Roof Hatches and Floor Hatches

Roof and floor hatches allow access through a building’s roof or floor. There are many different types of products. Most are made of metal and provide access over fixed ladders, ship stairs, or service stairs. Roof and floor hatches that are made of heavier-gauge metals and equipped with tamper-proof hinges are designed for use in high-security applications, banks, embassies, correctional facilities, and petrochemical plants. Roof hatches that admit daylight are not as secure, but can help illuminate interior rooms. Equipment hatches are designed to provide safe, unobstructed openings at facilities such as water treatment plants. Safety accessories for roof and floor hatches include railings, ladder posts, and netting that meet standards from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).