Parapet Roof Measurements

A parapet height of 29 inches where employees are exposed to falls from a roof does not comply with the height requirement in 29 cfr 1910 23 e 1 and can not be considered acceptable by osha.

Parapet roof measurements.

Measuring a flat roof on a typical commercial building with a parapet can be arduous and complicated. Do not lap tpo over top of parapet unless required by unique construction conditions. 2015 ibc code commentary. This is in response to your letter of january 28 1983 concerning perimeter protection at setback roof levels.

Top of parapet below cap to be sealed with fluid applied flashing. Height of roofing at wall. Unfortunately many buildings get close to this height without quite meeting the height required by osha to provide fall protection. Skymeasure is a property measurement service created by roofing experts for roofing experts that provides a new level of accuracy simplicity and affordability.

In order for a roof parapet to provide adequate fall protection a roof parapet railing should be at least 42 in height. First of all commercial and multi unit residential buildings are a lot bigger than single family homes in most cases. Know your measurements before you arrive and gain the confidence you need to expedite critical projects without ever having to set foot on a roof. The minimum height of a parapet wall above the roof surface is 30 inches.