Provide access to roofs with only drains?

[gnarkill283]

Does the code require access to roofs which have no mechanical equipment just exhaust pipes and drains? We have a 26' flat roof that we don't want to increase the parapet height for guardrails and a 47' spherical shape roof with drains at 42' we hope can be maintained from a ladder or crane if they get blocked.

 

[steveray]

Not my code.....

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Not in IPC

 

[RLGA]

If the building is four stories or more, then access to the roof is required whether or not mechanical equipment is provided. Otherwise, there are no requirements for roof access.

 

[ADAguy]

Best practice to do so, consider interior access hatch and harness tieoffs.
Stuff accumulates up there.

 

[ICE]

With no knowledge of the physical constraints it is easy for me to armchair comment but.....If the idea is to reach a drain that's 42' above grade it will require a $1000.00 ladder and young person that's willing to climb it.......or an expensive equipment rental.....each occurrence....or a couple grand towards an access.

 

[ADAguy]

If it were a car you would maintain it, wouldn't you?
You expect the drains to never be blocked?