Is it the intent of FBC 2010 Mechanical 304.11-
Guards, to be required on top of devices such as
paint spray booths and outside walk-in coolers,
to guard against fall hazards ?
Interpretation #7355
Published July 01, 2014
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- MECHANIC
- Code Description
- Mechanical
- Chapter
- 3
- Section
- 304.11 Guards
- Topic
- Guards for fall hazard
Question
Answer Published 07/01/2014 at 8:56 AM
Maybe. The equipment is probably not the roof, although it
is mounted on the roof. Please see the commentary.
is mounted on the roof. Please see the commentary.
Commentary
The intention is to provide fall protection at the roof
edge not the top of the equipment. If the equipment is on
the roof and within 10 feet of the roof edge, then the
guard rail is required at the edge of the roof not the edge
of the top of the spray booth or walk-in freezer.