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Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail

The Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail is one more unique way to guard a skylight. The system surrounds the skylight with an OSHA complaint 42” high barrier that is modular and maintains fall protection around the skylight. The Skylight Guardrail is fully OSHA and Cal-OSHA compliant.

NOTE: Please note that the railings may require cutting to fit the correct length and width of your skylight. If your skylight dimensions do not fall within the given measurements above, please Contact us for more detailed information about your requirement.

What components does this kit include ?


Quick Tip: When measuring your skylight, always use the outer dimension length and width.

Model 3′ to 5′ x 3′ to 5′ (fits 36″ to 60″ skylights)

Kit Components:

  • (4) Non-penetrating Bases and fittings
  • (4) Corner Stanchions and fittings (based on choice of finish)
  • (8) 5.75 ft. (69 in.) Railings (based on choice of finish)
 Model 3′ to 8′ x 3′ to 8′ (fits 36″ to 96″ skylights)

Kit Components:

  • (4) Non-penetrating Bases and fittings
  • (4) Corner Stanchions and fittings (based on choice of finish)
  • (8) 10 ft. (121 in.) Railings (based on choice of finish)

Measure the length of the outmost skylight dimension as shown in the diagram (A). If you have a sloped curb, measure outside the curb, whichever one is outmost. Refer to the measurement sheet.

Measure the width of the outmost skylight dimension as shown in the diagram (B). If you have a sloped curb, measure outside the curb, whichever one is outmost. Refer to the measurement sheet.

Measure the total height of the skylight from roof level (C). Refer to the measurement sheet.

SKU: GAR-443-002-600 Category: Tag:

System Description

The Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail is one more unique way to guard a skylight. The system surrounds the skylight with an OSHA complaint 42” high barrier that is modular and maintains fall protection around the skylight. The Skylight Guardrail is fully OSHA and Cal-OSHA compliant.

The Skylight Guardrail excels in providing fall prevention for skylights that are larger than normal, tall like pyramid skylights and smoke hatches or smoke vents. It fits many sizes of skylights right out the box or with some easy cuts to the rails it can be customized to many other sizes. Its open-top design allows it to go around the tall pyramid-shaped skylights and also accommodates smoke hatches where the doors open should there be smoke or fire.

PLEASE NOTE: Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA compliance allows for only lengths up to 8ft. or 96″ only in the states of CA and WA. Please contact us if you are installing this system in these states that exceeding 8ft. or 96″.

Features & Benefits:

  • Modular design for out of box fit or simple on-site tube cutting for custom sizes
  • Galvanized bases and fitting for lasting durability
  • Rail and stanchions available with galvanized plating , safety yellow or in custom colors
  • Bases come standard with rubber pads to protect delicate roofing materials
  • Freestanding non-penetrating design prevents leaks and maintains roof warranty
  • Fits skylights from as small as 3’ up to 9’ in either direction
  • OSHA and Cal-OSHA compliant
 

**CAUTION WARNING** This is a fall protection system. The system must be used in strict conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. You can download the system manuals from the ‘Downloads’ tab. You are also encouraged to contact us in case of any questions.

Sizing Your Skylight

Measure the OUTER dimensions of your skylight
Length of Skylight (A), Width of Skylight (B), Length of Skylight Curb (C), Width of Skylight Curb (D)
Height of Curb + Cap (H1), Height of Curb (H2), Height of Skylight (H3)

Specifications

OSHA compliant top rail height 42”
OSHA compliant mid rail height 21”
Railing 1.66” in diameter, .14” wall thickness, steel
Galvanized base 18” x 18” wide by .25” thick
Base and fittings Galvanized
Rails and stanchions Galvanized, safety yellow or custom colors
Model 3′ to 5′ x 3′ to 5′
(fits 36″ to 60″ skylights)		 Fits 48” x 60” skylights out of the box
Can be cut down to fit skylights from 36” x 60”
Model 3′ to 5′ x 3′ to 5′
(fits 36″ to 60″ skylights)		 Fits 48” x 60” skylights out of the box
Can be cut down to fit skylights from 36” x 60”
Model 3′ to 9′ x 3′ to 9′
(fits 36″ to 110″ skylights)		 Fits 96” x 96” skylights out of the box
Can be cut down to fit skylights from 36” x 110”
Model 3′ to 9′ x 3′ to 9′
(fits 36″ to 110″ skylights)		 Fits 96” x 96” skylights out of the box
Can be cut down to fit skylights from 36” x 110”

Downloads

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Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail - Literature

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Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail - Instruction Manual

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Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail - Measurement Sheet

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Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail - Kit 36in x 60in

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Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail - Kit 36in x 96in

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For Installation Instructions, please see the “Install Video” tab.

OSHA Skylight Regulations

PLEASE NOTE: Federal OSHA compliance allows for all widths and lengths; Cal-OSHA compliance allows for only up to 52″ widths only.

Federal OSHA and Cal OSHA are specific on performance standards for railings, screens and covers for skylights. Paramount for all of them is that if a person falls onto the screen or cover they must not be allowed to break the lens of the skylight. In other words the screen or cover must not only support the weight of the person falling, it must also meet load requirements prescribed by OSHA. If using railings, the railing must meet load requirements of their own. Here are the pertinent standards from the https://www.osha.gov/ website by which skylight guarding is mandated by law and that all railings, covers and screens must comply.

Federal OSHA: General Industry (29 CFR 1910.29) and Construction (29 CFR 1926.501 & 1926.502)

Cal-OSHA: Title 8, Section 3212 and Title 8, Section 1632

ANSI: A1264.1 and Z359.1

29 CFR §1910.23
Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes.
(a)(4) Every skylight floor opening and hole shall be guarded by a standard skylight screen or a fixed standard railing on all exposed sides.

(e)(8) Skylight screens shall be of such construction and mounting that they are capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds applied perpendicular at any one area of the screen. They shall also be of such construction and mounting that under ordinary loads or impact, they will not deflect downward sufficiently to break the glass below them. The construction shall be of grillwork with openings not more than 4 inches long or slab work with openings not more than 2 inches wide with length unrestricted.

29 CFR §1926.501
Duty to have fall protection.
(a) General. (1) This section sets forth requirements for employers to provide fall protection systems. All fall protection required by this section shall conform to the criteria set forth in 1926.502 of this subpart. (a)(2) The employer shall determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely. Employees shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces have the requisite strength and structural integrity.

(b)(4) Holes. (i) Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. (ii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers. (iii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers.

At CAI Safety Systems all of our products meet the appropriate standards. They are made in the USA by AWS Certified Welders under strict quality control standards.

Request a Quote

By providing some basic information, we can provide you with a custom quotation or more product information. If you prefer to speak with a fall protection expert just call us at (951) 465-7386 x 303 or email us at webstore@caisafety.com These application and system specific forms are highly customized to help you provide system specific information about your fall protection requirements.

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