Structural · Q-B2T5V

Horizontal Lifeline Detail

Materials

Steel Metal (misc.)

Elements

Roofs Arches Waterproofing / Flashing Connections / Plates

Connections

Base Plate / Anchorage HSS Connection Welded Connection

About this detail

The horizontal lifeline assembly consists of hollow structural section stanchions welded to base plates with continuous welds and hot-dip galvanized for corrosion resistance. Terminal and corner stanchions must withstand seven thousand two hundred pounds ultimate load in any direction, while intermediate stanchions must withstand five thousand pounds ultimate load. A steel cable spans between stanchions with a maximum twenty-foot spacing, incorporating a cable tensioner, energy absorber, and sliding shuttle or traveler. The stanchion height is typically one foot six inches, determined by the roofing flashing, with a minimum six-inch clearance from obstructions. Base plate dimensions and structural connections to the building require field verification and coordination with architectural and structural engineering plans.

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