b'0 AQuiz on factory5. Ifabove system is r Ans: Yes, page 7the Approvallows. Shorttheeferencedof l\\lutual Requirem in theFMApproval Guide butGuide says aof 1h9. Clueto8 isfound intheFM entsmaximuminc1.is the most current date ofcalls for FM-60 Base Ply fasten is allthatcanbe addedto anApproval Guide un rWhatde "PrelimiFMSheets 1-28 and 1-29?ers and FM-30 discs at 7-1/2existingC ss1 system. Alsonary Insulation Fastening." If fasdatala(Note, this is an open book test.inches in the side lap and twosee page 15 of the 1-29. If theten arereq , howmany ersuiredboard, In fact, an open office test!)equally spaced andstaggeredroof deckhad beennon-com for a 2-by-4how many for Ans: Well, they get r fre rows in the field of the roof onbu rather thanClass1,a 4-by-8? evisedstible, quently- whenIwrotethe10-inch centers, whichright - moreinsulationthan1 inchAns: Two for boards less than is answerstothisquiz(Jan31,whatthem ufacturersaidwould be okay. (There are excep 16 squarefeet,four forlarger an2000), the 1-28 was dated 1/99,above,orthis?Howare youtions that appearthe Approvalboards. in and the 1-29 dat 10/98Ifgoing to bid this?Guide.)1 Youatom who edyou0. havecus erwants find later dates, that just provesAns:rally FMright, they8. Youlike then 10-feet wideto re-coverexisting metal roof Natu isewan that it pays to have aip are insuring the job. Bidding isTPOsheets which only requiresystem with rigid insulation and subscrtion so you can check the latestmorecomplex.Possiblyyouf rs inlaps. Because thea single-ply memb Does astene therane. date.should show abid the waysheet installed that way is windFMh a datash tthbaseaveee at 2. WhereI get aset ofthemanufacturerclaimsitisrated,doI h to fastentheaddr thcancurrentaveessesis? data sheets, and how m doesrated, so that other bids canbeinsu boardstotheTPOAns: Yes, "Data Sheet 1-31 for uchlation it cost\'?(Clue:FMoffers atcompared.However,attachasheet,just make sure they areMetal Roof Systems"applicase oris er called Specialist Data Book Setrequestforchange,clarifyingtightly butted together?ble. Und "Re-cover of Metal forRoofingContractors,P- that the original specifica isAns:FMcallsfor preliminaryRoof Systems," it is preferred tion 9513).unsubstantiated,andthattheattachment of insulation boards,that the single yr be -pl memb ane Ans: Youcanorder them fromaddendum is to comply withwith each board receiving aspecificallyappr onthe FM,min oved FMOrderProcessing,Phoneper the contr (Ask the manu imumtwo fasteners to avoidexistinggeneric type of metal act.of 877/364-6726,Fax781/255- facturerfor the approvalreportlifting andshiftingofposition 4359for$295(Pricechangesfor the alternate spacing.)whentheroof membranebil- Continued on page 15 even each year.)6. Did you know thatthe 7-1/2 3. I am bidding anFMwhichinchesspacingwouldnotbe Job requires nailing aing baseadequate for the perimeters vent and sheet over lightweight insulatingcorner Whoso, and h ;sHIVE,HA\'ITERY s?saysow concrete. The roofing specifica do you figurewhat your really out tioncalls for theXn ROOF/BUILDING EXTERIOR CONSULTANT company\'seed? specification,thbase sh Ans:FMcallsforenhanced wi theeet tonailed throu lap on 9- anchorageperimeterscor THEREMAY JUSTBEASPOTFORYOUONOUR begh theinand ossreventionTEAM!We have an immediate opportunity in our West Des inchcentersandin onemoreners.SeeFM L Prow,the center of the sheet onData Sheet 1-28 for deck secure Moines office for an individual with 3-5 years experience in in 18-inch centers. Will this meetment enhancementsand1-29,the investigation and analysis of existing roof and building FM 1-90 requirements?page4, alsotable1 and"pre exterior conditions, development of recommendations;and Ans: Not unless Manufacturer Xscription," page 5. T llydesign of replacement roof systems. Must be proficient in ypica thisAutoCADD 14. Good communication skills, both verbal and asten writtenaplus.Responsibilitieswillincluderoofand/or can show you this specificationcalls for 70 percent more f undertheirlistingsintheers in perimeters, andper building exteriorinvestigationstogatherinformationfor 160 Approval Guide or have an offi cent morecorners. It is po i design of replacement roofofexterior surinss or repairbuilding cialr from FM.blethattheroofingmaterialsfaces;interfacewithclientsandcontractors;construction testeport 4.do youbegin to find themanufacturerhasanindividualobservation and administration. Where a to 37listing in the Approval Guide that nswer v ese Ans:TrytheAppro al Guideis differentfrom th guide Personal interviews will be granted ONLY on the basis of resume t,manufac selection and telephone interview. FAX resumes to Gloria Frost, Vicefirs under the specific lines. President- Director of-0622 or mail to turer\'slistings,under"Light 7. Youareplanningtobida re Human Resources, (515) 223weight InsulatingConcrete." Ifcover on ang thatShive-Hattery GroupInc.,160148th Street, Suite 200, West Des buildi currently youwereto becomeanFM meetsClass 1.proposeMoines, IA 50266-6748. FMYou Approved Contractor, there mayto fasten a 1-1/2 inches isoboardEqual Employment Opportunity Organization bea specialnumberthat youandinstal I a newroof.Is the couldto check this out.Class 1ting in callra jeopardy?'