Roof Hatches: Safety Standards, Applications & Regulations
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Great Products. Better Partners.
Babcock-Davis is a leader in roof hatches, smoke vents and safety railings for the commercial roofing market, plus architectural access and safety products for building structures. We provide local connections through distribution networks to accelerate and simplify the building process for contractors and owners, offering hassle-free services.
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This course covers the essentials of commercial roof hatches, including key materials, hardware, and specification requirements. It explores roof access hatch applications for both personnel and equipment, emphasizing the importance of incorporating thermal breaks to enhance energy efficiency and prevent condensation. Considerations for roof hatches in extreme weather conditions are discussed, along with how these factors relate to building code certifications and standards. Additionally, the course reviews the basics of roof hatch installation, while highlighting the importance of fall protection in compliance with OSHA regulations and other code requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Detail the fundamentals of commercial roof hatches, including materials, hardware, and specification requirements.
- Describe roof access hatch applications for personnel and equipment.
- Recognize the importance of a thermal break in a roof hatch and its benefits.
- Evaluate the considerations for roof hatches in extreme weather conditions and how they apply in building codes certification standards.
- Achieve a basic understanding of roof hatch installation.
- Explain fall protection in code regulations and OSHA requirements.
Design Category (CSI Division):
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Delivery Format:
Narrated Video
