Material Classification and Application for Acceptance - Revision history

James Klassen: /* 2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials */

2026-03-23T14:11:31Z

‎2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials

James Klassen: /* 2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials */

2025-07-04T14:29:59Z

‎2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials

James Klassen: /* 2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials */

2025-04-22T16:15:11Z

‎2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials

James Klassen: /* 2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials */

2025-04-01T16:27:28Z

‎2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials

James Klassen: /* 2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials */

2025-04-01T16:27:03Z

‎2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials

James Klassen: /* 2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials */

2025-04-01T16:26:34Z

‎2.2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials

James Klassen: /* 2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials */

2025-04-01T16:15:17Z

‎2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials

James Klassen: /* Part 3 - Vegetated Roof Systems */

2024-12-19T20:25:04Z

‎Part 3 - Vegetated Roof Systems

James Klassen: /* Part 2 - Roofing Materials */

2024-12-19T20:24:09Z

‎Part 2 - Roofing Materials

James Klassen: /* 1.1.1.1. General */

2024-12-10T22:55:47Z

‎1.1.1.1. General

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 ====2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials====
 <ol>
-<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)
 <ol>

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 <li>All ''Tested Assembly'' reports must be included as a PDF with the application.
 </li></ol>
-<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'''
 <ol>
-<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'''
 <ol>
-<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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 <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>
 '''Secondary Materials'''

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 ===2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria Specifications===
 ====2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials====
 <ol>
 <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"
+<ol>
 ====2.2.2.3. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Grade-level Waterproofing System materials====

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 =Part 3 - Vegetated Roof Systems=
 ==Section 3.1. Classification and Basis of Acceptance==
-===1.3.1. Categories===
+===3.1.1. Categories===
 ''Vegetated Roof Systems'' are classified in three broad categories: ''Extensive Systems'', ''Semi-intensive Systems'', and ''Intensive Systems''.  There are no ‘hard and fast’ ways to define these, but there are principles and parameters that help the reader to understand what each category means.  What is explained below is borrowed from both the “RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs” (the Standard) and the Notes for the Standard.
-====1.3.1.1. Extensive Vegetated Roof Systems====
+====3.1.1.1. Extensive Vegetated Roof Systems====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-====1.3.1.2. Semi-Intensive Vegetated Roof Systems====
+====3.1.1.2. Semi-Intensive Vegetated Roof Systems====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-====1.3.1.3. Intensive Vegetated Roof Systems====
+====3.1.1.3. Intensive Vegetated Roof Systems====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-====1.3.1.4. Hybrid Vegetated Roof Systems====
+====3.1.1.4. Hybrid Vegetated Roof Systems====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-====1.3.1.5. Other Systems====
+====3.1.1.5. Other Systems====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-===1.3.2. Systems and Materials===
+===3.1.2. Systems and Materials===
-====1.3.2.1. Systems Proprietary to Manufacturer====
+====3.1.2.1. Systems Proprietary to Manufacturer====
 <ol>
 <li>''Vegetated roof systems'' must be produced, distributed, and warrantied by a ''vegetated roof system manufacturer''.
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 </li></ol>
-===1.3.3. Warranties===
+===3.1.3. Warranties===
-====1.3.3.1. Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer Warranties====
+====3.1.3.1. Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer Warranties====
 <ol>
 <li>The ''vegetated roof system manufacturer’s'' warranty forms the primary basis of coverage under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' and is required for a ''project'' intended to qualify for a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee'''''.

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 =Part 2 - Roofing Materials=
-==Section 1.2. Roofing Material Classification==
+==Section 2.1. Roofing Material Classification==
-==={{hilite | 1.2.1. Material Acceptance Criteria || 2022-June-17 }}===
+==={{hilite |2.1.1. Material Acceptance Criteria || 2022-June-17 }}===
 The RCABC classifies accepted roofing materials (ref. Policy A-041) using three criteria, each with specific Material Application requirements: Primary materials, Secondary materials, and Accessories.  Vegetated roofing is classified by system type (extensive, semi-intensive, and intensive), although each constituent material is accepted by the RGC.
-====1.2.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials====
+====2.1.1.1. Primary Roofing Materials====
 <ol>
 <li>A ''primary material'' is a waterproofing or water-shedding material which that is
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 </li></ol>
-====1.2.1.2. Secondary Roofing Materials====
+====2.1.1.2. Secondary Roofing Materials====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-====1.2.1.3. Roofing Accessories====
+====2.1.1.3. Roofing Accessories====
 <ol>
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 </li></ol>
-==Section 1.3. Roofing Material Acceptance Criteria==
+==Section 2.2. Roofing Material Acceptance Criteria==
-===1.3.1. General===
+===2.2.1. General===
-====1.3.1.1. Purpose====
+====2.2.1.1. Purpose====
 Acceptance Criteria created by the '''''RGC''''' ('''''Guarantor''''') are intended solely to establish objective requirements for materials used in the '''''RoofStar™ Guarantee Program''''' (property of the RCABC Guarantee Corp. ('''''RGC''''')) through which the RGC issues the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' for ''waterproofing'' and ''water-shedding systems''.
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 The following RGC Acceptance Criteria specifications are available for download and are referenced in one or more Standards published in this ''Manual''.  Submitters presenting applications to the RGC for material acceptance must use the RGC Application forms (F-090 or F-090 VRS) for Material Acceptance, available in Part 5 below.
-===1.3.2. Acceptance Criteria Specifications===
+===2.2.2. Acceptance Criteria Specifications===
-====1.3.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials====
+====2.2.2.1. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Waterproofing System materials====
 :#[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"
-====1.3.2.3. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Water-Shedding System materials====
+====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"
 :#[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"
-====1.3.2.2. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Grade-level Waterproofing System materials====
+====2.2.2.3. Acceptance Criteria for Roof Grade-level Waterproofing System materials====
 :Under development

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 *'''Independent Observations'''
 <br>
-''Accepted Materials'' (also referred to in this Manual as "Materials", "Accepted Products" or simply as "Products") are critical to the integrity of the '''''The RoofStar™ Guarantee Program'''''.  Not every material in the marketplace may be specified and installed in a ''project'' for which a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' is required – only those that satisfy the acceptance criteria published in separate documents (see '''Material Acceptance Criteria''', below) or in the various Standards published in this ''Manual''.
+''Accepted Materials'' (also referred to in this Manual as "Materials", "Accepted Products" or simply as "Products") and accepted systems (such as ''vegetated roof systems'') are critical to the integrity of the '''''The RoofStar™ Guarantee Program'''''.  Not every material in the marketplace may be specified and installed in a ''project'' for which a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' is required – only those that are accepted by the '''''RGC''''' qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
 Applications for material acceptance are received and reviewed three times per calendar year – January, May and September.  Applications must be received three weeks in advance of the scheduled Technical Committee meeting, or they will be deferred to the next meeting in the rotation.  See the [http://www.rcabc.org/events/ '''Events Calendar'''] for the next scheduled Technical Committee meetings.