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EIFS: The Next Generation
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Table 1C—EIFS Component Performance
Test Method Criteria
1. Alkali Resistance of Reinforcing Mesh EIMA 105.01 Greater than 120 pli (21 dN/cm) retained tensile strength
2. Physical properties and Requirements for EPS Board ASTM C-578 Refer to EIMA Guideline Specification for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Insulation Board
3. Requirements for Rigid PVC Accessories ASTM D-1784 Meets cell classification 13244C

Table 1D—EIFS and Air/Moisture Barrier Fire Performance
Test Method Criteria
1. Fire Endurance ASTM E119 Maintain fire resistance of existing rated assembly
2. Intermediate Scale Multi-Story Fire Test UBC Standard 26-4 or 26-9 1 1. Resistance to vertical spread of flame within the core of the panel from one story to the next
    2. Resistance to flame propagation over the exterior surface
    3. Resistance to vertical spread of flame over the interior surface from one story to the nex
    4. Resistance to significant lateral spread of flame from the compartment of the fire origin to adjacent spaces
3. Radiant Heat Ignition 1996 National Building Code,
Section 1406.0 (NFPA 268)
No ignition @ 20 minutes
  1997 Standard Building Code, Section 2603.4.7 (NFPA 268) No ignition @ 20 minutes

Table 1E—Component Fire Performance
Test Method Criteria
Surface Burning ASTM E 84 Insulation board and reinforced coating system shall each have a flame spread of 25 or less, and smoke developed of 450 or less

Table 1F—Impact Resistance Performance
Test Method Criteria
1. Impact Resistance EIMA 101.86 Level 1: 25-49 in-lbs (2.83-5.54 J)
    Level 2: 50-89 in-lbs (5.65-10.1 J)
    Level 3: 90-150 in-lbs (10.2-17 J)
    Level 4: >150 in-lbs (>17 J)

Table 1G—Structural Performance Test
Test Method Criteria
1. Wind Load ASTM E-330 Withstand negative and positive wind loads required by prevailing building code

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