ISO 9076-2:2008

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 9076-2
First edition
2008-11-15


Thermal insulation — Mineral-wool
loose-fill for horizontal applications
in ventilated roof spaces —
Part 2:
Principal responsibilities of installers
Isolation thermique — Fibres minérales en vrac pour applications
horizontales dans les combles ventilées —
Partie 2: Principales responsabilités des installateurs





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ISO 9076-2:2008(E)
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ISO 9076-2:2008(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 3
5 General responsibilities of the installer . 4
6 Specific responsibilities related to performance . 6
Annex A (normative) Dispute-resolution measurements. 9
Annex B (informative) Information for job-site certificate. 10
Annex C (informative) Typical installer's checklist. 11
Bibliography . 12

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ISO 9076-2:2008(E)
Foreword
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ISO 9076-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 163, Thermal performance and energy use in the
built environment, Subcommittee SC 3, Thermal insulation products.
ISO 9076 consists of the following parts, under the general title Thermal insulation — Mineral-wool loose-fill
for horizontal applications in ventilated roof spaces:
⎯ Part 1: Material specification and test methods
⎯ Part 2: Principal responsibilities of installers
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ISO 9076-2:2008(E)
Introduction
This document specifies the principal responsibilities of installers, as these are common in all countries. It
does not specify the application procedures or requirements of the installation, which can vary greatly from
one construction to another, from one country to another, or from one jurisdiction in a country to another. This
part of ISO 9076 does not conflict with local building codes or labour practices. This part of ISO 9076 serves
to clearly delineate the principal responsibilities of the manufacturer of the thermal insulation, which are
specified in the material specification, from the principal responsibilities of the installer listed in this document.
Because of the uniqueness of the concept of principal responsibilities for the installer, the following general
definitions in more than one form are given to assist in translation of the word to other languages. Specific
definitions are given in Clause 3.
⎯ Principal requirements:
1) Principal requirements are essential procedures that are common to all installations regardless of the
construction of the building or the country in which the installation is to occur. Principal requirements
can include instructions to carry out a policy statement (meet an objective) but do not necessarily
provide a linear progression of steps or actions to be taken.
2) A document that provides methods that are necessary to use to accomplish the objective of
producing a functional installation.
⎯ Responsibility:
1) This is the condition of being accountable for your actions. Accepting responsibility for one’s actions
means that the individual who commits an act is the one who is required to explain the act and
accept any consequences.
2) This is the condition of being obliged to answer, as for one's actions, to an authority that can impose
a penalty for failure.

