CERTA classes
Program description
The Certified Roofing Torch Applicator (CERTA) program has been designed to address
the concerns of building owners, roofing contractors, the insurance industry, fire
and code authorities, roofing material manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and
fuel suppliers.
This program provides the latest best practices and new industry requirements for
the safe use of roofing torches.
Program success
The number of serious roofing torch-related fire incidents has decreased significantly
since 2004 when the new NRCA/MRCA CERTA program was implemented in the roofing industry.
For example, in 2002, one major insurance company paid 35 roofing torch-related
fire losses of more than $1,000 and 11 of more than $500,000. In 2005, after only
one year of the new NRCA/MRCA CERTA program implementation, the same insurance company
paid 13 losses of more than $1000, including only two of more than $500,000. The
NRCA/MRCA CERTA program had made a significant effect on the safe use of roofing
torches throughout the roofing industry.
For more information, contact NRCA's Customer Service Department at (866) ASK-NRCA
(275-6722) or
info@nrca.net.