I'm working on a project where the roof hatch and RTUs are within 10' of the parapet/roof edge. The parapet is about 24" high. The owner doesn't want to raise them or add guardrails all around to create more penetrations in the roof, so we're looking at using the exception in IBC 1015.6 Mechanical Equipment;
Exception: Guards are not required where personal fall arrest anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSI/ASSE Z 359.1 are installed.
The structure is wood framing. I'm looking at this product: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/fall-protection-us/products/anchors/
Can these anchors connect to wood framing? Do I need to have a structural engineer look at this and possibly design some anchor point reinforcement at the parapet? Also, how do I even lay these anchors out? I do have a roof hatch with hatch guard. Can the railing be used as a anchor point?
I've obviously never done this before for roof protection.
Thanks for any help.
Exception: Guards are not required where personal fall arrest anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSI/ASSE Z 359.1 are installed.
The structure is wood framing. I'm looking at this product: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/fall-protection-us/products/anchors/
Can these anchors connect to wood framing? Do I need to have a structural engineer look at this and possibly design some anchor point reinforcement at the parapet? Also, how do I even lay these anchors out? I do have a roof hatch with hatch guard. Can the railing be used as a anchor point?
I've obviously never done this before for roof protection.
Thanks for any help.