Intent 1:
To limit the probability of:
- for minimum slope requirements, an insufficient slope
of the roof or construction that serves as a roof, which could lead
to inadequate drainage or water pooling, which could lead to:
- water accumulation, which could lead to damage to roofing
material, which could lead to the deterioration of roofing, or
- water ingress at roofing joints, and
- for maximum slope requirements, an excessive slope of
the roof or construction that serves as a roof, which could lead to
damage to roofing membranes from gravity-induced loads, which could
lead to:
- compromised moisture protection, or
- accelerated deterioration.
This is to limit the probability of
the premature failure of roofing, which could lead to precipitation
or meltwater ingress, which could lead to further deterioration, which
could lead to the structural failure of roofs or assemblies protected
by roofs, which could lead to harm to persons.