Template:ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT & WALKWAYS (BUR) - Revision history

James Klassen: /* General */

2017-09-25T14:56:27Z

‎General

James Klassen: /* Membrane Protection */

2017-09-15T22:07:03Z

‎Membrane Protection

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | Design and Construction Requirements || 2018-January-25 }} */

2017-09-15T22:05:54Z

‎{{hilite | Design and Construction Requirements || 2018-January-25 }}

James Klassen: /* Membrane Protection */

2017-09-15T21:34:07Z

‎Membrane Protection

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | Design and Construction Requirements || 2018-January-25 }} */

2017-09-15T21:33:16Z

‎{{hilite | Design and Construction Requirements || 2018-January-25 }}

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | Leak Detection Systems || 2018-January-25 }} */

2017-07-20T14:25:09Z

‎{{hilite | Leak Detection Systems || 2018-January-25 }}

James Klassen: /* General */

2017-07-12T21:55:36Z

‎General

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | Leak Detection Systems || 2018-January-25 }} */

2017-05-29T18:17:56Z

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James Klassen: /* Planters */

2017-05-29T18:17:31Z

‎Planters

James Klassen: /* {{hilite | Design and Construction Requirements || 2018-January-25 }} */

2017-04-26T18:01:19Z

‎{{hilite | Design and Construction Requirements || 2018-January-25 }}

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 ===General ===
-SBS Modified Bituminous membranes used on Landscaped and Vegetated conventionally insulated roofing systems with an overburden 150 mm (6”) or less in depth shall consist of two plies and the top ply (cap) must be a minimum thickness of 3.7 mm on the selvedge edge, with a minimum 180g / meters squared polyester or equal strength combination reinforcement. Thermoset and Thermo Plastic (EPDM, TPO, PVC) single ply membranes used for Landscaped and Vegetated roofing systems shall be fully adhered and a minimum thickness of 1.5mm (0.060").
+{{hilite | SBS Modified Bituminous membranes used on Landscaped and Vegetated conventionally insulated roofing systems with an overburden 150 mm (6”) or less in depth shall consist of two plies and the top ply (cap) must be a minimum thickness of 3.7 mm on the selvedge edge, with a minimum 180g / meters squared polyester or equal strength combination reinforcement. Thermoset and Thermo Plastic (EPDM, TPO, PVC) single ply membranes used for Landscaped and Vegetated roofing systems shall be fully adhered and a minimum thickness of 1.5mm (0.060"). || 2018-January-25 }}
 {{hilite | For roof membrane systems insulated above the membrane (Protected Membrane Roof assemblies), refer to the membrane standards under [http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Protected_and_Modified_Protected_Roof_Systems '''Protected and Modified Protected Membranes'''] and additional requirements set out below in '''10.1.2'''. || 2018-January-25 }}

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 <p class="principles">The Membrane Manufacturer and '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' must confirm acceptance of other alternative protection systems or components in writing. Damage to membranes and flashings that results from the use of plants with aggressive root structures, (Bamboo, Willow etc.) for landscaped and green (vegetated) roof systems, is not the responsibility of the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' and is specifically not covered under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. For additional information refer to the latest addition of the British Columbia Landscape Standard, Green Roof Section.</p>
-<b>Conventionally insulated roof assemblies</b> are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (½") adhered <b>RoofStar-accepted gypsum</b> overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compressive strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for <b>extensive</b> vegetated systems (with depth less than or equal to 150 mm, or 6").  <b>Intensive</b> vegetated systems (with depth greater than 150 mm, or 6") are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
+<b>Conventionally insulated roof assemblies</b> are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (½") adhered <b>RoofStar-accepted gypsum</b> overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compressive strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for <b>extensive</b> vegetated systems (with depth less than 150 mm, or 6").  <b>Intensive</b> vegetated systems (with depth equal to or greater than 150 mm, or 6") are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
 ====Root Barriers & Separation Zones====

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 ! colspan="6" style=width:600pt; text-align:center" | <big>Conventionally Insulated or PMRA's: options and requirements</big>
 |-
-| colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< / = 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< / = 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< / = 150 mm<br>(6") depth''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 150 mm<br>(6") depth'''
+| colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''= / > 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''= / > 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< 150 mm<br>(6") depth''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''= / > 150 mm<br>(6") depth'''
 |-
 | style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;background: #a2a9b1;" | '''CONVENTIONAL<br>ROOF SYSTEM''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-times"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-times"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-times"></i>

