CAN/ULC-S716.2-12-R2018
1.1 This Standard contains requirements for the installation of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) that meet the material and system requirements of CAN/ULC-S716.1 and the design requirements
of CAN/ULC-S716.3.
1.2 This standard applies to the installation of the EIFS components and to the installation of the water
resistive barrier system. It does not apply to the installation of the substrate.
1.3 This standard applies to the installation of EIFS for the cladding of walls and, with the exception of
decorative projections, does not apply to the installation of EIFS on horizontal surfaces exposed to direct
precipitation.
1.4 This standard does not address the qualifications and skills that an EIFS installer should possess.
NOTE: An example of a document providing this type of information is the EIFS Quality Assurance Program
Manual P200.
1.5 This standard does not address the structural design or integrity of the substrate to which the EIFS
is to be attached.
1.6 The use of mechanical fasteners is outside the scope of this Standard, but is acceptable as a
complement and/or as an alternate to adhesive for attachment where the substrate will not support
adhesive attachment of the EIFS.
1.7 This document does not purport to address all the health and safety aspects associated with its use.
Anyone using this Standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish
health and safety practices, in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements, prior to its
use.
OEN:
ULC
Langue:
English
Code(s) de l'ICS:
91.120.10
Statut:
Annulée
Date de Publication:
2012-11-30
Numéro Standard:
CAN/ULC-S716.2-12-R2018