Material Classification and Application for Acceptance - Revision history

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‎5.1.1.1. General Requirements

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‎5.1.1.1. General Requirements

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‎2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials

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‎2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials

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‎2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials

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 ===5.1.1. Application Process===
 ====5.1.1.1. General Requirements====
-Most applicants submit an application for acceptance of a new product – something that has not already been accepted by the '''''RGC'''''.  However, accepted materials or systems sometimes undergo a name change, or they are discontinued and replaced.  It may also happen that a Member has produced a new product substantially similar to one already accepted by the '''''RGC''''' and is promoted by the ''manufacturer'' as an improvement.  The '''''RGC''''' provides simplified, transparent options for applying for material and system acceptance, and all of these options are covered in this Part.  The following general conditions apply to material or system changes, substitutions, discontinuations, or name changes.
+Most applicants submit an application for acceptance of a new product – something that has not already been accepted by the '''''RGC'''''.  However, accepted materials or systems sometimes undergo a name change, or they are discontinued and replaced.  It may also happen that a Member has produced a new product substantially similar to one already accepted by the '''''RGC''''' and is promoted by the ''manufacturer'' as an improvement.  The '''''RGC''''' provides simplified, transparent options for applying for material and system acceptance, and all of these options are covered in this Part.  The following general conditions apply to material or system acceptance and changes.
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 ===5.1.1. Application Process===
 ====5.1.1.1. General Requirements====
-The '''''RGC''''' provides simplified, transparent options for applying for material and system acceptance.  Every applicant must ensure that they have already completed the basic administrative forms and signed the appropriate policies.
+Most applicants submit an application for acceptance of a new product – something that has not already been accepted by the '''''RGC'''''.  However, accepted materials or systems sometimes undergo a name change, or they are discontinued and replaced.  It may also happen that a Member has produced a new product substantially similar to one already accepted by the '''''RGC''''' and is promoted by the ''manufacturer'' as an improvement.  The '''''RGC''''' provides simplified, transparent options for applying for material and system acceptance, and all of these options are covered in this Part.  The following general conditions apply to material or system changes, substitutions, discontinuations, or name changes.
-Most applicants submit an application for acceptance of a new product – something that has not already been accepted by the '''''RGC'''''.  However, accepted materials or systems sometimes undergo a name change, or they are discontinued and replaced.  It may also happen that a Member has produced a new product substantially similar to one already accepted by the '''''RGC''''' and is promoted by the ''manufacturer'' as an improvement.  All of these options are covered in this Part.
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+<li>Every applicant must ensure that they have already completed the basic administrative forms and signed the appropriate policies.
-When is a new application required by the '''''RGC'''''?  A product or system that is not replacing a material or system already accepted by the '''''RGC''''' is considered a new material or system and therefore must be submitted for acceptance by the '''''Guarantor''''' with a completed set of forms, either as a new Member (See Sub-section 4.1.3.) or as an existing RCABC Member (Sub-section 5.1.3.).
+<li>Unsigned forms constitute an incomplete application and will be rejected by the '''''RGC'''''.
 ===5.1.2. All RCABC Member Manufacturers===

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 ===5.1.4. Names Changes, Substitutions, and Discontinued Materials or Systems===
 ====5.1.4.1. General====
-A change of product name, the introduction of a new product that is similar to one already accepted by the '''''RGC''''', or products that have been discontinued, all can materially affect the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program'''''.  The '''''Guarantor''''' manages those potential risks with the following guidelines and procedures, all which support RCABC Policy A-055, “Associate Member Commitment” and Policy A-316, “Affiliate Membership Criteria”.
 ====5.1.4.2. Name Changes====

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 ====5.1.4.2. Name Changes====
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 <li>When a ''manufacturer'' notifies the '''''Guarantor''''' that an accepted material has been renamed, or when the '''''Guarantor''''' discovers that an accepted material has been renamed, the ''manufacturer'' must immediately support that claim with a new technical data sheet verifying that only the name has changed.

