DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES (RER)

BOARD AND CODE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE (NOA)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PRODUCT CONTROL SECTION
11805 SW 26 Street, Room 208
Miami, Florida 33175-2474
T (786)315-2590 F (786) 315-2599
www.miamidade.gov/economy

3M Company
3M Center Building 0220-05-E-06
St. Paul, MN. 55144-1000

SCOPE:
This NOA is being issued under the applicable rules and regulations governing the use of construction materials. The
documentation submitted has been reviewed and accepted by Miami-Dade County RER -Product Control Section to be
used in Miami Dade County and other areas where allowed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
This NOA shall not be valid after the expiration date stated below. The Miami-Dade County Product Control Section
(In Miami Dade County) and/or the AHJ (in areas other than Miami Dade County) reserve the right to have this product
or material tested for quality assurance purposes. If this product or material fails to perform in the accepted manner, the
manufacturer will incur the expense of such testing and the AHJ may immediately revoke, modify, or suspend the use
of such product or material within their jurisdiction. RER reserves the right to revoke this acceptance, if it is
determined by Miami-Dade County Product Control Section that this product or material fails to meet the requirements
of the applicable building code.
This product is approved as described herein, and has been designed to comply with the Florida Building Code
including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone of the Florida Building Code.

DESCRIPTION: 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160

LABELING: Each unit shall bear a permanent label with the manufacturer's name or logo, city, state and following
statement: "Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved", unless otherwise noted herein.

RENEWAL of this NOA shall be considered after a renewal application has been filed and there has been no change
in the applicable building code negatively affecting the performance of this product.

TERMINATION of this NOA will occur after the expiration date or if there has

been a revision or change in the

materials, use, and/or manufacture of the product or process. Misuse of this NOA as an endorsement of any product, for
sales, advertising or any other purposes shall automatically terminate this NOA. Failure to comply with any section of
this NOA shall be cause for termination and removal of NOA.

ADVERTISEMENT: The NOA number preceded by the words Miami-Dade County, Florida, and followed by the
expiration date may be displayed in advertising literature. If any portion of the NOA is displayed, then it shall be done
in its entirety.

INSPECTION: A copy of this entire NOA shall be provided to the user by the manufacturer or its distributors and
shall be available for inspection at the job site at the request of the Building Official.
This NOA revises NOA 13-0502.02 and consists of pages 1 through 11.
The submitted documentation was reviewed by Alex Tigera.

NOA No.: 14-0805.01

Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
Page 1 of 11

ROOFING COMPONENT APPROVAL:

Category:
Sub Category:
Materials:

Roofing
Roof tile adhesive
Polyurethane

SCOPE:
This approves 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 as manufactured by 3M Company as
described in this Notice of Acceptance. For the locations where the design pressure requirements, as determined by
applicable building code, do not exceed the design pressure values obtained by calculations in compliance with Roofing
Application Standard RAS 127. For use with approved flat, low, and high profile roof tile systems using 2-Component
Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160.

PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY APPLICANT:

Product

Dimensions

Test
Specifications

Product Description

3M 2-Component
Foam Roof Tile Adhesive
AH-160

N/A

TAS 101

Two component polyurethane foam adhesive

Foam Dispenser
RTF1000

N/A

Dispensing Equipment

ProPack 30 & 100

N/A

Dispensing Equipment

PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY OTHERS:

Any Miami-Dade County Product Control Accepted Roof Tile Assembly having a current NOA which list attachment
resistance values with the use of 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 roof tile adhesive.

MANUFACTURING LOCATION:
1.

Tomball, TX.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Property
Density
Compressive Strength

Test
ASTM D 1622
ASTM D 1621

Tensile Strength
Water Absorption
Moisture Vapor Transmission
Dimensional Stability

ASTM D 1623
ASTM D 2127
ASTM E 96
ASTM D 2126

Closed Cell Content

ASTM D 2856

Results
1.6 lbs./ft.
18 PSI Parallel to rise
12 PSI Perpendicular to rise
28 PSI Parallel to rise
0.08 Lbs./Ft2
3.1 Perm / Inch
+0.07% Volume Change @ -40o F., 2 weeks
+6.0% Volume Change @158oF., 100% Humidity, 2
weeks
86%

Note: The physical properties listed above are presented as typical average values as determined by
accepted ASTM test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing variation.
NOA No.: 14-0805.01
Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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EVIDENCE SUBMITTED:
Test Agency

Test Identifier

Test Name/Report

Date

#94-060
257818-1PA
25-7438-3
25-7438-4
25-7438-7
25-7492

TAS 101
TAS 101
SSTD 11-93

04/08/94
12/16/96
10/25/95

SSTD 11-93
SSTD 11-93

11/02/95
12/12/95

NB-589-631

ASTM D 1623

02/01/94

9637-92

ASTM E 108

04/30/93

01-6743-011
01-6739-062b[1]

