Fm approvals is a leader in certification and approval of roof assemblies.
Fm rating roof.
Because fm approvals requires a 2 1 safety factor roofs with field of roof uplift forces of 30 pounds per square foot are the maximum for 1 60 ratings and 37 5 pounds per square foot are the maximum for 1 75 ratings etc.
Fm approval of interior wall and roof ceiling systems to approval standard 4880 requires testing for limited fire spread and fuel contribution.
Because fm approvals requires a 2 1 safety factor roofs with field of roof uplift forces of 30 pounds per square foot are the maximum for 1 60 ratings and 37 5 pounds per square foot are the maximum for 1 75 ratings etc.
Through fm approved products you get a roofing system that has been proven in extensive testing to perform as specified including wind uplift fire resistance and many other factors.
An fm approved roof means you get a tested roof system not simply a collection of products and parts that may or may not perform as expected.