HATCHES
Echelle Canada provides safe solutions for roof access and hatches are a part of this safety system. In fact, all openings on rooftops must be secured to minimize the risk of falls. This includes roof hatches which are often overlooked, as well as skylights. Ideally, workers close this access hatch immediately after each use, but an oversight can occur very quickly. However, a guardrail around the hatch considerably reduces the risk of falls.
Echelle Canada can help you secure your roof access according to your needs with equipment that meets Canadian standards and requirements. Our trapdoor guardrails are self-supporting, so they can be installed without anchors and therefore, without damaging the roof.
WHY CHOOSE OUR HATCHES?
- QUICK INSTALLATION
- ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE
- SELF-CLOSING DESIGN
- WEATHER-RESISTANT
- COMPLIANT WITH CBNC / CNESST / OSHA STANDARDS
- 2 POSSIBLE TYPES OF INSTALLATION
TWO TYPES OF INSTALLATION FOR HATCH GUARDRAILS
Compression fastening
Without perforation for permanent or temporary installation.
Self-supporting
Use of screws on the metal drip flashing of the access hatch for a permanent solution.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| MATERIALS | Tubes and posts: aluminum 6061-T6 – 1.9 inches O.D. (outside diameter) or galvanized steel 1.9 inches O.D. Clamps and joints: galvanized steel Brackets: made of galvanized steel. Robust and simplified to ensure the least amount of hardware. |
| COMPRESSION | Use threaded rod and galvanized steel nuts to ensure proper tightening. |
| FASTENING | The guardrail can be fastened to the access hatch or skylight using anchor screws. |
| GATE | • Retractable and extendable from 32 to 46 inches. • Brightly coloured for high visibility. |
| USE | • Permanent roof installation • Adaptable for a customized solution. • Guardrail can be installed around a skylight or access hatch. |
| COMPLIANT WITH | CNB, CSTC, CNESST, ANSI, RSST, OBC |
| COMPATIBILITITY | Standard and stackable guardrail system. |
Clearance and handrails
Two feet between the access hatch and the gate and installation of a handrail support system for exiting the access hatch.
