(Draft) PVC Roof Systems Standard - Revision history

James Klassen: /* 11.2.1.3. Membrane Gutters and Gutter Liners */

2026-04-20T14:54:14Z

‎11.2.1.3. Membrane Gutters and Gutter Liners

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2026-04-20T14:50:24Z

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James Klassen: /* 3.1.3.2. Calculation of Specified Wind Loads */

2026-04-10T20:59:33Z

‎3.1.3.2. Calculation of Specified Wind Loads

James Klassen: /* 3.1.3.2. Calculation of Specified Wind Loads */

2026-03-31T16:41:33Z

‎3.1.3.2. Calculation of Specified Wind Loads

James Klassen: /* 9.3.2.1. Preparation of Substrate */

2026-03-27T16:35:34Z

‎9.3.2.1. Preparation of Substrate

James Klassen: /* 1.1.3.3. Membrane Integrity Testing */

2026-03-19T18:45:43Z

‎1.1.3.3. Membrane Integrity Testing

James Klassen: /* 13.3.2.3. Cap Flashing, Counter-flashing, and Reglet Flashing */

2026-02-13T17:52:22Z

‎13.3.2.3. Cap Flashing, Counter-flashing, and Reglet Flashing

James Klassen: /* 13.3.2.2. Seams */

2026-02-13T17:51:04Z

‎13.3.2.2. Seams

James Klassen at 18:18, 30 January 2026

2026-01-30T18:18:50Z

James Klassen at 16:46, 28 January 2026

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 <li>A ''registered professional'' "skilled in the work concerned" must perform or validate the calculation of ''Specified Wind Loads'' (See the "British Columbia Building Code 2024", Division C, Part 2, [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/construction-industry/building-codes-and-standards/revisions-and-mo/bcbc_2024.pdf#page=836 Article 2.2.1.2., "Structural Design"]), using
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-<li>the [https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/software-applications/wind-load-calculators-roof-cladding-vegetated-roof-assembly "Wind Uplift Resistance Calculator"] (formerly "Wind-RCI"), or
+<li>the [https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/software-applications/wind-roof-calculators-internet-wind-rci Wind-Roof Calculators on the Internet (Wind-RCI)], or
 <li>the formulae and procedures in the "British Columbia Building Code 2024", Division B, Part 4, [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/construction-industry/building-codes-and-standards/revisions-and-mo/bcbc_2024.pdf#page=529 Subsection 4.1.7.,"Wind Load"] (See [[Notes to PVC Standard#A-3.1.1.1. | Note A-3.1.1.1.]]).
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 <li>Mansards are a ''roof system'' and are therefore subject to the requirements in this Part.
 <li>Securement of an adjoining ''water-shedding system'' shall be made in accordance with the requirements in the applicable Standard.
-<li>{{hilite | Wind loads for a ''roof assembly'' supporting a ''vegetated roof system'' shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code and || 2025-October-25 }} [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard#3.1.3.3. Resistance to Specified Wind Loads | Article 3.1.3.3.]] {{hilite | of the “RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs”|| 2025-October-25 }}.
+<li>{{hilite | Wind loads for a ''roof assembly'' supporting a ''vegetated roof system'' shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code and || 2025-October-25 }} [https://rpm.rcabc.org/index.php?title=VRA_Standard#3.1.3.3._Resistance_to_Specified_Wind_Loads Article 3.1.3.3.] {{hilite | of the “RGC Standard for Vegetated Roofs”|| 2025-October-25 }}.
 {{strike| <li>''Vegetated Roof Systems'' specified for || 2024-October-24 }}
