JL Industries RSHWC Compression-Mount Roof Hatch Safety Railing with Gate

JL Industries

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The JL Industries RSHWC is a safety railing that guards the opening left by a roof hatch, made in the USA. It is the patented compression series, and it is the one to use on an existing hatch: it mounts on the curb counterflashing without penetrating the curb, and its width, length and height all adjust, so it fits hatches from other manufacturers as well as ours. Each kit ships with a self-closing, self-latching gate. Order the size that matches your hatch.

Specifications

Model	RSHWC series, compression mount
Mounting	Compression mount on the curb counterflashing; does not penetrate the curb
Adjustability	Width, length and height adjustable, fits other manufacturers' hatches
Gate	Self-closing, self-latching, telescoping
Rail height	Bolt holes set the top rail 42 in above the walking surface, the height required by OSHA 1910.29(b)(1) and 2024 IBC 1015.3
Material	1-5/8 in x 0.065 in (16 ga) galvanized steel tubing
Finish	Safety yellow powder coat
Country of Origin	USA

Sizes

Fits hatch	Model	Weight
36 x 30 in	RSHWC-1LY	88 lb
36 x 36 in	RSHWC-4LY	91 lb
48 x 48 in	RSHWC-5LY	103 lb

Stair-access sizes for the 30 x 54 in and 30 x 96 in hatches are factory orders; ask us for a quote.

Why the opening needs guarding

Under 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv), an employee has to be protected from falling into a ladderway hole by a guardrail system with toeboards on the exposed sides, and the entrance to the hole needs a self-closing gate or an offset. The guardrail criteria are in 1910.29. That is the general-industry rule covering operations and maintenance; construction, alteration and repair work is covered instead by 1926 Subpart M, including when it happens inside an existing building. Confirm the final gate or offset configuration with your AHJ before ordering.

Documents and downloads

For specification and installation: the manufacturer's RSHWC safety railing submittal (PDF). Need a project-specific submittal filled out? Send us the project details with a quote request.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a compression-mount railing attach?

It mounts under compression on the curb counterflashing and does not penetrate the curb. Its width, length and height are all adjustable, which is why it suits an existing hatch, including hatches made by someone other than JL.

Compression-mount or bolt-on?

Neither penetrates the curb, so that is not the deciding factor. The compression RSHWC adjusts in width, length and height and is made for retrofitting an existing hatch, including another manufacturer's; the bolt-on RSHWB is fixed size, costs less, and suits a new installation where the hatch is known.

Does it come with a gate?

Yes. The submittal specifies a self-closing, self-latching telescoping gate in every size, and the bolt holes set the top rail 42 in above the walking surface. OSHA 1910.28(b)(3)(iv) calls for a self-closing gate or an offset at the entrance to a ladderway hole, with the guardrail criteria in 1910.29. Confirm the installed configuration against your own AHJ.

Which size do I order?

Order by the hatch it has to fit, not by the roof opening. We stock the three ladder-access sizes; stair-access railings for the 30 x 54 in and 30 x 96 in hatches are factory orders.

Is it made in the USA?

Yes. Activar manufactures the RSHWC and RSHWB railings in Bloomington, Minnesota.