Thermal and Moisture Protection

GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Refer to Environmental Health & Safety section of this document for fall protection requirements.
• Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) is not permitted.

 

071113-700 – WATERPROOFING

• Floors requiring waterproofing shall have membrane continuously extend 4” min. up vertical walls, pads and curbs.
• All floor penetrations shall receive 4” min. membrane sleeve above finished floor.
• All foundation walls around basements shall receive membrane waterproofing.

 

071900 – WATER REPELLENTS

• Exposed surfaces of masonry blocks and precast concrete shall receive penetrating, vapor permeable, colorless, mildew-resistant water repellent.
• Concrete masonry units exposed to the exterior shall include integral water repellant in the units and in the mortar.

 

072100 – THERMAL INSULATION

• Minimize use of fiberglass in areas needing to be accessed for inspections, maintenance, etc.  Where exposed, use foil backing, plastic or gypsum board to encapsulate fiberglass.

 

075116-700 – ROOFING

• All roofs and equipment access on rooftops must meet current OSHA requirements for fall protection.
• Light colored, reflective roofs with 20 year (min.) warranty required.

• All seams must be heat-welded
• Adhesive seams are not permitted

• Rock ballasted roofs are not permitted.
• Roof edge parapet walls shall extend 42” min. above roof to prevent fall hazards.
• Specify 2’-0” min. service walkways appropriately located to service all rooftop equipment from the roof access.
• Secondary roof drainage system shall preferably be accomplished by exterior wall scuppers, as long as it adheres to current building codes.
• Downspouts shall tie directly to underground storm drainage system.
• All roof hatches to be anodized aluminum, insulated and lockable – size 36 x 36 min.
• All green vegetative roofs must be approved by University.
• For vegetated roof assemblies refer to Division 32 of this document.

 

078123-446 – FIREPROOFING

• Fireproofing materials in exposed locations, lower than 8’-0” to be protected/covered.