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 <li>capable of accommodating ''roof system'' component movement,
 <li>clean,
-<li>adequately dry and frost-free {{hilite | (Ref. || 2023-October-28 }} [[PVC_Roof_Systems_Standard#2.1.5._Roof_Decks | {{hilite | Subsection 2.1.5., "Roof Decks" || 2023-October-28 }}]]),
+<li>adequately dry and frost-free {{hilite | (Ref. || 2023-October-28 }} [[SBS_Roof_Systems_Standard#2.1.5._Roof_Decks | {{hilite | Subsection 2.1.5., "Roof Decks" || 2023-October-28 }}]]),
 <li>reasonably smooth and free of abrupt elevation changes, and
 <li>absolutely free of
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 <li>{{hilite | A properly secured, accepted overlay board is required || 2023-June-16 }} (Ref. [[#Part 5 - Deck and Wall Overlays | Part 5]])
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-<li>{{hilite | for any ''deck'' that does not meet the deck fastening criteria set out in || 2023-June-16 }} [[#2.1.5.3. All Wood Roof Decks | Article 2.1.5.3.]],
+<li>{{hilite | for any ''deck'' that does not meet the deck fastening criteria set out in || 2023-June-16 }} [[#2.1.5.3. All Wood Roof Decks | Article 2.1.5.3.]], and
-<li>{{hilite | for any ''deck'' that cannot be repaired or otherwise made suitable for roofing, || 2023-June-16 }} and
+<li>{{hilite | for any ''deck'' that cannot be repaired or otherwise made suitable for roofing. || 2023-June-16 }}
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 <li>{{hilite | Substrates must be primed, if required by the ''manufacturer''. || 2023-June-16 }}
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 <li>mechanically fastened or loose-laid membranes.
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 <li>If surface drying is required prior to roofing, the ''deck'' must be dried with blown air.
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 <li>''overburden'', amenities, or equipment exceed 152.4 mm (6”) in depth{{strike| (see Figure 1.1.3-A) || 2024-October-24 }}.
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-<li>{{hilite | When the ''roof assembly'' supports a ''vegetated roof system'' covered by a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''' an electrical current membrane integrity test is optional (not required)  || 2025-October-25 }}<span class="recommended">{{hilite | but recommended || 2025-October-25 }}</span>.{{hilite | An electrical current membrane integrity test is required immediately prior to the installation of a ''vegetated roof system'' || 2025-October-25 }}.
+<li>{{hilite | When the ''roof assembly'' supports a ''vegetated roof system'' covered by a '''''RoofStar Guarantee''''',|| 2025-October-25 }} <span class="recommended">{{hilite | an electrical current membrane integrity test is recommended but is not required|| 2025-October-25 }}</span>; {{hilite | however, when an integrity test is specified by the ''Design Authority'', it must be carried out immediately prior to the installation of a ''vegetated roof system'' || 2025-October-25 }}.
 <li>An electrical current membrane integrity test must be performed by an RGC-recognized service provider {{hilite | listed in [[Division_C | Division C]]|| 2021-October-30 }}.
 <li>Flood testing employed as a secondary or alternative membrane integrity test <span class="recommended">is strongly discouraged for ''conventionally insulated roof systems'' because of the risk of extensive damage to ''system'' components or the building interior</span>, and is best suited for ''protected roof systems'' (See [[Notes to PVC Standard#A-1.1.3.3.(5) | Note A-1.1.3.3.(5)]]).

