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Lets start with the categories.  Ten Points Each.

-- Edited by AC Lockyer on Tuesday 7th of December 2010 08:06:46 PM

1: PROFESSIONALISM

A-Members will always maintain a professional tone and appearance to the best of ones ability when presenting themselves as an RCIA member or representative.

B-Members must not communicate intentional mis-information and must do ones best to speak in facts and truths when representing RCIA or when presenting information relating to the roof cleaning industry.

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-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Pro Greensboro NC (336)362 7659 on Wednesday 8th of December 2010 01:18:42 PM

-- Edited by garyw on Friday 10th of December 2010 10:57:26 AM

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-- Edited by AC Lockyer on Sunday 19th of December 2010 10:09:28 PM

2: EQUIPMENT E- Members shall insure that spraying equipment and holding tanks are maintained and not leaking and or emitting harmful chemicals and or VOC's.

-- Edited by AC Lockyer on Sunday 19th of December 2010 10:17:19 PM

3. CHEMICALS

A- Members shall use a base chemical roof cleaning solution of sodium hypochlorite purchased in bulk (15, 53, or 55 gallon drums or fill your chemical tanks at a fill station with 12.5% SH) with a final percentage mixture ranging between 10-50% sodium hypochlorite to water depending on the type of roof, surface, and severity of the mold, mildew, algae stains, gloeocapsa magma, moss, lichen, etc. Or members shall use Delux Cleaning Systems- Bleach Wash powder as a base chemical for roof cleaning and follow their mixing directions.

B- Members shall become educated on the safety and usage of sodium hypochlorite concerning the environment- it's effects on landscaping and ones health by reading and learning in the RCIA forum and education / safety section of the 50 point standards of certification by the RCIA before attempting to clean roofs.

C- Members shall mix their roof cleaning chemical solution by filling their chemical tanks with water first, followed by chemical.

D- Members shall use RCIA recommended surfactants included with the sodium hypochlorite solution. Members using only sodium hypochlorite and water for roof cleaning would not be considered acceptable by the 50 point certification standards of the RCIA.

-Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension of a liquid, allowing easier spreading, and lowering of the interfacial tension between two liquids, or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as: detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants.

E- Members may use, but are not required to add additional detergents or additives to enhance the roof cleaning chemical solution, that are recommended by the RCIA. The final mixture ph balance of the roof cleaning chemical solution shall not exceed 12 for cleaning asphalt shingle roofs. Exceding a ph balance of 12 will result in a solution that is too corrosive, and detrimental to asphalt shingle roofs, voiding the roof's warranty.

-Example: Members may use Tri-sodium phosphate, isopropol alcohol, or Professional Business Guide's recommended additives. Levels of TSP shall not exceed 4 ounces per gallon of the final roof cleaning chemical solution. Levels of isopropol alcohol shall not exceed 1.28 ounces per gallon.

F- Members shall fully research which chemicals are incompatible with sodium hypochlorite, which chemicals not to exceed the RCIA recommended percentage and avoid using them at all or in excess depending on the chemical in their final roof cleaning chemical solution.

-Example of chemicals to avoid adding: Ammonia, ammonium chloride, strong acids, anti-bacterial dish soaps.

G- Members shall research local laws regarding the usage of Tri-sodium phosphate to confirm if it is allowed in their area.

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-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Pro Greensboro NC (336)362 7659 on Tuesday 14th of December 2010 12:21:56 PM

4.  SAFETY

A..All members will be required to educate themselves on the visible signs of dehydration and/or heat stroke. Member must be knowledable in the emergency treatment and action required to prevent further damage or death to employee or public.

B.  Member must be proficient in the proper placement of ladders regardjng correct angle of slant. Member must be able to explain in detail the proper way to tie off a ladder to ensure no movement will occur.

C.  Member must be proficient in the observation of electricial/building hazards that may effect the safe completion of job requirements. Member must be able to explain in detail the hazards of electricial wires and /or rotten components of roof system. Explanation of actions to be taken is required.

D.  Member must be knowledgeable in the safe use of body harnesses, the inspection of said equipment, and the required times of use of said equipment. Member must also be educated in the proper use of anchoring systems associated with the use of these harnesses.

E.  Member must be proficient in the safe manner of asending/desending a roof depending on the pitch of said roof. Member must be knowledgeable as to what roofs are walkable depending on pitch and what other steps are required for roofs that are not walkable.

F.  Member must be proficient in the use and operation of hydraulic lift equipment that may be used on roofs that are determined to be unsafe to walk. Member must be able to explain in detail the proper safety equipment required for head and body protection.

G. Member must be proficient with the use of respirators and the need for all employees to be fitted with such.


H. Member must ensure that safety eye wear/shield is used by all personnel on site.

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-- Edited by garyw on Friday 10th of December 2010 10:53:56 AM

-- Edited by Washed-up on Wednesday 15th of December 2010 09:29:29 PM

Ok yall,