Building owners frequently erect rain roofs (a pitched roof) on top of an existing flat roof. This is usually done because the original roof leaks, pools water, or is in bad condition. The problem is that it is virtually impossible to tell a rain roof from a standard peaked roof from the street. Can you imagine how frustrating it is to spend 15 minutes venting the roof and not get any smoke and heat out of the building? The danger to roof and interior teams is tremendous.
Is there any way to get the building or fire codes changed to A)require a permit before a rain roof is erected (That way it can get in the FD preplan) and B) require the building owner to cut several 4 X 4 foot holes in the original roof as they build the rain roof? At least this way a roof crew may have a sporting chance to vent the building.
Any ideas or comments?
Is there any way to get the building or fire codes changed to A)require a permit before a rain roof is erected (That way it can get in the FD preplan) and B) require the building owner to cut several 4 X 4 foot holes in the original roof as they build the rain roof? At least this way a roof crew may have a sporting chance to vent the building.
Any ideas or comments?
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