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    Ma Standata Building Code Variance 19 BCV 022

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    This document provides a variance allowing unvented roof assemblies in Part 9 residential buildings in Alberta. It summarizes the relevant code requirements around venting of roof assemblies and references an evaluation report with design requirements for unvented roof assemblies. Unvented roof assemblies may be accepted if they meet the requirements in the referenced evaluation report from the American Chemistry Council, which provides equivalent or greater safety than requiring ventilation.

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    This document provides a variance allowing unvented roof assemblies in Part 9 residential buildings in Alberta. It summarizes the relevant code requirements around venting of roof assemblies and references an evaluation report with design requirements for unvented roof assemblies. Unvented roof assemblies may be accepted if they meet the requirements in the referenced evaluation report from the American Chemistry Council, which provides equivalent or greater safety than requiring ventilation.

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    This document provides a variance allowing unvented roof assemblies in Part 9 residential buildings in Alberta. It summarizes the relevant code requirements around venting of roof assemblies and references an evaluation report with design requirements for unvented roof assemblies. Unvented roof assemblies may be accepted if they meet the requirements in the referenced evaluation report from the American Chemistry Council, which provides equivalent or greater safety than requiring ventilation.

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    STANDATA variance 19-BCV-022

    Building

    Unvented roof assembly


    Date Issued: April 2022

    Page 1 of 2

    Purpose
    This variance sets out the conditions for a building official to accept the use of an unvented roof assembly under
    Part 9 of the National Building Code-2019 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)).

    Discussion
    Currently, the NBC(AE) allows unvented roof assemblies referring the reader to the Appendix for further
    guidance. Sentence 9.19.1.1.(1) suggests there are some types of roof assemblies where venting is not
    necessary, with the wording “Except where it can be shown to be unnecessary…” and goes on to refer the reader
    to Appendix Note A-9.19.1.1.(1) for specific examples of assemblies where venting is not required. The Appendix
    Notes indicate that “The exception provided in Article 9.19.1.1. recognizes for some specialized ceiling-roof
    assemblies, ventilation would not be required.”
    Elsewhere in Section 9.19. other roof assemblies are identified as not requiring venting. Sentence 9.19.1.4.(1)
    indicates “The lower portion of a mansard or gambrel style roof need not be ventilated.”

    Unless stated otherwise, all Code references in this STANDATA are to Division B of the National Building Code
    – 2019 Alberta Edition

    Issued by the Provincial Building Administrator

    [Original Signed]
    Paul Chang

    Alberta Municipal Affairs – Technical and Corporate Services


    Phone: 1-866-421-6929 Email: safety.services@gov.ab.ca

    To sign up for our List Subscription Service go to: municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/am_list_subscription_services

    alberta.ca/building-codes-and-standards.aspx

    ©2022 Government of Alberta | Published: April 2022 | Municipal Affairs


    STANDATA 19-BCV-022 Page 2 of 2
    Code References
    Sentence 9.19.1.1.(1) states:
    9.19.1.1. Required Venting
    1) Except where it can be shown to be unnecessary, where insulation is installed between a ceiling and
    the underside of the roof sheathing, a space shall be provided between the insulation and the sheathing,
    and vents shall be installed to permit the transfer of moisture from the space to the exterior. (See Note A-
    9.19.1.1.(1).)

    A-9.19.1.1.(1) Venting of Attic or Roof Spaces. Controlling the flow of moisture by air leakage and vapour
    diffusion into attic or roof spaces is necessary to limit moisture-induced deterioration. Given that
    imperfections normally exist in the vapour barriers and air barrier systems, recent research indicates that
    venting of attic or roof spaces is generally still required. The exception provided in Article 9.19.1.1.
    recognizes that some specialized ceiling-roof assemblies, such as those used in some factory-built
    buildings, have, over time, demonstrated that their construction is sufficiently tight to prevent excessive
    moisture accumulation. In these cases, ventilation would not be required.

    Sentence 9.19.1.4.(1) states:


    9.19.1.4. Mansard or Gambrel Roof
    1) The lower portion of a mansard or gambrel style roof need not be ventilated.

    Application
    Roof assemblies in Part 9 residential buildings.

    Variance
    This variance provides approximately equivalent or greater safety performance with respect to persons and
    property as provided for by the Safety Codes Act and the NBC(AE).

    1. Roof assemblies in Part 9 residential buildings may have an unvented assembly when using the design
    requirements from the following document:

    M-25608.000: ACC - Alberta Unvented Roofs | Evaluation Report

    Prepared by Jonathan Smegal | M.A.Sc. - RDH Building Science Laboratories

    Published by American Chemistry Council available free of charge, and distributed by:

    American Chemistry Council


    Mailing Address:
    700 2nd Street, NE
    Washington DC 20002
    Phone: 202-249-6617
    Web: https://www.americanchemistry.com/industry-groups/spray-foam-coalition-sfc/spray-foam-coalition-
    canadian-resources

    This VARIANCE is applicable throughout the Province of Alberta.

    alberta.ca/building-codes-and-standards.aspx

    ©2022 Government of Alberta | April 2022 | Municipal Affairs

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