Roofing Codes

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Clay roof tile shall comply with ASTM C 1167.

Liquid-applied roofing shall have a design slope of a minimum of 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.

The installation of liquid-applied roofing shall comply with the provisions of this section.

This code implies that all roof materials that pass the testing provided in the ASTM E 108 fire testing under the light category are identified as Class C roof assemblies.

Roof replacements shall comply with Section C402.1.3, C402.1.4, C402.1.5 or C407 where the existing roof assembly is part of the building thermal envelope and contains insulation entirely above the roof deck.

This code implies that all roof materials that pass the testing provided in the ASTM E 108 fire testing under the moderate category are identified as Class B roof assemblies

This code implies that ice and water shield—eaves flashing—is required for installation on all heated, steep-slope structures in colder climates.

Liquid-applied roofing shall comply with ASTM C 836, ASTM C 957, ASTM D 1227 or ASTM D 3468, ASTM D 6083, ASTM D 6694 or ASTM D 6947.

This piece covers code details on surface preparation of walls and roof ventilation

This section has been refined in the 2009 Code, which includes the word ‘components’ and narrows requirements to be in accordance with Section 1609