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| − | <big><big>Division A - Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee </big></big>
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| − | <big><big><big><big><big>Part 3 - Guarantee</big></big></big></big></big>
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| − | ==={{hilite | Section 3.1. RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2020-July-3 }}===
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| − | ====3.1.1. Purpose of RoofStar Guarantee====
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| − | =====<big>3.1.1.1. Repair or Replacement Coverage for Materials and Workmanship</big>=====
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| − | <ol>
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| − | <li>The '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' provides depreciation-free {{strike| repair or replacement || 2024-October-22 }} {{hilite | leak repair coverage for ''waterproofing'' and ''water-shedding systems'' || 2025-October-25 }} {{strike| materials and workmanship || 2024-October-22 }}, for five, ten or fifteen years (the Guarantee Period), up to the limits (Contract Value) stated on the Guarantee Certificate, {{hilite | subject to the conditions and limitations stated in this Part and on the Guarantee certificate || 2025-October-25 }}{{strike| to rectify leaks through new roofing or grade-level waterproofing system materials || 2024-October-22 }}.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | The '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' provides depreciation-free leak repair coverage, and limited coverage for the repair or replacement of ''vegetation'', for ''vegetated'' (“green”) ''roof assemblies'', up to the limits (Contract Value) stated on the Guarantee Certificate, subject to the conditions and limitations stated in this Part and on the Guarantee certificate|| 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | {{strike| <li>Coverage is subject to the conditions and limitations stated on the Guarantee Certificate, and as provided below. || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | ====3.1.2. Framework of RoofStar Guarantee====
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| − | =====<big>3.1.2.1. Overview</big>=====
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| − | <ol>
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| − | <li>The reach of a RoofStar Guarantee is made possible through a rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for all roofing, {{strike| and || 2024-October-22 }} grade-level waterproofing, {{hilite | and ''vegetated roof assembly'' || 2025-October-25 }} ''projects'' that (a) specify the Guarantee and (b) are constructed by RCABC contractor Members to meet the material and construction requirements of the Program. The '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' is comprised of five principal requirements that make it successful and an internationally recognized model of how to control and ensure quality.
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| − | =====<big>3.1.2.2. Independent Field Reviews</big>=====
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| − | <ol>
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| − | <li>Highly qualified, fully independent professional roof Observers who know and understand our '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' provide regular course-of-construction reviews to ensure each project is built with Accepted Materials, by qualified personnel, according to '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards'''''.
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| − | <li>Observers review the performance of the ''project'' after the first two years, and again during subsequent years (applicable to the 10 and 15-Year Guarantees) and provide the Owner with reports that detail the ''project'' condition and identify maintenance or repair needs, so that Owners can look after their investments.
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| − | </li></ol>
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| − | =====<big>3.1.2.3. Published Guarantee Standards</big>=====
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| − | <ol>
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| − | <li>Clear, objective, evidence-based Standards guide the {{hilite | design, material selection, and || 2025-October-25 }} construction of a ''project'' intended to qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''{{strike| guaranteed by the RCABC Guarantee Corp. (RGC) || 2024-October-22 }}.
