Untitled - National Roofing Contractors Association

I. PRE-ROOFING CONFERENCE
A pre-roofing conference, attended by the owner, archited,
general contractor, deck contractor, mechanical contractor
and the roofing contractor, should be scheduled
well in advance of ordering materials and beginning work.
If a roof bond is required, a representative from the roofing
materials manufacturer should be present. A written
record should be made of the proceedings and should
become a part of the job record. If the roofing contractor
discovers roof problems in his inspection of the roof, a
second, pre-work inspection should be held.
The architect's specifications, roof plans and all roof and
flashing details should be reviewed at the pre-roofing conference.
Any discrepancies between the architect's and
the manufacturer's specifications should be reviewed
and resolved. In the event that certain discrepancies
arise, the manufacturer's representative should be consulted
to resolve the issue. " FM or UL requirements are
included in the specifications, these requirements should
be carefully reviewed. Building code or architectural
directives that are in conflict with these insurance requirements
should be resolved.
The directives listed below should be followed to assure
a successful pre-roofing conference:
. Establish trade-related job schedules, including the installation
of mechanical equipment.
. Establish roof schedules and work methods that will
prevent roof damage.
. Require that all penetrations and walls be in place prior
to inStalling the roof.
. Establish those areas on the job site that will be designated
as work and storage areas.
. Establish weather and working temperature conditions
to which all parties must agree.
. Establish the conditions for which a temporary roof
would be used and who will pay for its cost.
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