Roof Anchor Spacing

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.

Roof anchor spacing.

This is the only situation in which this configuration is acceptable. 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. This anchor clamps onto parallel seams. For workers on standing seam metal roofs.

Doorway and window opening clamp. Also a suitable safety hook should be used to attach the rope to the anchor point. For activities near the framed wall top plate. Minimum tensile load a qualified person must confirm that the support structure maintains a safety factor.

During roofing work if your roof is no more than 50 in width you may utilize a safety monitor without a warning line. 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.

Roof anchors should be installed at 8 foot spacings along the roof ridge. In general roof anchors should be installed on roofs or structures that are made of wood and sheathing. 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. Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system.

For use around structural. The applicable standard prescribes. For anchoring between interior building framing or a window opening. Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available.

Hip roofs require a roof anchor on each hip face.