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| − | <li>All Standards are published in the ''Roofing Practices Manual'', which also lists currently accepted materials that qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
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| − | =====<big>3.1.2.4. Technically Qualified Installers</big>=====
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| − | <li>{{hilite | A waterproofing roof{{strike| RoofStar-guaranteed ''project'' (currently applicable to only ''roof waterproofing systems'' || 2024-October-22 }}, Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) roof, or a waterproofing ''project'' at grade,{{strike| and ''grade-level waterproofing'')|| 2024-October-22 }} intended to qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' || 2025-October-25 }}, must be supervised and directed by Active Member employees who are recognized nationally with a Red Seal certificate for their expertise; RCABC policy {{strike| dictates || 2024-October-22 }} {{hilite | limits || 2025-October-25 }} {{strike| specific || 2024-October-22 }} {{hilite | supervisor-to-apprentice and/or labourer || 2025-October-25 }} {{strike| crew-size || 2024-October-22 }} ratios, to ensure quality installation from beginning to end {{strike| (Similar personnel requirements for other water-shedding roof guarantees are under development) || 2024-October-22 }}.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | Vegetated roofs may qualify for a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' if they are constructed by qualified installers who meet the criteria established in the “RGC Standard for Vegetated Roof Assemblies”|| 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | </li></ol>
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| − | =====<big>3.1.2.5. Membership</big>=====
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| − | <li>RCABC Member Contractors commit themselves to provide the best workmanship in the industry, and that commitment is underwritten by demonstrable financial stability, a history of excellence, COR certification (for the best safety on the job), ethical standards, and {{strike| performance || 2024-October-22 }} {{hilite | surety || 2025-October-25 }} bonds held by the RGC.
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| − | =====<big>3.1.2.6. Accepted Materials</big>=====
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| − | <li>A RoofStar-guaranteed ''project'' is built with only pre-qualified, proven materials {{hilite | accepted by the '''''RGC''''' || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | All Primary Materials {{strike| and they || 2024-October-22 }} are backed by a material bond presented to the '''''RGC''''' by each RCABC {{strike| collected from our || 2024-October-22 }} manufacturing member || 2025-October-25 }} (Ref. [[Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards#1.1.2.1. Liability Limited to RoofStar Guarantee | Div. A, Article 1.1.2.1.(4)]] concerning material acceptance).
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| − | <li>Only accepted materials are listed in the ''Manual''; materials that are not listed do not qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
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| − | ===Section 3.2. Coverage===
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| − | ====3.2.1. Terms and Limitations of Coverage====
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| − | =====<big>3.2.1.1. Guarantee Terms {{hilite | and Coverage || 2025-October-25 }}</big>=====
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| − | <ol>
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| − | {{strike| <li>Many waterproofing and water-shedding systems qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''', which is available for five (5), ten (10) or fifteen (15) year terms, for commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-family, stratified and residential ''projects''. || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>{{hilite | A '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' is available for five (5), ten (10) or fifteen (15) year terms for roofs or waterproofing at grade, for commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-unit residential, family, stratified, and residential buildings and, subject to the conditions and limitations stated below and on the Guarantee Certificate, promises to repair leaks resulting from || 2025-October-25 }}
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| − | <li>{{hilite | a failure of new materials purchased, supplied, and installed by the ''Contractor'' and listed in [[Division C | Division C]] of the Roofing Practices Manual, inclusive of roof-related linear metal flashings, or || 2025-October-25 }}
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| − | <li>{{hilite | the improper or deficient installation of new materials || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | </li></ol>
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| − | <li>{{hilite | The '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' is offered jointly with the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'' for two (2) years; it is available only when the supporting ''roof assembly'' is concurrently covered by a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' and, subject to the conditions and limitations stated below and on the Guarantee Certificate, promises to || 2025-October-25 }}
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| − | <li>{{hilite | arrange to repair the ''vegetated roof system'' if the installed ''system'' materials do not protect the supporting ''roof assembly'' from ''plant'' root damage, or if they fail to adequately drain water out of the ''system'', or improper or deficient installation of new materials, and || 2025-October-25 }}
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| − | <li>{{hilite | arrange to repair/restore the ''vegetation'' of an ''extensive vegetated roof system'' if the ''vegetation'' fails to provide at least eighty (80) percent surface coverage by the end of the Guarantee Period || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>Requirements for all Guarantee terms are summarized in Part 1, subsection 1.1.2. of the ''roof system'' Standards, which can be found in [[Main Page | Division B]] of the RPM.