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 <p class="principles">The Membrane Manufacturer and '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' must confirm acceptance of other alternative protection systems or components in writing. Damage to membranes and flashings that results from the use of plants with aggressive root structures, (Bamboo, Willow etc.) for landscaped and green (vegetated) roof systems, is not the responsibility of the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' and is specifically not covered under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. For additional information refer to the latest addition of the British Columbia Landscape Standard, Green Roof Section.</p>
-<b>Conventionally insulated roof assemblies</b> are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (½") adhered approved <b>RoofStar-accepted gypsum</b> overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compressive strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for <b>extensive</b> vegetated systems (less than 150 mm, 6" in depth).  <b>Intensive</b> vegetated systems (150 mm, 6" or more in depth) are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
+<b>Conventionally insulated roof assemblies</b> are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (½") adhered <b>RoofStar-accepted gypsum</b> overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compressive strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for <b>extensive</b> vegetated systems (with depth less than or equal to 150 mm, or 6").  <b>Intensive</b> vegetated systems (with depth greater than 150 mm, or 6") are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
 ====Root Barriers & Separation Zones====

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 {|	class="wikitable" colspan="8"; style="margin-left: 20pt; margin-right: auto; border: 2px;"
 |+	Some types of overburdens are not permitted on conventionally insulated roof systems.  Use the chart below to determine whether or not your overburden design is appropriate for a conventional roof.  If it isn’t, the roof must be designed as a '''Protected Membrane Assembly Roof''' and will require a leak detection system.
-! rowspan="2" style="width:150pt; text-align:left;"| <i class="fa fa-check"></i> - Permitted (not required)<br><i class="fa fa-times"></i> - Not permitted
+! rowspan="2" style="width:150pt; text-align:left;"| <i class="fa fa-check"></i> - Permissible<br><i class="fa fa-times"></i> - Not permitted
-! colspan="6" style=width:600pt; text-align:center" | <big>Overburden Characteristics and Roof System design/Leak Detection System Requirements</big>
+! colspan="6" style=width:600pt; text-align:center" | <big>Conventionally Insulated or PMRA's: options and requirements</big>
 |-
-| colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< 150 mm<br>(6") depth''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 150 mm<br>(6") depth'''
+| colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< / = 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 90 kg ea.<br>object''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< / = 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 138 kPa<br>(20 psi)<br>point load''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''< / = 150 mm<br>(6") depth''' || colspan="1" style="vertical-align: top;text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | '''> 150 mm<br>(6") depth'''
 |-
 | style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;background: #a2a9b1;" | '''CONVENTIONAL<br>ROOF SYSTEM''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-times"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-times"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-times"></i>
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 | style="text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | Leak Detection System || colspan="6" style="text-align:center;background-color: #ffffcc;" | '''Not available for Conventional Roof Systems under the RoofStar Guarantee Program'''
 |-
-| style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;background: #a2a9b1;" | '''PROTECTED MEMBRANE<br>ROOF SYSTEM''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Required'''
+| style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;background: #a2a9b1;" | '''PROTECTED MEMBRANE<br>ROOF SYSTEM''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="border-top: 2px solid black;text-align:center;" | '''Required'''
 |-
 |-
-| style="text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | Integrity Scan || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required'''
+| style="text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | Integrity Scan || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required'''
 |-
 |-
-| style="text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | Leak Detection System || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <i class="fa fa-check"></i> || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required'''
+| style="text-align:center;background: #c8ccd1;" | Leak Detection System || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Optional''' || colspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | '''Required'''
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 ====='''{{hilite | Leak Detection Systems || 2018-January-25 }}'''=====
-:{{hilite | Only electric leak detection systems (utilizing high or low voltage) accepted for use in the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' may be installed and monitored on waterproofing systems designed and accepted by the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program'''''. || 2018-January-25 }}
+{{hilite | Only electric leak detection systems (utilizing high or low voltage) accepted for use in the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' may be installed and monitored on waterproofing systems designed and accepted by the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program'''''. || 2018-January-25 }}
-:{{hilite | A Membrane Moisture Survey and an installed electric leak detection system is <u>not required</u> on PMR or MPMR roof systems when the roof system is designed and constructed with || 2018-January-25 }}
+{{hilite | A Membrane Moisture Survey and an installed electric leak detection system is <u>not required</u> on PMR or MPMR roof systems when the roof system is designed and constructed with || 2018-January-25 }}
 :{{hilite | * overburden not exceeding 150 mm (6”) in depth, or || 2018-January-25 }}
 :{{hilite | * moveable planters or equipment/installations on a roof each weighing less than 90 Kg (200 lbs); or || 2018-January-25 }}
 :{{hilite | * standard concrete pavers on pedestals || 2018-January-25 }}
-:{{hilite | Regardless of the accepted leak detection technology employed, the leak detection system must provide detection capabilities for the entire affected deck surface and extend leak detection a minimum of 50 mm (2") vertically from the water plane at || 2018-January-25 }}
+<p>{{hilite | Regardless of the accepted leak detection technology employed, the leak detection system must provide detection capabilities for the entire affected deck surface and extend leak detection a minimum of 50 mm (2") vertically from the water plane at || 2018-January-25 }} </p>
 :{{hilite | * all transitions; || 2018-January-25 }}
 :{{hilite | * any point along the entire deck perimeter; and at || 2018-January-25 }}
 :{{hilite | * protrusions. || 2018-January-25 }}
-:{{hilite | Where the electric leak detection system of choice utilizes a sensor ribbon installed on the waterproofing membrane in a grid pattern, the ribbon spacing shall be no less than two (2) metres in any direction for waterproofing systems covered by the Overburden. || 2018-January-25 }}
+{{hilite | Where the electric leak detection system of choice utilizes a sensor ribbon installed on the waterproofing membrane in a grid pattern, the ribbon spacing shall be no less than two (2) metres in any direction for waterproofing systems covered by the Overburden. || 2018-January-25 }}
 ===={{hilite | Leak Detection for Sensitive Occupied Spaces || 2018-January-25 }}====

