Roof Parapet Wall Height

With it parapet walls are indicated automatically on the roof sketch as flattened panels similar to an unfolded pizza box.

Roof parapet wall height.

Minimum of 12 to top of parapet. In order to achieve the architectural design a parapet must be used so does this parapet have to be 30 high. The height of the parapet shall be not less than 30 inches 762 mm above the point where the roof surface and the wall intersect. There are several solutions to help you raise the height of your parapet that are cost effective and aesthetically pleasing.

Do not lap tpo over top of parapet unless required by unique construction conditions. In conjunction with the repairs we want to increase the height of the parapets around 1 foot to 16 inches to better conceal some of the equipment on the roof. Height of roofing at wall. Top of parapet below cap to be sealed with fluid applied flashing.

How far can the brick parapet be increased without bracing or reinforcing it. Hvac equipment will be further than 10 in from any exterior wall. Unfortunately many buildings get close to this height without quite meeting the height required by osha to provide fall protection. Again we are selecting a parapet for architectural reasons not fire so does the parapet wall have to be that high.

Where the roof slopes toward a parapet at a slope greater than two units vertical in 12 units horizontal 16 7 percent slope the parapet shall extend to the same height as any portion of the roof within a fire separation distance where protection of wall openings is required but in no case shall the height be less than 30 inches 762 mm.