Specifying Roof, Floor, & Skylight Hatches for Access & Safety

Roof and floor hatches offer practical solutions for improving accessibility, safety, and functionality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They must be designed and specified to provide safe access to rooftops and below-ground spaces to facilitate maintenance, inspections, equipment installations, and more. The specification considerations for roof, floor, and skylight hatches are presented here. Discussions include size considerations, material options, types of operation, safety features, loads, and thermal, fire, and acoustic performance.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Specify roof hatches that provide security, fall protection, energy efficiency, fire safety, and sound mitigation in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Specify floor access solutions that address the size and weight of the door, infill weight, suitability of materials, anticipated loads, and type of operation to ensure a safe and durable installation.
• Specify skylight access hatches that balance natural light transmission, thermal efficiency, and safety and security requirements.
• Assess project requirements and specify the most suitable custom access solution based on safety, functionality, and practicality.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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