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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
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  <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>
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<div class="panel-heading text-center">'''<big><big><big>'''Table of Contents'''</big></big></big>'''</div>
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<big>[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Preface '''Preface''']</big>
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Scope_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Scope of RPM and Standards]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Structure_and_Organization_of_RPM_and_Standards <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Structure and Organization]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Guarantee]
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:[http://{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Specifying_a_RoofStar_Guarantee <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> Specifying the Guarantee]
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<big>[[Division B | '''Division B: Standards''']]</big>
  
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:'''Waterproofing Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> {{hilite | "SBS" Systems || 2021-February-7 }}]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> PVC Systems]
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:[https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Hot_Rubber_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=BUR_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> "BUR" Systems]
  
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Architectural Metal Panel (ASM) Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_Systems_Standard <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile Systems]
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:[[The Guarantee Program|The RoofStar Guarantee Program]]
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  <div class="panel-heading">Welcome to the '''RCABC Roofing Practices Manual'''</div>
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=EPDM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> EPDM Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=TPO_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> TPO Systems]
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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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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=PVC_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i>  PVC Systems]
  
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:'''Water-Shedding Roof Systems'''
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=ASM_Roof_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Metal Panel (ASM) Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Asphalt_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Asphalt Shingle Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Cedar_Shake_%26_Shingle_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cedar Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Tile_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tile Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Slate_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Slate Systems]
  
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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
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Grade-level_Waterproofing_System_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> All Systems]
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:[http://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=Linear_Metal_Flashing_Details <i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Linear Metal Flashings]
  
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'''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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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). 
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RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM)
Official manual of the RoofStar Guarantee Program
Table of Contents

Preface

Division A: Scope, Use of Standards, and Guarantee

Scope of RPM and Standards
Structure and Organization
Guarantee
Specifying the Guarantee

Division B: Standards

Waterproofing Roof Systems
"SBS" Systems
EPDM Systems
TPO Systems
PVC Systems
Hot Fluid-applied Rubberized Asphalt
"BUR" Systems
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
Architectural Metal Panel (ASM) Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Systems
Tile Systems
Slate Systems
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
All Systems

Division C: Accepted Materials

Search by Product Category
Search by Product Name
Search by Manufacturer
Material Classification and Application for Acceptance
Other Services
Integrity Scan and ELD Service Providers
RCABC Affiliate Members
Wind Uplift Testing Organizations


Division D: Construction Details

Waterproofing Roof Systems
"SBS" Systems
EPDM Systems
TPO Systems
PVC Systems
Water-Shedding Roof Systems
Metal Panel (ASM) Systems
Asphalt Shingle Systems
Cedar Systems
Tile Systems
Slate Systems
Grade-level Waterproofing Systems
All Systems
Other Details
Linear Metal Flashings

Division E: General Information

Information Centre
Roof Maintenance
Conversion Tables and Charts
Metric and Standard Measurements (Symbols and Guidelines)
Additional Standards for Materials
Health & Safety
Glossary
Bibliography
References



Updates and Revisions

Technical Updates

Last Update: February 1, 2024

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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