Contrary to what many think there are no class a roofing membranes.
Ul class a roof assembly.
While a class 1 assembly can be substituted for a class a b or c roof assembly a class a b or c assembly cannot be substituted for a class 1 roof assembly.
Assembly rated class a roof coverings are those that meet class a standards when combined with other elements.
Ice and water shield.
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Roofing assembly classification will need to be for each roofing project.
The information needed to achieve code compliant installations is included below.
A class 1 roof has undergone a series of tests that evaluate the entire roof assembly including the external spread of flame test utilized for the class a rating.
Class a roof assemblies shall be permitted for use in buildings or structures of all types of construction.
Questions often arise about the construction needed to achieve a class a b or c fire rating for a roof assembly.
For example shake roofing with a fire retardant treatment rates class b on its own but achieves a class a rating when combined with specified underlying materials such as type 72 roll roofing material.
A roof is classified as a class a as the result of one test the external spread of flame test astme 108 or ul 790 standard.
Ul 790 class a assemblies home resources ul 790 class a assemblies.
Coated steel or aluminum roofing panels.
The ul certification mark on roofing products and assemblies is relied on by code enforcement officials and buyers to verify that your products and systems meet regulatory requirements.
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The ul evaluation report an additional differentiator provides code authorities.
It also serves as a key differentiator for products within the roofing market.
A roofing membrane that is classified as part of a class a assembly when installed over a particular insulation may not qualify as part.
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All class 1 roof assemblies are class a roofs but not.
Roof systems are segregated into combustible and non combustible construction types.
Order to gain a class 1 designation.
For insulated steel roof deck assemblies fm class 1 includes fm 4470 and fm 4450 approval standard for class 1 insulated steel decks roofs.
Class a roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be listed and identified as class a by an approved testing agency.
Class a roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure.
Under ul 790 roof systems are evaluated for external fire.
The preeminence of ul is most likely due to their ansi ul 790 protocol.
