OSHA Compliance
Meet OSHA standards with roof edge railing that is engineered to meet all weight and height requirements.
Fully Customized
Design your new guardrail to the layout and style that you need. Customize your roof edge railing to your rooftop exact specifications.
Simple Installation
Install your new guardrail in no time with a few simple tools. No welding or specialized training is needed to install.
Durable Components
Build a long-lasting guardrail with galvanized steel pipe and fittings. Simple and easy to install, but durable to last for years.
Roof Edge Railing Options
Non-Penetrating Roof Edge Railing
Non-penetrating guardrail systems provide reliable fall protection without the need to drill into the roof surface, preserving roof integrity while ensuring safety.
Designed for quick installation and long-term durability, these guardrails create a secure barrier along roof edges, walkways, and other high-risk areas. Their modular design allows for flexibility across different roof layouts, making them an ideal solution for both new construction and retrofit projects.
By eliminating the need for rooftop penetration, they help prevent leaks and reduce maintenance costs, offering building owners peace of mind and compliance with safety regulations.
Learn More About Our Non-Penetrating GuardrailPost-Weight Roof Edge Railing
Non-penetrating guardrail systems with recycled PVC post-weights are ideal for protecting narrow spaces and tight roof edges where traditional guardrails often won’t fit.
Their compact bases safeguard the roof surface from penetrations and sharp edges, while the system’s flexibility allows it to be installed around HVAC units, ductwork, and other obstacles.
This makes them a practical, low-maintenance solution for ensuring rooftop safety without compromising roof integrity or usable space.
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Parapet Mounted Roof Edge Guardrail
A parapet roof railing offers a durable and customizable safety solution designed to protect both workers and building occupants.
Made from galvanized steel, it provides long-lasting corrosion resistance, ensuring the system performs reliably for years. Its modular components allow the railing to be tailored to fit the unique layout of any roof, while multiple mounting options make installation straightforward and adaptable to different structures.
Beyond meeting essential safety standards, parapet railings are designed to blend with a building’s aesthetic, creating a secure, compliant, and visually cohesive rooftop environment.
Learn More About Our Parapet Roof RailingWall-Mounted Roof Edge Railing
A wall-mounted roof edge railing is the ideal solution when space is limited for non-penetrating guardrails or when a parapet isn’t available for mounting.
Designed with a secure wall attachment, this system ensures reliable fall protection without taking up valuable rooftop space or compromising roof integrity.
Made from galvanized steel, it delivers long-lasting corrosion resistance, while its modular design allows for easy customization to fit unique roof layouts. The result is a durable, space-efficient safety system that meets compliance standards and maintains a clean, professional appearance.
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Standing Seam Roof Edge Railing
A standing seam metal roof railing provides secure fall protection without compromising the integrity of your roof.
Using specialized clamps that attach directly to the seams, the system eliminates the need for penetration, keeping the roof fully sealed against the elements. Its universal clamp design allows the railing to fit most standing seam roof profiles without requiring custom engineering, making installation both efficient and reliable.
The result is a durable, non-invasive safety solution that maintains roof performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Learn More About Our Standing Seam Metal Roof RailingCorrugated Roof Edge Railing
A corrugated metal roof railing is designed to provide reliable fall protection without the need to cut into your roof, preserving its integrity and performance.
The system includes specialized fasteners and butyl tape to ensure long-term weather protection, keeping the roof sealed against the elements.
With a universal base plate, the guardrail can be easily installed on most corrugated or ribbed roof profiles, offering a secure, weather-resistant, and straightforward safety solution that meets compliance standards while maintaining roof durability.
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When it Comes to Installation,
You've Got Options
Self Install
Our rooftop guardrail requires no special labor or tools to install, making it one of the most cost effective permanent solutions. A crew of 2-3 workers can install as much as 600lf in one day. Simplified can assist your team from a distance with drawings, installation instructions, videos, and even video conferencing. Let us help you have a successful self-installation!
Supervised Installation
Want some expert oversight? We are happy to travel to your site, train your installers, supervise the entire installation, and certify that it was performed correctly. Want only one of those services, no problem. Simplified Safety has your back.
Turn Key Installation
If you would rather we handle your project from start to finish, we can take it from here. We will deliver the product to your site, lift it to your roof, comply with your internal safety protocols as well as all other regulations, install the system, and leave you with the peace of mind that your company is protected from unnecessary liability.
OSHA Guardrail Requirements
Applicable OSHA Codes
Here is a list of the OSHA codes and requirements that are important for fall protection guardrail.
Federal OSHA General Industry
General Industry codes cover every employment location unless there exist an industry specific code, like with Construction.
- 1910.28 - Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
- 1910.29 - Fall protection systems and falling object protection - criteria and practices.
Federal OSHA Construction Code
Construction codes apply to work for construction, alteration, and/or repair, including painting and decorating.
- 1926.500 - Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart.
- 1926.501 - Duty to have fall protection.
- 1926.502 - Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
When installing guardrail, whether for General Industry or for Construction, there are some common standards that need to be complied with. Those standards are:
- Every guardrail must be 42 inches in height. In General Industry, you have a +/- 3 inch allowance.
- The top rail must withstand a force of 200 pounds.
- You must have a midrail halfway between the top rail and the walking/working surface so that a 19 inch sphere cannot pass through the guardrail.
- The midrail must withstand a force of 150 pounds.
- Fall protection guardrail is needed when you can fall into dangerous equipment or the fall is equal to or greater than 4 feet in General Industry and 6 feet in Construction.
