scope:

This document specifies requirements and gives guidance for the selection, installation, use and dismantling of roof edge protection conforming to AS/NZS 4994.1. It covers temporary roof edge protection for persons working on roofs of buildings having roof slopes of not greater than 35° to the horizontal.

Edge protection is used on buildings that are being constructed, renovated, extended, altered or maintained.

The requirements of this document apply to scaffolding required to act as edge protection.

NOTE 1 This document is not a substitute for any Standard applying to scaffolding.

This document does not apply to the containment of objects falling from the edges of roofs, during construction, alteration or while being inspected.

Specific statutory requirements may apply regarding work health and safety (WHS) legislation, scaffolding and working at heights.

NOTE 2 In Australia, housing and residential buildings are considered to be of not more than three habitable storeys, based on Classes 1, 2 and 10 of the National Construction Code (NCC).

NOTE 3 In New Zealand, such buildings within the definition of a housing unit are as per the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC).

NOTE 4 Users are reminded to check if the relevant legislation contains a requirement to also control the risks associated with falling objects.