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James Klassen: /* Contractor Qualifications for Roof and Grade-level Waterproofing */

2021-05-03T22:03:18Z

‎Contractor Qualifications for Roof and Grade-level Waterproofing

James Klassen at 21:26, 3 May 2021

2021-05-03T21:26:29Z

James Klassen: /* General */

2021-05-03T21:25:00Z

‎General

James Klassen at 21:24, 3 May 2021

2021-05-03T21:24:42Z

James Klassen: /* Design */

2021-05-03T21:23:26Z

‎Design

James Klassen: /* RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee */

2021-05-03T21:22:55Z

‎RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee

James Klassen at 21:04, 3 May 2021

2021-05-03T21:04:38Z

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | Guarantee Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }} */

2021-05-03T16:50:58Z

‎{{hilite | Guarantee Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }}

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | RoofStar Guarantee: Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }} */

2021-05-03T16:50:04Z

‎{{hilite | RoofStar Guarantee: Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }}

James Klassen: /* Hot Works: {{hilite | Contractor Requirements || 2021-February-7 }} */

2021-05-03T16:49:22Z

‎Hot Works: {{hilite | Contractor Requirements || 2021-February-7 }}

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 ==Contractor Qualifications for Roof and Grade-level Waterproofing==
 <ol>
-<li>Supervision and installation of a RoofStar-guaranteed ''Waterproofing System'' may be conducted only by established employees of ''Contractors'', and every ''project'' must be supervised by a Journeyperson employee who holds a valid ticket.  In keeping with RCABC Membership policy, a Journeyperson may supervise a maximum of three (3) apprentices and/or three (3) labourers (ref. RCABC Policy A-248, Rev. 5 April 2019).
+<li>Supervision and installation of a RoofStar-guaranteed ''Waterproofing System'' may be conducted only by established employees of ''Contractors'', and every ''project'' must be supervised by a Journeyperson employee who holds a valid ticket.  In keeping with RCABC Membership policy, a Journeyperson may supervise a maximum of three (3) apprentices and/or three (3) labourers (ref. RCABC Policy A-248, Current Ed.).
 </li></ol>

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 </li></ol>
-===All Guarantees===
+==All Guarantees==
 <ol>
 <li>The requirements in this Part apply to all Standards for all ''projects'' unless expressly varied by the ''Guarantor'' under the terms of the Guarantee issued for a ''project''.
 </li></ol>
-===RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee===
+==RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee==
 <ol>
 <li>The requirements for a '''''RoofStar 15-year Guarantee''''' shall be as described in Part 1 of the governing Standard located in Division D, Division E or Division F.
 </li></ol>
-==Hot Works==
+=Hot Works=
-===Design===
+==Design==
 <span class="reference">When any portion of a waterproofing system is installed with heat, the work is classified as Hot Work.  Some tools used in the course of Hot Work can ignite combustible materials, and some building environments are more sensitive to fire than others, such as a building containing, or close to, flammable liquids. Hot work may occur during</span>
 :*<span class="reference">tear off (sparks)</span>.
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 </li></ol>
-===Contractor Requirements===
+==Contractor Requirements==
 <ol>
 <li>The ''Contractor'' must maintain the requirements of the RCABC Hot Work Program. This includes the following, without limitation:
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 </li></ol>
-==Workmanship==
+=Workmanship=
-===General Requirements===
+==General Requirements==
 <ol>
 <li>While integrity and functionality of a new roof or waterproofed ''deck'' is the foundation of a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''', it is no less important to ensure that the finished ''Project'' exhibits excellent workmanship.  {{hilite | Therefore, the following Standards apply|| 2021-February-7 }}:
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 </li></ol>
-===Contractor Qualifications for Roof and Grade-level Waterproofing===
+==Contractor Qualifications for Roof and Grade-level Waterproofing==
 <ol>
 <li>Supervision and installation of a RoofStar-guaranteed ''Waterproofing System'' may be conducted only by established employees of ''Contractors'', and every ''project'' must be supervised by a Journeyperson employee who holds a valid ticket.  In keeping with RCABC Membership policy, a Journeyperson may supervise a maximum of three (3) apprentices and/or three (3) labourers (ref. RCABC Policy A-248, Rev. 5 April 2019).
 </li></ol>
-===Contractor Qualifications for Architectural Sheet Metal Roof Systems===
+==Contractor Qualifications for Architectural Sheet Metal Roof Systems==
 <ol>
 <li>Supervision, manufacturing and installation of a RoofStar-guaranteed Architectural Sheet Metal Roof System may be conducted only by established employees of ''Contractors'' who possess at least one of the following valid qualifications:
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 </li></ol>
-==Integrity Scanning and Electronic Leak Detection==
+=Integrity Scanning and Electronic Leak Detection=
 <span class="reference">An integrity scan is performed after the installation of the waterproofing ''roof system'', before any ''Overburden'', equipment or amenity space is installed on top of it. An integrity scan typically uses low-voltage electrical current to detect even the smallest breaches in the roof membrane, but some waterproofing materials may require the use of other technologies to verify the roof system’s integrity.</span>  <span class="principles">Therefore, ''Design Authority'' should specify the appropriate technology, keeping in mind the limitations of each scan and detection methodology, and of the membranes that are specified.</span>
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 </li></ol>
-==Variances==
+=Variances=
 When a design is unable to conform to the Standard, the ''Design Authority'' may apply to the RGC for a written Variance.  Application must be made in writing (email correspondence is common), and the request must
 <ol>
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 Variances are issued only for the specific issue on the ''project'' identified in the written request, and do not constitute general permission to depart from the published Standards in this ''Manual'', for any aspect of the same ''project'' or for future ''projects'', designed or constructed by any other firm.
-=={{hilite | Guarantee Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }}==
+={{hilite | Guarantee Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }}=
 The following governs all Standards published for ''waterproofing'' or ''water-shedding systems''.

