SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, is reviewing and re-canvassing two key technical document for re-approval as American National Standards. In accordance with SPRI’s ANSI approved procedures, standards are reviewed and reapproved every five years.
SPRI is in the process of reviewing the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 “Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Sloe Roofing Systems.” The Test Standard prescribes methodology for testing roof edge assemblies, excluding gutters, to evaluate their resistance to wind loads. It was last revised and re-approved as an ANSI standard in 2017.