Title
Fire testing of membrane roof systems
Fire testing of membrane roof systems
Date
1/2006
1/2006
Author(s)
NRCA/MRCA
NRCA/MRCA
Page(s)
3
3
Keyword(s)
fire test; NRCA; MRCA; joint report; fire resistance rating; membrane system
fire test; NRCA; MRCA; joint report; fire resistance rating; membrane system
Abstract
During the past several years, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) have been working jointly on a long-term research program of fire testing aged and new membrane roof assemblies. This research has revealed some findings that should be of concern to roofing professional including contractors, designers, manufacturers, distributors, building owners and operators, testing agencies and code authorities. This report provides a brief background and overview of the MRCA/NRCA research program and makes specific recommendations for action MRCA and NRCA feel are appropriate at this time.
During the past several years, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) have been working jointly on a long-term research program of fire testing aged and new membrane roof assemblies. This research has revealed some findings that should be of concern to roofing professional including contractors, designers, manufacturers, distributors, building owners and operators, testing agencies and code authorities. This report provides a brief background and overview of the MRCA/NRCA research program and makes specific recommendations for action MRCA and NRCA feel are appropriate at this time.