Aluminator Drain Certification

Marathon Roofing Products is happy to announce that our Aluminator Retrofit Drains ( Sizes 3" - 6")  have been certified to conform with ASME A112.6.4 and CSA B79 standards. Our Aluminator now meets both the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) requirements for using in reroofing applications in the USA and Canada.

ASME A112.6.4

This Standard establishes minimum design requirements for roof drains, including general purpose, gutter and cornice, parapet and promenade, balcony, or deck types, which convey rainwater from the roof area of building structures. It includes definitions, nomenclature, outlet types and connections, dome or grate-free area, top loading classifications, materials and finishes, and accessories.

CSA B79

This is the Canadian Standard that specifies requirements for commercial and residential (a) area drains; (b) balcony drains; (c) deck drains; (d) floor drains; (e) roof drains; (f) shower drains; (g) trench drains; and (h) cleanouts. This Standard covers the following subjects: (a) materials; (b) design requirements for (i) connections; (ii) fasteners; (iii) grates; (iv) cleanout covers; (v) backwater valves; and (vi) integral traps; (c) tests for (i) loading; (ii) backwater valve tightness; (iii) sealing; and (iv) corrosion; and (d) markings.

Additional Standards:

Aluminator Drains also meets the ANSI/SPRI RD1 standard that requires the seal to hold a 10 foot (3m) column of water for 24 hours without leaking.