ASTM D7186-14(2021)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair
Standard Practice for Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Quality assurance observation of roofing projects is an important process for determining if the removal, installation, repair, or maintenance of roofing materials or systems follows the scope and intent of the contract documents and are installed and executed in accordance with accepted roofing practices and the contract documents.
4.2 This practice is applied to full-time quality assurance observation of roofing projects involving the removal, construction, and repair and maintenance of low and steep-slope roof systems and roofing-related accessories.
4.3 This practice establishes the role and responsibilities of those performing quality assurance observation and includes qualifications of the quality assurance observer, as well as procedures for observation and documentation during the roof construction or repair process.
4.4 If used, nothing in this practice shall be interpreted as precluding the use of all or parts of it while conducting full-time or part-time quality assurance observer (QAO) inspection.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for performing visual monitoring of roofing construction to:
1.1.1 Establish guidelines for quality assurance observation practices; and
1.1.2 Define the role and responsibilities of the quality assurance observer.
1.2 This practice pertains to quality assurance observation of roofing projects and the report of information obtained from these observations. This practice is applicable to new construction or reroofing projects involving the installation of a new roof system, the removal of existing roofing and installation of a new roof system, or recovering an existing roof. It is also applicable to roofing projects involving repairs or scheduled maintenance to an existing roof.
1.3 This practice contains the following information:
1.3.1 The objectives of the quality assurance process;
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individual(s) involved in the observations of the roof construction or repair;
1.3.3 Identification and use of the basic tools or equipment required for the visual roof observation process; and
1.3.4 Monitoring, recording, and reporting procedures.
1.4 This practice addresses new construction or repair. This practice does not address the investigation, condition, or analysis of existing roofs.
1.5 This practice does not address practices of roof investigation, condition reporting, or analysis of preexisting roofs.
1.6 This practice does not pertain to quality control processes or techniques performed by persons or entities representing or under contract to the roofing contractor. The quality control process is separate and distinct from the quality assurance observation process.
1.7 Assessment of safe work practices or safety monitoring procedures followed by the contractor is outside the scope of this practice.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7186 − 14 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Practice for
Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and
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Repair
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7186; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.7 Assessment of safe work practices or safety monitoring
procedures followed by the contractor is outside the scope of
1.1 This practice covers procedures for performing visual
this practice.
monitoring of roofing construction to:
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.1.1 Establish guidelines for quality assurance observation
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
practices; and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.1.2 Define the role and responsibilities of the quality
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
assurance observer.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This practice pertains to quality assurance observation
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
of roofing projects and the report of information obtained from
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
these observations.This practice is applicable to new construc-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
tion or reroofing projects involving the installation of a new
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
roof system, the removal of existing roofing and installation of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
a new roof system, or recovering an existing roof. It is also
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
applicable to roofing projects involving repairs or scheduled
maintenance to an existing roof.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 This practice contains the following information:
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3.1 The objectives of the quality assurance process;
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individu-
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
al(s) involved in the observations of the roof construction or
2.2 Other Documents:
repair;
The Contract Documents
1.3.3 Identification and use of the basic tools or equipment
Specification Literature or Roof System Installation
required for the visual roof observation process; and
Requirements, supplied by the applicable manufacturer,
1.3.4 Monitoring, recording, and reporting procedures.
supplier, or distributor of the roof system material
1.4 This practice addresses new construction or repair. This
ARMA/NRCA/SPRI Repair Manual for Low-Slope Mem-
practice does not address the investigation, condition, or
3,4,5
brane Roof Systems
analysis of existing roofs.
ARMA/NRCA Quality Control Guidelines for the Applica-
3,4
1.5 This practice does not address practices of roof
tion of Built-Up Roofing
investigation, condition reporting, or analysis of preexisting ARMA/NRCA Quality Control Guidelines for the Applica-
3,4
roofs.
tion of Polymer Modified Bitumen Roofing
NRCA/SPRI Quality Control Guidelines for theApplication
1.6 This practice does not pertain to quality control pro-
4,5
of Thermoset Single-Ply Roof Membranes
cesses or techniques performed by persons or entities repre-
senting or under contract to the roofing contractor. The quality
control process is separate and distinct from the quality
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
assurance observation process.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD08onRoofingand Available from Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer’s Association (ARMA), Public
Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing Information Department, 1156 15th St., NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005.
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Membrane Systems. Available from National Roofing Contractor’s Association (NRCA), 10255 W.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally Higgins Rd., Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018–5607.
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approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D7186 – 14. DOI: AvailablefromSinglePlyRoofingInstitute(SPRI),77RumfordAve.,Suite3B,
10.1520/D7186-14R21. Waltham, MA 02453.
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