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===Triggers for Corrective Action===
===Triggers for Corrective Action===


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)}}


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.  


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.}}


==Green Roof Leak Detection Testing==
==Green Roof Leak Detection Testing==

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