What Does RAS Mean & Where Are They Used?
Miami RAS Stands for Roofing Application Standards. They were developed for use in the HVHZ (Dade & Broward Counties, Florida) but are frequently approved for use elsewhere in Florida & the US as an alternative standard to similar ASTM protocols.
Where Do I Find The RAS Protocols?
RAS protocols are found in the Test Protocols Section of the applicable Florida Building Code. It’s a separate section of the code dedicated to the use of these standards. You can find the 2020 Florida Building Code TAS Protocols by clicking here.
What Are the RAS Protocols?
As of the 2020 Florida Building Code, the applicable RAS Standards are: (Click Here To View Them All)
RAS 109 – ROOFING APPLICATION STANDARD
RAS 113 – ROOFING APPLICATION STANDARD – REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB SITE MIXING OF ROOF TILE MORTAR
RAS 115 – ROOFING APPLICATION STANDARD – STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR ASPHALT SHINGLE INSTALLATION
RAS 120 – MORTAR AND ADHESIVE SET TILE APPLICATION
RAS 130 – INSTALLATION CRITERIA FOR ROOF SHINGLES AND SHAKES APPLICATION
RAS 133 – STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF METAL ROOF SYSTEMS
RAS 137 – STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT OF SINGLE-PLY ROOF COVERINGS TO VARIOUS SUBSTRATES
RAS 150 – PRESCRIPTIVE BUR REQUIREMENTS
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