ROOF ASSEMBLY FIRE TESTING FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
Description: Roof installations over new concrete roof decks can be challenging because the concrete is still wet beyond its structural cure time. General contractors want roofing to begin as soon as possible once the roof deck has hit its structural cure, but they don’t realize that moisture can comprise the integrity of a roof system.Learning Objectives:
Understand how external fire testing is performed
Explore the criteria for passing fire testing
Review of below-deck fire testing – Chapter 26
Educational Content: Intermediate
Continuing Education Units: 1
Course Availability: Online