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Thermal insulation — Mineral-wool loose-fill for horizontal
applications in ventilated roof spaces —
Part 2:
Principal responsibilities of installers
1 Scope
This part of ISO 9076 specifies the principal responsibilities of the installers of mineral-wool loose-fill thermal
insulation products for buildings. A product that is manufactured and packaged according to ISO 9076-1 and
then installed in ventilated roof spaces as described in ISO 9774 is assured of having the properties declared
by the manufacturer.
This part of ISO 9076 gives the principal responsibilities of the installer in the installation of the product, in the
documentation of the installation and in the declaration that all requirements of this part of ISO 9076 have
been met.
This part of ISO 9076 does not specify the fitness of the product for the intended use beyond those aspects
relating to installation. Many aspects relating to the fitness for use are specified in government regulations. It
is necessary that the installer ensure, when installing the product, that the product installed is suitable for the
application, based on the government regulations and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The installer can be required to meet ancillary (additional) requirements specified in local regulations or by the
customer.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 7345, Thermal insulation — Physical quantities and definitions
ISO 9229, Thermal insulation — Vocabulary
ISO 9076-1, Thermal insulation — Mineral-wool loose-fill for horizontal applications in ventilated roof
spaces — Part 1: Material specification and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 7345 and ISO 9229 and the
following apply.
3.1
application training
training provided by a manufacturer or by a training institute for which certification is provided
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3.2
attic
roof space
loft space
enclosed space between the roof and ceiling
3.3
authority having jurisdiction
agency of the government or trade having responsibility for the safe and proper installation of thermal
insulation
3.4
blowing wool
fibrous insulation material sub-divided into granules or pellets for application or installation by pneumatic
equipment
[ISO 9229]
3.5
coverage
area provided by a package of loose-fill insulation when applied as per the manufacturer’s instructions to
achieve a declared thermal performance
[ISO 9229]
3.6
designation code
shift, production and/or date code used by the manufacturer to identify a particular product lot
3.7
declared thermal resistance
thermal resistance of the insulation declared by the manufacturer for a specific settled thickness, density, and
mean temperature
NOTE The declared thermal resistance is expressed in square metre kelvins per watt.
3.8
equipment manufacturer
organization that manufactures or markets equipment designed to apply mineral-wool loose-fill thermal
insulation
3.9
inspection authority
authority that has regulatory responsibility for enforcement
3.10
installed thickness
initial thickness at the time of installation necessary to provide the declared thickness after settlement
See settled thickness (3.18).
NOTE 1 The initial thickness is equal to or greater than the declared thickness, and it is necessary to take into account
any settling after installation.
NOTE 2 The term “as-blown thickness” is also used.
3.11
installer
individual who has application training to install mineral-wool loose-fill thermal insulation in roof spaces, such
that it conforms to the labelling on the package and other applicable requirements and regulations
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3.12
loose-fill system
blowing machine and blowing hose required to install mineral-wool loose-fill insulation to the specifications
given on the performance chart
3.13
manufacturer
organization that manufactures or markets mineral-wool loose-fill thermal insulation products and which is
responsible for the packaging and labelling of the material and specifying the system for application
3.14
performance chart
table specifying the installed and settled thickness of insulation required to give tabulated values of thermal
resistance and maximum area of attic surface covered by each bag
3.15
principal requirement
essential procedures that are common to all installations regardless of the construction of the building or the
country in which the installation occurs
NOTE Principal requirements may include instructions to carry out a policy statement (meet an objective) but do not
necessarily provide a linear progression of steps or actions to be taken. Methods that it is necessary to use to accomplish
the objective of a functional installation are normally included.
3.16
R-value
2
thermal resistance of the insulation expressed in m⋅K/W for a given settled thickness and density
NOTE 1 The R-value is expressed in square metre kelvins per watt.
NOTE 2 This term is defined for the convenience of installers who may use the term.
3.17
responsibility
condition of being accountable for your actions, accepting responsibility for one's actions, explaining the act,
and answering to an authority and accepting any consequences or penalties
3.18
settled thickness
thickness declared by the manufacturer as that which provides the declared thermal resistance after
settlement
3.19
settlement
decrease in the thickness of installed insulation with time
NOTE The settlement is expressed as a percentage of the initially installed thickness.
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
R Thermal resistance, expressed in square metre kelvins per watt
R Declared thermal resistance at the respective mean temperature, expressed in square metre kelvins
D10
per watt
R Declared thermal resistance at the respective mean temperature, expressed in square metre kelvins
D23
per watt
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5 General responsibilities of the installer
5.1 Installer training
The installer shall ensure that there is at least one employee present at the site who is trained in the following:
a) site inspection and preparation;
b) physical properties of the insulation materials;
c) use and maintenance of equipment;
d) manufacturer’s installation requirements;
e) verification of the specific requirements in Clause 6;
f) material storage and handling;
g) installation procedures;
h) consumer (site) safety issues;
i) local applicable codes and regulations;
j) limitations of use;
k) related building science;
l) record keeping;
m) disposal of material waste;
n) installer safety.
5.2 Documentation obtained from the manufacturer
The installer shall obtain from the manufacturer of the mineral-wool loose-fill thermal insulation information
that includes the following:
a) brand name, name of the manufacturer or suppler and identification of the manufacturing facility location;
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