**CONSTRUCTION STANDARD SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 07200**

**[BUILDING INSULATION]{.underline}**

PART 1 - GENERAL

[1.01 Summary 2](#summary)

[1.02 References 2](#references)

[1.03 Definitions 3](#definitions)

[1.04 Submittals 3](#submittals)

[1.05 Quality Assurance 3](#quality-assurance)

[1.06 Delivery, Storage, And Handling 4](#delivery-storage-and-handling)

[1.07 Project Conditions 4](#project-conditions)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

[2.01 Manufacturers 4](#manufacturers)

[2.02 Perimeter And Under-Slab Insulation
5](#perimeter-and-under-slab-insulation)

[2.03 Frame Wall And Ceiling Insulation 5](#__RefHeading___Toc26865843)

[2.04 Pre-Engineered Building Insulation
6](#pre-engineered-building-insulation)

[2.05 Cavity Wall And Masonry-Cell Insulation
6](#cavity-wall-and-masonry-cell-insulation)

[2.06 Fire Retardant Vapor Retarders 6](#fire-retardant-vapor-retarders)

[2.07 Miscellaneous Materials 7](#miscellaneous-materials)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

[3.01 Examination 7](#examination)

[3.02 Preparation 8](#preparation)

[3.03 Installation, General 8](#installation-general)

[3.04 Installation Of Perimeter And Under-Slab Rigid Insulation
8](#installation-of-perimeter-and-under-slab-rigid-insulation)

[3.05 Installation Of Frame Wall And Ceiling Insulation
9](#installation-of-frame-wall-and-ceiling-insulation)

[3.06 Installation Of Cavity Wall And Masonry Cell Insulation
9](#installation-of-insulation-in-ceilings-for-sound-attenuation)

[3.07 Installation Of Vapor Retarders
10](#installation-of-vapor-retarders)

[3.08 Protection 10](#protection)

[3.09 Cleaning 10](#cleaning)

**CONSTRUCTION STANDARD SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 07200**

**[BUILDING INSULATION]{.underline}**

# PART 1 - GENERAL

## 1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1\. Perimeter and Under-Slab Insulation.

2\. Frame Wall and Ceiling Insulation.

3\. Pre-Engineered Building Insulation.

4\. Cavity Wall and Masonry Cell Insulation.

B. Related Sections: Refer to Sections 07531, "Single-Ply Roofing -
PVC"; 07532, "Single-Ply Roofing - CSPE"; 07533, "Single-Ply Roofing --
Thermal Propylene Olefin (TPO)"; and 07527, "SBS-Modified Bituminous
Sheet Roofing" for roofing insulation requirements.

## 1.02 References

A. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

C549 Specification for Perlite Loose Fill Insulation

C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

C665 Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for
Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing

C991 Specification for Flexible Glass Fiber Insulation for
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

D4397 Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction,
Industrial, and Agricultural Applications

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials

E119 Test Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

E136 Test Method for Behavior of Material In A Vertical Tube Furnace At
750 Degrees C

B. California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule
1168: Adhesive and Sealant Applications
(www.aqmd.gov/rules/html/r1168.html)

C. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

Fire Resistance Directory

## 1.03 Definitions

Thermal Resistivity (r-value): Temperature difference in degrees F
(degrees C) between the two (2) surfaces of a material exactly one (1)
inch (25 mm) thick, required to make one (1) BTU of energy flow through
one (1) square foot (0.1 square meter) of the material in one (1) hour.

## 1.04 Submittals

A. General: Submit the following in accordance with conditions of
Contract and Section 01300, "Descriptive Submittals."

B. Manufacturer's Certifications: Submit manufacturer's representative
certification that the proposed products comply with specified
requirements, and are compatible with each other and substrates for the
intended applications.

C. Product Data Sheet: Submit manufacturer's catalog data and
application instructions for each material proposed for use.

D. Recycle Content: Submit manufacturer's documentation of recycled
content for glass fiber insulation

E. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): Submit MSDS for each adhesive
product.

F. LEED Submittals:

> 1\. Credit MR 4.1 \[and MR 4.2\]: Product data indicating percentages
> by weight of postconsmer and preconsumer recycled content for products
> having recycled content.
>
> a\. Include statement indicating costs for each product having
> recycled content

## 1.05 Quality Assurance

A. Single-Source Responsibility for Insulation Products: Obtain each
type of building insulation from a single source with resources to
provide products complying with requirements without delaying progress
of the work.

B. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer, with not
less than two (2) years experience and certification by the manufacturer
as an approved installer, who has completed building insulation
applications similar in material, design and extent to that indicated
for projects that have resulted in construction with a record of
successful in-service performance.

C. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide insulation and related
materials with fire-test-response characteristics indicated on Contract
documents, or specified elsewhere in this Section; to be determined by
testing identical products per test method indicated below by UL or
another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction. Identify materials with appropriate markings of applicable
testing and inspecting agency.

1\. Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84.

2\. Fire-Resistance Ratings: ASTM E119.

3\. Combustion Characteristics: ASTM E136.

## 1.06 Delivery, Storage, And Handling

Deliver and store packaged materials in manufacturer's original unopened
packaging fully labeled and intact until time of use. Store materials
off ground and under cover to prevent damage or contamination to
materials by water, foreign matter or other causes. Promptly remove from
site any materials which show evidence of damage and immediately make
all replacements necessary.

## 1.07 Project Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of insulation
under the following conditions:

A. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside the
limits permitted by insulation manufacturer.

B. When insulation is or is likely to become wet due to rain, frost,
condensation or other causes.

# PART 2 - PRODUCTS

## 2.01 Manufacturers

Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, products by
manufacturers that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not
limited to the following. However, it is the Contractor's responsibility
to provide only products compatible with the adjacent materials in the
assembly.

A. Extruded Polystyrene Board Insulation

DiversiFoam Products

Dow Chemical Company

UC Industries, Inc.; Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.

Premier Industries, Inc.

B. Glass-Fiber Blanket/Batt Insulation

CertainTeed Corp.

Knauf Fiberglass GmbH.

Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.

Johns, Manville

C. Perlite Loose-Fill Insulation

Producer members of Perlite Institute, Inc.

Thermo-Rock West, Inc

Persolite Products, Inc

## 2.02 PERIMETER AND UNDER-SLAB INSULATION

Expanded Polystyrene Board Insulation: Provide polyethylene film faced,
rigid water resistant, cellular polystyrene thermal insulation with
closed-cells and integral high density skin, formed by the expansion of
polystyrene resin beads or granules in a closed mold to comply with ASTM
C578.

Surface Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame spread and smoke
developed values of 5 and 175,
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2.03 FRAME WALL AND CEILING INSULATION

A. Unfaced Glass Fiber Blanket/Batt Insulation: Provide thermal
insulation produced by combining glass fibers with thermosetting resins
to comply with ASTM C665, Type I (blankets without membrane facing).

> Recycled Content: Maximum 25 percent. Comply with ASTM D5359

Surface Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame spread and smoke
developed values of 25 and 50, respectively.

B. Faced Glass Fiber Blanket/Batt Insulation

1\. Kraft-Faced: Provide thermal insulation produced by combining glass
fibers with thermosetting resins to comply with ASTM C665, Type II,
Class C (blankets with a nonreflective vapor-retarder membrane covering
one principal face and not rated for flame propagation resistance - for
use in nonexposed applications only).

> Recycled Content: Maximum 25 percent. Comply with ASTM D5359

2.  Foil-Scrim-Kraft: Provide thermal insulation produced by combining
    glass fibers with thermosetting resins to comply with ASTM C665,
    Type III, Class A (blankets with a reflective vapor-retarder
    membrane facing with flame spread of 25 or less); with
    foil-scrim-kraft vapor-retarder membrane on one face. (allowed in
    concealed spaces of Types III, IV and V construction as defined by
    the International Building Code, and when facing is in substantial
    contact with the unexposed surface of the ceiling, floor or wall
    finish.)

> Recycled Content: Maximum 25 percent. Comply with ASTM D5359
>
> Surface Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame spread and smoke
> developed values of 25 and 50, respectively.

3.Vinyl Faced Glass-Fiber-Blanket Insulation: ASTM C 665, type
indicatedbelow; consisting of fibers manufactured from glass

a.  Type II (blankets with nonreflective membrane covering), Category 1
    (membrane is a vapor retarder), Class A (membrane-faced surface with
    a flame-spread index of 25 or less).

b.  Vapor-Retarder Facing: ASTM C 1136, with permeance not greater than
    0.02 perm (1.15 ng/Pa x s x sq. m) when tested according to
    ASTM E 96, Desiccant Method.

c.  Composition: White vinyl film facing, fiberglass scrim
    reinforcement, and metallized-polyester film backing.

d.  Vapor-Retarder Tape: Pressure-sensitive tape of type recommended by
    vapor-retarder manufacturer for sealing joints and penetrations in
    vapor retarder.

