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Roofing Codes

Roofing Codes: Flashing

June 1, 2013

Roofing codes regarding flashing and its interpretation.


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Roofing Code: Section 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings

November 29, 2012

The installation of asphalt shingles shall comply with the provisions of this section.


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Roofing Code: Section 1507.13 Thermoplastic Single-Ply Roofing

May 22, 2012

The installation of thermoplastic single-ply roofing shall comply with the provisions of this section.


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Roofing Code: Section 1506.3 Material Specifications

March 20, 2012

Roof-covering materials shall conform to the applicable standards listed in this chapter.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504, Performance Requirements

February 16, 2012

Asphalt shingles shall be installed in accordance with Section 1507.2.7. For roofs located where the basic wind speed in accordance with Figure 1609 is 100mph or greater.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504.7 Impact Resistance

January 25, 2012

Roof coverings installed on low-slope roofs (roof slope <2:12) in accordance with Section 1507 shall resist impact damage based on the results of tests conducted in accordance with ASTM D 3746.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504.5 Edge Securement

December 5, 2011

Low-slope membrane roof system metal edge securement, except gutters, shall be designed and installed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and tested for resistance in accordance with ANSI/SPRI ES-1, except the basic wind speed shall be determined from Figure 1609.


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Roofing Code: Section 1503.3 Coping

October 17, 2011

Section 1503.3 Coping: Parapet walls shall be properly coped with noncombustible, weatherproof materials of a width no less than the thickness of the parapet wall.


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Roofing Code: 1503.2 Flashing

September 13, 2011
Section 1503.2 Flashing: Flashing shall be installed in such a manner so as to prevent moisture entering the wall and roof through joints in copings, through moisture-permeable materials and at intersections with parapet walls and other penetrations through the roof plane.
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Roofing Code: Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip Edge

July 18, 2011
Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip edge. Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap to be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Eave drip edges shall extend 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm).
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