What does a manufacturer's system approval (like FM Global or UL) mean for a commercial roofing assembly?
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A
It means the individual materials are approved but the system is not tested
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B
It means the complete assembled system has been tested and meets specific performance criteria for fire, wind, and waterproofing
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C
It is a voluntary decoration — not used in building code compliance
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D
It applies only to residential roofing products