Roofing Standards
SPRI Announces Performance Evaluation Standard for Rooftop Equipment Securement
New requirements address static and cyclic loading, environmental exposure, corrosion resistance, water-tightness, and related performance characteristics.
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SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that SPRI is establishing a new standard to establish test methods and performance criteria for rooftop equipment securement systems installed on low-slope roof assemblies.
Requirements address static and cyclic loading, environmental exposure, corrosion resistance, water-tightness, and related performance characteristics necessary to maintain secure attachment and roof system integrity throughout the service life of the installation.
The construction industry lacks a consensus American National Standard specifically addressing the evaluation and performance of rooftop equipment securement systems. A standardized approach is needed to assess structural capacity, environmental durability, corrosion resistance, and weather-tightness of assemblies used to secure roof-mounted equipment. This standard will provide designers, contractors, manufacturers, and code officials with consistent criteria for specification, testing, and acceptance.
Those wishing to participate in the canvass process may contact SPRI at info@spri.org.
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