Freestanding Flat Roof Safety Railing & Guardrail System

EDGE Fall Protection’s AccuFit free standing flat roof safety railing brings style to non-penetrating rooftop guardrail fall protection systems.

Its Architectural design is meant to blend in with the roof edge from the ground to make it more aesthetically pleasing. On the rooftop or elevated surface, it’s providing OSHA required fall protection through the use of our ballasted bases, still without causing damage to the roof or substrate and requiring ZERO penetrations on flat roofs!.

Get our standard galvanized steel railing, or get a custom color powder-coated finish to match the existing building perfectly.  Well suited for green roof fall protection.

Features of the Free Standing AccuFit 360 Flat Roof Railing System

• The AccuFit 360 flat roof free standing safety railing is a completely non-penetrating rooftop hand rail and guardrail system. It has been independently certified and tested to meet all OSHA Fall Protection regulations and standards for handrail & guardrail, sections 1910.23 & 1926.500-1926.503.
• Option for our straight, curved, or designer stanchions allows customers to maintain OSHA compliance while blending into the roof edge and keeping your building aesthetically pleasing.
• Fully Compliant with the Buy American Act – All of our material is 100% made in the USA.
• American Welding Society Certified Welders to ensure the best products and highest quality.
• Complimentary CAD drawings are available upon request for simple installation and customized requirements.
• Designed as a permanent roof deck railing and non-penetrating rooftop guardrail at leading edges, skylights, and roof hatches.
• It can be customized to suit your exact building needs.
• Well suited as a green roof fall protection solution due to its conformity with the existing structure.

Installation of AccuFit Free Standing Rooftop Guardrail System

The free standing safety rail system for flat roofs, AccuFit Safety Rail, installs quickly and easily.  Space bases out with our 360 Mobile Base Mover so the bases are no greater than 126″ OC, insert stanchions into one of the four receiving posts, and feed our made in the USA galvanized pipe into the fittings that are 21″ and 42″ above the working surface.

Complete installation of the AccuFit architectural roof safety rail system by installing outriggers at the beginning and end of each run and tightening all fittings to 29 pounds of torque.  It’s that simple! (Read more about our removable safety railings here.)

Watch this video where our team installs the AccuFit Freestanding Guardrail System:

AccuFit Free Standing Handrail Systems:

A Roof Deck Railing Without Penetrating Roof

Our AccuFit mobile safety railings are completely free standing handrail systems, and as such, they do not require drilling, special anchoring, or penetration of the roof membrane or the building substrates.  In fact, one of the conveniences of using EDGE’s free standing safety railing systems is the ease and the short amount of time it takes for installation. A non-penetrating roof railing allows for installation without making holes in the roof which saves time and installation costs. These free standing handrail systems utilize ballasted bases that require no mechanical attachment.  This allows for an easy installation of the roof deck railing without penetrating the roof.

This railing system has three upright stanchion configurations: straight, curved, or designer. The stanchions are supported by cast iron bases. Horizontal railing pipes are held in place on the stanchion with pipe fittings. When installing, pipes are trimmed at corners or termination points for a precise fit. Because there is an accurate fit, the name “AccuFit” is an appropriate name.

In addition to being stylish with its clean sight lines and continuous railing profile, EDGE’s AccuFit free standing handrail systems are engineered for fall protection for your leading edge and roof safety needs.  With its robust heavy-duty construction, there is durability as well as an effective means to prevent falls from occurring. This guardrail system is designed to be fully OSHA-compliant.  

Green Roof Fall Protection on Flat Roofs

Green roof systems typically involve the creation of a green space for plant vegetation on a roof. Green roofs can be utilized for community gardens, commercial space for display areas and restaurant terraces, and recreational spaces.  The visual aspects of a green roof system contribute toward positive psychological well-being. EDGE’s AccuFit free standing handrail systems are well-suited for green roof fall protection.  Providing an approved roof deck railing without penetrating the roof is key. With the Accufit product, you roof edges are securely enclosed, creating a barrier to prevent falls for those who access the green roof.