C. Sound Attenuation Batts: Provide unfaced glass fiber blanket/batt
insulation where shown on Contract documents, to comply with
requirements of ASTM C665, Type I, three (3) inches (76 mm) thick,
unless indicated otherwise. Material shall be labeled as sound
attenuation batts.

> Recycled Content: Maximum 25 percent. Comply with ASTM D5359
>
> Surface Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame spread and smoke
> developed values of 25 and 50, respectively.

## 2.04 PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING INSULATION

Faced Glass Fiber Blanket/Batt Insulation: Provide thermal insulation
produced by combining glass fibers with thermosetting resins to comply
with ASTM C991, Type II, Class A (blankets with a reflective
vapor-retarder membrane facing with flame spread of 25 or less); with
vinyl-faced vapor-retarder membrane on one face.

Surface Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame spread and smoke
developed values of 25 and 50, respectively.

> Recycled Content: Maximum 25 percent. Comply with ASTM D5359

## 2.05 CAVITY WALL AND MASONRY-CELL INSULATION

Perlite Loose-Fill Insulation: Provide expanded perlite to comply with
ASTM C549, Type II (surface treated for water repellency and limited
moisture absorption) or IV (surface treated for water repellency and
limited moisture absorption), r-values of 3.3 - 2.8 for densities of
4.1 - 7.4 pcf at 75 degrees F (24 degrees C).

## 2.06 FIRE RETARDANT VAPOR RETARDERS

Provide reinforced polyethylene fire retardant vapor retarders to comply
with ASTM D4397 with a maximum permeance rating of 0.13 perms, with
multiple layers of polyethylene film reinforced with layers of nylon
cord reinforcing, and laminated together with a rubber adhesive to
produce the following product in roll form:

1\. Two (2) layers of polyethylene film and one (1) inner layer of nylon
reinforcing, with a minimum overall thickness of 6.0 mils (0.15 mm).

2\. Surface Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame spread and smoke
developed values of 25 and 50, respectively.

## 2.07 Miscellaneous Materials

A. Adhesive for Bonding Insulation: Provide insulation manufacturer's
recommended low-volatile organic compound (VOC) adhesives in compliance
with California South Coast AQMD Rule 1168, capable of bonding
insulation to substrates indicated without damaging or corroding either
insulation or substrates. Applicable VOC limits include but are not
limited to:

1\. Contact Adhesive: Not to exceed 80 grams per liter (less water)

2\. Special Purpose Contact Adhesive: Not to exceed 250 gramps per liter
(less water)

3\. Multipurpose Construction Adhesive: Not to exceed 70 grams per liter
(less water)

4\. Plastic Foam Adhesive: Not to exceed 50 grams per liter (less water)

For adhesive applications not listed above, comply with AQMD Rule 1168.
Unless otherwise specified in AQMD Rule 1168, VOC content of adhesives
shall not exceed 250 grams per liter (less water).

B. Mechanical Fasteners: Provide insulation manufacturer's recommended
fasteners for required substrate and application.

C. Screens to be used with loose granular insulation: Provide suitable
screens of stainless steel, properly sized and designed to permanently
maintain drainage and ventilation openings.

# PART 3 - EXECUTION

## 3.01 Examination

A. Verify that conditions comply with requirements of Contract
documents.

B. Verify that related work to be performed before installation of
insulation within indicated spaces has been completed.

C. Verify that substrates are in satisfactory condition to receive
insulation.

Masonry substrates: Verify that masonry materials have dried
sufficiently and have attained optimum moisture content.

D. Do not proceed with installation of insulation until all
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

## 3.02 Preparation

A. Clean substrates of substances harmful to insulations or vapor
retarders, including removal of projections that might puncture vapor
retarders, or interfere with insulation attachment.

B. Close off openings in cavities receiving poured-in-place insulation
to prevent the escape of insulation. Provide screens where openings must
be maintained for drainage or ventilation.

## 3.03 Installation, GENERAL

A. Comply with insulation manufacturer's instructions applicable to
products and application indicated. If printed instructions are not
available or do not apply to project conditions, consult manufacturer's
technical representative for specific recommendations before proceeding
with installation of insulation.

B. Extend insulation full thickness as indicated to envelop entire area
to be insulated. Cut and fit tightly around obstructions, and fill voids
with insulation. Remove projections that interfere with placement.

C. Do not install insulation which is damaged, wet, soiled, or which has
been covered at any time with ice or snow.

D. Locate vapor retarders on the warm side of assembly, unless indicated
otherwise on Contract documents or manufacturer's data sheets.

