J157 Today’s Presentation: Codes & Approvals

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J157 Learning Objectives Have an understanding of UL and the different test methods for roof systems Have an understanding of FM Global and the different test methods for roof systems Have an understanding of the International Building Code and how it references both UL & FM Global At the end of this session, you will be able to:

J157 Codes & Approvals

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International Building Code Developed to provide one national model building code Currently being adopted by states, counties, and local jurisdictions Performance based code Roofing section based upon BOCA code

J157 International Building Code Fire Resistance Roof coverings shall be classified for resistance to external fire exposure (Class A, B, or C) Test Methods – UL 790 or ASTM E-108 Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Performance Requirements:

J157 International Building Code Wind Resistance Roof coverings shall be designed to withstand wind loads based upon wind speed, building height, location, and importance (ASCE 7) Test Methods – UL 580, UL 1897, FM 4450, or FM 4470 Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Performance Requirements:

J157 International Building Code Impact Resistance Roof covering shall resist impact damage. Test Methods – ASTM D 3746, 4272, CGSB M, or FM 4470 Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Performance Requirements:

J157 International Building Code Slope Built-up, modified-bitumen, and single-ply roofs shall have a design slope of minimum ¼”:12” for drainage Exception: Coal tar roofs shall have a minimum slope of 1/8”:12” Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Prescriptive Requirements:

J157 International Building Code Material Standards Roof covering materials shall comply with referenced standards Asphalt Glass Felts – ASTM D 2178 Asphalt Used in Roofing – ASTM D 312 Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Prescriptive Requirements:

J157 International Building Code General Materials used to replace or recover an existing roof covering shall meet the requirements of Chapter 15 No more than 25% of a roof shall be removed and replaced in a one year period unless the entire roof covering is made to conform to the requirements for new roofing Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Re-Roofing Requirements:

J157 International Building Code Exception Re-roofing shall not be required to meet the minimum slope requirement of ¼”:12” for roofs that provide positive drainage Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Re-Roofing Requirements:

J157 International Building Code Recovering vs. Replacing – New roof coverings shall not be installed without removing the existing roof coverings when any of the following conditions occur: Where the existing roof is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point where it is not an adequate base for a new roof Where the existing roof is wood shake, slate, clay, cement, or asbestos-cement tile Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies Re-Roofing Requirements:

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals UL Classifications / FM Approvals Document Compliance With: Building Codes Protecting the publics health, safety, and welfare Insurance Requirements Minimize loss potential

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL’s Mission: Testing for Public Safety

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories History Founded by William Henry Merrill in 1894 Established safety standards for electrical products Early 1900s began testing: Gas engines Fire extinguishers Roof systems

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories History Today UL Standards for safety cover everything from the electrical box in your basement to the roof over your head UL is the largest, independent, not-for- profit testing agency in North America

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL Tests For Roof Systems UL External Fire Resistance UL Internal Fire Resistance UL Wind Uplift Resistance (roof covering only) UL Wind Uplift Resistance (roof covering and deck)

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL 790 – External Fire Resistance Class A Effective against severe fire exposure and provide a high degree of protection to the roof deck Class B Effective against moderate fire exposure and provide a moderate degree of protection to the roof deck Class C Effective against light fire exposure and provide a measurable degree of protection to the roof deck

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL 790 – External Fire Resistance Spread-of-Flame Test Surface Test Measures the distance a flame spreads on a simulated roof panel Class A – 6 feet or under Class B – 8 feet or under Class C – 13 feet or under System must not produce burning brands, slip from place, or expose the roof deck

J157 Tests for Roof Coverings UL 790 – Three Parts to Fire Test Spread of Flame test Intermittent Flame test Burning Brand test

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J157 Spread of Flame test Surface Test – Measures distance flame spreads on simulated roof panel Class “A” – under 6 feet Class “B” – under 8 feet Class “C” – under 13 feet System must not produce flying brands, slip from place or expose roof deck. Tests for Roof Coverings

J157 Tests for Roof Coverings Intermittent Flame test Tests of roof system’s penetration resistance. Look for: Deck burn through Flying brands

J157 Intermittent Flame Test

J157 Tests for Roof Coverings Burning Brand test Brands are ignited and placed on simulated roof panel. Class “A” brand – 12” x 12” Class “B” brand – 6” x 6” Class “C” brand – 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” Also a penetration resistance test

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J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL 790 / ASTM E 108 ASTM E 108 Test Method is identical to UL 790 ASTM adopted the UL 790 as the E 108 in 1955

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL Internal Fire Resistance Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions Spread of fire on underside of roof deck Evaluates a roofing systems fuel contribution to a fire below the deck Critical for building with large, open, interior space

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL 1897 – Wind Uplift Resistance Uplift Resistance of Roofing Systems Measures securement of the roof covering to the roof deck 10 ft x 10 ft pressure vessel Static pressure test

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL 580 – Wind Uplift Resistance Uplift Resistance of Roofing Systems Measures securement of the roof covering to the deck and deck securement to structural supports 10 ft x 10 ft pressure vessel Static and oscillating pressure test

J157 Codes & Approvals Underwriters Laboratories UL Follow-Up Service All products used in a UL Classified system must bear the UL label and participate in the follow-up inspection program Products must undergo unannounced quarterly inspections at point of production Continued use of the UL label is dependent upon continued compliance with original product specs

J157 Codes & Approvals FM Global FMG’s Mission: Loss Prevention

J157 Codes & Approvals FM Global History Formed to support the Factory Mutual System (group of insurance companies) Allendale Arkwright Protection Mutual Merged in 1999 to form the FM Global Insurance Company

J157 Codes & Approvals FM Global FM Approvals A division of FM Global established to: Set standards for building materials and methods Test products and systems Publish FMG Approved materials and systems in the Building Materials Approval Guide Publish Loss Prevention Data Sheets

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J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Class 1 Passes all 7 tests called for in the 4470 Standard Class 2 Fails one or more tests FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Fire above the roof deck ASTM E-108 Class C minimum Fire below the roof deck FM Calorimeter Measures heat release and fuel contribution rates of roofing systems FM Global

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Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Wind Uplift 12 ft x 24 ft pressure vessel Static air pressure supplied from underneath roof system to simulate uplift force Highest pressure held for 1 minute without failure becomes the uplift rating in psf Minimum rating of 60 psf FM Global

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Codes & Approvals FM Loss Statistics Windstorm Losses Steel Roof Decks 1,256 Losses $476 Million Total Claims Paid Average Loss of $379,000 FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Hail Damage Test Tripod Test Steel ball is dropped onto roof system Class 1-SH: 1-3/4” ball weighing 0.79 lbs dropped from 17 ft, 9-1/2” (14 ft lb) Class 1-MH: 2” ball weighing lbs dropped from 5 ft. (8 ft lb) No splitting or cracking permitted FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Susceptibility to Leakage Test Head of water test Column of water placed over weathered roof sample No leakage after 7 days FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Resistance to Foot Traffic Test 200 lb load imposed four times on a 3” square plate Load placed over weakest element No tearing or cracking of the membrane FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Fastener Corrosion Test Fasteners are exposed to 15 cycles of weathering 8 hours exposure to saturated air with mild sulfur dioxide solution followed by 16 hours dry time No more than 15% surface area can show rust FM Global

J157 Codes & Approvals FM 4470 Test Standard Summary ASTM E-108 (Fire Above Deck) FM Calorimeter (Fire Below Deck) Wind Uplift Hail Damage Water Leakage Foot Traffic Fastener Corrosion Class 2 fails to pass one or more tests FM Global

J157 This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program

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