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EN 795 & SANS-Compliant Roof Fall Protection System Installed in 2 Days.
This Lifeline Installation Pietermaritzburg project at St Charles College involved the installation of a permanent horizontal lifeline system designed for compliant rooftop access. The system was designed and installed in accordance with EN 795, CEN/TS 16415 and applicable SANS fall protection standards to ensure full compliance with South African Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
We installed a KARAM-certified permanent horizontal lifeline system engineered for multi-user rooftop access. Including: Stainless steel lifeline cable, Certified anchor devices, Manufacturer-approved shock absorbers & Calibrated tensioners and intermediates.
The installation complies with: EN 795 (Anchor Devices), CEN/TS 16415 (Multi-user systems), EN 365 (Inspection & marking), Applicable SANS standards, South African OHS Act. Full compliance documentation and system tagging were issued upon commissioning.
The lifeline wire was tension tested to 600kg to verify structural integrity and load capacity. System tagging, identification marking, and installation certification were completed before handover to the client.
Rope Access 360 was appointed by IM Power to urgently implement a permanent fall protection solution that would allow the solar contractor to safely access the roof structure. The installation was completed over 30–31 January 2026, within a tight programme window, ensuring zero delay to the solar installation team.
Installation of a KARAM-certified permanent horizontal lifeline system engineered for multi-user rooftop access.
Secure installation of structural base plates and anchor points, integrated into the existing roof structure following structural assessment.
Installation of approved intermediates, dead ends, shock absorbers and calibrated tensioners to maintain system integrity under load.
Full system tension testing to 600kg, followed by tagging, identification marking and commissioning documentation.
Permanent lifeline systems are installed to support more than a single project. Once in place, they become part of the building’s long-term safety infrastructure, allowing technicians to safely access the roof for future maintenance activities.
Facilities such as schools, commercial buildings and industrial sites regularly require safe rooftop access for solar panel maintenance, roof inspections, HVAC servicing and general repairs. Without certified fall protection systems, these tasks expose property owners and contractors to significant safety risks and potential compliance violations.
A properly installed lifeline system provides a continuous anchor point across the roof, allowing technicians to remain connected while moving along the structure. This reduces liability, improves compliance with fall protection standards, and ensures that future maintenance work can be completed safely and efficiently.
The installation was completed within two days, enabling the solar contractor to proceed without delay. The site now operates with a permanent, certified fall arrest system engineered for long-term compliance and annual re-certification.
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