## 3.04 Installation Of Perimeter And Under-Slab Rigid Insulation

A. On vertical surfaces, set units in adhesive applied in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Protect below-grade insulation on vertical surfaces from damage
during back-filling, by application of protection board. Set in adhesive
in accordance with recommendations of insulation manufacturer.

C. Cut insulation neatly as required to fit tightly around obstructions.

D. Install boards as indicated:

1\. Butt board edges and ends tightly.

2\. Form solid joints where insulation boards meet protrusions and
between adjacent boards.

3\. Stagger joints.

## 3.05 Installation Of FRAME WALL AND CEILING Insulation

A. Install per manufacturer's recommendations and installation sequence.
Provide permanent placement and support of insulation.

B. Use blanket widths and lengths that fill cavities formed by framing
members. Where more than one (1) length is required to fill cavity,
provide lengths that will produce snug fit at ends.

C. Cut installation neatly as required to fit tightly around
obstructions.

D. Place insulation with facing oriented toward warm side of
construction, unless otherwise indicated. Tape seal all penetrations in
facing with manufacturer recommended tape.

E. Fasten insulation continuously tight against framing members to
completely fill all spaces. Do not install on top or within 4 inches
(102 mm) of recessed light fixtures.

F. Seal tight all joints and gaps, with tape to ensure airtight
installation. Install in a manner to prevent sagging.

G. Provide metal clips or wire bracing for supplemental support of
vertical heights over 10 feet (3 m).

H. Any insulation that does not fill the cavity width shall have support
in the form of metal clips or wire bracing.

## 3.06 INSTALLATION OF INSULATION IN CEILINGS FOR SOUND ATTENUATION

> A. Install 3-inch thick, unfaced glass fiber blanket insulation over
> suspended ceilings at partitions in a width that extends insulation 48
> inches (1219 mm) on either side of partition.
>
> B. Install 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) thick, unfaced glass fiber blanket
> insulation over suspended ceilings so that insulation extends over
> entire ceiling.

## 3.07 INSTALLATION OF CAVITY WALL AND MASONRY CELL INSULATION

A. Seal holes and openings in cavities as necessary to prevent loss of
insulation during construction.

B. Install suitable screens inside cavities to maintain openings at
drainage or ventilation openings.

C. Remove any obstructions which might interfere with free flow of
insulation to intended spaces during pouring. Completely fill indicated
cavities and spaces. Leave no gaps or voids.

D. During placement, do not allow insulation to fall a distance greater
than one story, or 20 feet (6 m), whichever is less.

E. Rod insulation frequently during installation to eliminate formation
of air pockets.

## 3.08 Installation Of Vapor Retarders

A. Extend vapor retarder to extremities of areas to be protected from
vapor transmission. Secure vapor retarders to substrates with mechanical
fasteners or adhesives as recommended by manufacturer. Extend vapor
retarder to cover miscellaneous voids in insulated substrates, including
those filled with loose fiber insulation.

B. Seal vertical joints in vapor retarders over framing by lapping not
less than two (2) wall studs. Fasten vapor retarders to framing at top,
end, and bottom edges, at perimeter of wall openings, and at lap joints;
Space fasteners 16 inches (406 mm) o.c.

C. Seal overlapping joints in vapor retarders with adhesives or tape per
vapor retarder manufacturer's printed directions. Seal butt joints and
fastener penetrations with tape of type recommended by vapor retarder
manufacturer. Locate all joints over framing members or other solid
substrates.

D. Firmly attach vapor retarders to substrates with mechanical fasteners
or adhesives as recommended by vapor retarder manufacturer.

E. Seal joints caused by pipes, conduits, electrical boxes and similar
items penetrating vapor retarders with tape recommended by vapor
retarder manufacturer to create an airtight seal between penetrating
objects and vapor retarder.

F. Repair any tears or punctures in vapor retarders immediately before
concealment by other work. Cover with tape or another layer of vapor
retarder.

## 3.09 Protection

General: Protect installed insulation and vapor retarder from damage due
to harmful weather exposures and from construction damage. Provide
temporary coverings or enclosures where insulation will be subject to
abuse and cannot be concealed and protected by permanent construction
immediately after installation.

## 3.10 Cleaning

A Remove all excess materials from the job site and leave the areas
insulated ready for other trades.

B. Prevent disposal of insulation scraps by reuse in ceiling and wall
areas or other locations out of view.

C. Remove all unusable excess materials from the job site and leave the
areas insulated ready for other trades.

END OF SECTION