Roof Access Ladder Requirements

If the parapet is continuous the access level is the top of the parapet.

Roof access ladder requirements.

Here are the basics of the requirements. Side rails of through or side step fixed ladders must extend 42 inches 1 1 m above the top level or landing platform served by the ladder. To protect the worker exiting a ladder osha requires a 42 inch high grab bar extension above the access level or landing platform at the top of the ladder. Then the roofing contractor needs to provide safe working for the roofing workers.

Also note the flaring dimensions of the enclosure at the lower end of the cage. That s where ladder cages come in. The requirement for a cage comes when you have a fixed ladder longer than 20 feet. The regulations say that if a fixed ladder is taller than 20 feet you are required to have a cage which meets all the requirements of 29 cfr 1910 27 d.

Per osha 1910 23 d 4 the side rails of through or sidestep ladders must extend 42 inches above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder. Parapet ladders must have an access level at the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through it. Roof access roof return exterior roof. Note the bottom of the cage must be between 7 feet and 8 feet above the point of access to the bottom of the ladder.

In this case the architect would not provide anything. The building owner has provided no access to the roof none is required per building code and no fall protection on the roof. This is a code requirement to aid the ladder user in climbing the ladder.