Sheathing materials forming the exterior envelope assembly of a building with light-frame wood or steel walls, must be specified to resist to out-of-plane wind loads (positive and negative/suction pressures). Building codes specify these requirements for various sheathing materials. Wind resistance of FPIS is not required where placed under or over a separate sheathing material capable of resisting wind loads. Refer to 2024 IRC Section R303.8 and 2024 IBC Section 2603.10.
For specification of FPIS where wind resistance is required, refer to:
- FPIS manufacturer code-compliance data
- FS100 Standard
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