ASTM D7186-12

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Oct-2012
• ICS: 91.060.20 - Roofs
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.20 - Roofing Membrane Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7186-05 - Standard Practice for Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D7053/D7053M-17 - Standard Guide for Determining and Evaluating Causes of Water Leakage of Low-Sloped Roofs
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7186 − 12
StandardPractice 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:
1.1.1 Establish guidelines for quality assurance observation
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
practices; and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1.2 Define the role and responsibilities of the quality
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
assurance observer.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This practice pertains to quality assurance observation
ofroofingprojects,andthereportofinformationobtainedfrom
2. Referenced Documents
these observations.This practice is applicable to new construc-
tion or reroofing projects involving the installation of a new
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
roof system, the removal of existing roofing and installation of
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
a new roof system, or recovering an existing roof. It is also
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
applicable to roofing projects involving repairs or scheduled
2.2 Other Documents:
maintenance to an existing roof.
The Contract Documents
1.3 This practice contains the following information:
Specification Literature or Roof System Installation
1.3.1 The objectives of the quality assurance process;
Requirements, supplied by the applicable manufacturer,
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individu-
supplier, or distributor of the roof system material
al(s) involved in the observations of the roof construction or
ARMA/NRCA/SPRI Repair Manual for Low-Slope Mem-
repair;
3,4,5
brane Roof Systems
1.3.3 Identification and use of the basic tools or equipment
ARMA/NRCA Quality Control Guidelines for the Applica-
required for the visual roof observation process; and
3,4
tion of Built-Up Roofing
1.3.4 Monitoring, recording, and reporting procedures.
ARMA/NRCA Quality Control Guidelines for the Applica-
1.4 This practice addresses new construction or repair. This
3,4
tion of Polymer Modified Bitumen Roofing
practice does not address the investigation, condition, or
NRCA/SPRI Quality Control Guidelines for theApplication
analysis of existing roofs.
4,5
of Thermoset Single-Ply Roof Membranes
1.5 This practice does not address practices of roof
NRCA/SPFA QualityControlGuidelinesfortheApplication
4,6
investigation, condition reporting, or analysis of preexisting
of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing
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roofs.
NRCA Roofing Manual Current Edition
1.6 This practice does not pertain to quality control pro-
cesses or techniques performed by persons or entities repre-
senting or under contract to the roofing contractor. The quality 2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
control process is separate and distinct from the quality contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
assurance observation process.
the ASTM website.
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Available from Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer’s Association (ARMA), Public
Information Department, 1156 15th St., NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005.
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ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD08onRoofingand Available from National Roofing Contractor’s Association (NRCA), 10255 W.
Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing Higgins Rd., Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018–5607.
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Membrane Systems. AvailablefromSinglePlyRoofingInstitute(SPRI),77RumfordAve.,Suite3B,
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2012. Published November 2012. Originally Waltham, MA 02453.
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approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D7186 – 05. DOI: Available from Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), 4400 Fair Lakes
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Standard Practice for
Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and
1
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
1.1 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 daily, full-time, quality assurance observation of roofing projects. 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 pracitcepractice 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 areis 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
2.2 Other Documents:
The Contract Documents
Specification Literature or Roof System Installation Requirements, supplied by the applicable manufacturer, supplier, or
distributor of the roof system material
3,4,5
ARMA/NRCA/SPRI Repair Manual for Low-Slope Membrane Roof Systems
3,4
ARMA/NRCA Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Built-Up Roofing
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ARMA/NRCA Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Polymer Modified Bitumen Roofing
4,5
NRCA/SPRI Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Thermoset Single-Ply Roof Membranes
4,6
NRCA/SPFA Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of building terms, see Terminology E631. For definitions of roofing and bituminous materials
terms, see Terminology D1079.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 competent person, n—a person knowledgeable in common roofing installation practices, the roof system and materials
specified for the project, and the quality assurance observation process.
3.2.2 contract documents, n—agreement between owner and contractor, conditions of the contract (general, supplementary, and
other conditions), drawings, specifications, addenda, modifications, change order, construction change directives, and written
orders for minor changes in the work.
3.2.3 quality assurance observation, n— the process of recording and reporting the installation of materials and work procedures
of the installer or contractor in a roofing project for the purpose of documenting compliance or non-compliance with the contract
documents on a daily basis.
3.2.4 roof designer, n—person or entity responsible for the selection
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