Roof Safety Mesh Regulations

The maximum size of each safety net mesh opening shall not exceed 36 square inches 230 cm nor be longer than 6 inches 15 cm on any side and the opening measured center to center of mesh ropes or webbing shall not be longer than 6 inches 15 cm.

Roof safety mesh regulations.

All mesh is to be lapped minimum of 150mm one square for purlins 2200 or greater to be lapped. A position of mesh where roof safety mesh is required it shall be fitted under the roof sheeting so that it is supported by metal and or timber purlins rafters or roof members that are part of the roof structure. A ring fastener or hog ring used for joining side laps of roof safety mesh. And only mesh passing this test is suitable for fall prevention the testing criteria includes the method of fixing the safety mesh to the purlin.

9 installation requirements 9 1 general the installation of roof safety mesh shall comply with the requirements of clauses 9 2 and 9 3. The safety monitor is always a competent person 29 cfr 1926 500 b. Or on roofs 50 feet 15 25 m or less in width the use of a safety monitoring system alone is permitted 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10. 9 2 position of roof safety mesh roof safety mesh shall be positioned in accordance with the following.

Longitudinal wire must face down with the cross wires facing up all longitudinal wires need to be wrapped around or through drilled holes in the purlins and tied off with a minimum of. 3 4 lapping where the sides of roof safety mesh are overlayed to prevent a gap forming between the two. 3 3 joints connections between rolls or sections of roof safety mesh. All mesh crossings shall be secured to prevent enlargement of the mesh opening.

3 2 fixing connections between the roof safety mesh and the roof member.