Are You up to Code? Test Your Knowledge of Rooftop Walkway Systems

by Christopher Brinckerhoff | 1 April 2025 12:00 pm

[1]Rooftop walkway systems play a crucial role in worker safety and operational efficiency. Would you like to ensure you’re up to speed on the best practices and regulations? Take a quiz to see how much you really know about safe rooftop walkway installation.

Each week, Metal Construction News presents a quiz about an article. This week, see if you know the requirements for rooftop walkway systems based on the article “Successful and Safe Rooftop Walkway Installation”[2] by Cody Fox, marketing and sales representative at Design Components Inc.[3]

April 2 - Walkways Quiz #5

1. Which material is most commonly used for grating in rooftop walkway systems?

A) Aluminum

B) Galvanized steel

C) Copper

2. When are railings required according to OSHA regulations for rooftop walkway systems?

A) When the roof is accessed within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the edge

B) When working on roofs with a slope greater than 12:12

C) When the roof is accessed within 3.05 m (10 ft) of the edge or if working on higher-pitched roofs

3. Which of the following are considered types of OSHA-compliant access points to rooftop walkway systems?

A) Ladders, stairs, and hatches

B) Escalators, elevators, and ramps

C) Ramps, ladders, and skylights

If you are human, leave this field blank.

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Endnotes:

[Image]: https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bigstock-155667950.jpg
“Successful and Safe Rooftop Walkway Installation”: https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/articles/many-applications-of-standing-seam-roof-clamps/
Design Components Inc.: https://www.designcomponents.com/
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