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Roofing Code: Section 1504, Performance Requirements

February 16, 2012

Asphalt shingles shall be installed in accordance with Section 1507.2.7. For roofs located where the basic wind speed in accordance with Figure 1609 is 100mph or greater.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3 Waterproofing Required

February 08, 2012

1807.3 Waterproofing required. Where the ground-water investigation required by Section 1802.2.3 indicates that a hydrostatic pressure condition exists.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504.7 Impact Resistance

January 25, 2012

Roof coverings installed on low-slope roofs (roof slope <2:12) in accordance with Section 1507 shall resist impact damage based on the results of tests conducted in accordance with ASTM D 3746.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.4.2: Foundation Drain

January 11, 2012

A drain shall be placed around the perimeter of a foundation that consists of gravel or crushed stone containing not more than 10-percent that passes through a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve.


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Roofing Code: Section 1504.5 Edge Securement

December 05, 2011

Low-slope membrane roof system metal edge securement, except gutters, shall be designed and installed for wind loads in accordance with Chapter 16 and tested for resistance in accordance with ANSI/SPRI ES-1, except the basic wind speed shall be determined from Figure 1609.


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Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.2 Dampproofing

October 17, 2011

Section 1807.2 Dampproofing required. Where hydrostatic pressure will not occur as determined by Section 1802.2.3, floors and walls for other than wood foundation systems shall be dampproofed in accordance with this section.


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Roofing Code: Section 1503.3 Coping

October 17, 2011

Section 1503.3 Coping: Parapet walls shall be properly coped with noncombustible, weatherproof materials of a width no less than the thickness of the parapet wall.


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Roofing Code: 1503.2 Flashing

September 13, 2011
Section 1503.2 Flashing: Flashing shall be installed in such a manner so as to prevent moisture entering the wall and roof through joints in copings, through moisture-permeable materials and at intersections with parapet walls and other penetrations through the roof plane.
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Waterproofing Code: 1807.1.3 Ground-water control

September 13, 2011
1807.1.3 Ground-water control. Where the ground-water table is lowered and maintained at an elevation not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the bottom of the lowest floor, the floor and walls shall be dampproofed in accordance with Section 1807.2.
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Roofing Code: Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip Edge

July 18, 2011
Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip edge. Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap to be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Eave drip edges shall extend 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm).
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