The Florida Building Commission has issued an advisory regarding the requirements for thermal resistance testing for both commercial and residential construction. Sections C303.1.4 and R303.1.1.1, Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 8th Edition (2023), require the thermal resistance (R-value) of insulation to be determined in “accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) R-value rule (CFR Title 16, Part 460)” for both commercial and residential construction. The FTC’s R-value rule, 16 CRF § 460.5, outlines acceptable R-value tests for products claiming thermal resistance properties.

The Florida Building Code requires manufacturers of insulation products to provide certifications or evaluation reports from nationally accredited certification or evaluation entities to assist Building Code Officials during an inspection. The certifications or evaluation reports should confirm compliance with specific testing standards as prescribed by the Code, include the product’s stated R-value, and identify the approved third-party agency certifying the results.

 

We can provide certification services for manufacturers of insulation products to these requirements. Click here to get started.