22 CAR § 111-1208 – Roof access requirements | Midpage
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22 CAR § 111-1208
Roof access requirements
Arkansas Code § 22-2-108
(a) Roof access for inspection and periodic maintenance shall be required on all buildings.
(b) A lockable, factory produced roof access scuttle (minimum size two feet six inches by three feet (2'6" x 3'0")) with an insulated curb and hinged door shall be located as directed by the owner’s representative in a convenient location such as a janitor's closet or mechanical equipment room.
(c)
(1) A heavy-duty metal ladder (twenty inches (20") wide, minimum) shall be provided at all roof access scuttles.
(2) Bolt ladder to floor, wall, and scuttle curbing.
(3) Ladders shall comply with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
(d)
(1) Access to all roof levels shall be provided.
(2) Utilize lockable type doors, windows of sufficient size, roof access scuttles, or exterior mounted rungs or ladders to provide access.
(e)
(1) When reroofing existing buildings, verify need for roof access and provide as needed.
(2) Coordinate locations with the owner’s representative.