Roof Anchor Spacing

For workers on standing seam metal roofs.

Roof anchor spacing.

On long low pitched roofs multiple roof anchors should be installed along the gable ends 6 feet from the edge to reduce swing fall hazards. This anchor clamps onto parallel seams. Hip roofs require a roof anchor on each hip face. The roof material must be capable of supporting a minimum tensile load of 5 000 lbs.

If the material is not able to support 5 000 lbs. Maximum roof width for roofing work. This is the only situation in which this configuration is acceptable. For activities near the framed wall top plate.

In general roof anchors should be installed on roofs or structures that are made of wood and sheathing. Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system. An anchor point should be able to hold a force of 10 kn for as long as 3 minutes. The three methods to create an anchor point stated below all require the use of a throwing line for the installation of the anchor point.

Anchor points are usually installed on the roof and are used to connect lanyards lifelines and other forms of tie off which prevent a worker from falling. For example as a roof is being constructed each new piece of roof decking that is installed becomes the new edge. Roof anchors should be installed at 8 foot spacings along the roof ridge. Also a suitable safety hook should be used to attach the rope to the anchor point.

For anchoring between interior building framing or a window opening. Minimum tensile load a qualified person must confirm that the support structure maintains a safety factor. Standing seam metal roof anchor. Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available.

Doorway and window opening clamp.