ASTM E 108
ASTM E 84

11/16/94
01/16/95

Trinity Engineering

7050.02.96-1
P36700.04.12
P39740.02.12

TAS 114
ASTM D 1623
TAS 101
TAS 123

03/14/96
04/18/12
02/21/12

Celotex Corp. Testing Services

528454-2-1
528454-9-1
528454-10-1
520109-1
520109-2
520109-3
520109-6
520109-7
520191-1
520109-2-1

TAS 101

10/23/98

TAS 101

12/28/98

TAS 101

03/02/99

Center for Applied Engineering

Miles Laboratories
Polymers Division
Ramtech Laboratories, Inc.
Southwest Research Institute

LIMITATIONS:
1. Fire classification is not part of this acceptance. Refer to the Prepared Roof Tile Assembly for fire rating.
2. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 shall solely be used with flat, low, & high tile profiles.
3. Minimum underlayment shall be in compliance with the Roofing Application Standard RAS 120.
4. Roof Tile manufactures acquiring acceptance for the use of 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH160 roof tile adhesive with their tile assemblies shall test in accordance with TAS 101.
5. All products listed herein shall have a quality assurance audit in accordance with the Florida Building Code and
Rule 61G20-3 of the Florida Administrative Code.

NOA No.: 14-0805.01

Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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INSTALLATION:
1. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 may be used with any roof tile assembly having a current
NOA that lists attachment resistance values with the use of 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH160.
2. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 shall be applied in compliance with the Component
Application section and the corresponding Placement Details noted herein. The roof tile assemblys adhesive
attachment with the use of 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 shall provide sufficient
attachment resistance to meet or exceed the resistance value determined in compliance with Miami-Dade County
Roofing Application Standards RAS 127. The adhesive attachment data is noted in the roof tile assembly NOA.
3. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 and its components shall be installed in accordance with
Roofing Application Standard RAS 120, and 3M Companys 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH160 Operating Instruction and Maintenance Booklet.
4. Installation must be by a Factory Trained 'Qualified Applicator' approved and licensed by 3M Company. 3M
Company shall supply a list of approved applicators to the authority having jurisdiction.
5. Calibration of the Foam Dispenser RTF1000 dispensing equipment is required before application of any adhesive.
The mix ratio between the "A" component and the "B" component shall be maintained between 1.0-1.15 (A): 1.0
(B).
6. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 shall be applied with Foam Dispenser RTF1000 or
ProPack 30 & 100 dispensing equipment only.
7. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 shall not be exposed permanently to sunlight.
8. Tiles must be adhered in freshly applied adhesive. Tile must be set within 1 to 2 minutes after 3M 2Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 has been dispensed.
9. 3M 2-Component Foam Roof Tile Adhesive AH-160 placement and minimum patty weight shall be in
accordance with the 'Placement Details' herein. Each generic tile profile requires the specific placement noted
herein.

NOA No.: 14-0805.01

Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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Table 1: Adhesive Placement For Each Generic Tile Profile

Tile Profile

Placement Detail

Minimum Paddy Contact

Area

Minimum Paddy Gram

Weight

Eave Course - Flat, Low, High

Profiles

All Eave Course

17-23 sq. inches

45-65

Flat, Low, High Profiles

Flat Profile
Low Profile

#1
#2
#2

17-23 sq. inches

10-12 sq. inches
12-14 sq. inches

45-65
30
30

High Profile

#2

17-19 sq. inches

30

Flat, Low, High Profiles

#3

Two Paddys: 8-9 sq. inches at

head of tile 9-11 sq. inches at
overlap

12 grams per paddy

Two-Piece Barrel (Cap Tile)

Two Piece

2 Beads (1 each longitudinal

edge) 20-25 sq. inches each
bead

17 grams per bead

Two Piece Barrel (Pan Tile)

Two Piece

65-70 sq. inches

34 grams under pan

LABELING:
All approved products listed herein shall be labeled and shall bear the imprint or identifiable marking of the
manufacturer's name or logo and following statement: "Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved" or the MiamiDade County Product Control Seal as shown below.

BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

As required by the Building Official or applicable building code in order to properly evaluate the installation of this
system.

NOA No.: 14-0805.01

Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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ADHESIVE PLACEMENT DETAIL # 1

Flat/Low Profile Tile
1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2
(50.8 mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam
paddy onto the underlayment positioned as shown,
under the strengthening rib closest to the overlock
of the tile being set.
2. Continue in same manner. Insure approximately 17
(109.7 cm2) 23 (148.4 cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.

Medium Profile / Double Pan Tile

1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2
(50.8 mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam
paddy onto the underlayment positioned as shown
under the pan portion of the tile closest to the
overlock of the tile being set.
2. Continue in same manner. Insure approximately 17
(109.7 cm2) 23 (148.4 cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.

High Profile / Single Pan Tile

1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2
(50.8 mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam
paddy onto the underlayment positioned as shown
under the pan portion of the tile closest to the
overlock of the tile being set.
2. Continue in same manner. Insure approximately 17
(109.7 cm2) 23 (148.4 cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.

