Roof Access Ladder Code Requirements Ontario

1 the top of the uppermost rung of a ladder must be level with the top of the access egress level or landing platform served by the ladder.

Roof access ladder code requirements ontario.

Custom colours available to match existing structure. We will design engineer fabricate inspect and install your fixed access ladder. These rooftop access ladders are designed in order to meet or exceed all major governing bodies fall protection requirements including ansi osha ohsa worksafebc. Fixed access ladders 1 if a fixed ladder is installed to provide access to a roof of a building the design and installation of the attachment and anchorage system for the ladder shall be as described in mmah supplementary standard sb 8 design construction and installation of anchorage system for fixed access ladders.

Roof access hatches served by fixed ladders must be at least 550 mm 21 5 8 in by 900 mm 2 ft 11 in on buildings more than 3 stories in building height where the slope of the roof is less than 1 in 4. The ontario building code regulations state that an attic space that is higher than 600 mm must have access from the floor immediately below by either a safe stairway or by a hatch no smaller than 550 mm by 900 mm.