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*'''[[Green roofs#Design|Intensive green roofs]]''' contain greater than 15 cm depth of growing media, can be planted with deeply rooted plants (e.g., shrubs and trees) and can be designed to handle pedestrian traffic.
*'''[[Green roofs#Design|Intensive green roofs]]''' contain greater than 15 cm depth of growing media, can be planted with deeply rooted plants (e.g., shrubs and trees) and can be designed to handle pedestrian traffic.
*'''[[Green roofs#Design|Extensive green roofs]]''' consist of a thinner growing media layer (15 cm depth or less) and are typically planted with.
*'''[[Green roofs#Design|Extensive green roofs]]''' consist of a thinner growing media layer (15 cm depth or less) and are typically planted with.
'''[[Blue roofs]]''' are systems that temporarily capture rainwater using the roof as storage and allow it to evaporate and/or to be used for non-potable requirements (i.e. irrigation, toilet flushing, truck washing) and ultimately offset potable water demands.
*'''[[Blue roofs]]''' are systems that temporarily capture rainwater using the roof as storage and allow it to evaporate and/or to be used for non-potable requirements (i.e. irrigation, toilet flushing, truck washing) and ultimately offset potable water demands.


==Inspection and Testing Framework==
==Inspection and Testing Framework==

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