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SECTION 07 72 00
ROOF ACCESSORIES

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // // if not
applicable to project. Also delete any
other item or paragraph not applicable
in the section and renumber the
paragraphs.
2. Include standard manufactured
components installed on and in roofing
other than mechanical, electrical, and
structural items.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. This section specifies roof hatches; equipment supports; gravity
ventilators; and metal grating roof walkway system.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
//A. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.//
B. Color and texture of finish: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

C. Sealant material and installation: Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

D. General insulation: Section 07 21 13, THERMAL INSULATION. Rigid
insulations for roofing: Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK INSULATION
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Provide roof accessories that are the products of manufacturers
regularly engaged in producing the kinds of products specified.
B. For each accessory type provide the same product made by the same
manufacturer.
C. Assemble each accessory to the greatest extent possible before delivery
to the site.
1.4 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
//B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:
//1. Postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content as specified in
PART 2 - PRODUCTS.// //
C. Samples: Submit representative sample panel of color anodized aluminum
not less than 101 x 101 mm (4 x 4 inches). For extrusions, submit width
not less than section to be installed. Show coating with integral color
and texture and include manufacturer's identifying label.

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D. Shop Drawings: Each item specified showing design, details of

construction, installation and fastenings.
E. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Each item specified.
F. Certificates: Stating that aluminum has been given specified thickness
of anodizing.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extend referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the
basic designation only.
B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):
RR-G-1602D..............Grating, Metal, Other Than Bar Type (Floor,
Except for Naval Vessels)
C. ASTM International (ASTM):
A653/A653M-10...........Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-
Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) By the Hot-Dip
Process
B209-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy-Sheet and Plate
B209M-14................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
(Metric)
B221-14.................Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire,
Shapes, and Tubes
B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods,
Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)
C726-12.................Mineral Wool Roof Insulation Board
C1289-14a...............Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal
Insulation Board
D1187/D1187M-97(R2011)..Asphalt-Base Emulsions for Use as Protective
Coatings for Metal
D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):
AMP 500 Series..........Metal Finishes Manual
E. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
2603-13.................Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for
Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum
Extrusions and Panels
2605-13.................High Performance Organic Coatings on
Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
611-14..................Anodized Architectural Aluminum

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621-02..................High Performance Organic Coatings on Coil Coated

Architectural Hot Dipped Galvanized (HDG) and
Zinc-Aluminum Coated Steel Substrates
F. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
ASCE 7-10...............Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures
G. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):
29 CFR 1910.23..........Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update materials
requirements to agree with applicable
requirements (types, grades, classes)
specified in the referenced Applicable
Publications.

2.1 MATERIALS:
A. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221M (B221).
B. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B209M (B209).
C. Galvanized Sheet Steel: ASTM A653/A653M; G-90 coating.
D. Metal Grating for Roof Walkway: Fed. Spec. RR-G-1602.
//E. Recycled Content of Metal Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus
one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than // 30 // //   //
percent. //
F. Asphalt Coating: ASTM D1187/D1187M, Type I, quick setting.
2.2 ROOF HATCH (SCUTTLE):
A. Performance Characteristics:
1. Cover to be reinforced to support a minimum live load of 195 kg per
sq. m (40 lb. per sq. ft.) with a maximum deflection of 1/150th of
the span or 97 kg per sq. m (20 lb. per sq. ft.) wind uplift.
2. Operation of the Cover: Smooth and easy with controlled operation
throughout the entire arc of opening and closing.
3. Operation of the Cover: Not affected by temperature.
4. Entire Hatch: Weathertight with fully welded corner joints on cover
and curb.
B. Shop fabricate from aluminum with mill finish.
C. Curb and Cover:
1. Exterior facing: Minimum 2.3 mm (0.09 inch) thick sheet aluminum with
mill finish.
2. Interior facing: Minimum 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick sheet aluminum.

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3. Minimum of 50 mm (2 inch) thick polyisocyanurate insulation

(ASTM C1289) with a U-value = 0.47 W/m2 K (R-value = 12) between
facings of cover and over exterior face of curb.
4. Form exterior curb facing with an integral 76 mm (3 inch) wide roof
flange and cap flashing minimum 2.3 mm (0.09 inch) thick sheet
aluminum.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Do not use less than 305
mm (12 inch high) curb above roof surface.
Where access is to service roof equipment
comply with OSHA for stair size, roof
opening 750 mm x 2400 mm (2'-6" x 8'0").
Show opening size on the drawings.
Coordinate/insert height requirements and
finish.

