Roof Access Hatch Uk

The ceiling height often determines the size of roof hatch required as different heights require different means of access.

Roof access hatch uk.

If the drop to the lower level is more than 4 feet there needs to be fall protection. Special sizes are available on request. Surespan ltd is a uk based world leading manufacturer and distributor of roof access hatches floor access covers and other bespoke access products. All of our sertus dome access hatches are supplied with vertical insulated upstands to ensure maximum space and daylight.

Depending on the type of ladder the handrail or steps offer a good grip when climbing up to the roof space. A common way to protect a hatch is with a roof hatch safety railing which maintains a constant protective barrier around the hatch. Roof hatches are horizontal doors that provide access to the roof through a roof opening. Our roof access hatches are manufactured to the highest standard and comply with national building regulations for safe access to roof areas.

Roof hatches the access panel company has been manufacturing roof hatches for over ten years. Surespan srh single roof access hatches or double leaf roof access hatches are manufactured in aluminium with an optional internal powder coating and optional external powder coating available. A roof access hatch in combination with a ladder is a safe and reliable solution for entering a roof space. Choose from our standard fixed ladder aluminium roof access hatch available in 2 sizes or for the additional benefits of light in the internal space below our glazed skylight roof access hatch.

Osha considers a roof hatch to be a hole in a roof osha 29 cfr 1910 28 b 3. Each srh roof hatch is thermally broken and insulated against heat loss and condensation to maintain the thermal integrity of the building. Choose from our range of standard sizes for every application. When at the top of the ladder the roof access hatch can be easily opened by using the handle to unlock the two point fastener.

From small individual hatches for maintenance and inspection we also manufacture larger hatches for access to machinery and plant that may have to be lifted in and out of industrial buildings.