PHOTO RECORD / FACT
Electrical systems
EL-031 / CABLE PENETRATION THROUGH THE ROOF
PRIORITY / MAJOR
OBSERVED
Cable routing through the roof construction has disrupted the integrity of the roof covering. The specified cast-in provision for the penetration is absent, and the penetration has not been sealed.
RISK
Loss of roof covering watertightness may allow moisture into the roof construction and building interior, expose cable lines and building structures to moisture, and require opening up and reworking the detail after subsequent work has been completed.
WHAT TO CHECK
The working documentation and roof penetration design, presence of the specified cast-in provision, waterproofing and sealing requirements, and condition of the roof covering around the opening.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Do not undertake subsequent work that restricts access to this area until the design solution has been checked. Complete the penetration detail specified in the design, restore the roof covering’s integrity, and provide the required sealing, followed by verification of the result.
PRIORITY / MAJOR