PART 5 — ENVIRONMENTAL SEPARATIONUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

5.6.1.2.Installation of Protective Materials

(1) Where protective materials are applied to assemblies to provide the required protection from precipitation, they shall be installed so as to shed precipitation or otherwise minimize its entry into the assembly and prevent its penetration through the assembly. (See Note A-5.6.1.2.(1)) (See also Clause 5.3.1.2.(1)(d)) (2) Where protective materials described in Sentence (1) are part of a vegetative roofing system, they shall be resistant to root and rhizome penetration when tested in accordance with ANSI/GRHC/SPRI VR-1, “Procedure for Investigating Resistance to Root or Rhizome Penetration on Vegetative Roofs.” (See Note A-5.6.1.2.(2))

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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.