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| ===Triggers for Corrective Action=== | | ===Triggers for Corrective Action=== |
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| A green roof irrigation system test involves: | | {{textbox|'''A green roof irrigation system test involves:''' |
| #inspecting the supply lines, | | #inspecting the supply lines, |
| #fittings and | | #fittings and |
| #distribution points (e.g., drip emitters or spray heads) | | #distribution points (e.g., drip emitters or spray heads)}} |
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| All while the system is running to check for leaking, damaged, obstructed or misaligned components and dry or saturated portions of the filter bed/growing medium. | | All while the system is running to check for leaking, damaged, obstructed or misaligned components and dry or saturated portions of the filter bed/growing medium. |
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| Triggers for Action include: | | {{textbox|'''Triggers for Action include:''' |
| #A leaking or damaged supply line will often wash out or saturate a small area. | | #A leaking or damaged supply line will often wash out or saturate a small area. |
| #An obstructed drip emitter or spray nozzle will create dry spots. | | #An obstructed drip emitter or spray nozzle will create dry spots. |
| #If visual assessments of vegetation cover and condition reveal locations where plantings have died or are not thriving, make sure it is not due to irrigation system malfunction or damage. | | #If visual assessments of vegetation cover and condition reveal locations where plantings have died or are not thriving, make sure it is not due to irrigation system malfunction or damage. |
| #If the irrigation system test results in ponding on the filter bed/growing medium surface or in/around overflow outlets, repair or routine maintenance of those components may be necessary. | | #If the irrigation system test results in ponding on the filter bed/growing medium surface or in/around overflow outlets, repair or routine maintenance of those components may be necessary.}} |
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| ==Green Roof Leak Detection Testing== | | ==Green Roof Leak Detection Testing== |