This is the 36 x 30 in Diamond Series galvanneal roof hatch supplied together with its bolt-on safety railing and rigid gate, made in the USA. A hatch and the guardrail that protects its opening are two separate purchases that almost always go in together, and this is the factory-matched pair under one part number, priced below buying the two separately.
Specifications
| Series | Diamond Series, galvanneal steel (RHDG) |
| Curb | 14 ga galvannealed steel single wall curb and counterflashing with Diamond Grip |
| Cover | 14 ga galvannealed steel formed, welded cover with 22 ga liner, tested to support a 40 psf live load |
| Insulation | 1 in polyisocyanurate in curb and cover, thermal resistance R-6 |
| Gasket | Continuous weatherproof EPDM sponge rubber, adhesive-backed |
| Springs | Counterbalanced compression springs in clear zinc-plated steel cylinders |
| Latch | Clear zinc-plated steel slam latch, inside and outside handles, padlock hasps, tested to 50 psf wind uplift |
| Hold-open arm | Clear zinc-plated automatic locking arm with red vinyl grip, one-handed operation |
| Hinge | Heavy duty clear zinc-plated steel pintle hinge |
| Door swing | Opens 75 degrees |
| Finish | White textured powder coat |
| Country of Origin | USA |
What is included
| Hatch | RHDG-1WT, 36 x 30 in curb, ladder access |
| Railing | Bolt-on RSHWB safety railing sized to the hatch, safety yellow |
| Gate | Rigid gate included |
| Shipping weight | 212 lb |
Why they go together
Under 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv), an employee has to be protected from falling into a ladderway hole by a guardrail system with toeboards on the exposed sides, and the entrance to the hole needs a self-closing gate or an offset. The guardrail criteria are in 1910.29. That is the general-industry rule covering operations and maintenance; construction, alteration and repair work is covered instead by 1926 Subpart M, including when it happens inside an existing building. Confirm the final gate or offset configuration with your AHJ before ordering.
Other sizes
We stock this combination in the 36 x 30 in size. The same pairing exists for the 36 x 36 in, 48 x 48 in and the stair-access hatches as a factory order, and the hatch and railings are also sold separately here if you need a different combination.
Documents and downloads
For specification and installation: the manufacturer's RHDG-1WT hatch submittal (PDF), RSHWB safety railing submittal (PDF). Need a project-specific submittal filled out? Send us the project details with a quote request.