Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard
Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard

Approved Products - National Green Building Standard

Product Name: Form-A-Drain (FAD) Foundation Footing System
Product Manufacturer: CertainTeed

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Practice NumberPracticePoints Available with this ProductAdditional Conditions of Use to Earn PointsManufacturer's Comments
602.3.1Where required by the ICC IRC or IBC for habitable and usable spaces below grade, exterior drain tile is installed. Mandatory for certification, if applicable.MandatoryInstall per code requirement and manufacturer's instructions.Form-A-DrainĀ® is used in place of lumber to form concrete footings. Unlike conventional drain tile, the FAD drainage system is flat and level and positioned at the proper location at the top of the footing. FAD is available in 4", 6", 8", & 10".
602.3.2Interior and exterior foundation perimeter drains sloped to discharge to daylight, dry well, or sump pit.4Product is used to provide foundation drainage to daylight, drywell, or sump pit.Form-A-DrainĀ® is used in place of lumber to form concrete footings. Unlike conventional drain tile, the FAD drainage system is flat and level and positioned at the proper location at the top of the footing. FAD is available in 4", 6", 8", & 10".
604.1(1)Building materials w/ recycled content are used for at least 2 minor components.1-3Points awarded for 2 products w/recycled content. Another minor product with at least 75% recycled content required for 3 points. 2 points if another minor product with 50% recycle content or 1 point if another product with 25% recycle content.Lineals are made from 100% recycled PVC.
902.3(1)Buildings located in Radon Zone 1 have a radon system installed. Mandatory, if applicable, for certification.10-15Product must be used on a home in Radon Zone 1 and vented for radon control. 10 points for a passive system; 15 points for an active system.FAD is both the footing form and the foundation drainage system allowing the builder's crew to accomplish both at the same time using less material.
902.3(2)Buildings located in Radon Zone 2 have a radon system installed.10Product must be used on a home in Radon Zone 2 and vented for radon control.FAD is both the footing form and the foundation drainage system allowing the builder's crew to accomplish both at the same time using less material.