A roofnav number designates a specific roof assembly that has been tested.
Fm global standards roofing.
Fm approvals provides this web based tool for roofing professionals to find the assembly they want to install.
Through the advocacy work of our international codes and standards ic s team fm global has established itself as a major contributor in efforts to improve fire codes and regulations in key commercial and industrial markets.
Though fm global has a series of tables to help determine the needs of the building it s helpful to have an upfront discussion before heading down a specific path because exceptions can be made.
They incorporate nearly 200 years of property loss experience research and engineering results as well as input from consensus standards committees equipment manufacturers and others.
A commitment to safer building codes and standards.
Roofnav can take the guesswork out of configuring an fm approved roofing system leaving you to focus on what matters most.
So when a client requests an fm global roof whether they explicitly request it or not they may also be required to install hurricane resistant windows to meet fm global s enclosure standards.
Wide range of roofing related standards supports innovative green building designs including vegetative roofing and flexible and rigid photovoltaic systems.
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This makes it easier for designers architects and contractors to specify and install fm approved roofing systems and comply with fm global insurance requirements.
Designed to help roofing professionals roofnav provides easy access to the most up to date fm approved roofing related information and related installation recommendations from relevant fm global property loss prevention data sheets.
As a legacy to these storms roofing manufacturers continue working to develop roofing systems that will economically meet new more stringent fm approvals and fm global wind uplift standards enhanced windstorm classifications and dade county florida test protocols.
Fm global s international codes and standards team works with government officials and research organizations throughout the world to influence and elevate codes and standards for the benefit of our clients and the communities where they do business.
Look no further than fm global property loss prevention data sheets.
Certified roofing products and assemblies are all documented in roofnav.
Growing global availability of fm approved roofing products and adoption or incorporation of fm approval standards by local certification agencies.
The ic s team had a prominent outreach and research support role in the approval of the national building code of.
