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BSR/ABTG FS 100-202x, Standard Requirements for Wind Pressure Resistance of Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing Used in Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies (revision of ANSI/ABTG FS 100-2012 (R2018)) is available for review and public comment as published on December 27, 2024, in Volume 55, No. 52 of ANSI Standards Action (see page 14). This standard establishes wind pressure resistance requirements for Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) products used as exterior wall sheathing, including use as continuous insulation, in exterior wall covering assemblies.

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BSR/ABTG FS 100-2012 (R202x), Standard Requirements for Wind Pressure Resistance of Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing Used in Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies (reaffirmation of ANSI/ABTG FS 100-2012 (R2018)) is available for review and public comment as published on December 29, 2023, in Volume 54, No. 52 of ANSI Standards Action. This standard establishes wind pressure resistance requirements for Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) products used as exterior wall sheathing, including use as continuous insulation, in exterior wall covering assemblies. The group also published a call for new members.

For more information and a free electronic copy, or to express interest in joining this consensus body, go to https://www.appliedbuildingtech.com/standards.

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