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SPRI Announces Plans to Revise Design Standard for Edge Systems

This Standard provides the basic requirements for wind load design for roof edge securement of roof edge systems, including gutters and nailers.
March 28, 2025

SPRI announced that SPRI ED-1 “Design Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low-Slope Roofing Systems” is being revised and will be re-canvassed for approval as an American National Standard.


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SPRI Announces Updates to 2025 RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

The updated document introduces several key changes designed to enhance clarity, improve testing methodologies, and expand practical guidance for users
March 5, 2025

SPRI announced the release of the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains. 


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SPRI to Canvass ADT-1 Evaluation of Roofing Adhesives and Board Stock Test Standard

August 15, 2023

SPRI announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create a new standard “Test Standard for Evaluation of Roofing Adhesive and Board Stock in Tensile Loading for Low Slope Roofing Systems."


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SPRI to Canvass MPO-1 Comparative Pull-Over Strength Test Standard

March 17, 2023

SPRI announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create a new standard “Test Standard for Comparative Pull-Over Strengths of Membrane Fastening Systems and Waterproofing Membrane Materials Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems where Stress Plates are Used for Waterproofing Membrane Securement.” 


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Figure RE1.4 – System of Forces, ½ of Membrane Width Between Fastener.

SPRI Announces Updated ES-1 Standard Now Available

March 17, 2023

SPRI Announced that it has completed the process of reviewing the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 “Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems.”


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Roofing Codes

Roofing Code: Class A Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.2
August 7, 2018
Class A roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure.
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Roofing Code: Structural Metal Panel Roof Systems

Section 1504.3.2
July 24, 2018
Structural standing-seam metal panel roof systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E1592 or FM 4474
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Roofing Code: Wind Resistance of Clay and Concrete Tile

Section 1504.2
July 10, 2018
ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.
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Roofing Code: Weather Protection

Section 1503.1
June 26, 2018
Roof decks shall be covered with approved roof coverings secured to the building or the structure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
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Roofing Code: Scuppers

Section 1503.4.2
June 12, 2018
This code implies that scuppers are an acceptable form of roof drainage.
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