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Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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ADHESIVE PLACEMENT DETAIL # 2

Flat/Low Profile Tile
1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2 (50.8
mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam paddy
onto the underlayment positioned as shown under the
strengthening rib of the tile closest to the overlock of
the tile being set. Insure approximately 17 (109.7 cm2)
23 (148.4 cm2) square inch adhesive contact with the
underside of the tile.
2. At the second course, apply a minimum 2 (50.8mm)
x 7 (177.8 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam paddy onto the
underlayment positioned as shown under the
strengthening rib closest to the overlock of the tile
being set.
3. Continue in same manner. Insure approximately 10
(64.5 cm2) - 12 (77.4 cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.

Medium Profile / Double Pan Tile

1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2 (50.8
mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam paddy
onto the underlayment positioned as shown under the
pan portion of the tile closest to the overlock of the
tile being set. Insure approximately 17 (109.7 cm2)
23 (148.4 cm2) square inch adhesive contact with the
underside of the tile.
2. At the second course, apply a minimum 2 (50.8mm)
x 7 (177.8 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam paddy onto the
underlayment positioned as shown under the pan
portion of the tile closest to the overlock of the tile
being set.
3. Continue in same manner. Insure approximately 12
(77.4 cm2) - 14 (90.3 cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.
(Instructions continued on next page)

NOA No.: 14-0805.01

Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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ADHESIVE PLACEMENT DETAIL # 2 (CONTINUED)

High Profile / Single Pan Tile
1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2 (50.8
mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam paddy
onto the underlayment positioned as shown under the
pan portion of the tile closest to the overlock of the
tile being set. Insure approximately 17 (109.7 cm2)
23 (148.4 cm2) square inch adhesive contact with the
underside of the tile.
2. At the second course, apply a minimum 2 (50.8mm)
x 7 (177.8 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam paddy onto the
underlayment positioned as shown under the pan
portion of the tile closest to the overlock of the tile
being set.
3. Continue in same manner. Insure approximately 17
(109.7 cm2) - 19 (122.6 cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.

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Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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ADHESIVE PLACEMENT DETAIL # 3

1. On the eave course only, apply a minimum 2" (50.8
mm) x 10" (254 mm) x 1" (25.4 mm) foam paddy
onto the underlayment positioned as shown, under
the strengthening rib for flat tile or under the pan
portion of the tile for low or high profile tile closest
to the overlock of the tile being set. Leave
approximately 4" (101.6 mm) up from the eave
edge free of foam to prevent the expanded adhesive
from blocking the weep holes. Insure
approximately 17-23 in2 (109.7-148.4 cm2) of
adhesive contact with the underside of the tile

2. Apply a 4" (101.6 mm) x 4" (101.6 mm) x 1" (25.4

mm) foam paddy onto the underlayment just below
the second course line positioned foam paddy
under the strengthening rib for flat tile, or under the
pan portion of the tile, closest to the underlock for
the second course tile to be installed. Insure
approximately 8-9 in2 (51.6-58.1 cm2) of adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile.

(Instructions continued on next page)

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Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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ADHESIVE PLACEMENT DETAIL # 3 (CONTINUED)

3. Also apply a 2" (50.8 mm) x 4" (101.6 mm) x
(19 mm) paddy on top of the eave course tile
surface as shown, on top of the strengthening rib
for flat tile or on top of the pan portion of the tile,
closest to the underlock of the first course of tile.
Install second course of tile. Insure approximately
9 (58.1 cm2) - 11 (71cm2) square inch adhesive
contact with the underside of the tile at the overlap
and 7 (45.2 cm2) - 9 (58.1 cm2) square inch
adhesive contact with the underside of the tile at
the head of the tile. Continue in same manner.

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Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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ADHESIVE PLACEMENT DETAIL

TWO PIECE BARREL
Two Piece Barrel (Cap and Pan) Tile
1. Starting at the eave course, apply a minimum 2
(50.8 mm) x 10 (254 mm) x 1 (25.4 mm) foam
paddy onto the underlayment positioned as
shown under two adjacent pan tiles. Support eave
tiles from rocking until adhesive has a chance to
cure.
2. Continue in same manner bringing two pan
courses up toward the ridge. Insure
approximately 65 (419.4 cm2) 70 (451.6 cm2)
square inch adhesive contact with the underside
of the pan tile.
3. Turn covers upside down exposing the underside
of the tile. Apply a minimum 1 (25.4 mm) x 10
(254 mm) bead of adhesive directly on the inner
edge of each side of the cover tile. Leave
approximately 3/4 (19 mm) to 1 (25.4 mm)
from the outside edge of the tile, inward, free of
foam to allow for expansion.
4. Turn cover tile over after foam is applied and
place onto pan tile course. Insure a minimum of
20 (129 cm2) - 25 (161.3 cm2) square inch
contact area on each side of the cover tile to the
pan tile. Continue in same manner. Trim away
any cured exposed foam adhesive. Pointing of
longitudinal edges of the cover tiles are
considered optional.
5. When additional nailing is required, 2 (50.8
mm) x 4 (101.6 mm) nailers or the tie wire
system using galvanized, stainless steel, or
copper wire and compatible nails may be used.

END OF THIS ACCEPTANCE

NOA No.: 14-0805.01

Expiration Date: 05/10/17
Approval Date: 09/04/14
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