Roofing Practices Manual

The rpm meets or exceeds the current national and provincial standards for construction and wind uplift design resistance.

Roofing practices manual. Non member pricing 20. 8 2 1rc roof covering requirements i. This best practices field guide for roof systems is a joint effort between the roofing industry committee on weather issues ricowi the insurance institute for business home safety ibhs and several roofing industry associations. Roof coverings and best practices.

The manual of practice is intended to provide a peer reviewed structure for the practice of consulting in the construction of the building enclosure. The roofing practices manual rpm is a comprehensive collection of standards guiding principles recommendations and information created to guide the design and construction of reliable durable roofs and structures supporting grade level waterproofing. While every attempt to ensure completeness and accuracy has been made this manual should be used as a reference only. Fire resistance is covered in section r902 and insulation is addressed in section r906 but the majority of the requirements are presented in section r903 and r904 which address weather.

Roofing waterproofing exterior wall consulting and quality assurance observation 3rd edition is intended to update and supersede the organization s previous manual of practice which was published in 2010. Roofing practices manual rpm the rcabc roofing practices manual is intended as a general overview only of roofing practices in british columbia. The roofing practices manual is the official guide for rcabc members accepted observers consultants architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and waterproofing or water shedding systems and describes the roofstar guarantee standards guiding principles and recommended practices necessary to qualify for a roofstar guarantee. The manual contains information designed to help users more accurately evaluate a roof s current condition taking into consideration several factors including age and weathering.

The authors of this manual accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions with respect to the subject matter contained herein and expressly disclaim any such responsibility. Manual of practice the iibec manual of practice.