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Roofing and Fire Related Test Criteria
Brick, Masonry, Slate, Clay or Concrete Roof Tile are considered Class A Roof Coverings and do not require Testing. (See Intertek testing for Uniguard below).
1516.1 General.
Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A, B and C roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790. In addition, fire-retardant-treated-wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D2898.
1516.2
Fire-resistant roofing assemblies and coverings shall be provided on all structures. Fire classification of roofing assemblies and coverings shall be based on the exposure hazard as follows:
1516.2.1 Class A.
Zero feet to 20 feet (0 to 6.1 m) distance separation measured horizontally from the closest point of any building edge to the nearest point to an adjoining structure, and all buildings with occupation greater than 300 persons.
Exception: Brick, masonry, slate, clay or concrete roof tile and exposed concrete roof deck are considered to meet Class A roof covering provisions without testing.