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// CODE SNIPPET

R905.17 Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (Bipv) Roof Panels Applied Directly to the Roof Deck

2019 Residential Code of Ohio > 9 Roof Assemblies > R905 Requirements for Roof Coverings > R905.17 Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (Bipv) Roof Panels Applied Directly to the Roof Deck
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The installation of BIPV roof panels shall comply with the provisions of this section, Section R324 and NFPA 70.

R905.17.1 Deck Requirements

BIPV roof panels shall be applied to a solid or closely-fitted deck, except where the roof covering is specifically designed to be applied over spaced sheathing.

R905.17.2 Deck Slope

BIPV roof panels shall be used only on roof slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (17-percent slope) or greater.

R905.17.3 Underlayment

Underlayment shall comply with Section R905.1.1.

R905.17.3.1 Ice Barrier

Where required, an ice barrier shall comply with Section R905.1.2.

R905.17.4 Ice Barrier

In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves causing a backup of water, as designated in Table R301.2(1), an ice barrier that consists of not less than two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet shall be used in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point not less than 24 inches (610 mm) inside the exterior wall line of the building.

Exception: Detached accessory structures that do not contain conditioned floor area.

R905.17.5 Material Standards

BIPV roof panels shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1703.

R905.17.6 Attachment

BIPV roof panels shall be attached in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

R905.17.7 Wind Resistance

BIPV roof panels shall be tested in accordance with UL 1897. BIPV roof panel packaging shall bear a label to indicate compliance with UL 1897.

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