Residential Access Platform
Residential Access Platform
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I am looking for possible solutions to gain access to the interior of a rooftop light well/belvedere. The belvedere opening is approximately 25'-0" long and 8'-0" wide (see attached file). The reason for access would be future window washing of the upper windows.
I have already considered various options, including working from ground level, lifts, ladders, etc.. and none are practical. The area directly underneath the belvedere is partially main floor space and partially a large stairwell opening. It is approximately 35' from main floor level to the upper belvedere windows and at the limit of ladder work, in the areas that are even accessible by ladder.
We have access to the side of the belvedere from the upper level and/or attic. I am thinking that some form of moveable/slideable type of platform, with all the proper fall protection, might be a possible solution, i.e. a 3'-0" x 8'-0" moveable platform that can slide along some form of rails anchored to the walls of the belvedere.
My question is, does anyone know of any type of moveable platform type system that might be suitable or any other ideas. I am trying not to reinvent the wheel, but haven't been able to find any suppliers with anything comparable.
I have already considered various options, including working from ground level, lifts, ladders, etc.. and none are practical. The area directly underneath the belvedere is partially main floor space and partially a large stairwell opening. It is approximately 35' from main floor level to the upper belvedere windows and at the limit of ladder work, in the areas that are even accessible by ladder.
We have access to the side of the belvedere from the upper level and/or attic. I am thinking that some form of moveable/slideable type of platform, with all the proper fall protection, might be a possible solution, i.e. a 3'-0" x 8'-0" moveable platform that can slide along some form of rails anchored to the walls of the belvedere.
My question is, does anyone know of any type of moveable platform type system that might be suitable or any other ideas. I am trying not to reinvent the wheel, but haven't been able to find any suppliers with anything comparable.






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The main problem with a moveable platform is providing for egress when you move the platform away from the ladder.
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Teguci, I definitely agree that some form of fall restraint must be incorporated into the design. I am thinking towards installing permanent 'ledges' that can be scaffolded temporarily when needed.
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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About two 35' field made ladders ( if none are commercially available) with 2 or 3 walking planks spanning the two ladders at levels needed to clean the windows-- Secure the bottm of the ladders against slippage. A bit danger though but not for a mountain climber.