IPC Subclass
E04D ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- BUILDING
- Subclass:
- ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
Description
E04D covers roof coverings, sky-lights, gutters, and associated tools used in roof construction and maintenance. This subclass includes materials and systems for waterproofing and weatherproofing roof surfaces (such as tiles, shingles, membranes, and metal sheets), roof windows and light-admitting devices, drainage systems for roof water removal, and specialized hand or mechanical tools designed for roof work. The classification encompasses both the finished roof products and the methods of installation, as well as repair and maintenance equipment specific to roofing operations.
Related Keywords
building aspects of ABATTOIRSbuilding aspects of ARENASbuilding aspects of AUDITORIUM(S)building aspects of public BATHSbuilding aspects of BEACONSbuilding aspects of BINSbuilding aspects of BOXES or cubiclesbuilding aspects of CABINSbuilding aspects of CHAPELSbuilding aspects of CHURCH(ES)building aspects of CIRCUS(ES)building aspects of CONCERT HALLSbuilding aspects of CONTAINER(S)roof COVERINGSbuilding aspects of CUBICLESbuilding aspects of FORTIFICATIONSbuilding aspects of picture GALLERIESbuilding aspects of GARAGE(S)building aspects of GRAIN silosbuilding aspects of GRANARIESbuilding features of GRAVESbuilding aspects of gymnasiumsbuilding aspects of HOSPITAL(S)building aspects of HOTELSbuilding aspects of INFIRMARIESbuilding aspects of JAILSbuilding aspects of LIBRARIESbuilding aspects of LIGHTHOUSESbuilding aspects of MARKET(S)building aspects of MOTELSbuilding aspects of MUSEUMSbuilding aspects of OFFICE(S)building aspects of PRISONSbuilding aspects of RESTAURANTSROOF(S) coveringsbuilding aspects of SANATORIUMSbuilding aspects of SCHOOL(S)construction of SERVICE stations for vehiclesbuilding aspects of SHOP(S)building aspects of STABLESbuilding aspects of THEATRESbuilding aspects of TOWER(S)WALL(S) coverings of roofing typebuilding aspects of WAREHOUSESbuilding aspects of WATER towersWEATHER proofing of building structures
9 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- E04D 1/00 Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
- E04D 11/00 Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups; Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups
- E04D 12/00 Non-structural supports for roofing materials, e.g. battens, boards
- E04D 13/00 Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Roof drainage
- E04D 15/00 Apparatus or tools for roof working
- E04D 3/00 Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets
- E04D 5/00 Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form
- E04D 7/00 Roof covering by sealing masses applied; Gravelling of flat roofs
- E04D 9/00 Roof covering by using straw, thatch, or like materials