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The Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) is the official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a RoofStar Guarantee.

The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year. Yellow highlighted text indicates a change to the Manual within the past twelve months, and remains in effect for one full year (365 days).

For a summary of each update catalogued since 2010, use the Technical Updates button above.

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+{{Template:RPM Info}}
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-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-| style="background-color:#cef2e0;" | <big>Welcome to the '''RCABC Roofing Practices Manual'''</big>
-|-
-| style="background-color:#f5fffa;" | The RPM Online is the official version of the Roofing Practices Manual and supersedes all other printed versions which may be in circulation.
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:<span style="position: absolute; clip: rect(1px 1px 1px 1px); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);">{{FULLPAGENAME}}</span>}}
+<!-- START OF WELCOME PANEL -->
+<div class="col-md-12">
+<div class="panel panel-danger">
+  <div class="panel-heading text-center"><big><big><big><big>RCABC '''Roofing Practices Manual''' ('''RPM''')</big></big></big></big><br><big>Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program</big></div>
+</div>
+</div><!-- PANEL BODY -->
+</div><!-- PANEL -->
+<!-- START OF TABLE OF CONTENTS -->
+<div class="col-md-7">
+<div class="panel panel-primary">
+ <div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
+<div class="panel-body">
+<div class="col-sm-12">
+<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
+</div>
+<div class="col-sm-6">
+<big>[[Division A | '''Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee''']]</big>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards Part 1: Scope of RPM and Standards]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Structure_and_Organization_of_RPM_and_Standards Part 2: Structure and Organization (tutorial video)]<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee Part 3: Guarantee]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Part 4: Specifying the Guarantee]
+<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
+:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | RGC Standard for "SBS" Roofs || 2021-February-7 }}]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for EPDM Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for TPO Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for PVC Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Hot_Rubber_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for "Hot Rubber" Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for "BUR" Roofs]  (Inactive)
+:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs] <sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
+:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Asphalt Shingle Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Cedar Roofs]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  RGC Standard for Tile Roofs] (Inactive)
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Slate Roofs] (Inactive)
+:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
+:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> RGC Standard for Grade-level Waterproofing]
+<big>[[Division C | '''Division C: Accepted Materials''']]</big>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Category <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Category]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Name]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Roof Material Manufacturer]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_VRS_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer]<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vegetated_(%22Green%22)_Roof_Systems <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search for Vegetated Roof Systems]<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Classification_and_Application_for_Acceptance Material Classification and Application for Acceptance]
+:'''Other Services'''
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Recognized_Integrity_Scan_and_ELD_Providers Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=RCABC_Affiliate_Members  RCABC Affiliate Members]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Wind_Uplift_Testing_Organizations Wind Uplift Testing Organizations]
+</div>
+<div class="col-sm-6">
+<big>[[Division D | '''Division D: Construction Details''']]</big>
+:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" System Details || 2021-February-7 }}]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM System Details]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  TPO System Details]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  PVC System Details]
+:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Vegetated Roof Assembly Details] <sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span></sup>
+:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Metal Panel (ASM) System Details]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle System Details]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar System Details]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile System Details]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate System Details]
-The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is the official guide for RCABC Members, Accepted Inspectors, designers, architects and specification writers designing or applying roofing and waterproofing systems, and describes the RoofStar Guarantee Standards, Guiding Principles and Recommended Practices necessary to qualify for a RoofStar Guarantee.  The RPM meets or exceeds the current national and provincial standards for construction and wind uplift design resistance.  It also includes
+:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
-* Materials accepted for the RoofStar Guarantee Program
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Grade-level Waterproofing Details]
-* Construction details
-* Design guidelines
-* Best Practices
-* Reference materials
+:'''Other Details'''
+:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Linear_Metal_Flashing_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Linear Metal Flashings]
-'''NOTICE to Readers''': <span style="background:yellow">Yellow highlighted text</span> indicates a recent change to the '''Roofing Practices Manual'''.  Highlighting remains in effect for 120 days.  Consult the '''Technical Updates''' for a list of recent changes to the RPM.
+<big>[[Division E | '''Division E: General Information''']]</big>
-|-
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Information_Centre Information Centre]
-|}
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Roof_Maintenance Roof Maintenance]
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Conversion_Tables_and_Charts Conversion Tables and Charts]
-|-
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Metric_and_Standard_Measurements_(Symbols_and_Guidelines) Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]
-| style="background:#4682B4; font-size:150%" | [http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/ <span style="color:white;">Technical Updates</span>]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
-|}
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
-{| class="wikitable" style="float:left; width: 40%;"
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
-|-
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography Bibliography]
-! style="background:#cedff2;" | <big>'''Table of Contents'''</big>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=References References]
-|-
+</div>
-| [[:Section:A. About|'''A. About''']]<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+<div class="col-sm-12">
-:[[RPM Introduction|Introduction]]
+<hr>
-:[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]]
+<sup><span style="color:orange;"><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true";></i></span> NEW or PENDING (November 2024)</sup>
-:[[Independent Inspections|Independent Inspections]]
-:[[Request RoofStar Guarantees|Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]]
 </div>
-[[:Section:B. Essential Elements|'''B. Essential Elements''']]<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+</div><!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS PANEL BODY -->
-:[[Design Considerations|Design Considerations]]
+</div><!-- TOC PANEL -->
-:[[Roof Classes|Roof Classes]]
+</div><!-- COL-3-MD -->
-:[[Roof Plans|Roof Plans]]
+<!-- END OF TOC -->
-:[[Roof Decks|Roof Decks]]
-:[[Roof Deck Overlay|Roof Deck Overlay]]
+<!-- START OF UPDATES AND REVISIONS PANEL -->
-:[[Vapour Control]]
+<div class="col-md-5">
-:[[Insulating the Roof|Insulating the Roof]]
+<div class="panel panel-info">
-:[[Insulation Joints and Overlay|Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]]
+  <div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Updates and Revisions'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
-:[[Fasteners|Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]]
+  <div class="panel-body">
-:[[BUR Materials|BUR Materials]]
+<div class="col-md-2">
-:[[Low-slope Membranes|Low-slope Membranes]]
-:[[Steep-slope Membranes|Steep-slope Membranes]]
-:[[Membrane Surfaces|Membrane Surfaces]]
-:[[Protected and Modified Protected Roof Systems]]
-:[[Eave Protection]]
-:[[Building Ventilation|Building Ventilation]]
 </div>
+<div class="col-md-8">
+<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-warning btn-block forcewhite" href="http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/" target="_blank"><big><big>Technical Updates</big></big></a></html>
+<div style="text-align:center;"><big>Last Update: {{Template:RPM Revision Date}}</big></div>
+</div>
+<div class="col-md-2">
+</div>
+<div class="col-md-12">
+<hr>
+The '''Roofing Practices Manual''' (RPM) is ''the'' official repository of Standards necessary to qualify roof and grade-level waterproofing projects for a '''''RoofStar Guarantee'''''.
-[[:Section:C. Accepted Materials|'''C. Accepted Materials''']]
+The RPM is revised at least three times per calendar year.  <span style="background:yellow">Yellow highlighted</span> text indicates a change to the ''Manual'' within the past twelve months, and remains in effect for one full year (365 days).
