Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) – Installation of EIFS Components and Water Resistive Barrier

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S716.2
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
91.120.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

This Standard contains requirements for the installation of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) that meet the material and system requirements of CAN/ULC-S716.1 and the design requirements
of CAN/ULC-S716.3.

This standard applies to the installation of the EIFS components. It does not apply to the installation
of the substrate.

This standard applies to the installation of EIFS for the cladding of walls and apart from decorative
projections, does not apply to the installation of EIFS on horizontal surfaces exposed to direct
precipitation.

This standard does not address the qualifications and skills that an EIFS installer should possess.

This standard does not address the structural design or integrity of the substrate to which the EIFS is
to be attached.

This document does not purport to address all the health and safety aspects associated with its use.
Anyone using this Standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish
health and safety practices, in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements, prior to its
use.

Project need:

The S716 EIFS Task Group is proposing revisions to existing content to make the standard more coherent with adopted definitions. Users and labs have also identified some areas where greater clarity around procedures is needed. These clarifications do not represent changes to technical requirements and are meant assist users in areas such as sample prep, understanding the learning objective, etc., while also helping lab technicians properly set up and execute the various tests.

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