Yes, there are fire ratings for commercial roofs in BC. After all, commercial roofing systems not only protects buildings and their contents from the elements, but also from things like accidental combustion from lightning strikes, rooftop equipment repairs and/or malfunctions, sparks or flames from nearby burning buildings or forest fires (the latter two becoming more of a concern in recent years and likely to continue with changing climate patterns), and roofing mistakes by inexperienced or untrained commercial roofers..
The Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Consumer Guide to Roofing (pdf) states that: “Roofing materials have a fire rating to determine their permissible application. According to the 2006 BC Building Code, high-occupancy buildings (noncombustible construction, i.e.: apartments, condos,public buildings) require Class A, B or C (Article 3.1.5.3) fire-resistance (the highest rating)...”. (BC’s 2018 Fire Codes are available here.)
In addition to fire rating requirements for commercial roofing systems, there are also requirements under which commercial roofers in Vancouver must operate when working on a commercial roof. This directly references work that involves using an open flame during some roofing applications like Torch-On roofing.
Protect the safety of one of your biggest assets–your commercial roof–by ensuring you hire only experience, professional commercial roofers in Vancouver who use the appropriate, fire-rated roofing materials. They also need to have professional training in open-flame roofing techniques; and they need to carry up-to-date open-flame liability insurance. Ask to see proof.
Laurentian Roofing professional roofing contractors are people you can trust. Every member of our team is highly trained and experienced in the best job techniques. If you have questions about our materials or certifications, or want a free quote for your roof, give us a call. 604-345-7663