Technical Specifications

ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1668 CBC and CRC Supplement
Reissued October 2017
This report is subject to renewal October 2018.
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DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
Section: 07 46 46—Fiber-Cement Siding
REPORT HOLDER:
PLYCEM USA, INC.
FIBER CEMENT PRODUCTS
15055 WOODHAM DRIVE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073
[phone]
www.allurausa.com
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
ALLURA
™
FIBER CEMENT LAP SIDING, VERTICAL PANEL SIDING, SOFFIT PANELS AND SHAPES SIDING
1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that Allura
™
fiber cement lap siding, vertical panel siding,
soffit panels and shapes siding, recognized in ICC-ES master evaluation report ESR-1668, have also been evaluated for
compliance with Chapters 7 and 14 of the California Building Code
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and with Chapters R3 and R7 of the California
Residential Code
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.
Applicable code editions:
 2013 and 2010 California Building Code
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(CBC)
 2013 and 2010 California Residential Code
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(CRC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
2.1 CBC:
The Allura
™
fiber cement lap siding, vertical panel siding, soffit panels and shapes siding, described in Sections 2.0 through
7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-1668, may be used where noncombustible or ignition-resistant exterior walls
complying with Chapter 7 and 14 of the CBC are required, provided installation is in accordance with the applicable
International Building Code
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(IBC) provisions of the master report and the additional requirements in CBC Section 1405.3.
The use of the products in construction of new buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State
Responsibility Areas or any Wildland–Urban Interface Area requires installation in accordance with the applicable IBC
provisions of the master report and the additional requirements of CBC Sections 701A.3, 704A.3, 707A.3, as applicable.
2.2 CRC:
The Allura
™
fiber cement lap siding, vertical panel siding, soffit panels and shapes siding, described in Sections 2.0 through
7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-1668, may be used where exterior walls complying with CRC Chapters R3 and R7
are required, provided installation is in accordance with the applicable International Residential Code
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(IRC) provisions of the
master report and the additional requirements in CRC Section R702.7.
The use of the products in construction of new buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State
Responsibility Areas or any Wildland–Urban Interface Area requires installation in accordance with the applicable IRC
provisions of the master report and the additional requirements of CRC Sections R327.1.3, R327.4.3 and R327.7 as
applicable.
The products recognized in this supplement have not been evaluated for compliance with the International Wildland–Urban
Interface Code®.
This supplement expires concurrently with the master report, reissued October 2017.
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