Roof definition

Roof means a non-porous cover for a structure such as (by way of example and not limitation) Lexan barriers or shingles but not a shade trellis, ivy or other open or porous material that may also be used as a cover.
Roof means the top of any enclosure, above or within the vertical walls of a building;
Roof means a weather−proof covering that shields an animal lot or manure storage structure from precipitation, and includes the structure supporting that weather−proof covering. “Roof” does not include, except in the case of a manure storage structure, a covering over an enclosed structure if the sum of the length of the walls of the structure exceeds 50% of the perimeter of the covering. If a structure includes 2 or more square or rectan- gular areas, the ratio of wall length to covering perimeter shall be separately calculated for each square or rectangular area, exclud- ing common sides.

Examples of Roof in a sentence

  • Roof spaces were visually inspected and were entered where there was safe and reasonable access, normally defined as being from a 3m ladder within the property.

  • Trench drains often are not desirable.• Curbing is required for the parking areas to control stormwater runoff.• Roof water runoff should not drain freely over the parking area or onto surrounding property.

  • Roof coverings are of an age and style where a degree of regular ongoing maintenance should be anticipated.

  • Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure.

  • Roof coverings and skylights can appear to be leak proof during inspection and weather conditions.


More Definitions of Roof

Roof means the upper part of the vehicle extending from the upper edge of the windscreen to the upper edge of the rear window and bounded at the sides by the upper framework of the side-walls; (see annex 10, explanatory notes, paragraph 2.5.)
Roof means the stratum of rock or other mineral above a coal seam; the overhead surface of a coal working place.
Roof means the cover of any building, including the eaves and similar projections.
Roof means the roof of the Building including the roof membrane, insulation and deck and all structural components of the roof;
Roof. – means the structure forming the upper covering of the rented vehicle.
Roof means the exterior surface on the top of a building. This does not include floors or formwork which, because a building has not been completed, temporarily become the top surface of a building.
Roof means the exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building. Overhangs extending beyond the facade of the lower wall areconsidered part of the roof.