ASTM D7186-12
Standard Practice for Quality Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair

Standard No.
ASTM D7186-12
Release Date
2012
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D7186-14
Latest
ASTM D7186-14(2021)
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.