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 <li>Where cleats (“wind clips”) are required, they must
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-<li>{{hilite | conform to the fabrication requirements in || 2026-October-31 }} [[#13.2.2.1. Fabrication of Flashing | {{hilite | Article 13.2.2.1.|| 2026-October-31 }}]]{{hilite | , and || 2026-October-31}}
+<li>{{hilite | conform to the fabrication requirements in [[#13.2.2.1. Fabrication of Flashing | Article 13.2.2.1.]], and || 2026-October-31}}
 <li>be fastened as close to the bottom edge (hook) as practical but must not be fastened further than a maximum of {{hilite | 25.4 mm (1") || 2026-October-31 }} from the bottom edge (hook).
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 <li>is copper and zinc, and the material thickness or weight exceeds the weight or gauge requirements in [[#13.2.1.2. Sheet Metal Grade and Gauge | Article 13.2.1.2.]]
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-<li>{{hilite | '''Straight (linear) joints''' between lengths of ''linear metal flashing'' must be fully seamed using only an S-lock ({{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-A'''|| 2025-October-25 }}) or Standing Seam ({{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-B'''|| 2025-October-25 }}), but this requirement does not apply to|| 2021-October-30 }}
+<li>{{hilite | '''Straight (linear) joints''' between lengths of ''linear metal flashing'' must be fully seamed using only a Standing Seam ({{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-A'''|| 2025-October-25 }}) or S-lock ({{hilite | '''Figures 13.3.2.2.-B''' and '''C'''|| 2025-October-25 }}), but this requirement does not apply to|| 2021-October-30 }}
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 <li>{{hilite | flashing fashioned from 22-gauge metal (or heavier)|| 2021-October-30 }}, or
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-| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:450px;" | {{hilite | '''{{hilite | Figure 13.3.2.2.-A || 2026-October-31 }} Standing Seam'''<br>Forming Part of Sentence 13.3.2.2.(5)<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small> || 2025-October-25 }}
+| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:600px;" | {{hilite | '''{{hilite | Figure 13.3.2.2.-A || 2026-October-31 }} Standing Seam'''<br>Forming Part of Sentence 13.3.2.2.(5)<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small> || 2025-October-25 }}
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-<li>'''S-locked seams''' {{hilite | (See '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-B''')|| 2026-October-31 }} must be secured through flashing tab (leaf) with at least one (1) acceptable low-profile flat head screw when the seam is longer than 101.6 mm (4”), but fasteners must not be spaced more than 203.2 mm (8”) O.C.
+<li>'''S-locked seams''' {{hilite | (See '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-B''' and '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-C''')|| 2026-October-31 }} must be secured through flashing tab (leaf) with at least one (1) acceptable low-profile flat head screw when the seam is longer than 101.6 mm (4”), but fasteners must not be spaced more than 203.2 mm (8”) O.C.
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-| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:450px;" | {{hilite | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-B S-Lock, Double''' || 2026-October-31 }}<br>Forming Part of Sentence 13.3.2.2.(11)<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small> || 2025-October-25 }}
+| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:600px;" | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-B S-Lock, Single'''|| 2026-October-31 }}<br>Forming Part of Sentence 13.3.2.2.(11)<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small> || colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:600px;" | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-C S-Lock, Double'''|| 2026-October-31 }}<br>Forming Part of Sentence 13.3.2.2.(11)<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small>
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-| [[File:MF - S-Lock, Double.png | link=https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/b6/MF_-_S-Lock%2C_Double.png | 500 px]]
+| [[File:MF - S-Lock, Single.png | link=https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/0/09/MF_-_S-Lock%2C_Single.png | 500 px]] || [[File:MF - S-Lock, Double.png | link=https://rpm.rcabc.org/images/b/b6/MF_-_S-Lock%2C_Double.png | 500 px]]
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 <li>'''Flat butt seams''' {{hilite | (See '''Figures 13.3.2.2.-C''' and '''13.3.2.2.-D''') || 2026-October-31 }}
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-| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:450px;" | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-C Flat butt seams''' || 2026-October-31 }}<br>{{hilite | Forming Part of Article 13.3.2.2. || 2026-October-31 }}<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small>
+| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:600px;" | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-C Flat butt seams''' || 2026-October-31 }}<br>{{hilite | Forming Part of Article 13.3.2.2. || 2026-October-31 }}<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small>
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-| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:450px;" | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-D Flat butt seams''' || 2026-October-31 }}<br>{{hilite | Forming Part of Article 13.3.2.2. || 2026-October-31 }}<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small>
+| colspan="1"; style="text-align:center;width:600px;" | {{hilite | '''Figure 13.3.2.2.-D Flat butt seams''' || 2026-October-31 }}<br>{{hilite | Forming Part of Article 13.3.2.2. || 2026-October-31 }}<br><small>(Click to expand illustration)</small>
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 '''First Edition''': October 18, 2019
-<br>'''Previous Edition''': June 12, 2025
+<br>'''Previous Edition''': November 1, 2025
-<br>'''Current Edition''': Adopted October 24, 2025
+<br>'''Current Edition''': Adopted January 20, 2026
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-All changes to this Standard are effective<br><big>'''November 1, 2025'''</big>
+All changes to this Standard are effective<br><big>'''February 1, 2026'''</big>
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