-[[:Section:D. Low Slope Roofs|'''D. Low Slope Roofs''']]<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+For a summary of each update catalogued since 2010, use the '''Technical Updates''' button above.
-:[[SBS Roof Systems]]
-:[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]]
+<hr>
-:[[TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]]
-:[[Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]]
+<h4>Get Updates</h4>
+<p>Enter your email address to be notified when the RPM updates.</p>
+<div id="mailchimpForm"></div>
+<div class="col-md-12">
+<hr>
+</div>
+</div>
 </div>
+</div><!-- UPDATES AND REVISIONS PANEL BODY -->
+</div><!-- PANEL -->
-[[:Section:E. Steep Slope Roofs|'''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']]<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+<!-- START OF WIND UPLIFT RESOURCE CENTRE PANEL -->
-:[[ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]]
+<div class="col-md-5">
-:[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]]
+<div class="panel panel-success">
-:[[Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]]
+<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Wind Uplift Resource Centre''' </big></big></div>
-:[[Tile & Slate Roof Systems]]
+<div class="panel-body">
+<div style="text-align:center;">
+<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-primary forcewhite" href="https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Securing_the_Roof_Assembly" target="_blank"><big>Securing the Roof Assembly</big></a></html>
+</div>
+<hr>
+<div style="text-align:center;">  <big>'''Wind Load Calculators (NRC)'''</big>
+</div>
+<div style="text-align:center;">
+<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-info forcewhite" href="https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/software-applications/wind-load-calculators-roof-cladding-vegetated-roof-assembly" target="_blank"><big>Membrane Roofs and Vegetated Roofs</big><br>(formerly Wind-RCI/Wind-VRA)</a></html>
+<br>One online calculator that offers two options
+</div>
+<div style="text-align:center;"> <big>'''Tested Assembly Report Library (CSA-A123.21)'''</big>
+</div>
+<div class="col-md-2">
+</div>
+<div class="col-md-8">
+<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-success btn-block forcewhite" href="http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=AARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies" target="_blank"><big>AARS Assembly Test Reports</big></a></html>
+<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-primary btn-block forcewhite" href="http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies" target="_blank"><big>PARS Assembly Test Reports</big></a></html>
+<html><a class="btn btn-default btn-info btn-block forcewhite" href="http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=MARS_Tested_Roof_Assemblies" target="_blank"><big>MARS Assembly Test Reports</big></a></html>
+<br>
+<br>
+</div>
+<div class="col-md-2">
 </div>
-[[:Section:F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces|'''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']]
+<div class="col-md-12">
-[[:Section:G. Construction Details|'''G. Construction Details''']]
+</div>
+</div><!--  ROW -->
+</div><!-- PANEL BODY -->
+</div><!-- PANEL -->
+</div><!-- COL-MD-12 -->
+<!--END OF CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
+</div><!-- COL-MD-6 -->
+</div><!-- ROW -->
-[[:Section:H. General Information|'''H. General Information''']]<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+<div class="col-md-12">
-:[[Roof Maintenance]]
+<hr>
-:[[Conversion Tables and Charts]]
-:[[Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)]]
-:[[Additional Standards for Materials]]
-:[[Health & Safety]]
-:[[Glossary]]
-:[[Bibliography and References]]
 </div>
-|-
+{{Tempate:RPM Page Footer with Copyright and Current Date}}
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; width: 58%;"
-|-
-! style="background:#cedff2;" colspan="4" | <big>Learn more about...</big>
-|-
-|- style="vertical-align:top;"
-|-
-| <div align="center">[[File:Thermal Bridging 2.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof |150px]] Low-slope Roof Insulation</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|150px]] Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|150px]] Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|frameless|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|150px]] Waterproofing Systems & Planters</div>
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; width: 58%;"
-|-
-! style="background-color:#008B8B;" colspan="4" | <big>Construction Details'''</big>
-|-
-| <div align="center">[[File:RTU Curb.jpg|frameless|link=SBS Construction Details|200px]] Low-slope Roof Construction Details</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Shingle Application (all slopes).jpg|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Construction Details|200px]] Steep-slope Roof Construction Details</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Pre-curb for Planter (new).jpg|frameless|link=Waterproofing Construction Details|200px]] Waterproofing System Construction Details</div>
-|-
-|}

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Difference between revisions of "Main Page"

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