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 <span class="recommended">Non-structural planters placed over landscaped deck and roofing membranes, with an appropriate protection layer, are strongly recommended whenever practical.</span> Structural planters that incorporate pre-curb or start-up curbs for walls that are completely sealed with membrane and are a minimum of 100 mm (4") in height, as detailed in [[Construction Details|'''Construction Details''']], qualify for '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' coverage.
-Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. Conventionally insulated roof assemblies are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (1/2") adhered approved RoofStar-accepted gypsum overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compressive strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for extensive vegetated systems (less than 200 mm, 8" in depth). '''Intensive Vegetative Roof Assemblies''' in excess of 200 mm (8") or more in depth are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
+Waterproofing liners in planters with structural walls, concrete curb or other materials, that do not incorporate pre-curbs shall be isolated and separated from the guaranteed roofing membrane and are specifically not accepted under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''. Conventionally insulated roof assemblies are required to have a minimum 12.5mm (1/2") adhered approved RoofStar-accepted gypsum overlay board, and insulation boards with a minimum compressive strength of 20 psi, under the roof membrane for extensive vegetated systems (less than 150 mm, 6" in depth). '''Intensive Vegetative Roof Assemblies''' in excess of 150 mm (6") or more in depth are not permitted over conventionally insulated roof systems.
 === Walkways and Warning Zones ===

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 <p class="principles">{{hilite | The cost of removal and re-installation or replacement of any such equipment, installations, planters, overburden (or services and connections associated with them) is the sole responsibility of the building owner, whether for the purpose of investigating a leak or conducting warrantable repairs to the membrane. || 2018-January-25 }}</p>
-<div style="width:300px; text-align: left;">
-[[File:Leak Detection Requirements by Roof System Type.jpg|650px]]
+{|	class="wikitable" colspan="8"; style="margin-left: 20pt; margin-right: auto; border: 2px;"
-</div>'''
+|+	Some types of overburdens are not permitted on conventionally insulated roof systems.  Use the chart below to determine whether or not your overburden design is appropriate for a conventional roof.  If it isn’t, the roof must be designed as a '''Protected Membrane Assembly Roof''' and will require a leak detection system.
 {{hilite | For further requirements concerning leak detection for Rooftop Gardens, Planters & Occupied Spaces, see''' 10.7 Membrane Moisture Surveys and Electric Leak Detection. || 2018-January-25 }}