ANSI/APA PRS 610.1: Standard for Performance-Rated Structural Insulated Panels in Wall Applications

The ANSI/APA PRS 610.1 Standard for Performance-Rated Structural Insulated Panels in Wall Applications provides requirements and test methods for qualifications and quality assurance for performance-rated structural insulated panels (SIPs).

This publication is designed for: structural insulated manufacturers, engineered wood panel manufacturers, building code officials

SIPs are manufactured with a foam plastic insulation core bonded between two wood structural panel facings intended for use in wall applications. “Performance-rated” refers to SIPs that meet the performance requirements specified in this standard.

Key sections include:

• Terminology

• SIP walls

• Performance criteria and requirements

• Test methods for SIPs

• Reporting of test results

• Trademarking and certification

• Test requirements for facing materials

• Testing requirements for SIP assemblies

This document is a revision of ANSI/APA PRS 610.1-2018.