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Free Standing Roof Edge Protection System
A modular free standing roof edge protection system that does not penetrate the roof membrane.
Collective Fall Protection
One of the regulatory bodies recommendations in reducing risk taken by people working on a roof is to select and use the right rooftop safety equipment. For contractors and engineers accessing flat roofs to carry out essential building, repair and maintenance work, safety guardrailing afforded by collective roof edge protection system can make a major contribution to minimising danger. The collective system that is selected must meet the highest safety standards. Our KeeGuard® rooftop guardrail system is fully tested and meets or exceeds current rooftop safety requirements. Not all free standing roof edge protection systems offer this level of security of rooftop areas.
Free Standing Counterweighted Roof Guardrail
KeeGuard® is a modular free standing rooftop guardrail system which does not penetrate the roof membrane. KeeGuard works on a proven counterweight system, recycled PVC weights provide high visibility, non-slip secure base that does not penetrate the roof membrane. Galvanised fittings and tube deliver collective protection which ensures a safe working environment for anyone working on a roof.
The KeeGuard® roof edge protection system offers maximum flexibility for most rooftop configurations, almost any flat roof up to 3 degrees can be accommodated. The system is available for different roof types, either for use where a restraining wall such as a parapet is in place or where the rooftop is completely open around the perimeter. The KeeGuard® rooftop guardrail system can be used for retrofitting to older buildings as well as for new constructions.
KeeGuard Rooftop Guardrail Options
The KeeGuard® systems is also available in a lightweight aluminium version.
There is also available a KeeGuard® Foldshield folded version and a unique, fixed roof edge protection system named KeeGuard® Topfix especially designed for standing seam metal roofs.
For roofs with a limited space we offer KeeGuard® Premium - the system which does not require counterweights along the full run of the system. This provides the ideal solution for areas where traditional counterweights are unsuitable or potential trip hazards are a concern.
A Simple & Cost Effective Rooftop Safety System
- Provides collective protection for all working on a roof
- Works on a proven counterbalance system
- No penetration of the roof membrane
- Minimum components for ease of installation
- Unique open style fitting allows quick installation of horizontal rails
- No welding, threading or bolting required on site
- Suitable for use on concrete, asphalt, PVC membrane and felt roof surfaces
- Modular design allows reconfiguration on site if needed
- Sections can be added to or taken down, for reconstruction elsewhere
- Compatible with almost all configurations of flat roofs up to 3 degrees slope
Setting The Rooftop Safety Standards
- EN ISO 14122 Part 3
- EN 13374 Class A
- BS 13700: 2021
- OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.23
- OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.501, 29 CFR 1926.502
- HSG-33 Health & Safety in Roof Work
- HSE INDG 284 “Working on roofs”
- BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Code
Design & Installation Service
Kee Safety offers a full design and installation service. We can undertake surveys and produce CAD drawings for your project. If you are interested in our services, please contact us.
- Technical advice and support
- Site inspection service
- Design solutions in CAD
- Installation service
Suggested Specification for KEEGUARD ROOF EDGE GUARDRAIL SYSTEM
PART l - GENERAL
Summary: Provide and install freestanding KeeGuard® Roof Edge Fall Protection System, including tube railings, bases, counterweights, fittings and delivery to site.
Reference: EN14122 Part 3 & EN13374 Class A, all applicable, local and national codes.
Finish:
- Tube for handrails, mid-rails, uprights and counterweight connection is to be galvanised mill finished to the requirements of EN ISO 1461.
- Kee Klamp® Components shall be galvanised to meet EN ISO 1461.
Design Requirements:
- Railing shall consist of top rails, mid rails, uprights, counterweights and connections.
- All tube connections to be Kee Klamp® structural tube components manufactured to the requirements of EN1562/1563.
- Railing assembly shall be capable of withstanding a load of 300 N/m applied at any point on the top rail. Test in accordance with EN 14122 part 3.
Submittals:
- Shop drawing; Indicate profiles, sizes, connections, size and type of fastners and accessories.
Filed Measurements:
- Verify field measurements prior to assembly and/or ordering.
PART ll PRODUCTS
Manufacturer: Kee Safety Ltd, 1 Boulton Road, Reading, Berkshire, England. Tel: +44 (0) 118 931 1022, Fax +44 (0) 118 931 1146. www.keesafety.com/uk
Componenets:
- Tube: EN39 & EN10255.
- Rails and Posts: 48.3 OD steel tube, galvanised.
- Kee Klamp components: Elbows, Crossovers, Wall flanges, Tees, Couplings, galvanised.
- Mounting Bases: Iron bases are galvanised and are supplied with a rubber pad on underside of the component.
- Counterweights: Moulded recycled PVC.
- Fasteners: All fasteners shall be stainless steel.
PART lll EXECUTION
Installation:
- For all connections with Kee Klamp® Components, each set screw is to be tightened to 39 N/m of torque.
- Placement of uprights and counterweights to manufacturer specifications as stated in the KeeGuard® Installation Instructions.
- Terminate the run as stated in the KeeGuard® Installation Instructions.
Schedules:
- Freestanding counterweighted guardrail system with 1.1m nominal height to provide a barrier on the roof which withstands a load of 300 N/m applied to the top rail per EN 14122 Part 3.
Acceptable low slope, roof edge fall protection to be KeeGuard® manufactured by Kee Safety Ltd.