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| − | ====={{hilite | {{hilite | <big>3.2.1.2. Limitations and Exclusions of Guarantee</big> || 2025-January-31 }} || 2020-July-3 }}=====
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| − | <li>Every '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''', {{hilite | including a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''', || 2025-October-25 }} is governed by the conditions and limitations on the Guarantee Certificate.
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| − | {{strike| <li>Subject to the conditions and limitations on the Guarantee Certificate, a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' pays to repair leaks resulting from
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| − | <li>a failure of new materials purchased, supplied, and installed by the ''Contractor'' and listed in Division C of the Roofing Practices Manual, inclusive of roof-related ''linear metal flashings'', or
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| − | <li>the improper or deficient installation of new materials.
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| − | </li></ol> || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>Notwithstanding the specific causes of leaks named on the Guarantee Certificate, a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' <u>does not cover</u> leaks resulting from
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| − | <li>overloading from ''overburden'', amenities, or equipment,
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| − | <li>wrinkling, buckling, or movement of a primary material, {{hilite | even if it is caused by movement of other components in a ''roof assembly'' || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>water entry from other building components (walls, skylights, etc.),
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| − | <li>the failure of a drain or flashing supplied or installed by anyone other than the ''Contractor'',
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| − | <li>neglected maintenance of the project,
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| − | <li>building air leakage, or the use or absence of air or vapour controls,
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| − | <li>modifications to the ''project'' made by anyone other than the ''Contractor'', or
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| − | <li>changes in building use or occupancy.
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| − | <li>Neither a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' or a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' will {{strike| not || 2024-October-22 }} cover {{strike| or pay for || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>improper or faulty design,
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| − | <li>{{hilite | damage, howsoever caused || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>the quality, installation, or performance of the ''supporting deck'',
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| − | <li>drain leaders, which are not considered part of the ''roof system'',
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| − | <li>replacement (new for old) of any overburden, {{hilite | except where covered by a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>a sacrificial third ply or a coating, used as a walkway or warning zone, which is not considered part of the ''roof system'',
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| − | <li>the cost to maintain the roof or its related systems,
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| − | <li>redistributing, relocating, or replacing ballast or any ''overburden'' displaced by wind {{hilite | or any other force, howsoever caused || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>thermal loss, howsoever caused.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | a failure to select ''vegetation'' properly suited for the building location || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | irrigation or other services, including, without limitation, electrical and gas services (and the costs to remove and reinstall them) || 2025-October-25 }},{{strike| the costs to remove and reinstall irrigation or other services (including, without limitation, electrical and gas services) || 2024-October-22 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | modifications to the ''vegetated roof system'' made by anyone other than a ''Qualified Green Roof Installer'' || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | acts of God, including the effects of weather (e.g., hail, lightning, windstorm, temperature, or precipitation), climate change, or global warming,
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| − | <li>reflected light or reflected heat || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | root damage caused by ''plants'' with aggressive root habits, or root damage by ''plants'' not installed in accordance with the “RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs”, regardless of measures taken to protect the roof membrane || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | overwatering or underwatering || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | any failure of the ''vegetated roof system'' to achieve stormwater detention or retention metrics, whether or howsoever those metrics are required, specified, promised, or published || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | death or delayed growth of ''plants'' due to planting or seeding schedules specified by the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'' or the design professional || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | any failure of the ''vegetated roof system'', inclusive of the ''vegetation'', caused by or attributed to the absence of maintenance or to improper maintenance of the ''vegetated roof assembly' || 2025-October-25 }}',
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| − | <li>{{hilite | maintenance of the design aesthetic of the ''vegetated roof system'' || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | any act or omission by the ''qualified green roof installer'', except as provided for in the "RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs" || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | the failure of any electrically or electronically operated flow control drain, no matter how it is caused, and any leak arising from such a failure || 2025-October-25 }}, and
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| − | <li>{{hilite | any impact on the ''vegetated roof system'' by future changes to the building, the building occupancy, building use, or nearby development (e.g., shading from new, higher buildings) || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | {{strike| <li>damage or leaks caused by the roots of invasive plant species (i.e., certain varieties of bamboo or willow), regardless of measures taken to protect the membrane, || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>To facilitate leak investigation and repairs {{hilite | on any roof (other than roofs covered by a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''') || 2025-October-25 }}, the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' will pay the ''Contractor'' for the removal and reinstallation of an ''overburden'' but only when the ''overburden'' was installed by the ''Contractor'', it is confined to a single, physically defined project areas (no maximum size), and the ''overburden'' conforms to the following limitations:
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| − | {{strike| <li>The ''overburden'' is an ''extensive vegetated roof system'' comprised of trays or other recognized modular methods and is less than 152.4 mm (6”) in depth, exclusive of the plants. || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>The ''overburden'' is unitized (i.e., pavers on pedestals), where each unit does not exceed 1 M2 or 90 Kg (200 lb.).
