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Roof Hatch Safety Railing System

Roof Hatch Safety Railing System

Roof Hatch Safety Railing System

$2,336.60


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SKU SRCAY36X30FG

The Roof Hatch Safety Railing System is engineered for both new construction and retrofit projects. It mounts directly to the existing roof hatch curb counterflash, eliminating the need to penetrate the roofing membrane. It is made by Babcock-Davis and is OSHA compliant.

Features
• OSHA Compliant
• Self-Closing Gate
• Simple Field Installation

Access: Front Gate

Compatibility: For use with Personnel Series Roof Hatches

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Specifications

Model BSRCAY
Material Rails and posts, aluminum, 1-1/4" ID (1.66" OD) Schedule 40 pipe
Finish Safety Yellow Powder Coat
Fittings Cast aluminum alloy with set screw hold
Mounting Brackets 3/16" steel, zinc plated with nut backing plate
Hardware Hex head bolts 3/8" - 16 x 3/4" zinc plated steel
Exit Aluminum 1-1/4" tubular steel, self-closing with coil spring
Compliance Meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28 and 1910.29 requirements for fall protection; supports 200 lbs force
Warranty Five (5) years
Sizes Industry standard and custom sizes available

Documents

To download product documents such as specs, shop drawings, warranty and installation information visit the Roof Hatch Safety Railing Document Download Page >

Product Videos

Roof Hatch Safety Railing Installation

Shipping Time

  • All Roof Hatches ship for free (standard ground, see map)
  • Call: (800) 604-5537 for pricing and shipping questions.

Shipping estimates shown on the map pertain to this specific product only. Roof Hatch orders ship within 5 business days. Transit times displayed in the map are listed in business days, and are approximate. Transit times are subject to stock levels at regional warehouses.  The day that the order is shipped is not counted as a transit day.

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Buyer’s & Installer’s Guide

Roof Hatch Safety Railing System: Selection, Installation & Compliance (with Case Study)

Product: Roof Hatch Safety Railing System · Manufacturer: Babcock-Davis · Access Type: Front, Self-Closing Gate · Compatibility: Personnel Series Roof Hatches

The Roof Hatch Safety Railing System helps protect workers at the most common fall-exposure point on a flat roof—the hatch opening. In plain terms, it adds a rigid guardrail and self-closing gate around the hatch so technicians can step through safely. It mounts to the existing hatch curb counterflash, so there’s no penetration of the roof membrane, and it is OSHA compliant for new construction or retrofit work.

Key Benefits at a Glance
  • OSHA compliant: Meets 29 CFR 1910.28 & 1910.29 fall-protection requirements; supports 200 lbs force.
  • Self-closing gate: Spring-assisted, hands-free closing improves safety at the opening.
  • No membrane penetrations: Brackets fasten to the hatch curb counterflash—ideal for warranty protection.
  • Fast field install: Prefabricated rails and cast fittings speed up retrofit timelines.
Industrial flat roof area ready for a roof hatch safety railing system
Guard the Hatch—Not the Membrane

How the Roof Hatch Safety Railing System Works (Plain-English)

This system surrounds the hatch with aluminum Schedule 40 pipe rails and cast fittings, anchored by steel mounting brackets that attach at the curb. The self-closing gate swings shut automatically with a coil spring, helping prevent accidental openings.

What’s Included (Specs, simplified)

  • Model: BSRCAY (Babcock-Davis)
  • Rails & posts: 1-1/4" ID (1.66" OD) aluminum Schedule 40 pipe; safety yellow powder coat
  • Fittings: Cast aluminum alloy with set-screw holds
  • Mounting brackets: 3/16" steel, zinc plated with backing plate (curb mounted)
  • Hardware: 3/8"-16 x 3/4" zinc-plated hex bolts
  • Gate: Self-closing, 1-1/4" tubular, coil-spring return
  • Sizes: Industry-standard and custom sizes available
  • Warranty: Five (5) years
Open roof hatch with perimeter safety rails and self-closing gate
Self-Closing Gate at the Hatch

How to Select the Right Railing Kit (Step-by-Step)

  1. Confirm hatch type: Designed for Babcock-Davis Personnel Series hatches; check curb dimensions.
  2. Measure clearances: Verify gate swing and rail setbacks from conduits, skylights, or parapets.
  3. Choose finish & visibility: Safety-yellow powder coat supports visibility and compliance.
  4. Plan egress: Select front-gate orientation to align with ladder/stair landing.
  5. Roof warranty coordination: Since brackets mount to the counterflash, coordinate with your roofer to maintain warranty terms.
  6. OSHA checks: Verify 200-lb load support and top-rail heights per 1910.29 for your specific install.

Installer tip: Dry-fit rails and gate before tightening set screws. Confirm that the gate self-closes from any open position.

Manufacturing facility outfitted with roof hatch safety railing systems
Manufacturing Retrofit—One Afternoon

Case Study: Retrofit at a Manufacturing Plant—Upper Midwest

Scenario: A 250,000 ft² manufacturing facility used older roof hatches with no perimeter protection. The EHS team wanted a non-penetrating solution to avoid roof warranty issues and improve safety near ladder landings.

Solution

  • Specified Babcock-Davis BSRCAY Roof Hatch Safety Railing Systems with front self-closing gates.
  • Mounted brackets to the hatch curb counterflash—no roof membrane penetrations.
  • Used cast aluminum fittings and set screws for quick, field-adjustable alignment.

Results

  • Compliance: Install met OSHA 1910.28/1910.29 with documented 200-lb load support.
  • Downtime: Each hatch retrofit completed in under a shift with normal plant operations continuing.
  • Risk reduction: Self-closing gates removed the “forgot-to-chain” failure mode at openings.

Installation & Maintenance Checklist

  1. Layout & mark: Confirm curb dimensions; mark bracket locations on the counterflash.
  2. Bracket install: Attach zinc-plated brackets with backing plates; verify level and square.
  3. Rail assembly: Insert rails into cast fittings; snug set screws, then plumb and tighten.
  4. Gate setup: Adjust coil spring tension so the gate self-closes from any open angle.
  5. Final inspection: Confirm top-rail height, mid-rail spacing, 200-lb resistance, and smooth gate action.
  6. Maintenance: Quarterly check of set-screw torque, coating touch-ups, and gate-spring function.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this void my roof warranty?

No—brackets mount to the hatch curb counterflash, not the roof membrane. Always coordinate with your roofer to document the method.

Is the system OSHA compliant?

Yes. It’s designed to meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28 and 1910.29 and to support 200 lbs of force when installed per instructions.

How long does installation take?

Most retrofits are fast because the rails, fittings, and brackets are prefabricated. Field time varies with roof access and number of hatches.

Which hatches does it fit?

It’s designed for Babcock-Davis Personnel Series Roof Hatches and is available in industry-standard and custom sizes.