Roofing Installation Standards

Test standards such as astm d7158 are available to provide performance metrics for asphalt shingles.

Roofing installation standards.

1 1 1 type of construction. Irc or ibc focus on weather protection structural performance roofing materials and installation. Class c roof assemblies and coverings can withstand light fires. Below 40 f shingles are brittle and crack easily when hammered or bent.

A fall arrest system prevents a worker who falls from contacting a lower level. Structures outside of fire hazard zones require at least class c fire retardant roof covering. According to best practices guide to residential construction. Guide to roofing underlayment or felt installation for standard roof slopes.

97 chapter 30 other specialty functions. Per worker and be installed by a qualified individual. Tri alliance has partnered with the florida roofing sheet metal air conditioning contractors association inc. Interior partitions may or may not be load bearing.

Fire resistance classification requirements are based on the type of construction and the building use group. Frsa for nearly two decades on developing installation manuals that represent proper installation practices industry standards and the latest code requirements for the florida market. The system must be capable of supporting at least 5 000 lbs. Ideally shingles should be installed at temperatures ranging from 40 f to 85 f.

Asphalt saturated felt starting at the eaves and lapping upper courses over lower by a minimum of 2 inches. Installation of class a or class b roof coverings is mandatory when any roofing work is carried out on 50 percent or more of the total roof area of the property. Astm s roofing standards are instrumental in specifying testing and evaluating the dimensional mechanical and performance requirements of various forms of roofing systems. The new icc 600 standard is the residential design standard for hurricane resistant construction replacing sstd 10 and to reference the astm d7158 standard.

On roofs with a slope of 4 12 or greater use a single layer of 15 lb. Above 85 f it is easy to tear the shingles or mar the granular coating. 1 chapter 1 applicable time limits state law or local ordinances will control the time frame for inspections of code. Cost benefit analysis critical in development of codes and standards.

Most other roof system requirements in the building codes i e. These systems are assembled in the uppermost part of building structures to provide protection and insulation from external elements such as rain sunlight and heat. Installation temperature requirements for asphalt shingle roofs. An outline of shrae standard 90 1 ashrae standard 189 1 international energy conservation code iecc international green construction code igcc and national green building standard ngbs.

Chapter 29 manufacturer installation standards.