Roofing Practices Manual

The RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) is the most comprehensive roofing manual available in Canada. It is a must for all roofing contractors and specifiers requesting the RCABC Guarantee for workmanship and materials.

The RPM is over 1,000 pages written in the standardized 3-part format defined by Construction Specifications Canada for Div. 7 of the NMS.

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Access to the RPM is unrestricted - just click on the following terms & conditions link.

Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern your use of the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (the "RPM") and the information contained in the RPM. By clicking below you acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions. The following information is based on typical roof, damp, and waterproofing applications, as well as building envelope installations, for projects constructed in the Province of British Columbia and the climatic zones that define this area. The standards, specifications, and application procedures contained herein may not be suitable for construction projects in regions where the climate differs from those in British Columbia. Use of the RPM The use of the RPM is for the purpose of a member of the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia ("RCABC") qualifying for a guarantee (the "RGC Guarantee") from the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia Guarantee Corp ("RGC") under its guarantee program (the "Guarantee Program"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the RPM is available for use, subject to the Terms and Conditions, by professionals having competency in the roofing industry and in the practices described in the RPM. The Guarantee Standards (i) The guarantee standards (the "Guarantee Standards") set forth in the RPM plus all additions and changes to them and, including without limitation, all standards, explanations, recommendations, requirements, instructions, guidelines and descriptions, are published to state the Guarantee Standards to be met and guidelines to be followed for issuance of a RGC Guarantee by RGC under its Guarantee Program. Changes may be made to the information in the RPM and/or to the products and processes described therein at any time and without notice and any part of these Guarantee Standards may, at any time, be superseded by RGC publication or by decision of the Board of Directors of RGC or by acts of others. Accordingly, users are responsible for determining that the contents of the RPM are current. In the ongoing formulation of these standards, RGC relies on the advice of, and information from architects, manufacturers, and others active in, or affecting, the roofing, waterproofing and building envelope industry. The RPM cannot be relied upon by anyone involved in the design, specification, or installation of a particular roof, waterproofing or building envelope project, as only the design authority for any specific roof or waterproofing project is in a position to be aware of, consider, and provide advice on all factors bearing on a particular project. Accordingly, RGC's responsibility for its Guarantee Standards and the contents of the RPM is limited to specific guarantees issued by RGC under its Guarantee Program. The users of the RPM must rely strictly on the advice and work of the design authority on each project, to the exclusion of RGC. (ii) Should a conflict arise between a manufacturer's published specifications and the Guarantee Standards, written agreement must be secured from RGC for determination of the appropriate standard. (iii) Should a conflict arise between a manufacturer's published specifications and the guidelines set forth in the RPM, the latest Guarantee Standards shall supersede all other RGC guidelines. (iv) Should a conflict arise between the Guarantee Standards and the guidelines set forth in the RPM, the latest Guarantee Standards shall supersede all other RGC guidelines. Copyright The RPM is protected by copyright and/or trademark. Unauthorized use of the RPM may violate copyright, trademark and other laws. Restrict Access RGC may, at its sole discretion, at any time and without notice restrict your access to the RPM. Amended Terms and Conditions RGC may modify and amend the Terms and Conditions from time to time in its sole discretion. Each time you log on to the RPM you will be deemed to have accepted any and all such changes. If any change is unacceptable to you, you may immediately terminate your RPM access. Limitation of Liability Use of the RPM by non-members of RCABC is permitted provided, however, RGC shall not be liable to such users for any damages whatsoever, including any loss of use, lost data, lost business profits, business intervention, personal injury or any other loss arising out of the use of, inability to use or the results of use of the RPM. Choice of Laws The laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein shall govern as to the interpretation, validity and effect of the Terms and Conditions notwithstanding any conflict of laws provisions or your domicile, residence or physical location. You consent and submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of British Columbia in any action or proceeding initiated under or related to the Terms and Conditions and the use of the RPM.

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