The Nichiha Architectural Wall Panels (AWP) and Lap Siding products are alternatives to fiber-reinforced cement used as an exterior siding installed over braced wood stud or steel framing applications. Refer to the Intertek Code Compliance Research Report for additional product and installation details.
CODE COMPLIANCE RESEARCH REPORT
| Evaluation Method |
Building Code |
Report No. |
ICC-ES AC90
ASTM C1186
TAS 202 and 203 |
2021, 2018, and 2015 IBC
2021, 2018, and 2015 IRC
2023 and 2020 FBC
2022 CBC |
CCRR-0299 |
MATERIAL RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Test Type |
Rating |
| ASTM C1186 |
Physical Properties Characteristics |
Grade II, Type A |
| SFM 12-7A-1 |
Ignition Resistance |
Met requirements |
FLAME SPREAD CHARACTERISTICS
| Test Standard |
Flame Spread |
Smoke Development |
| ASTM E84 |
0 |
5 |
FIRE RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Rating |
Design Number |
| NFPA 285 |
Complies with specified requirements |
NUI/FRCP 30-01 |
| NFPA 285 |
Compiles with specified requirements |
NUI/FRCP 30-02 |
STRUCTURAL RATINGS
| Test Standards |
Test Type |
Assembly Details |
ASTM E330, TAS-202 and
TAS-203 |
Wind Loads |
Refer to CCRR 0299 and the manufacturer's published installation instructions. |
The Nichiha Architectural Wall Panels (AWP) and Lap Siding products are also under Intertek’s QA program for the following:
| Product |
Product Approval No. |
| Nichiha Architectural Wall Panels (AWP) and Lap Siding products |
Florida FL # 12875
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