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Roof slope

In this illustration, there are multiple drainage slopes at this roof, which must be checked against the allowable minimum. Where should the minimum slope be measured?
A.
B.
C.

AnswerB. is the intersection of the two slopes and will produce the shallowest slope of the roof. Measure the minimum from here.
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