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-==General==
+=General=
 ==Definitions==
 <ol>

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 ==General==
 ===All Guarantees===
 <ol>

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 <ol>
 <li><span class="recommended">{{hilite | The ''Design Authority'' may specify that the contractor must maintain compliance with the RCABC Hot Work Program and consequently manage the Hot Work conducted on site || 2020-October-22 }}</span>.
-<li>{{hilite | When the project involves Hot Work, the ''Design Authority'' must either || 2020-October-22 }}
+<li>{{hilite | When the ''project'' involves Hot Work, the ''Design Authority'' must either || 2020-October-22 }}
 <ol>
 <li>{{hilite | pre-approve alternate applications already written within the RPM, when the specified application is deemed to be fire sensitive by the contractor as part of the risk assessment process || 2020-October-22 }}.
-<li>{{hilite | provide alternate material and application requirements in the Specification for fire sensitive locations on the ''Project'' || 2020-October-22 }}.
+<li>{{hilite | provide alternate material and application requirements in the Specification for fire sensitive locations on the ''project'' || 2020-October-22 }}.
 </li></ol>
 </li></ol>

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 </li></ol>
-==Hot Works: {{hilite | Design || 2021-February-7 }}==
+==Hot Works==
 <span class="reference">When any portion of a waterproofing system is installed with heat, the work is classified as Hot Work.  Some tools used in the course of Hot Work can ignite combustible materials, and some building environments are more sensitive to fire than others, such as a building containing, or close to, flammable liquids. Hot work may occur during</span>
 :*<span class="reference">tear off (sparks)</span>.
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 </li></ol>
-==Hot Works: {{hilite | Contractor Requirements || 2021-February-7 }}==
+===Contractor Requirements===
 <ol>
-<li>The Contractor must maintain the requirements of the RCABC Hot Work Program. This includes the following, without limitation:
+<li>The ''Contractor'' must maintain the requirements of the RCABC Hot Work Program. This includes the following, without limitation:
 <ol>
 <li>'''Insurance Coverage''' – limits carried on the ''Contractor’s'' policy must equal or exceed the minimum requirements set by RCABC, and coverage must be unhindered by warranties that limit or exclude coverage when Hot Work is required.
 <li>'''Education and training''' – workers who perform hot work must be trained by the ''Contractor'' and kept current with acceptable methods.
 <li>'''British Columbia Fire Code''' – a Fire Safety Plan, preventative methods or alternative work procedures, fire watches, and the use and placement of equipment at the Project site must comply with the BC Fire Code requirements for Hot Work.
-<li>'''Fire Safety Plan''' – the ''Contractor'' must assess the hazards to property and persons and produce a written Fire Safety Plan prior to the start of work.  The Fire Safety Plan must be kept on the ''Project'' site and must be kept current until the ''Project'' is completed.
+<li>'''Fire Safety Plan''' – the ''Contractor'' must assess the hazards to property and persons and produce a written Fire Safety Plan prior to the start of work.  The Fire Safety Plan must be kept on the ''project'' site and must be kept current until the ''Project'' is completed.
-<li>'''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''' – the Contractor must adhere to the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' at each juncture where the interface of different membranes applications constitutes part of the Fire Safety Plan.
+<li>'''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''' – the ''Contractor'' must adhere to the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' at each juncture where the interface of different membranes applications constitutes part of the Fire Safety Plan.
 <li>'''Fire Watch''' – the ''Contractor'' must, as part of the Fire Safety Plan, conduct a fire watch
 <ol>
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 <li>documented in a written fire watch log.
 </li></ol>
-<li>'''Hot Work Notification''' – notify the ''Project'' authority or the AHJ, as and when required, that Hot Works will be performed.
+<li>'''Hot Work Notification''' – notify the ''project'' authority or the AHJ, as and when required, that Hot Works will be performed.
 </li></ol>
 </li></ol>

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 =={{hilite | Guarantee Coverage and Limitations || 2020-July-3 }}==
-The following governs all Standards published for Waterproofing or Water-shedding Systems.
+The following governs all Standards published for ''waterproofing'' or ''water-shedding systems''.
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