5. Make curb // 305 mm (12 inches) // // // above finish roof surface.

6. Form cover to lap curb and cap flashing.
7. Size opening as shown on construction documents.
8. Finish: // //; color // //.
D. Hardware:
1. Provide spring snap latch with inside and outside operating handles
and padlock hasp on inside. Provide two snap latches when hinge side
is over 2100 mm (7 feet) long. Bolt hardware into heavy gauge channel
reinforcement welded to the underside of the cover and concealed
within the insulation space.
2. Provide heavy duty pintle hinges.
3. Provide automatic hold open and operating arm with enclosed torsion
or compression spring lifting mechanism.
4. Latch Strike: Stamped component bolted or welded to the curb
assembly.
5. Automatically lock in the open position at not less than 70 degrees.
6. Provide weatherstripping at cover closure.
7. Galvanize all hardware items.
E. Assembly:
1. Shop assemble roof scuttle.
2. Weld joints exposed to the weather and built into the roofing.
3. Finish weld smooth where exposed.
F. Safety Accessories:
1. Ladder Assist Post: Provide a telescoping tubular section that locks
automatically when fully extended. Control upward and downward
movement by a stainless steel spring balancing mechanism. Provide

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unit completely assembled with fasteners for securing to the ladder

rungs in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Safety Railing: Provide a fixed, attached to the roof hatch railing
assembly including rails, clamps, fasteners, safety barrier at
railing opening, and accessories required for a complete
installation; complying with 29 CFR 1910.23 requirements.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use following article
for roof mounted equipment items other
than mechanical equipment items.
Prefabricated roof curbs for fans,
ventilators and other roof mounted
mechanical items are specified in
Mechanical Specifications.
Coordinate/insert load requirements and
finish/colors.

2.3 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS:

A. Supported Load Capacity: // //.
B. Fabricate equipment supports from 1.3 mm (0.0516 inch) thick galvanized
ASTM A653/A653M steel fabricate with welded corners and with seams
joined by continuous water and air tight welds.
C. Equipment supports to be internally reinforced with angles 1.22 m
(48 inches) on center.
D. Form exterior curb with integral base, // and deck closures for curbs
installed on steel decking. //
E. Use galvanized steel liners for curbs having inside dimension over
305 mm (12 inches).
F. Internally insulate with 38 mm (1-1/2 inch) glass-fiber board insulation
(ASTM C726).
G. Fabricate curb with a minimum height of 203 mm (8 inches) above roof
surface.
H. Attach preservative treated wood nailers to top of curb. Provide 50 mm
(2 inch) by 50 mm (2 inch) minimum nominal size on curb with openings
and 50 mm (2 inch) thick, width of curb up to 305 mm (12 inches) on
equipment support curbs.
H. Make size of supports suit size of equipment furnished, with height as
shown on construction documents, but not less than 203 mm (8 inches)
above roof surface.
I. Top of Equipment Supports: Level with pitch built into curb when deck
slopes. Equip supports with water diverter or cricket on side that
obstructs water flow.

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J. Finish: // //; color // //.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use following article
for gravity type ventilators not connected
to ducts. All ventilators, mechanical and
gravity, that are connected to ducts are
specified in Mechanical Specifications.
Coordinate finish/color.

2.4 LOW SILHOUETTE GRAVITY VENTILATORS

A. Fabricate base of 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick aluminum, and vent of 0.8 mm
(0.032 inch) thick aluminum.
1. Height not to exceed 305 mm (12 inches) above top of roof curb.
2. Design ventilators to withstand 137 Km (85 miles) per hour wind
velocity.
3. Provide ventilators with a removable 18 by 18 mesh by 0.28 mm
(0.11 inch) diameter aluminum wire cloth insect screen.
//4. Provide security grille where indicated on construction
documents. //
B. Construct damper of the same material as the ventilator and design to
completely close opening or remain wide open. Hold damper in closed
position by a brass chain and catch. Extend chains 305 mm (12 inches)
below and engage catch when damper is closed.
C. Finish: // //; color // //.
2.5 METAL GRATING ROOF WALKWAY SYSTEM:
A. Provide metal grating roof walkway system consisting of prefabricated
pans, of 14 gauge, galvanized (G-90 Coating) steel grating with slip
resistant surface.
B. Grating units to be in 610 mm (2 foot) widths and in 3048 to 3658 mm (10
to 12 foot long) sections as required.
C. Provide complete with support framing, brackets, connectors, nosings and
other accessories as required for complete roof walkway system.
1. Include support stands at minimum 1524 mm (5 feet) on center to hold
planks a minimum of 228 mm (9 inches) above roof surface.
2. Provide wind restraint attachment to roof structure of size and
spacing required to meet wind uplift requirements.
D. Include step units, nosings framing and connectors to provide changes in
elevation as required. Comply with ASCE 7 and 29 CFR 1910.23.
E. Equip walkways with safety railings where required by 29 CFR 1910.23.
F. Provide neoprene rubber pads having a shore A hardness of 80 to 90-
Durometer under each support, or bearing surface.

