The updated standard will contribute to the reliability and safety of roofing systems by accurately evaluating the tensile resistance and failure loads of adhesives and board stock.
SPRI announced plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1, “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies,” to enhance wind uplift resistance and prepare it for adoption into the International Building Code.
SPRI plans to seek re-approval of the ANSI/SPRI RD-1 standard for retrofit roof drains as an American National Standard and is asking professionals for feedback; contact SPRI to participate.
In anticipation of ANSI-approved Z359.14 for self-retracting lifelines, Werner is updating its Bantam and Max Patrol Self-Retracting Lifeline families.
Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) has released its "Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains" at no cost, and is re-canvassing for its mechanical uplift resistance of insulation adhesives.
A nuclear moisture testing protocol developed by SPRI – with the extensive input of RCI Inc. – has been approved by the American National Standards Institute.