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 ====2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials====
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-<li>A ''primary material'' is a waterproofing or water-shedding material which that is
+<li>A ''primary material'' is a waterproofing or water-shedding material which that is usually exposed to the weather and is primarily responsible for protecting ''secondary materials'' and the building interior from water and weather.
 <li>Membranes, metal panels, or shingles are typical materials classified as primary but the category “primary material” also includes (without limitation)
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 <li>All ''Tested Assembly'' reports must be included as a PDF with the application.
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-<li>Verifiable marketplace installation in at least one location in British Columbia, or in a marketplace similar in climate to British Columbia (climate zones 4 through 8), for a continuous period of no less than two (2) years, ending at the time of application;
+<li>Verifiable marketplace installation in British Columbia, over a period of no less than a two (2) years, ending at the time of application (Note: this can be supplemented by marketplace ‘experience’ in similar regions, for the same specified period of time, but BC marketplace data is required);
 <li>Independent inspection reports by an accepted Observation Firm and ''Observer'', confirming the performance of the material named on the "RGC Application for Material Acceptance"; and
 <li>Approvals (any and all jurisdictions).

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 '''Primary Materials'''
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-<li>[http://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/bb/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWS-PUL.pdf '''RGC ACWS-PUL'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for MECHANICALLY ATTACHED POLYMERIC ROOF UNDERLAYMENTS Used in Water-shedding Systems".  See also [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems_Standard#9.2.1.2._Shingles_Acceptable_for_RoofStar_Guarantee Article 9.2.1.2.] in the RGC Standard for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
+<li>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/7/73/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWS-ASH.pdf '''RGC ACWS-ASH'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for INORGANIC FIBREGLASS-REINFORCED ASPHALT SHINGLES Used in Water-shedding Systems"  See also [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems_Standard#9.2.1.2._Shingles_Acceptable_for_RoofStar_Guarantee Article 9.2.1.2.] in the RGC Standard for Asphalt Shingle Roofs.
 <li>For acceptance criteria applicable to metal roof panels, refer to [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard#9.2.1.1._Panel_Grade.2C_Gauge.2C_and_Fabrication Article 9.2.1.1.] and (with respect to site-formed panels by RCABC Active (Contractor) Members, [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard#9.2.1.2._Roll_Forming_Machines_and_Mill_Certificate  Article 9.2.1.2.], in the RGC Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Roofs.
 </li></ol>
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 '''Secondary Materials'''
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-<li>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/7/73/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWS-ASH.pdf '''RGC ACWS-ASH'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for INORGANIC FIBREGLASS-REINFORCED ASPHALT SHINGLES Used in Water-shedding Systems"
+<li>[http://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/bb/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWS-PUL.pdf '''RGC ACWS-PUL'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for MECHANICALLY ATTACHED POLYMERIC ROOF UNDERLAYMENTS Used in Water-shedding Systems".
 <li>For acceptance criteria applicable to self-adhered membranes used as eave and valley protection, refer to Article 8.2.1.2. of the applicable Standard published in Division B of the online Roofing Practices Manual:
 :*RGC Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Roofs, [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard#8.2.1.2._Eave_and_Valley_Protection Article 8.2.1.2.]

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 ===2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria Specifications===
 ====2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials====
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 <li>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/9/9e/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWP-MOD.pdf '''RGC ACWP-MOD'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for MANUFACTURED POLYMER-MODIFIED, REINFORCED BITUMINOUS SHEET MEMBRANES Used in Roof Waterproofing and Grade-level Waterproofing Systems"

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 ====2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials====
-:#[http://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/bb/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWS-PUL.pdf '''RGC ACWS-PUL'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for MECHANICALLY ATTACHED POLYMERIC ROOF UNDERLAYMENTS Used in Water-shedding Systems"
+'''Primary Materials'''
-:#[https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/7/73/Acceptance_Criteria_RGC_ACWS-ASH.pdf '''RGC ACWS-ASH'''], "RGC ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA for INORGANIC FIBREGLASS-REINFORCED ASPHALT SHINGLES Used in Water-shedding Systems"
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 ====2.2.2.3. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Grade-level Waterproofing System materials====