The international codes i codes are the widely accepted comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe sustainable affordable and resilient structures.
Ibc roof slope.
Built up roofs must have a design roof slope of 1 4 12 or greater 2 slope.
Having a width not more than 16 inches.
For roof slopes from two units vertical in 12 units horizontal 17 percent slope up to four units vertical in 12 units horizontal 33 percent slope double underlayment application is required in accordance with section 1507 2 8.
These assemblies have temperature ratings that vary for different roof coverings.
Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal 17 percent slope or greater.
I am looking at the ibc minimum roof slope requirement for standing seam metal roof.
When required for steep slope roofs section 1507 in the ibc and section r905 1 2 of the irc specify the use of an ice barrier that consists of either two layers of underlayment cemented together or a self adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet at eaves and valleys.
Mean roof height feet roof slope 3 12.
One fastener per tile.
For roof slopes from two units vertical in 12 units horizontal 17 percent slope up to four units vertical in 12 units horizontal 33 percent slope double underlayment application is required in accordance with section 1507 2 8.
Coal tar built up roofs however can have a design roof slope of 1 8 12 1 percent but no less.
2 12 minimum roof slope for asphalt shingles photovoltaic pv shingles and building integrated pv.
So typically we follow 2 slope is that meeting the code even if the slope is slight shy of 1 4 per foot.
This means for every 12 horizontal units the roof must rise a minimum of one fourth vertical unit.
For steep slope roof systems ibc 2018 provides for a 1 12 minimum roof slope for mineral surfaced roof roll roofing.
Roof slope 3 12 and over.
Ibc callouts for min 2 or 1 4 per foot.
Reroofing shall not be required to meet the minimum design slope requirement of one quarter unit vertical in 12 units horizontal 2 percent slope in section 1507 of the international building code for roofs that provide positive roof drainage.
3 12 minimum roof slope for metal roof panels with nonsoldered seams without applied lap sealant metal shingles and wood shingles.
I understand this is more of rounding off to get to a nice number.
2 exactly does not translate to 1 4 per foot.
2 1 2 12 minimum roof slope for clay and concrete tile.
Flat tile without vertical laps two fas teners per tile.
Two fasteners per tile.
For roof slopes from two units vertical in 12 units horizon tal 17 percent slope up to four units vertical in 12 units horizontal 33 percent slope double under layment application is required in accordance with section 1507 2 8.