Without any need for harnesses or personal protection gear, it provides workers with the mobility that maintenance work requires.  The railing itself can be manufactured with a custom color finish to further its visual aesthetic appeal while on the green roof. Whether on the roof deck or on the ground, AccuFit free standing handrail systems provide secure passive green roof fall protection while delivering a railing profile with pleasing sight lines to compliment building architecture.

Other Handrail Installation Notes

• Quick installation – 80’ – 150’ per hours with two people!
• Absolutely ZERO penetrations required – no drilling, or mechanical connection to the substrate.
• A permanent solution to your fall protection concerns.

AccuFit Architectural Roof Deck Handrail / Guardrail Specifications

Non-Penetrating AccuFit 360 Mobile Safety Railing System: Provide EDGE Fall Protection LLC’s AccuFit 360 Architectural Flat Roof Fall Protection System. Contact: info@edgefallprotection.com; TF/Fax: 844-314-1374. www.edgefallprotection.com. System is a non-penetrating freestanding pedestrian egress barrier system for roofs.  Include stanchions, weighted base plates, and accessories in the configuration and locations indicated on the drawings.

1. Roof Edge Protection: Provide freestanding pedestrian egress barrier system on roof, including railings, bases, and hardware by EDGE Fall Protection, LLC; info@edgefallprotection.com; www.edgefallprotection.com. 
   1. ACCU-FIT Traditional Mobile Safety Rail System, :  ACCU-FIT Designer Mobile Safety Rail System
      1910. System shall have top and mid rail in accordance with OSHA Standards – 29 CFR 1910.23 (a)(2).
      1911. Structural Load: 200 lb (90.7 kg), minimum, in any direction to all components in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.502.
   2. Height: 42 inches (1067 mm), nominal.
   3. Pipe Railings: 1-1/4 inch I.D. schedule 40 pipe by 21 foot length, to be assembled free of sharp edges and snag points. Field trim pipes to fit application on corners or terminations.
      1. Connections; Join pipe railing lengths together with approved splice fittings. Tighten all set screw connections to 29 ft. lbs.
      2. Modular Pipe Fittings to be cast iron fittings manufactured to the requirements of ASTM A 47-77-32510
      3. Stanchions:
         1. Curved Architectural Stanchions 1-1/4 inch I.D. schedule 40 pipe by 42 inches tall in base.
         2. Traditional straight stanchions
         3. Designer series stanchions.
   4. Mounting Bases: Freestanding 104 lb (Galvanized) Class 30 gray iron material cast with four receiver posts.
      1. Provide rubber pads on bottom of bases.
      2. Metal deck mounting plates mechanically fastened to roof for Standing Seam metal roofs.
      3. Metal deck mounting plates mechanically fastened to roof for R-Panel panel roofs.
      4. Metal deck mounting plates mechanically fastened to roof for Corrugated Panel metal roofs.
   5. Receiver Posts: Stanchion shall be pinned into base plate with 3 inch Z-pin
   6. Securing Pins: 1010 carbon steel, zinc plated and yellow chromate dipped. Pins shall consist of collared pin and latch that connects to lynch pin.
   7. Rail Accessories:
      1. Toe Board Brackets: Provide toe board brackets as required
      2. Finishing Rail: D-shaped railing extension for ladder landings, length of rail section and D-loop as indicated on the Drawings.
      3. Ladder Spanner Brackets: Provide brackets at ladder transition points as required.
   8. Roof Accessories:
      1. Roof Pads: Provide EPDM Roof Pad under each base to protect roof membrane.
      2. Base Mover: Provide Base Mover, Part #400062 two-wheeled steel cart to transport one base unit.
   9. Finish: Steel surfaces
      1. Hot Dip Zinc Galvanized
      2. Factory finished powder coat paint.
      3. Hot Dip Zinc Galvanized & Factory finished powder coat paint.
         1. Color:
            1. None
            2. Safety Yellow.
            3. Color Specified by Architect

RELATED TOPICS: Flat Roof Fall Protection, non-penetrating rooftop guardrail, freestanding safety rail, galvanized steel railing, leading edges, green roof fall protection