Presenter: Mark Graham, Moderator; Panelists: Dwayne Sloan, Phil Smith
Format: Audio

Mark S. Graham, NRCA?s associate executive director, technical services, will moderate a panel discussion of representatives of FM Approvals and Underwriters Laboratories where roofing-related standards development, testing and product approvals and certifications will be discussed. Time will be allotted within the program for audience members to ask the FM and UL representative?s specific questions. Session material is 50% commercial and 50% residential.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify FM?s and UL?s roles in the roofing industry Define the standards development activities
• Identify different testing requirements
• Determine the differences between an FM approval and UL certification
• Identify were to find additional information on FM and UL testing and approvals/certifications