1	Ohio Department of Health: School Environmental Health and Safety Inspection Training School Roof Inspection November 29, 2007 Mark Wantage Ohio School Facilities Commission mark.wantage@osfc.state.oh.us
2	Overview This Session Posted on the Website & Available by Email Inspecting for What? Roles Inspection Forms Types of Roofs Resources
3	Inspecting for What? Anything on the outside that will negatively effect the inside Water-Dirt-Smell Anything Worn, Torn, Cracked or Broken Anything that should not be there
4	Greatest Concern Water Intrusion Problem Mold Energy Loss Structure Deterioration
5	Roles School District Two Visual Inspections per Year Weather Change: Spring and Summer After Severe Weather Event Health Inspector Required Annual Visual Inspection
6	School District Warrantees Know Them Do Not Violate Them Detailed Inspection by a Professional Roof Inspector When a Problem is Discovered Every 3-5 years Education & Training
7	Look at the Roof & Look at What's on the Roof The Roof Itself Intended Penetrations Fans, Vents and Air-conditioners Also: Ceiling Tiles and Walls
8	School District: What to Have Warrantee Information Insurance Information Requirement: Roof Diagram Existing Blue Prints Map the Roof Fans, Vents, Drains & Penetrations Note the Height of Exhaust Stacks Recommend Identification of What’s Exhausted
9	School District: What to Do Create a Roof File Take Photos or VIDEO of the entire Roof & all Roof Mounted Equipment
10	What to Look for: Excerpt from Inspection Form Evidence of standing water on ground adjacent to storm drains Gutters/downspouts/storm drains blocked with debris Cracks, gaps or other damage to gutters/downspouts/storm drains Standing water or evidence of past standing water on roof deck Accumulation of excessive debris on roof deck Suspected microbial growth or other water damage on roof deck Evidence of bird, rodent or insect infestation Roof deck material cracked, damaged or missing Roof deck seals cracked or broken creating openings for water intrusion Flashing systems improperly sealed creating openings for water intrusion Cracks, gaps or other damage to walls Suspected microbial growth on any rooftop surfaces Other conditions that may result in water intrusion into the building Suspected microbial growth on HVAC system components Air contaminant sources near outside air intakes to air handling units Outside air intakes blocked, obstructed or broken Air intake screens broken or missing on air handling units Excessive noise generated by HVAC system components Other safety concerns
11	What to Look for on the Roof: In the Field Tools, Trash and Debris on the Roof Evidence of a Problem Stains, Cracks, Moisture or Missing Materials Roof Membrane Bubbling Up Wrinkles or Stretching Holes and Gaps Excessive Usage of Chalk Puddleing Anything Growing (except if intentional)
12	What To look for on the Roof: About The Equipment Loose Equipment Evidence of Ponding around Equipment Loose or Missing Access Panels Plugged Vent Pipes Check Fan & Air-conditioner Electrical Disconnects Check Air-conditioner Units Interior Filters and Fan Drain and Drain Pipes
13	Types of Roofs Built-up Roof (BUR) Flat (Low Slope) Roofs Elastomeric (Single Ply) membranes Weldable Thermoplastic Membranes EPDM (Ethylene Propylene-diene Monomer) Graveled (Gravel is a ballast to hold the roof down) Pitched Roofs Metal Shingled Thatched
14	Photos Examples of Potential Problems
15	Gap between Fascia and Wall
16	View of Shingles that have Delaminated.
17	View of a section of ridge: loose & missing shingles.
18	Ice & Water Shield Membrane not extended to the rake edge.
19	Section of Batt Insulation that was not sealed to steel deck
20	Section of Batt Insulation that is not sealed (note bark area)
21	Wall Section showing open void in building envelope
22	Vent Pipe Boot on Metal Roof
23	Gap in Metal Roof Section
24	Gap in Air-handler Mounting Pad
25	Roof Flashing , Calking, Weep Hole
26	Visual sign of water. Where is the source?
27	Safety Use Ladders Properly Wet Roofs are Slippery Lighting &Thunder Trip Hazards Electrical Hazards Sharp Edges Fan Belts and Moving Equipment Others and more
28	Resources Ohio Public Facilities Association (OPFMA) www.opfma.org National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) www.edfacilities.org National Roofing Contracting Association (NRCA) www.nrca.net National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) www.nebb.org Associated Air Balancing Council (AABC) www.aabc.com Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) www.osfc.state.oh.us Tools for Schools www.epa.gov/iaq/schools