ICC-ES AC07

Full Name

ICC-ES AC07 – Acceptance Criteria for Special Roofing Systems

Scope

ICC-ES AC07 outlines the requirements and test procedures for evaluating special roofing systems that fall outside the scope of standard building codes. The scope of AC07 includes:
  • Material evaluation: assessing the properties of materials used in special roofing systems, such as membranes, coatings, insulation, and fasteners, to ensure they meet specific performance criteria.
  • System performance: evaluating the overall performance of special roofing systems, including their resistance to wind uplift, fire, hail, and other environmental factors.
  • Installation requirements: specifying the proper installation methods for special roofing systems to ensure their effectiveness and longevity.
  • Quality control: establishing quality control measures for manufacturers to ensure consistent product quality and performance.
Special roofing systems covered by AC07 may include:
  • Metal roof panels: standing seam, corrugated, and other metal roofing systems.
  • Vegetative roofs: green roofs with soil and vegetation layers.
  • Solar roofs: roofing systems integrated with solar panels.
  • Cool roofs: roofs designed to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption.
  • Other unique systems: any roofing system that doesn’t fit into traditional categories.
By defining the scope and criteria for evaluating special roofing systems, ICC-ES AC07 helps ensure that these systems are safe, durable, and perform as intended. This provides confidence to building owners, designers, and code officials that special roofing systems meet minimum standards for quality and performance.

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Keywords

special roofing systems; acceptance criteria; membrane; coating; insulation; fasteners; wind uplift resistance; fire resistance; hail resistance; weathering; metal roof panels; vegetative roofs; solar roofs; cool roofs; installation; quality control; performance testing; code compliance
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