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Run<strong>of</strong>f Reduction Control Measure Fact SheetGreen Ro<strong>of</strong>Step 7 – Determine Irrigation NeedsDetermine irrigation needs based on the vegetation selected; at a minimum, temporary irrigation isrecommended during the first two years <strong>of</strong> plant establishment. Potable water may be used in a permanentirrigation system, but consider using recycled, non-potable water, such as air conditioning condensate.Analyze any alternative water source to make sure it doesn’t contain compounds harmful to the plants.Step 8 – Incorporate Fire BreaksA Berlin study found that green ro<strong>of</strong>s are more fire resistant than gravel ro<strong>of</strong>s. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Portland’s FireBureau recently converted a fire station conventional ro<strong>of</strong> to a green ro<strong>of</strong>. Green ro<strong>of</strong>s may help slow thespread <strong>of</strong> fire to and from the building through the ro<strong>of</strong>, particularly when the growth medium issaturated. Succulents such as Sedum <strong>of</strong>fer good fire resistance due to their high water content. However,if the plants themselves are dry, they may present a fire hazard. The integration <strong>of</strong> vegetation-free "firebreaks" at regular intervals across the ro<strong>of</strong>, at the ro<strong>of</strong> perimeter, and around all ro<strong>of</strong> protrusions isrecommended. These breaks should be made <strong>of</strong> a non-combustible material such as crushed gravel,pebbles, or concrete pavers; be 12 to 36 inches wide; and be situated every 130 feet in all directions.Another option for fire prevention is a sprinkler irrigation system connected to the fire alarm. (Köhler2004; Peck and Kuhn; Velazquez 2005)Construction ConsiderationsConsider hiring an environmental/green ro<strong>of</strong> specialist to oversee the construction process.• Throughout the construction process, protect green ro<strong>of</strong> components, particularly the vegetation,until established.• Prevent erosion by covering the growth media with mulch, jute/cellulose netting, or otherapproved protection methods prior to seeding or planting.• Require consultants and installers to follow appropriate safety measures for working onindustrial/commercial ro<strong>of</strong>tops.Long-Term MaintenanceThe local permitting agencies in the <strong>Sacramento</strong> and South Placer areas require execution <strong>of</strong> amaintenance agreement or permit with the property owner prior to final acceptance <strong>of</strong> a privatedevelopment project that includes a green ro<strong>of</strong>. Such agreements or permits will typically includerequirements such as those outlined in Table GR-2. The property owner or his/her designee is responsiblefor compliance.<strong>Stormwater</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> for the <strong>Sacramento</strong> and South Placer Regions<strong>May</strong> <strong>2007</strong>GR-7

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