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Roof edge protection

Guardrail Folding Edge Protection

Collective edge protection that folds flat when nobody is on the roof, for buildings where sightlines matter.

  • EN ISO 14122 Part 3
Fixing
None. Recycled PVC feet, no roof penetration
Roof pitch
Up to 10°
Folding
Hinged base with a locking pin
Sections
Raised or lowered independently
Wind load
Every installation calculated to BS 13700:2021

Book a free site survey Specifications

  • 1 pin

    removed to fold each section

  • 0

    roof penetrations

  • ≤10°

    roof pitch

  • 25+ yrs

    protecting people at height across the UK

Folding Edge Protection with Kee Guard®

Mantech Safety Systems offers a collapsible guardrail solution designed for situations where collective edge protection is necessary but without permanently visible railings. Featuring a hinged base foot, the system can be quickly raised for work and folded down afterward, maintaining the building's aesthetic.

  • It offers flexibility for continuous runs, corners, and changes in direction, with easy folding via a locking pin. Suitable for roofs up to a 10° pitch, it can be installed on various surfaces and complies with EN 13374 standards for minimum bay sizes.

Mantech Folding Edge Protection Guardrail – Features & Benefits:

Collapsible edge protection system for rooftop safety Preserves building aesthetics by folding down when not in use Hinged base with a locking pin for easy pivoting in one direction Simple and quick installation process Sections can be raised or lowered independently Recycled PVC feet protect the roof membrane from penetration Complies with EN 13374 and EN ISO 14122 safety standards This innovative system provides reliable fall protection without compromising the building’s appearance.

  • Collapsible edge protection system for rooftop safety
  • Preserves building aesthetics by folding down when not in use
  • Hinged base with a locking pin for easy pivoting in one direction
  • Simple and quick installation process
  • Sections can be raised or lowered independently
  • Recycled PVC feet protect the roof membrane from penetration
  • Complies with EN 13374 and EN ISO 14122 safety standards

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Folding Edge Protection Guardrail – Standards

Kee Guard Folding Edge Protection not only meets but in many cases, exceeds the highest safety standards, including: EN 13374 EN ISO 14122 Part 3 All installations are wind speed calculated to BS13700:2021 Permanent Counter-weighted Guardrail standard.

Easy & Effective Use

Kee Guard uses a hinged version of the standard base fitting so the guardrail can be folded down quickly and easily once the work is complete. To pivot, only a small locking pin on the fitting needs to be removed.

Specifications

Performance & standards

Edge protection standard
EN 13374, including minimum bay sizes
Permanent means of access
EN ISO 14122 Part 3
Wind load
BS 13700:2021, calculated per installation

Construction

Base
Hinged base fitting with locking pin
Feet
Recycled PVC, non-penetrative
Configuration
Continuous runs, corners, changes of direction
Finish
Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461.

Application

Roof pitch
Up to 10°
Roof surfaces
Various surfaces
Best for
Listed, landmark and street-visible buildings
Inspection
Annually, by a competent person

When to choose a folding guardrail

A good fit when

  • The edge is visible from the street
  • The building is listed or a landmark
  • The roof is accessed occasionally, not constantly
  • The pitch is 10° or less

Consider instead

Standards

Tested, certified and inspected every year

Falls at the roof edge remain a leading cause of serious injury in UK roof work. Testing continues after installation, so the system complies and the records prove it.

  • EN 13374

    Edge protection

    Including minimum bay sizes

  • EN ISO 14122-3

    Permanent access

    Routine rooftop use

  • BS 13700:2021

    Wind load

    Calculated for every installation

  • WAHR 2005

    Annual testing

    Hinges, pins, feet and rails checked

FAQs

Questions about folding guardrail

How the guardrail folds, what it fixes to, and the roofs it suits.

How does the guardrail fold?

Each section sits on a hinged version of the standard base fitting. Remove the small locking pin and the section pivots down in one direction; replace it when the rail is raised.

Does it need fixing to the roof?

No. Recycled PVC feet hold it in place and protect the membrane from penetration.

What roofs does it suit?

Roofs up to a 10° pitch, across various surfaces. A survey confirms the configuration and runs the BS 13700:2021 wind-load calculation.

Talk to us about your roof

Tell us what you need to protect and we will survey the site, recommend a system and quote it — free, and with no obligation.

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