The roof is often accessed via a fixed ladder ships staircase or retractable ladders with a hatch at the top.
Roof access hatch uk.
Surespan ltd is a uk based world leading manufacturer and distributor of roof access hatches floor access covers and other bespoke access products.
Special sizes are available on request.
Roof hatches the access panel company has been manufacturing roof hatches for over ten years.
Roof hatches are horizontal doors that provide access to the roof through a roof opening.
Each srh roof hatch is thermally broken and insulated against heat loss and condensation to maintain the thermal integrity of the building.
All of our sertus dome access hatches are supplied with vertical insulated upstands to ensure maximum space and daylight.
Bilco roof access hatches can be found in commercial healthcare educational correctional banks and leisure buildings across the uk and the rest of the world.
Depending on the type of ladder the handrail or steps offer a good grip when climbing up to the roof space.
Surespan srh single roof access hatches or double leaf roof access hatches are manufactured in aluminium with an optional internal powder coating and optional external powder coating available.
A common way to protect a hatch is with a roof hatch safety railing which maintains a constant protective barrier around the hatch.
Choose from our range of standard sizes for every application.
Our roof access hatches are manufactured to the highest standard and comply with national building regulations for safe access to roof areas.
From small individual hatches for maintenance and inspection we also manufacture larger hatches for access to machinery and plant that may have to be lifted in and out of industrial buildings.
When at the top of the ladder the roof access hatch can be easily opened by using the handle to unlock the two point fastener.
Choose from our standard fixed ladder aluminium roof access hatch available in 2 sizes or for the additional benefits of light in the internal space below our glazed skylight roof access hatch.
We also supply a range of ladders that work with all of our roof hatches that enable safe and easy access to your flat roof area.
Osha considers a roof hatch to be a hole in a roof osha 29 cfr 1910 28 b 3.