Roof hatches are an integral part of a building’s access and ventilation systems. They provide convenient and safe access to the roof. A poor roof access hatches design can pose a safety issue. For instance, if it is too small and is installed above a ladder, there may not be enough headroom for people to descend from the ladder safely. Ease of Operation Roof hatches are designed to make it easier and safer for building personnel to access the roof area of a building. They provide easy entry to the roof for maintenance, transportation of equipment and rooftop installations such as HVAC systems. Prior to the development of roof hatches,…