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| − | <li>The ''overburden'' is loose gravel (including its associated drainage or protection material materials), and the gravel is less than 150 mm (6”) deep.
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| − | <li>The ''overburden'' is comprised of structures, furnishings, or planters, but only when they are easily detachable and removable, their detachment and removal does not require the services of a specialized trade (i.e., photovoltaic panels {{hilite | that require the services of an electrician || 2025-October-25 }}), and each item that must be removed is no heavier than 90 Kg (200 lb).
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| − | <li>{{hilite | To facilitate leak investigation and repairs on a roof covered by a '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''', the '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' will pay to remove and reinstate an ''extensive vegetated roof system'' ''overburden'' supplied by the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'', irrespective of the system depth, but only when the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'' is also the manufacturer of the membrane ''roof system'' or when the ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'' who is an Affiliate Member of the RCABC covers ''overburden'' in their own warranty || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>Only new materials are permitted in a roof covered by a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''; the reuse of existing materials on a ''project'', except as otherwise permitted in a Standard, may void a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
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| − | <li>All materials or products {{hilite | used in the construction of a ''roof system'' || 2025-October-25 }} and supplied by anyone other than an Associate Member of the RCABC, or which are installed by someone other than the ''Contractor'', will be excluded from coverage under the ''Guarantee'' and may void the ''Guarantee'' entirely.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | All materials or systems used in the construction of a ''vegetated roof system'' that are supplied by anyone other than a ''vegetated roof system manufacturer'', or that are installed by anyone other than a ''qualified green roof installer'' (each as defined in the “RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs”), will be excluded from coverage under the '''''Guarantee''''' and may void the '''''Guarantee''''' entirely|| 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | The supply and installation of any ''soil'' or ''growing media'' other than the specified ''growing media'' for an RGC-accepted ''vegetated roof system'' is prohibited and will void coverage under the '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>An Integrity Scan {{hilite | of the membrane on a ''waterproofing roof'' or grade-level ''waterproofing assembly'' || 2025-October-25 }}
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| − | {{strike| <li>must be performed by an RGC-recognized service provider listed in this ''Manual'', || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>is <u>required</u>{{strike| on all ''waterproofing systems'' when || 2024-October-22 }}{{hilite | before anyone other than the ''Contractor'' installs || 2025-October-25 }} ''overburdens'', amenities, or equipment, {{strike| are or will be installed|| 2024-October-22 }} on the completed ''waterproofing system'' {{strike| by anyone other than the ''Contractor'', to ensure the waterproofing is leak and damage-free || 2024-October-22 }},
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| − | <li>is <u>required</u> on all ''waterproofing systems'' when ''overburdens'', amenities, or equipment are or will be installed on the completed ''waterproofing system'' by the ''Contractor'', but only when
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| − | <li>the total ''project'' area (footprint), inclusive of planters or other waterproofed features, exceeds 18.58 m2 (200 sf), and
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| − | <li>the ''overburdens'', amenities, or equipment exceed 150 mm (6”) in depth, and
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| − | <li>is <u>not required</u> when {{strike| when the ''Contractor'' installs ''overburden'', amenities, or equipment || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | <li>{{hilite | the ''Contractor'' installs ''overburden'', amenities, or equipment || 2025-October-25 }} equal to or less than 150 mm (6”) in depth,
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| − | <li>a ''qualified green roof installer'' installs a ''vegetated roof system'' with an overall depth equal to or less than 152.4 mm (6”), or
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| − | <li>the total ''project'' area (footprint), inclusive of {{hilite | structural || 2025-October-25 }} planters or other waterproofed features, is less than 18.58 m2 (200 sf), but the ''Contractor'' must nevertheless protect all membrane-covered surfaces (including walls and parapets) with RoofStar-accepted protection materials immediately after the membrane is installed.
