® THERMAL INSULATION SPECIFICATION GUIDE

RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF INSULATION TO ACHIEVE DEEMED-TO-SATISFY RULE FOR ENERY EFFICIENCY IN ROOF/CEILING, WALL & FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONS – SANS 10400-XA: 2021
ROOFS EXTERNAL WALLS FLOORS
CONSTRUCTION TYPE 50 mm Cavity Light Weight Walls Under
Cathedral ceiling or Concrete
Surface density Surface density Suspended Floors Floor
flat ceiling Slab
>270kg/m² <270kg/m² Heating
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3, 4, 5 &
Energy Zones 5H 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7 1,2,6 & 7 1, 2, 6 & 7 3, 4 & 5 1, 2, 6 & 7 If used
6&7 5H
Minimum Thermal Resistance required - Total R-value m²K/W 3.7 2.7 Recommended 2.2 1.9 1.5 1 1 1
Total R-value of roof & ceiling materials / other materials 0.35 0.39 To Be TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Determined
Minimum added R-value required m²K/W 3.35 2.31 (TBD) 2.2 1.9 1.5 1 1 1
Density Thermal Reaction Photo Recommended minimum intervention levels (thickness in mm) of thermal insulation materials to be used. Thermal Conductivity
kg/m³ Conductivity To Fire values used are generic. All properties should be verified with individual manufacturers. NS - Properties that are not stated (NS) may
Generic Insulation k-Value SANS 428 or may not be an indication that a material is not appropriate for the applications. ck – Check SANS 10400-T for suspended floors.

Cellulose Fibre Bonded Batt 30 0.038 B 130 90 50 85 75 ck ck NS NS

Cellulose Fibre Loose-fill 27.5 0.040 B 135 100 NS NS NS ck ck NS NS

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

15 0.035 B 120 80 50 80 70 ck ck 35 NS
Rigid Board
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
32 0.030 B 100 70 50 65 60 ck ck 30 NS
Rigid Board

Glass Wool (GW)Flexible Blanket 12-18 0.040 A 135 100 50 90 80 60 40 NS 40

Glass Wool (GW) Batt 47.5 0.033 A 115 80 50 75 65 50 35 NS 35

Polyester Fibre Flexible Blanket 10 0.051 B 170 120 50 115 100 ck ck NS NS

Polyester Fibre Blend Batt 24-80 0.034-0.040 B 135 100 50 90 80 ck ck NS NS

Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Rigid Board 34 0.024 B 80 60 50 55 50 ck ck 25 NS

Rock/Stone Wool Batt 40-160 0.033 A 115 80 50 75 65 50 35 NS 35

All tiled roofs in energy zones 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 shall have a tile underlay or radiant barrier and installed in accordance
Reflective Foil Laminate Roll (RFL) ε N/A B with the manufacturers installation specifications. Manufacturers can also supply vapour barriers for floors/walls.
Additional bulk insulation is required to comply with the thermal resistance requirements of SANS 10400-XA.
KEY & NOTES: 1. Zone 5H high humidity to be taken into account.
2. All properties listed are for the core insulation materials only and may not be indicative of the performance of an insulation system, including vapour retarders, adhesives and sealants.
3. Thermal efficiencies are dependent on material thickness, blowing agent, density, age, operating temperature and moisture. Always use aged values for design purposes.
4. Reaction to Fire Rating: A=Non-Combustible B=Combustible.
5. Manufacturers will round off thicknesses to nearest production standard.
6. Rational design is always an option. Consult with a Competent Person.
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SANS 10400-A General Principles and Requirements Reaction to Fire
Regulation A20 Classification and Designation of Rating
Occupancies as per Energy Efficiency Regulation XA Requirement
and SANS 10400-XA Energy usage in buildings. SANS 428
A1 Entertainment & public assembly A1
A2 Theatrical and indoor sport A1, B1 – B2
A3 Places of instruction A1, B1 – B2
A4 Worship A1, B1 – B2
C1 Exhibition hall A1, B1 – B2
C2 Museum A1, B1 – B2
E1 Place of detention A1
E2 Hospital A1
E3 Other institutional (residential) A1
E4 Health care A1, B1 – B2
F1 Large shop A1, B1 – B3
F2 Small shop A1, B1 – B3
F3 Wholesalers’ store A1, B1 – B3
G1 Offices A1, B1 – B2
H1 Hotel A1
H2 Dormitory A1
H3 Domestic residence A1, B1 – B3
H4 Dwelling house A1, B1 – B3
SAFETY ALERT – CEILING INSULATION: Heat-producing fixtures should be isolated from the H5 Hospitality A1, B1 – B3
thermal insulation to prevent fire hazards. These include recessed lighting fixtures. Install non-
combustible downlight protection covers, to protect the insulation. PROHIBITED PRACTICES: PIPE INSULATION
FIRE SAFETY is the number one priority! DO NOT use two combustible insulation products in Internal Ø of pipe ≤ 80mm > 80mm
conjunction with one another to form a composite, for example; a combustible rigid board
with a combustible flexible fibre blanket, to comply with the required thermal resistance in
R-Value Required m²K.W 1 1.5
SANS 10400-XA Energy usage in buildings, unless it has a valid fire report to verify that it was Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) 35 55
tested together and can be used as such.
Glass Wool 40 60
Polyester 60 80
Disclaimer: All information, recommendation or advice contained in this TIPSASA publication is given in good faith to the best of our knowledge Polyurethane 25 40
and based on current standards and regulations in effect. TIPSASA cannot be held responsible for any loss incurred through incorrect or faulty
use of its Publications. No responsibility will be accepted by TIPSASA for any errors and/or omissions, which may have inadvertently occurred. © All exposed pipes to and from hot water cylinders & central heating systems
Tel: 0861 000 334. Mobile: 082 305 8559 Website: [Link] Publication: November 2021. shall be insulated with pipe insulation.