Roof coverings and solid-fuel appliances each carry their own code requirements — but where they intersect, at chimney penetrations and venting clearances, is where compliance issues most often slip through. This course gives you practical working knowledge of code-based roofing and solid-fuel appliance requirements, focusing on correct underlay and eave protection, covering-specific installation rules, and the chimney and fireplace coordination needed when a home includes a wood-burning appliance.
Module Objectives:
- Module 1: Establish the Code-driven roofing concepts learners need before moving into covering-specific installation details.
- Module 2: Show learners how Code requirements change depending on roof covering type and what installation details most often create non-compliance.
- Module 3: Teach the high-risk venting rules that govern what solid-fuel appliances can and cannot share, with emphasis on common field errors.
- Module 4: Cover the core construction requirements builders must verify when installing or coordinating a solid-fuel-burning fireplace.
- Module 5: Tie the roofing and solid-fuel content together through inspection-focused application and practical decision-making.