b'Soprema AnnouncementSopremaO IRCAAssociateMem- Moreover,theunprecedentedsimilarchangestotheNational ber Soprema Inc. has an- circumstancesweareexperienc- Fire Code.nouncedthattheyareingtodaycanonlyvalidatetheThecodechangesOIRCA Promotesformallyendorsingflamelesssignificance of this transition. seeks would see the elimination of roofing solutions. This past sum- The OIRCA has been a leadertorching at all roof flashings and mer,thecompanyissuedpressin this movement away from theroof penetrations. We have iden-releasesandadvertisingdeclar- open flame application of roofingtifiedtheseashigh-riskareas, ing that they would recommendmaterials, states Don Marks, OIR- reports Marks. Because of this, flameless systems from now onCAs Executive Director. In Julywe are recommending a picture-for all types of roofing structures. of 2019, the Association formallyframing approach at those loca-FlamelessThecompanysstatementendorsed the use of flameless ma- tions. The flameless applications proclaims their constant aim ofterials for the application of theseof base sheets and cap sheets for raising standards of the industrytypes of roofing systems.a minimum of three feet into the and outperforming todays strin- OIRCAhasmaderecom- mainroofareawouldeliminate gentbuildingrequirements.mendations to the Office of themany rooftop fires.RichardVoyer,Vice-PresidentOntarioFireMarshaltobringFlameless solutions for roofs Solutions andCEOofSopremaNorthabout changes to the Ontario Fireare far from new on the market, America, adds, Its been a whileCode,headds.Wehavealsoand Soprema Canada has a long-nowsincewedecidedtotakeencouraged our national associa- standingexpertiseinthedevel-part in this trend towards flame- tion, the Canadian Roofing Con- opment of these products, their lesssolutionsintheindustry.tractors Association, to lobby fornews release stated.18ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 3 2020 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'