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G. Finish: // //; color // //.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit/select finishes
used. Use AAMA 621 for zinc coated steel
sheet use AAMA 2605 for aluminum sheet.

2.6 FINISH:
A. In accordance with NAAMM AMP 500 Series.
//B. Aluminum, Mill Finish: AA-MIX, as fabricated.//
//C. Aluminum, Clear Finish AAMA 611: AA-M12C22A41 medium matte, clear
anodic coating, // Class I, Architectural, 0.018 mm (0.7 mils) thick
(min.) //. // AA-M12C22A31 Class II, Architectural, 0.010 mm (0.4 mils)
thick (min.). // //
//D. Aluminum Colored Finish AAMA 611: AA-C22A42 (anodized or AA-M12C22A44
(electrolytically deposited metallic compound) medium matte, integrally
colored coating, // Class 1, Architectural, 0.018 mm (0.7 mils) thick
(min.)//. // AA-M12C22A32/A33 Class II, Architectural, 0.010 mm (0.4
mils) thick (min.). // Dyes will not be accepted.//
//E. Baked-Enamel or Powder-Coat Finish: AAMA 2603 except with a minimum
dry film thickness of 0.04 mm (1.5 mils). Comply with coating
manufacturer’s written instructions for cleaning, conversion coating,
and applying and baking finish. //
//F. Fluoropolymer Finish: High performance organic coating. Prepare,
pretreat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with
coating and resin manufacturer’s written instructions.
//1. Two-Coat Fluoropolymer Finish: AAMA 2605. System consisting of
primer and fluoropolymer color topcoat containing not less than 70
percent PVDF resin by weight. //
//2. Two-Coat Fluoropolymer Finish: AAMA 621. System consisting of
primer and fluoropolymer color topcoat containing not less than 70
percent PVDF resin by weight.// //
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Show anchorage location
for items specified on drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION:
A. Install roof specialties where indicated on construction documents.
B. Secure with fasteners in accordance with manufacture's printed
installation instructions and approved shop drawings unless shown
otherwise.

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C. Coordinate to install insulation where shown; see Section 07 21 13,

THERMAL INSULATION and Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK INSULATION.
D. Comply with section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS to install sealants where
required by manufactures installation instructions require sealant.
E. Coordinate with roofing work for installation of items in sequence to
prevent water infiltration.
1. After completion of base flashing bend down cap flashing flange and
secure to blocking with screws.
2. Install expansion joint cover with 6 mm (1/4 inch) wide space at end
joints and tension bars at 610 mm (24 inches) on center.
3. Install cover plates with formed aluminum flashing concealed and
centered on joint. Flashing to lap cover not less than 101 mm
(4 inches).
F. Equipment Supports: Do not anchor to insulating concrete or metal deck.
Anchor only to building structure as per manufacturers recommendations.
3.2 PROTECTION OF ALUMINUM:
A. Provide protection for aluminum against galvanic action wherever
dissimilar materials are in contact, by painting the contact surfaces of
the dissimilar material with two (2) coats of asphalt coating (complete
coverage), or by separating the contact surfaces with a preformed
neoprene tape having pressure sensitive adhesive coating on side.
B. Paint aluminum in contact with wood, concrete and masonry, or other
absorptive materials, that may become repeatedly wet, with two coats of
asphalt coating.
3.3 ADJUSTING:
A. Adjust roof hatch hardware to operate freely and so that cover will
operate without binding, close tightly at perimeter, and latch securely.
3.4 PROTECTION:
A. Protect roof accessories from damage during installation and after
completion of the work from subsequent construction.
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