IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 15: Roof Assemblies And Rooftop Structures

61 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

1501.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the design, materials, construction and quality of roof assemblies, and rooftop structures.

  1. 1501.1Scope
  2. 1502.1General
  3. 1502.2Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or scuppers
  4. 1502.3Scuppers
  5. 1503.1General
  6. 1503.2Flashing
  7. 1503.3Parapet walls
  8. 1503.4Attic and rafter ventilation
  9. 1503.5Crickets and saddles
  10. 1504.1Wind resistance of roofs
  11. 1504.2Wind resistance of asphalt shingles
  12. 1504.3Wind resistance of clay and concrete tile
  13. 1504.3.1Testing
  14. 1504.4Wind resistance of nonballasted roofs
  15. 1504.5Ballasted low-slope single-ply roof systems
  16. 1504.7Physical properties
  17. 1504.8Impact resistance
  18. 1505.1General
  19. 1505.2Class A roof assemblies
  20. 1505.3Class B roof assemblies
  21. 1505.4Class C roof assemblies
  22. 1505.6Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes
  23. 1506.1Scope
  24. 1506.2Material specifications and physical characteristics
  25. 1506.3Product identification
  26. 1507.1Scope
  27. 1507.1.1Underlayment
  28. 1507.10Built-up roofs
  29. 1507.11Modified bitumen roofing
  30. 1507.12Single-ply roofing
  31. 1507.13Sprayed polyurethane foam roofing
  32. 1507.14Liquid-applied roofing
  33. 1507.15Vegetative roofs and landscaped roofs
  34. 1507.16Photovoltaic shingles
  35. 1507.17Building-integrated photovoltaic roof panels
  36. 1507.2Asphalt shingles
  37. 1507.2.1Deck requirements
  38. 1507.2.2Slope
  39. 1507.2.5Fasteners
  40. 1507.2.8Flashings
  41. 1507.3Clay and concrete tile
  42. 1507.4Metal roof panels
  43. 1507.5Metal roof shingles
  44. 1507.6Mineral-surfaced roll roofing
  45. 1507.7Slate shingles
  46. 1507.8Wood shingles
  47. 1507.8.1Deck requirements
  48. 1507.9Wood shakes
  49. 1508.1General
  50. 1508.2Material standards
  51. 1509.1General
  52. 1509.2Material standards
  53. 1510.1General
  54. 1510.2Fire testing
  55. 1510.3Installation
  56. 1511.1General
  57. 1511.1.1Area limitation
  58. 1511.2Penthouses
  59. 1511.3Tanks
  60. 1512.1General
  61. + 1 more sections

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