Falk Panel LLC
Building Products Listing Program
- Falk Panel LLC
- Insulated Metal Panels
- Walker, MI
- B1142-1
- B1142-1 Edition 2
- November 1, 2023
- May 14, 2025
- N/A
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ASTM E84-21
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 286-2019
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.
ASTM D1929-20
Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic.
UL 1256-18
Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions.
NFPA 285-2019
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation for Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components.
NFPA 259-2018
Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials.
CAN/ULC S102-18
Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies.
CAN/ULC S127-14
Standard Corner Wall Method of Test for Flammability Characteristics of Non-Melting Foam Plastic Building Materials.
CAN/ULC S126-14
Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies.
CAN/ULC S138-06 (R2016)
Standard Method of Test for Fire Growth of Insulated Building Panels in a Full-Scale Room Configuration.
CAN/ULC S134-13
Standard Method of Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies.
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Falk Panel LLC Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) of the following types:
•HFW-40
•CSW-44
•SSR-42
•RRP-40
•MRP-44
•RDEK-40 -
Each panel is marked with a permanent label containing the following information:
a)Manufacturer’s name or trademark.
b)Product name.
c)Production date.
d)QAI file number: B1142.
e)ASTM E84 / CAN/ULC S102 Flame Spread Index and Smoke Developed Indices as noted in this listing.
f)QAI logo with ‘c’ and ‘us’ identifier.
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Falk Panels IMP have the following ignition properties determined in accordance with ASTM D1929:
Ignition Properties
Flash Ignition Temperature:
≥ 600o+F (316oC)
Spontaneous Ignition Temperature:
≥ 800o+F (427oC)
Falk Panels IMP surface burning characteristics determined in accordance with ASTM E84:
Model(s)
Flame Spread Index
Smoke Developed Index
Maximum Thickness inches (mm)
Density Max. lbs/ft3 (kg/m3)
Falk Panel IMP
(w/o Steel Skin)
≤ 25
≤ 450
6
(152)
2.7
(43.2)
HFW-40, CSW-44, SSR-42, RRP-40, MRP-44, RDEK-40
(Evaluated With Steel Skin and representative joint)
≤ 25
≤ 450
6
(152)
2.7
(43.2)
Falk Panels IMP surface burning characteristics determined in accordance with CAN/ULC-102:
Model(s)
Flame Spread Index
Smoke Developed Index
Maximum Thickness
mm (inches)
Density Max. kg/m3 (lbs/ft3)
Falk Panel IMP
(Without Steel Skin)
≤ 5001
≤ 175
152
(6)
43.2
(2.7)
HFW-40, CSW-44, SSR-42, RRP-40, MRP-44, RDEK-40
(Evaluated With Steel Skin and representative joint)
≤ 252
≤ 100
152
(6)
43.2
(2.7)
Note 1: Flame spread index determined in accordance with CAN/ULC S127 for the foam core without steel skins.
Falk Panels IMP underdeck spread of flame per UL 1256:
Model(s)
Results
Maximum Thickness
mm (inches)
Density Max. kg/m3 (lbs/ft3)
HFW-40, CSW-44, SSR-42, RRP-40, MRP-44, RDEK-40
(Evaluated With Steel Skin and representative joint)
Complies
204
(8)
43.2
(2.7)
Falk Panels IMP underdeck spread of flame per CAN/ULC S126:
Model(s)
Results
Thickness Maximum
mm (inches)
Density Max. kg/m3 (lbs/ft3)
HFW-40, CSW-44, SSR-42, RRP-40, MRP-44, RDEK-40
(Evaluated With Steel Skin and representative joint)
Complies
204
(8)
43.2
(2.7)
Falk Panels IMP when installed in accordance with details listed below, have been found to meet requirements of NFPA 286:
QAI Design #
Model(s)
NFPA 286 Compliant Assembly
HFW-40, CSW-44, SSR-42, RRP-40, MRP-44, RDEK-40
Maximum 6 inches (152 mm) thickness.
Fastener at top and bottom panels for panel connection are required. Corners treated with flashing, mechanically secured.
Optional sealant can be applied at panel joints.
Note 3: Falk Panels described above have been found to comply with Section 2609.3 Special Approval of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) for installation without a code prescribed thermal barrier.
Falk Panels IMP when installed in accordance with details listed below, have been found to meet requirements of CAN/ULC S138:
QAI Design #
Model(s)
CAN/ULC-S138 Compliant Assembly
HFW-40, CSW-44, SSR-42, RRP-40, MRP-44, RDEK-40
Maximum 6 inches (152 mm) thickness
Sprinklered Room compliant when equipped with 68oC (155oF) activation temperature, standard response pendant style listed sprinklers listed by an approved agency.
Fastener at top and bottom panels for panel connection are required. Corners treated with flashing, mechanically secured.
Optional sealant can be applied at panel joints.
Note 4: The above assembly has been evaluated and found compliant per 2020 NBC Section 3.1.5.7 Factory-Assembled Panels Clause 1) for use in Non-Combustible Construction for buildings that are sprinklered, < 18 meters high, have no Group A Group B or Group C major occupancies, with the panel having no air spaces, and where panels are used in application where flame spread ratings 10 – 150 are required. Flame spread rating of ≤ 25 is noted as Falk Panels IMP with joint, with surface burning ratings determined per CAN/ULC S102.
Falk IMP evaluated to CAN/ULC-S101 10-minute stay in place when used as wall panels:
Falk Panels CAN/ULC S101 10 Minute Stay in Place5
QAI Design #
Model(s)
Maximum Thickness
Maximum Duration
Openings
HFW-40, CSW-44
152 mm
(6 inches)
10 minutes
No Openings Developed
Note 5: The above assembly has been evaluated and found compliant per 2015 NBC Section 3.1.5.7 Factory-Assembled Panels Clause 2) for use in Non-Combustible Construction for buildings that are < 18 meters high, have no Group B or Group C major occupancies, with the panel having no air spaces, and where panels are used in application where flame spread ratings 10 – 150 are required. Flame spread rating ≤ 25 is noted as Falk IMP with joint ratings determined per CAN/ULC S102.
Falk IMP products evaluated to NFPA 285:
Falk Panels NFPA 285
QAI Design #
Model(s)
Maximum Thickness
Potential Heat of Combustion6
Maximum Density
lbs/ft3 (kg/m3)
HFW-40
6 inches (152 mm)
11,350 Btu/ft2
2.7
(43.2)
Note 6: Potential Heat of Combustion determined in accordance with NFPA 259.
Falk IMP products evaluated to CAN/ULC S134:
Falk Panels CAN/ULC S134
QAI
Design #
Model(s)
Maximum Thickness
Flame Spread
Heat Flux at
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Maximum Density
kg/m3 (lbs/ft3)
HFW-40
152 mm
(6-inches)
< 5.0 m
(16.4 ft)
< 35 kW/m2
(11,100 BTU/hr ·ft2)
43.2 (2.7)
Note 7: The above assembly has been evaluated and found compliant for use as a combustible cladding in non-combustible construction as required by Section 3.1.5.5 of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBC).
Notes:
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