The roof should have a remaining physical life of at least two years.
Snow covered roofs.
By jeffrey howie p eng.
Add to likebox 86724683 aerial view of a village in winter.
What type of fall protection will you need.
In areas where the snow is likely to lay for more than a few days.
And carla ladner p eng.
On flat roofs you ll probably need a warning line or safety monitor system.
If the roof has less than two years remaining life then the appraiser must report this condition in the appraisal report.
Why you should stay away from snow covered roofs.
Each winter during periods of significant snowfall the buildup of snow on roofs can be a real concern.
December 4 2019.
Ladders and roofs can be slippery even in good conditions let alone in the middle of the winter and covered with slick snow and ice.
On sloped roofs you may need a personal fall arrest system for each worker.
Snow accumulation depends on many factors including wind direction building orientation roof pitch shelter and of course weather conditions.
134066525 winter cityscape with houses roofs covered with snow.
Under no circumstance should homeowners get up on their roof to clear the snow.
Working on snow covered roofs.
Why you should stay away from snow covered roofs.