scope:

This standard applies to all anchors intended to secure roof mounted equipment to a substrate except as noted in Section 1.2.5.

The performance of an anchor depends on all components that make up the anchor system including the substrate and the anchor securement.

This standard is intended to evaluate only those hazards investigated and is not intended to determine suitability for the end use of a product.

This standard evaluates anchors systems for their performance in regard to simulated wind uplift, leakage and corrosion of metal parts.

This standard shall not be used to qualify roof mounted anchors used to secure rigid photovoltaic module systems. Rigid Photovoltaic module systems and their securement are evaluated per Standard 4478.

Purpose

This standard states testing and certification requirements for anchors for roof mounted equipment.

Testing and certification criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a surveillance program.