ACR [M] 001:2011 Test For non-fragility of profiled sheeted and large element roofing assemblies (fourth edition) (red book)
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The tests described in this document are applicable to any large element roof assembly and any accessories, which may be fitted on it, e.g. rooflights and smoke vents, and are intended to provide information about whether the particular element can support the instantaneous loads imposed by a person stumbling or falling onto it.
Document History
Materials standard. Superseded by ACR[M]001:2014 Test for non-fragility of large element roofing assemblies. 5th edition, ACRS 2014. Revised to remove ambiguities, provide the means to verify claims and decisions about fragility and give greater assurance of safety in roofwork. Technical changes to the Fourth edition include: damage evaluation, closer purlin centres, requirements for less demanding structures, test procedure changes, design requirements, ACR designation and withdrawal rights, legal rights, revised drawings and revised complaints procedure.
Publisher Information
Advisory Committee for Roofsafety
Established in 1998, the Advisory Committee for Roof Safety (formerly known as Advisory Committee for Roofwork) is a body dedicated to making working on roofs safer. The committee is made up of nominees from trade associations and organisations involved in roofwork who provide the experience and advice given in their documents.
Fenns Bank
Whitchurch
Shropshire
ACRS
UK
Website: https://www.the-acr.org/
