Roof Davit Details

Davit systems are the premiere façade access equipment.

Roof davit details.

Wall base termination detail. Wall with self terminating parapro paraflex 531 liquid flashing. Davit arms pedestals support systems for suspended platforms fls sockets and davits provide the option of roof rigged or ground rigged code permitting self powered platforms with safe access and egress on the roof. Paraguard expansion joint roof to wall with parasolo flashing.

Davit and socket systems are implemented worldwide easy to operate economical and readily customized. The main function of a davit arm is support for suspended scaffold systems. Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available. Dvt trr x xx is a high profile taller suspension point for roof launched platforms.

Atlas in partnership with spider offers a variety of operator friendly davit systems. Dvt trg x xx is a low profile suspension point for ground rigged platforms or rds. A davit base which is permanently installed to building structure. Wall flashing with coated metal edge.

They can be short or tall depending on the parapet wall conditions or may even allow the scaffold to raise high enough to clear the wall and swing the unit onto the roof. Roof area divider curb type. Available in both ground and roof rigged varieties they are used to support suspension equipment over the edge of the building façade. The davit boom rotates on a special rolling collar to allow the platform to be maneuvered over the parapet.

Some have very large outreach to clear obstacles below such as balconies or cornices. The davit system consists of galvanized steel sockets anchored to the building and a high strength aluminium alloy mast and arm the davit. The davit suspends either a roof rigged or ground rigged powered platform with safe access and egress on the roof. This length is based on the spacing of the fixed bases located at the structural elements of the building.

Anchor points are usually installed on the roof and are used to connect lanyards lifelines and other forms of tie off which prevent a worker from falling. Davits rigging sleeves when suspended maintenance activities require the use of suspended scaffolds davit systems are an effective solution and allow reach over parapets or exterior walls. Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system. A davit system includes the following components.

Flush mounted pedestals davit arms are typically used to suspend 20 to 30 foot 6m to 9m long work platforms. Lightning protection terminal roof mount detail.