials Testing Lab ASTM 1682, Tensile - Grab Test, dated November 11, 2004. 6. Authorization The Pavilion Membranes are authorized for use as a roof covering, only when used in conjunction with a Pavilion Building System, in lieu of the requirements of Sentence 3.1.15.1.(1) Roof Covering Classification of the Building Code; all other requirements pertaining to the installation and construction are subject to the requirements of the Building Code and are subject to the following terms and conditions: Note: this Authorization is not intended to be used as an equivalent to CAN/ULC-S107- M87 where roof coverings are permitted to be used in the construction of traditional roofing systems Class A, B, and C as determined by CAN/ULC-S107-M87. Del-Scott-Co./ Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Page 3 of 6
A. Specific Terms & Conditions 1. This Authorization is valid only for the use of the Pavilion Membranes, Spiderweave FRU88X-6, or Spiderweave P708, when it is used in conjunction with a Pavilion Building System. 2. In addition to the requirements of Article 2.3.1.1. of the Building Code, the structural design shall be carried out by a Professional Engineer as defined in the Professional Engineers Act, (Ontario) and who is qualified in the specific method applied. 3. When the Pavilion Membranes are installed in conjunction with a Pavilion Building System, together they shall be constructed as per the requirements of Subsection 3.2.2. of the Building Code. 4. Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.17. of the Building Code, the Pavilion Membranes shall not be used where the assembly is required to have a fireresistance rating. 5. The Pavilion Membranes are authorized for use in combustible construction only. 6. The Pavilion Membranes shall not be used in a building more than 1 storey in building height. 7. The Pavilion Membranes shall not be used in the construction of Pavilion Building Systems where the major occupancy is Group B, C, or F Division 1, as defined by the Building Code. 8. The Pavilion Membranes shall meet the following standards: a. CAN/ULC-S109-M87 Standard for Flame Test of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films, b. NFPA 701-1999 Methods of Fire Test for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films Test 2, and c. CAN/ULC-S102.2-M88 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 9. The Pavilion Membranes shall be installed by Pavilion Building Systems approved installers. 10. The Pavilion Membranes shall be installed as per the Pavilion Building Systems Installation Manuals, and is subject to the products limitation as specified by the manufacturer. Del-Scott-Co./ Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Page 4 of 6
11. The Pavilion Membranes shall be identified by a permanent mark that indicates the manufacturer s name and registered trademark. 12. The Pavilion Membranes shall not have a flame spread rating more than 25, as specified in CAN/ULC-S102.2-M88. 13. The Pavilion Membranes used in the construction of Pavilion Building Systems, shall have the spatial separation determined in accordance with Subsections 3.2.3. or 9.10.14. of the Building Code, where the roof membrane becomes a part of the exposing building face. B. General Conditions 1. The use of the Pavilion Membranes must comply with the Building Code Act, 1992 as amended or re-enacted from time to time and except as specifically authorized herein, with the Building Code as amended or remade from time to time. 2. A copy of this Authorization shall accompany each application for a building permit and shall be maintained on the site of the construction with the building permit. 3. The Applicant named in Part 1 hereof shall promptly notify the BMEC of: (a) (b) the failure of the Applicant, or of the material, system or building design that is the subject matter of this Authorization, to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in 6. A. above; or the occurrence of any of the events described in Conditions 6. B. 4. (a) and (b) (ii) below. 4. The BMEC may amend or revoke this Authorization where it determines that: (a) any change has been made to: (i) (ii) (iii) the material, system or building design that is the subject matter of this Authorization; the address of the applicant specified in Part 1 of this Authorization; or, the ownership of the applicant specified in Part 1 of this Authorization. Del-Scott-Co./ Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Page 5 of 6
(b) the use of the material, system or building design authorized herein; (i) (ii) does not comply with the Building Code Act, 1992 or any relevant legislation as they may be amended or re-enacted from time to time; or provides an unsatisfactory level of performance, in situ. (c) (d) the Applicant, or the material, system or building design that is the subject matter of this Authorization, has failed to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this Authorization; or any Building Code provision relevant to this Authorization has been amended or remade. 5. Where the BMEC receives additional information concerning the material, system or building design authorized herein, the BMEC may review this Authorization and the BMEC may after the review amend or revoke this Authorization as in the opinion of the BMEC may be necessary. Dated at Toronto this 25 day of November 2004. BUILDING MATERIALS EVALUATION COMMISSION Edward Link, Vice-Chair Del-Scott-Co./ Pavilion Fabrication & Sales Page 6 of 6