FM GLOBAL (FM)
FM AS 4470
(1986; R 1992) Class I Roof Covers
FM P7825
(2003) Approval Guide
FM P7825c
(2003) Approval Guide Building Materials
NATIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NRCA)
NRCA 0405
(2001; R 2003, 5th Ed) Roofing and
Waterproofing Manual
SPRI (SPRI)
SPRI RP-4
(2002) Wind Design Standard for Ballasted
Single-Ply Roofing Systems
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 790
(2004) Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof
Coverings
UL RMSD
(2004) Roofing Materials and Systems
Directory
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DESCRIPTION OF ROOF MEMBRANE SYSTEM[S]
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Where EPDM systems are utilized, fully adhered
systems applied over minimum two layers of rigid
board roof insulation is the preferred norm.
Stone ballasted systems shall not be specified along
flight lines, in wind zones exceeding 160 km/h (100
mph), within 8 km (5 miles) of coastline, within 457
m (1500 feet) of open body of water, and on or
adjacent to critical facilities such as hospitals.
Ballasted systems, where required in these areas
shall utilize interlocking pavers designed to resist
the required wind loads. Ballasted systems on air
permeable decks (e.g., metal decks, precast concrete
panels or planks) shall incorporate an air barrier
in the assembly.
Mechanically fastened systems shall incorporate an
air barrier in the roof assembly. Additionally,
mechanically fastened systems shall utilize
reinforced membrane in wind zones exceeding 160 km/h
(100 mph), within 8 km (5 miles) of coastline or
within 457 m (1500 feet) of open body of water.
Combination attachment should only be specified for
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