Safety Netting

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Author Message Robin E. Snyder Senior Member Username: robin Post Number: 377 Registered: 08-2004 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 - 01:35 pm:    Has anyone written a spec for permanent safety netting of the type seen beneath a trapeze or, let's say, a giant observation wheel (similar to a ferris wheel). I have the netting product info, but am looking for some language regarding the fasteners etc that defers to the netting manufacturer for the appropriate attachment methods. Mark Gilligan SE, Senior Member Username: mark_gilligan Post Number: 428 Registered: 10-2007 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 - 02:06 pm:    I would be surprised if the netting manufacturer were in a position to take responsibility for a completed system. suggest that you need an individual who has experience with such systems. I believe that you will find the expertise you need in a safety engineer or somebody who regularly designs and installs temporary safety netting. Would expect the final design to be driven by OSHA regulations. ken hercenberg Senior Member Username: khercenberg Post Number: 103 Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 - 07:25 pm:    I'd call these folks - http://www.usnetting.com/HTML/personnel2.html and see what they can suggest. Seems if they can design to meet OSHA, maybe they can address your needs as well. Anne Whitacre, FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: awhitacre Post Number: 1217 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 05:33 pm:    I wouldn't even have this as part of my scope of work. Like the window washing systems (which are the owner's responsibility) a safety netting system should be part of their responsibility too -- they'll have to maintain it. What architect's liability insurance lets them do this? ken hercenberg Senior Member Username: khercenberg Post Number: 104 Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 09:48 am:    Actually I've had to write a spec for this type of application before. It's a permanent installation that's part of the base project, just like gymnasium equipment. Not typical by any means, but even with window washing supports we have to provide safety tie-backs. It's all done as delegated design, but it's still part of the package and not unreasonable for our clients to expect us to include it in their general contract. Steven Bruneel, AIA, CSI-CDT, LEED-AP Senior Member Username: redseca2 Post Number: 305 Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 12:16 pm:    You also see this sort of netting as a permanent fixture included in the scope of work for the building around a roof top helicopter pad.