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. The AWP panels may be used as interior finish materials also. 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
|
2024, 2021, 2018, and 2015 IBC
2024, 2021, 2018, and 2015 IRC
2024 IWUIC
2023 and 2020 FBC
2022 CBC |
CCRR-0299 |
MATERIAL RATINGS
| Test Standard |
Test Type |
Rating |
| ASTM C1186 |
Physical Properties Characteristics |
Grade II, Type A |
FLAME SPREAD CHARACTERISTICS
| Test Standard |
Flame Spread |
Smoke Development |
| ASTM E84 |
0 |
5 |
FLAME SPREAD RATINGS - ASTM E2768
| Test Standard |
Flame Spread |
Maximum Flame Front |
| ASTM E2768 / Extended E84 |
25 or less |
<10.5 ft. |
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 |
FIRE RATINGS -NFPA 286
| Test Standard |
Test Specimen |
Rating |
| NFPA 286 |
Wall panel thickness: 5/8 inches
Interior Finish: 5/8 inch Type X gypsum
Continuous vertical joints overlayed onto sealant backer and sealed if not shiplapped. |
Met Conditions of Acceptance |
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
|
