Location roof detail fields
Validation rules for fields related to roof details for a location.
Verisk Synergy Studio's individual risk methodology follows a structured, logical approach that groups building characteristics (SRCs) that are supported in a specific model. Refer to the "Secondary Risk Characteristics Matrix"—https://risksolutions.verisk.com/models/landing-pages/secondary-risk-characteristics/—which is available on the landing page on the Client Portal (login required)—that serves as a guide to the SRCs supported by each model. The landing page includes peril-specific SRC documentation. Users may also refer to a model's detailed description (available on the Client Portal).
| Secondary risk characteristic | Supported country / peril | Description | Validation rules | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney |
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One of the following values to indicate whether the building at this
location has a chimney and, if so, to describe the height of the chimney:
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Optional | |
| Fire Rating for Roof Covering |
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Unknown/No Rating (0) | |
| Roof Anchorage |
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Name of the connection type used to secure the roof to the walls:
Roof anchorage establishes a load path to transfer wind loads from the roof to the walls. Hurricane straps provide such an anchorage. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Condition | US TC | Overall condition of the roof system
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| Roof Covering |
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The types of materials used used for covering the roof of a building:
Damage to the roof covering can result in significant water damage to the interior of the building and contents. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Covering Attachment |
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One of the following values to describe the type of connections used to
secure the roof covering to the roof deck of the building at this location:
Damage to the roof can result due to the improper attachment of the roof covering to the underlying roof deck. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Deck |
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One of the following values to describe the material used and the
construction type of the roof deck of the building at this location:
Roof decks transfer the roof loads to the underlying joists and purlins. Damage to the roof deck results in the breach of the building envelope, resulting in significant building and interior damage. With respect to seismic performance, the weight of the roof can be critical. It is not desirable to make the roof heavy because it induces higher lateral forces in the structure during shaking. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Deck Attachment |
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One of the following values to describe the type of connections used to
secure the roof deck to the underlying roof support system of the building
at this location:
Damage to the roof can result as a result of improper attachment of the roof deck to the underlying roof support system. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Flashing Compliance | US TC |
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| Roof Geometry |
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One of the following values to describe the shape of the roof of the
building at this location:
The geometry of the roof affects the intensity of wind pressures and the resulting uplift resistance. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Hail Impact Resistance |
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One of the following values to describe the class of the hail
impact-resistant roof covering material for the building at this location,
based on UL2218, Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials :
This field only applies to the hail sub-peril. UL2218 defines four classes of prepared sheets of panels installed in overlapping rows on roofs. |
Optional | |
| Roof Mounted Solar | US TC |
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| Roof Overhang |
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Unknown/Default (0) | |
| Roof Pitch |
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One of the following values to describe the slope of the roof of the
building at this location:
Low-pitch roofs have greater uplift forces acting on the roof as compared to high-pitch roofs. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Roof Top Equipment | US TC |
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| Roof Underlayment | US TC |
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| Roof Vent Size |
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Unknown/Default (0) | |
| Roof Vents |
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Unknown/Default (0) | |
| Roof Year Built |
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Year in which the roof of the building at this location was built A value of 0 for this field in your import data represents Unknown/default. With age, roofs lose their strength to resist wind loads and hence are more vulnerable. |
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Blank |
| Skylight |
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Unknown/Default (0) | |
| Soffits |
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Unknown/Default (0) | |
| Tank |
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One of the following values to indicate whether there are rooftop tanks
on the higher buildings adjoining the building at this location:
Rooftop tanks on adjoining, higher buildings are a falling hazard during earthquakes. |
Optional |