Water Tank Roof Hatch

Roof rings for added structural support and safety while accessing tank hatch openings.

Water tank roof hatch.

Roof access opening 24 inches wide. The roof should be kept clean of debris. Dams and hardware for a self catching water tank roof. Pressure vacuum relief valves and tank hatches.

Bilco roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder ship stair or service stair. The side roof access opening is either a 31 x 18 rectangular or trapezoidal 24 x 16 x 19. On below ground buried and partially buried structures the hatch must be elevated a minimum of 24 above the top of. The cover has a latch with provision for use of a padlock for tank security.

Galvanized ladder roof steps for safer tank access and maintenance. Sides of access cover must extend down over curb a minimum of 2 inches. Lift out the roof mounted filter basket and clean out the debris. When the cover is placed back in ensure that the cover is placed correctly.

Walking on the tank roof isn t recommended instead use a long handled or extendable broom to sweep leaves and debris from the tank roof. Versa hatch s water reservoir hatch is designed built and approved for use with municipal and commercial water systems. A 4 inch curb raises the opening above standing water. On elevated and ground level tanks where the bottom of the hatch is greater than 4 feet above the ground level the hatch must be framed at least 4 above the surface of the tank roof.

All products feature engineered lift assistance for easy one hand operation. Fixed stairs industrial wac 24 765. Mesh screens flappers and covers to prevent debris rodents or insect intrusion into piping and. An 18 round access hatch and cover is available as an option for side roof access into 6 diameter flat seam tanks.

Access hatch on tank roof must either be surrounded by a guard rail or opening must have a 4 inch tall curb around perimeter and a secure access cover. Digital transformation iiot. Tank management catalog ebook fully integrated solutions for total tank protection. Unprotected reservoir openings must be corrected as soon as possible.

The bulb gasket and lock down swing bolts work together to create a water tight seal keeping water in and contaminants out. Browse tank vents and hatches products. Finished water storage facilities must have a lockable weathertight roof hatch to enter the reservoir for maintenance to prevent entry by birds animals insects rainfall run off excessive dust and other potential sources of contamination.