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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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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 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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Roofing Code: Clay Tile

Section 1507.3.4
May 29, 2018
Clay roof tile shall comply with ASTM C 1167.
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Roofing Codes: Slope

Section 1505.15.1
May 15, 2018
Liquid-applied roofing shall have a design slope of a minimum of 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal.
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Roofing Codes: Liquid-Applied Roofing

Section 1505.15
May 1, 2018
The installation of liquid-applied roofing shall comply with the provisions of this section.
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