ASTM D7693/D7693M-15 - 15.3.2015
 
Significance and Use

4.1 This guide provides general procedures, information, guidelines, and precautions for the application of heat welded modified bituminous waterproofing systems used as part of a horizontal waterproofing system.

4.2 This guide is not all-inclusive and is intended only to supplement detailed instructions from designers and system manufacturers.

4.3 The horizontal deck or substrate referred to in this guide is reinforced cast-in-place structural concrete.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide presents application recommendations for the heat welding installation of multi-ply Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) and Atactic Polypropylene (APP) modified bituminous systems to new, reinforced, cast in place structural concrete used as part of a horizontal waterproofing system over occupied spaces of buildings where covered by a separate wearing course.

1.2 For the purpose of this guide, the substrate shall be structurally sound, sloped to drain, able to accept the weight of the membrane and other system materials, and meet the local building code requirements. Similarly, all components of the waterproofing system are assumed to comply with any federal, state, and local environmental regulations that may be in effect at the time of installation. Expansion joints, insulation, drainage layers, filter sheets, overburden, and the wearing surfaces are beyond the scope of this guide.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D5898-96

Standard Guide for Standard Details for Adhered Sheet Waterproofing

D5295-00

Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems

D41-05

Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing

D4586-07

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free

D3019-08

Standard Specification for Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non-Fibered, Asbestos-Fibered, and Non-Asbestos-Fibered

D1079-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing (Includes all amendments and changes 5/18/2026).

D5957-98(2021)

Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations

NRCA / MRCA

Certified Roofing Torch Applicator (CERTA) Program

FM 4470

Approval Standard, Class Roof Covers, latest edition, where applicable for corrosion resistant components

ACI 301

Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

D6506-01

Standard Specification for Asphalt Based Protection for Below-Grade Waterproofing

D6451-99

Standard Guide for Application of Asphalt Based Protection Board

D6223-02

Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements

D6222-08

Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements

D6164-05

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements

D6162-00a

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements

D6163-00e1

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements