Standards - EIFS and EIFS with Drainage
Organizations such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International, UL Solutions, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and more develop, publish, and periodically update voluntary consensus standards for construction materials, products, and systems. These standards provide important guidance related to product performance, testing methodologies, design considerations, installation practices, and code compliance, helping to promote quality, consistency, and reliability throughout the construction industry.
The list below is a general reference resource for standards related to EIFS/EIFS with Drainage and the broader construction industry. Standards shown in italics are specific to EIFS/EIFS with Drainage, while the remaining standards may also apply to other construction materials, products, and systems. This list may not be all-inclusive, and standards are subject to periodic updates and revisions. Users are responsible for verifying the current version of any standard and determining its applicability to their specific project or intended use.
The list below is a general reference resource for standards related to EIFS/EIFS with Drainage and the broader construction industry. Standards shown in italics are specific to EIFS/EIFS with Drainage, while the remaining standards may also apply to other construction materials, products, and systems. This list may not be all-inclusive, and standards are subject to periodic updates and revisions. Users are responsible for verifying the current version of any standard and determining its applicability to their specific project or intended use.
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
As an ANSI-accredited standards developer, EIMA plays a vital role in advancing consistency, quality, and innovation within the EIFS industry. ANSI/EIMA standards provide the industry with trusted, consensus-based guidance developed through a transparent canvass method and formal due process, reinforcing EIMA’s credibility and leadership within the building enclosure community. These standards not only establish technical benchmarks for the industry, but also serve as an important resource for architects, contractors, manufacturers, and code officials seeking reliable performance criteria. Standards Development Procedures Re-accredited as of May 18, 2026 |
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ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017
Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage
EIMA is currently working to update ANSI/EIMA 99-A–2017 to reflect evolving industry practices and technologies, including the addition of adhered manufactured masonry veneer finishes and mineral wool insulation options, along with broader revisions that address changes in the market and advances in EIFS design and construction. The standards update process is already well underway, and current project status and related development documents can be reviewed below.
Revision - BSR/EIMA 99-A-2025-202x, Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage (revision of ANSI/EIMA 99A-2017)
Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage
EIMA is currently working to update ANSI/EIMA 99-A–2017 to reflect evolving industry practices and technologies, including the addition of adhered manufactured masonry veneer finishes and mineral wool insulation options, along with broader revisions that address changes in the market and advances in EIFS design and construction. The standards update process is already well underway, and current project status and related development documents can be reviewed below.
Revision - BSR/EIMA 99-A-2025-202x, Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage (revision of ANSI/EIMA 99A-2017)
- PINS Notification from Standards Action, VOL. 56, NO. 26 JUNE 27, 2025 (EIMA on page 4)
- Canvass Roster for ANSI/EIMA 99A Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage
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ASTM International (ASTM)
ASTM International is a globally recognized standards development organization that creates and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Its standards are widely used throughout the construction industry to support quality, safety, performance, and interoperability. |
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B117
Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus C297 Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions C578 Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation C1289 Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board C1354 Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter C1382 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Sealants When Used in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Joints C1397 Standard Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems C1481 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) (Replaces Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) C1535 Standard Practice for Application of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Class PI D968 Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive D2247 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100 % Relative Humidity E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials E96 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials E330 Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference E1354 Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter |
E2098
Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution E2110 Standard Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) E2134 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) E2178 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate and Calculation of Air Permeance of Building Materials E2273 Standard Test Method for Determining the Drainage Efficiency of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Clad Walls E2321 Standard Practice for Use of Test Methods E 96 for Determining the Water Vapor Transmission (WVT) of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) E2357 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate of Air Barrier Assemblies E2359 Standard Test Method for Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and Finish System Clad Wall Assembly E2430 Standard Specification for Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards For Use In Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) E2485 Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings E2486 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Class PB and PI Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) E2511 Standard Guide for Detailing of EIFS-Clad Wall Assemblies E2568 Standard Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems E2570 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) Coatings Used Under Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) or EIFS with Drainage G153 Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials G155 Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials |
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Fire Protection Association is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to developing codes and standards that reduce the risk of fire, electrical hazards, and related safety issues. NFPA standards are widely referenced in building codes and are used throughout the construction industry to support life safety and fire performance requirements. |
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NFPA 285
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
NFPA 268
Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
NFPA 268
Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Testing Application Standard (TAS)
Testing Application Standards (TAS) are a set of performance-based test methods used primarily in Florida building codes to evaluate the resistance of building materials and systems to wind-driven rain, impact, and wind pressure. They are commonly applied to exterior wall assemblies, roofing, and glazing systems to verify compliance with high-wind and hurricane-prone region requirements.
TAS 201
Impact Test Procedures
2023 Florida Building Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition
TAS 202
Criteria for testing impact and non-impact resistant building envelope components using uniform static air pressure
2023 Florida Building Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition
TAS 203
Criteria for testing products subject to cyclic wind pressure loading
2023 Florida Building Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition
Testing Application Standards (TAS) are a set of performance-based test methods used primarily in Florida building codes to evaluate the resistance of building materials and systems to wind-driven rain, impact, and wind pressure. They are commonly applied to exterior wall assemblies, roofing, and glazing systems to verify compliance with high-wind and hurricane-prone region requirements.
TAS 201
Impact Test Procedures
2023 Florida Building Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition
TAS 202
Criteria for testing impact and non-impact resistant building envelope components using uniform static air pressure
2023 Florida Building Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition
TAS 203
Criteria for testing products subject to cyclic wind pressure loading
2023 Florida Building Code, Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition
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Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) Standards
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Standards are consensus-based safety and performance standards developed for building materials, products, and systems used in the Canadian construction market. They are widely referenced in codes and specifications to help ensure fire safety, durability, and overall performance compliance. CAN/ULC - S716.1 Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) – Materials and Systems CAN/ULC – S716.2 Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) – Installation of EIFS Components and Water Resistive Barrier CAN/ULC – S716.3 Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) – Design Application |
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The International Organization for Standardization is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes globally recognized standards across a wide range of industries and sectors. Its standards help ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability in products, services, and systems worldwide. ISO 17738 -1 Thermal Insulation Products – Exterior Insulation Finish Systems – Part 1: Materials ISO 17738 – 2 Thermal Insulation Products – Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) – Part 2: Installation ISO 17738 – 3 Thermal Insulation Products – Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) – Part 3: Design Requirements |
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