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| − | See '''Figure 3.2.1.2.-A''' for further reference.
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| − | <li>An Integrity scan must be performed by an RGC-recognized service provider listed in this ''Manual''.
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| − | <li>optional for {{hilite | ''waterproofing roofs'' and ''vegetated roof assemblies'' || 2025-October-25 }}, and
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| − | <li>required for {{strike| grade-level || 2024-October-22 }} waterproofing at grade (i.e., podium or plaza decks) {{strike| systems || 2024-October-22 }}.
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| − | <li>The '''''Guarantor''''' must be notified in writing of any modifications or repairs to {{strike| the RoofStar-guaranteed || 2024-October-22 }} {{hilite | a ''project'' covered by a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' || 2025-October-25 }}, and when modifications or repairs are made, they must be
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| − | <li>made by a ''Contractor'', following the requirements in the Standard {{hilite | governing the guaranteed system || 2025-October-25 }} {{strike| for the ''roof system'' || 2024-October-22 }}, and
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| − | <li>inspected by an RGC-accepted ''Observer''.
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| − | <li>The building Owner must ensure that the ''project'' and its components are properly maintained.
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| − | =====<big>3.2.2.1. Overview</big>=====
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| − | <li>''Project'' observations are required as part of the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''', and these must be conducted by an ''Observer'' who is {{strike| a RoofStar-accepted independent Observers (not members of the RCABC) who are employed by RoofStar-accepted firms located and doing business in British Columbia || 2024-October-22 }}{{hilite | a firm or person paid by the building Owner (directly, or through the '''''RGC'''''), who is independent (not a Member) of the RCABC, and who is accepted by the '''''RGC''''' to provide Quality Assurance reviews during construction and after completion of the ''project'', according to the terms and conditions set out in RCABC policy || 2025-October-25 }}. {{strike| Each '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' includes the following work performed by an independent Observer. || 2024-October-22 }}
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| − | =====<big>3.2.2.2. {{strike| Course of || 2024-October-22 }}{{hilite | Roof Assembly Construction || 2025-October-25 }} {{strike| Reviews || 2024-October-22 }}</big>=====
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| − | <li>{{strike|Each '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' includes || 2024-October-22 }}{{hilite | Every waterproofing or water-shedding ''project'' that is designed and constructed to qualify for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' shall include || 2025-October-25 }} the following work performed by an {{strike| independent || 2024-October-22 }} ''Observer'':
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| − | <li>A First Observation that includes {{strike| an evaluation of || 2024-October-22 }} {{hilite | comments on the suitability of || 2025-October-25 }} the ''supporting deck'' surface {{strike| and its suitability under the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' for the ''project'' || 2024-October-22 }}.
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| − | <li>Regular observations {{hilite | during construction of the ''project'', performed || 2025-October-25 }} on a daily basis when possible or as otherwise {{strike| mandated || 2024-October-22 }}{{hilite | stipulated || 2025-October-25 }} by the RoofStar Fee Calculator;{{strike| , during the course of ''project'' construction. || 2024-October-22 }} these observations {{strike| provide third-party oversight to || 2024-October-22 }} ensure that the design, materials, and application practices conform to the requirements in the governing RGC Standard, and that installed materials are listed in [[Division C | Division C]] of the ''Manual'' {{strike| '''''RoofStar Guarantee Standards''''' and RoofStar-accepted Materials || 2024-October-22 }}.
