Difference between revisions of "RCABC Roofing Practices Manual"

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).

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-| 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.
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+<!-- 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>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=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]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee Part 3: Guarantee]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee Part 4: Specifying the Guarantee]
+<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=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]
+:'''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'''
+:[https://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>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_C '''Division C: Materials and Systems''']</big>
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Material_Classification_and_Application_for_Acceptance Material Classification and Application for Acceptance]
-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
+:'''Accepted Materials for Roofs and Waterproofing at Grade'''
-* Materials accepted for the RoofStar Guarantee Program
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Category <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Category]
-* Construction details
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Product_Name <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Product/System Name]
-* Design guidelines
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Roofing Material Manufacturer]
-* Best Practices
-* Reference materials
+:'''Accepted Systems for Vegetated Roofs'''
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Materials_by_VRS_Manufacturer <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search by Vegetated Roof System Manufacturer]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Vegetated_(%22Green%22)_Roof_Systems <i class="fa fa-search"></i> Search for Vegetated Roof Systems]
+:'''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]
-'''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.
-|-
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-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"
-|-
-| style="background:#4682B4; font-size:150%" | [http://www.rcabc.org/technical/technical-updates/ <span style="color:white;">Technical Updates</span>]
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="float:left; width: auto;"
-|-
-! style="background:#cedff2;" | <big>'''Table of Contents'''</big>
-|-
-| <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">[[:Section:A. About|'''A. About''']]<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
-:[[RPM Introduction|Introduction]]
-:[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]]
-:[[Independent Inspections|Independent Inspections]]
-:[[Request RoofStar Guarantees|Requesting and Specifying a RoofStar Guarantees]]
 </div>
-<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<div class="col-sm-6">
-[[:Section:B. Essential Elements|'''B. Essential Elements''']]<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
-:[[Design Considerations|Design Considerations]]
+<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Division_D '''Division D: Construction Details''']</big>
-:[[Roof Classes|Roof Classes]]
-:[[Roof Plans|Roof Plans]]
+:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
-:[[Roof Decks|Roof Decks]]
+:[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 }}]
-:[[Roof Deck Overlay|Roof Deck Overlay]]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM System Details]
-:[[Vapour Control]]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  TPO System Details]
-:[[Insulating the Roof|Insulating the Roof]]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  PVC System Details]
-:[[Insulation Joints and Overlay|Insulation Joints and Overlay Boards]]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Hot_Rubber_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  Hot Rubber System Details]
-:[[Fasteners|Fasteners & Fastening Requirements]]
-:[[BUR Materials|BUR Materials]]
+:'''Vegetated Roofing'''
-:[[Low-slope Membranes|Low-slope Membranes]]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Vegetated Roof Assembly Details]
-:[[Steep-slope Membranes|Steep-slope Membranes]]
-:[[Membrane Surfaces|Membrane Surfaces]]
+:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
-:[[Protected and Modified Protected 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]
-:[[Eave Protection]]
+:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle System Details]
-:[[Building Ventilation|Building Ventilation]]
+:[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]
+:'''Grade-level Waterproofing Systems'''
+:[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]
+:'''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: see System Details, Part 13]
+<big>[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=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]
+:[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)]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Additional_Standards_for_Materials Additional Standards for Materials]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Health_%26_Safety Health & Safety]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Glossary Glossary]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Bibliography Bibliography]
+:[https://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=References References]
+</div>
+<div class="col-sm-12">
+<hr>
 </div>
-[[:Section:C. Accepted Materials|'''C. Accepted Materials''']]
+</div><!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS PANEL BODY -->
-<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+</div><!-- TOC PANEL -->
-[[:Section:D. Low Slope Roofs|'''D. Low Slope Roofs''']]<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+</div><!-- COL-3-MD -->
-:[[SBS Roof Systems]]
+<!-- END OF TOC -->
-:[[EPDM (Thermoset Membranes) Roof Systems]]
-:[[TPO/PVC (Thermoplastic Membranes) Roof Systems]]
+<!-- START OF UPDATES AND REVISIONS PANEL -->
-:[[Other Flexible Membrane Roof Systems]]
+<div class="col-md-5">
+<div class="panel panel-info">
+  <div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Updates and Revisions'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
+  <div class="panel-body">
+<div class="col-md-2">
 </div>
-<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<div class="col-md-8">
-[[:Section:E. Steep Slope Roofs|'''E. Steep Slope Roofs''']]<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+<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>
-:[[ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) Roof Systems]]
+<div style="text-align:center;"><big>Last RPM Update: {{Template:RPM - Date of Last Update}}</big></div>
-:[[Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems]]
+<div style="text-align:center;"><big>All changes to RGC Standards are effective: {{Template:RPM Standards Effective Date}}</big></div>
-:[[Cedar Shakes & Shingles Roof Systems]]
-:[[Tile & Slate Roof Systems]]
 </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'''''.
+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).
+For a summary of each update catalogued since 2010, use the '''Technical Updates''' button above.
-[[:Section:F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces|'''F. Waterproofing Plazas, Promenades and Terraces''']]
+<hr>
+<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 -->
+<!-- START OF WIND UPLIFT RESOURCE CENTRE PANEL -->
+<div class="col-md-5">
+<div class="panel panel-success">
+<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><i class="fa fa-flag" aria-hidden="true"></i> '''Wind Uplift Resource Centre''' </big></big></div>
+<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>
+<div class="col-md-12">
+</div>
+</div><!--  ROW -->
+</div><!-- PANEL BODY -->
+</div><!-- PANEL -->
+</div><!-- COL-MD-12 -->
+<!--END OF CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
+</div><!-- COL-MD-6 -->
+</div><!-- ROW -->
-[[:Section:G. Construction Details|'''G. Construction Details''']]
+<div class="col-md-12">
-<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<hr>
-[[:Section:H. General Information|'''H. General Information''']]<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
-:[[Roof Maintenance]]
-:[[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: 50%;"
-|-
-! 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 |140px]] Low-slope Roof Insulation</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Low-slope Roof Systems.JPG|frameless|link=Insulating the Roof|140px]] Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Asphalt Shingles.JPG|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Roof Systems|140px]] Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Waterproofing Planters.jpg|frameless|link=RoofStar Guarantee Standards for Waterproofing#WPGARDEN|140px]] Waterproofing Systems & Planters</div>
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; width: 50%;"
-|-
-! style="background-color:#008B8B;" colspan="4" | <big>Construction Details'''</big>
-|-
-| <div align="center">[[File:RTU Curb.jpg|frameless|link=SBS Construction Details|190px]] Low-slope Roof Construction Details</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Shingle Application (all slopes).jpg|frameless|link=Asphalt Shingles Construction Details|190px]] Steep-slope Roof Construction Details</div>
-| <div align="center">[[File:Pre-curb for Planter (new).jpg|frameless|link=Waterproofing Construction Details|190px]] Waterproofing System Construction Details</div>
-|-
-|}

Difference between revisions of "RCABC Roofing Practices Manual"

Difference between revisions of "RCABC Roofing Practices Manual"

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