Roof Davit Details

The davit suspends either a roof rigged or ground rigged powered platform with safe access and egress on the roof.

Roof davit details.

Davit and socket systems are implemented worldwide easy to operate economical and readily customized. Available in both ground and roof rigged varieties they are used to support suspension equipment over the edge of the building façade. Roof area divider curb type. Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available.

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. The davit system consists of galvanized steel sockets anchored to the building and a high strength aluminium alloy mast and arm the davit. Wall flashing with coated metal edge.

A davit system includes the following components. Paraguard expansion joint roof to wall with parasolo flashing. Heat welded walkway installation. Flush mounted pedestals davit arms are typically used to suspend 20 to 30 foot 6m to 9m long work platforms.

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. Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system. Tpr roof davits are top rotating davits suitable for ground or roof launching of a platform. 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.

Atlas in partnership with spider offers a variety of operator friendly davit systems. A davit base which is permanently installed to building structure. Portable davits can be moved from davit base to base. The main function of a davit arm is support for suspended scaffold systems.

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. Wall with self terminating parapro paraflex 531 liquid flashing. Lightning protection terminal roof mount detail. 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. Davit systems are the premiere façade access equipment.