Roofing Codes

SPRI Announces Plans to Revise Design Standard for Edge Systems

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

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

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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."

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

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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.”

SPRI Announces Updated ES-1 Standard Now Available

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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.”

Roofing Code: Class A Roof Assemblies

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Class A roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure.

Roofing Code: Structural Metal Panel Roof Systems

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Structural standing-seam metal panel roof systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E1592 or FM 4474

Roofing Code: Wind Resistance of Clay and Concrete Tile

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.

Roofing Code: Weather Protection

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Roof decks shall be covered with approved roof coverings secured to the building or the structure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Roofing Code: Scuppers

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This code implies that scuppers are an acceptable form of roof drainage.

Roofing Code: Clay Tile

Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Clay roof tile shall comply with ASTM C 1167.

Roofing Codes: Slope

Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

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

Roofing Codes: Liquid-Applied Roofing

Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

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

Roofing Codes: Class C Roof Assemblies

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Roofing Code: Roof Replacement and the IECC

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Roofing Codes: Class B Roof Assemblies

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

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

Roofing Codes: Ice Barriers

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

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

Roofing Code: Material Standards

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Roofing Code: Roof Ventilation

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -0400

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

Roofing Code: Wind-Resistance of Non-ballasted Roofs

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

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

Roofing Code: Impact Resistance

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

This code implies that all low-slope roof covering materials must be able to withstand typical impact loads, such as foot traffic, hail and driving rainstorms.

Roofing Codes: Section 1507.4 Metal Roof Panels

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400

The installation of metal roof panels shall comply with the provisions of this section.

Edge Securement for Low-Slope Roofs

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:45:00 -0400

A look at the Section 1504.5 of the roofing code and the code interpretation.

Roofing Code: Insulation and Fenestration Criteria

Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Details on International Energy Conservation Code Section 402.1.1 - Insulation and fenestration criteria.

Roofing Code: Roof Assembly

Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

A look at International Energy Conservation Code Section 502.2.1 - roof assembly.

Roofing Code: Drip Edge Code Interpretation

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Code interpretations for Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip edge.

Roofing Code: Valleys in Steep-Slope Shingles

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400

An overview of roofing codes IBC 2012 Section 1507.2.9.2 related to valleys and valleys in steep-slope shingle roofs.

Roofing Code: Solar Photovoltaic Panels/Modules

Mon, 26 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400

An overview on IBC 2012 Section 1511.1 Solar photovoltaic panels/modules.

Roofing Code: Roof Assemblies

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Roof decks and roof coverings shall be designed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and Sections 1504.2, 1504.3 and 1504.4.

Roofing Code: Recovering Versus Replacement

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Breaking down the roofing codes for recovering versus replacement, in regards to IBC 2012 Section 1510.3.