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Lifeline System Installation

A permanent anchor system for anyone working on the roof or facade. Design, installation and the mandatory annual inspection.

A lifeline is the permanent anchor system a worker clips their harness to when working on a roof or facade. Once correctly installed, everyone who works on that building — maintenance staff, AC technicians, window cleaners, roofers — has a certified attachment point. For building management this is not only a safety investment but a way of managing liability.

Scope

Horizontal lifeline (EN 795 Type C)

A flexible steel cable running along the roof. The user moves along the line without detaching at intermediate anchors. The most common solution.

Rail system (Type D)

A rigid rail instead of a flexible cable. Deflection is minimal, so it suits locations with limited clearance below.

Single anchor points (Type A)

Individual attachment points fixed to the structure, for facade descent points and isolated equipment requiring maintenance.

Design and structural assessment

The route, anchor spacing and whether the roof can carry the load are determined before installation.

Periodic inspection

Installed systems must be inspected at least once a year. Inspection report and tagging included.

Why it matters to building management

Without a lifeline, every technician who goes onto the roof looks for something to clip to and often finds nothing suitable. After an accident the first question asked is whether a proper anchor point existed. A lifeline answers that question with documentation and gives every contractor working on the building a shared safety infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

How often must a lifeline be inspected?

At least once a year. EN 365 requires regular maintenance; a system without inspection records may be treated as unusable after an incident.

Can a lifeline be installed on any roof?

The structure is assessed first. A fall places significant force on the line; where the roof cannot carry that load, strengthening is required before installation.

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Let’s talk about what your facade needs

Just tell us how many floors your building has and what you see on the facade. We’ll arrange the survey; the survey fee is deducted from the total if we carry out the work.

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