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| − | <li>A Final Observation once the work has been completed by the ''Contractor''.
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| − | <li>Written reports that reflect observations and communication during the course of construction, inclusive of recommendations to the ''Contractor'' and to the {{hilite | '''''Guarantor{{strike| RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2024-October-22 }}''''' || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>A Performance Review conducted at the 2-year anniversary of the ''project'' completion date, presented in writing jointly to the building Owner and the {{hilite | '''''Guarantor{{strike| RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2024-October-22 }}''''' || 2025-October-25 }}, and
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| − | <li>Subsequent Performance Reviews (for the '''10-year RoofStar Guarantee''' only), conducted at the 5-year and 8-year anniversaries of the ''project'' completion date, presented in writing jointly to the building ''owner'' and the {{hilite | '''''Guarantor{{strike| RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2024-October-22 }}''''' || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | A First review and report || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | An observation and report to document the sampling of ''growing media'' || 2025-October-25 }},
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| − | <li>{{hilite | A Final Observation once construction of the ''vegetated roof system'' is completed || 2025-October-25 }}, and
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| − | <li>{{hilite | A Performance review one year after completion of the ''vegetated roof assembly'' || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | =====<big>{{hilite | 3.2.2.4. || 2025-October-25 }} Compliance and Performance Reviews</big>=====
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| − | <li>Every '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' is issued jointly by the Member ''Contractor'' and the {{hilite | '''''RCABC Guarantee Corporation{{strike| RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2024-October-22 }}''''' ('''''RGC''''') || 2025-October-25 }}, once the ''project'' has been completed and any significant deficiencies have been addressed by the ''Contractor''.
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| − | <li>The Guarantee Period commences on the date of the Final Project Review, {{hilite | and expires on {{strike| that anniversary || 2024-October-22 }} the two, five, ten, or fifteen -year anniversary of the Guarantee, subject to {{strike| years hence, depending upon || 2024-October-22 }} the Guarantee Period purchased by the Owner || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>During the first two years of the Guarantee Period, the ''Contractor'' is directly responsible for any claims.
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| − | <li>Once the two-year Performance Review has been completed, and any outstanding deficiencies have been satisfactorily rectified by the ''Contractor'', the {{hilite | '''''Guarantor{{strike| RoofStar Guarantee Program || 2024-October-22 }}''''' || 2025-October-25 }} assumes responsibility for the remainder of the Guarantee Period.
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| − | <li>Each ten-year (10) and fifteen-year (15) RoofStar Guarantee also includes independent Performance Reviews at specific intervals:
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| − | <li>'''RoofStar 10-Year Guarantee''' - Performance Reviews at the five (5) and eight (8) year anniversaries of the Guarantee.
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| − | <li>'''RoofStar 15-Year Guarantee''' - Performance Reviews at the five (5) year, eight (8) year and twelve (12) year anniversaries of the '''''Guarantee'''''.
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| − | <li>{{hilite | Each '''''RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee''''' includes one performance review after the first year following the Final ''Project'' Review || 2025-October-25 }}.
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| − | <li>Performance Reviews are covered by the total cost of the '''''Guarantee'''''; reports from the ''project'' Observer provide ''owners'' with a detailed portrait of the ''project'', and recommendations for any outstanding maintenance.
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| − | <li>Should a leak occur {{hilite | for which an Owner wishes to file {{strike| that necessitates || 2024-October-22 }} a claim || 2025-October-25 }}, the '''''RoofStar Guarantee Program''''' claims process is simple and responsive, to get repairs done quickly and efficiently, anywhere in British Columbia.
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