BS EN 13374
Fixed Guardrail
Bolted to the structure for parapets, walkways and plant areas where a permanent rail is right.
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Roof edge protection
Guardrail For Narrow Spaces
Compact, non-penetrative guardrails for tight spaces and plant areas.
- EN 13374 Class A
- EN ISO 14122 Part 3
- Fixing
- None. Freestanding, counterbalanced compact base
- Best for
- Narrow margins, walkways and plant enclosures
- Roof pitch
- Up to 10°
- Footprint
- Smaller than counterweighted systems, no offset weights
- Use
- Temporary or permanent installations
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Freestanding guardrail on counterweighted bases beside a low parapet
Guardrail For Narrow Spaces : Kee Guard® Premium Rooftop Guardrails
Our premium rooftop guardrails offer cutting-edge edge protection, designed specifically for narrow spaces. With a compact, non-penetrative design, our system ensures safety without compromising on roof space. Ideal for maintenance areas, our guardrails are quick to install and adaptable for both temporary and permanent setups. Built to meet top safety standards, our solutions protect against fall hazards while preserving your roof’s integrity—no drilling or welding required.
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Guardrail running between a rooftop solar array and the roof edge
Rooftop Guardrails for Compact Areas
Mantech Safety Systems offers a cutting-edge solution with our freestanding, non-penetrative rooftop guardrails, perfect for narrow spaces. The compact base design ensures minimal footprint and reduces trip hazards, while eliminating the need for offset counterweights. This system is suitable for both temporary and permanent installations on roofs with up to a 10-degree pitch. Our guardrails provide reliable fall protection , using open-ended systems with returns to reduce movement, making them ideal for restricted spaces or areas where safety is a priority.
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Kee Guard® For Narrow Spaces – Features & Benefits:
- Comprehensive edge protection for rooftop workers
- Collective rooftop guardrail system for enhanced safety
- Ideal for narrow or awkward spaces and walkways
- Compact footprint, smaller than counterweighted systems
- Freestanding and counterbalanced design
- No need to penetrate roof membranes, preserving integrity
- Simple and fast installation process
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Guardrail set close to the roof edge where the walkable margin is narrow
Kee Guard® For Narrow Spaces : Higher Standards, Guaranteed.
At Mantech Safety Systems, our rooftop guardrails for narrow spaces not only meet but often surpass industry-leading safety standards, such as: EN 13374 Class A EN ISO 14122 Part 3 HSG-33 Health & Safety in Roof Work HSE INDG 284 “Working on Roofs” BS13700:2021 Permanent Counter-weighted Guardrail (Wind calculations) These certifications ensure maximum safety and reliability, making our systems a trusted solution for all your rooftop safety needs.
Compact footprint
Why the base makes the difference
Switch between the two to compare how much of the walkway each system takes up.
Specifications
Performance & standards
- Edge protection standard
- EN 13374 Class A
- Permanent means of access
- EN ISO 14122 Part 3
- Wind load
- BS 13700:2021 permanent counterweighted guardrail calculations
- HSE guidance
- HSG33 Health & Safety in Roof Work · INDG284 Working on Roofs
Construction
- Base
- Compact, counterbalanced, no offset counterweights. Footprint and minimum margin confirmed at survey.
- Fixing method
- Freestanding, non-penetrative, no drilling or welding
- Run ends
- Open-ended with returns to reduce movement
- Finish
- Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 as standard. Powder coating in any RAL colour at extra cost.
Application
- Roof pitch
- Up to 10°
- Suits
- Narrow or awkward spaces, walkways, plant and maintenance areas
- Installation type
- Temporary or permanent
- Inspection
- Annually, by a competent person
When to choose the compact base
A good fit when
- The walkable margin is too narrow for offset counterweights
- You are protecting plant, HVAC or solar access routes
- The roof is pitched at 10° or less
- The membrane can't be penetrated
Consider instead
- Rooftop Guardrail (Kee Guard®) — open flat roofs with room behind the rail
- Fixed Guardrail — parapets, walkways and plant areas where bolting is right
- Kee Mark® demarcation — marking a safe zone away from the edge, without a full barrier
30-second check
Which guardrail does your roof need?
Answer two questions and we'll point you to the right system. Your survey confirms it on site.
Standards
Higher standards, guaranteed
Kee Guard® for Narrow Spaces meets, and often exceeds, the standards and HSE guidance that apply to roof edge protection.
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EN 13374
Class A
Edge protection
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EN ISO 14122-3
Permanent access
Routine rooftop use
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BS 13700:2021
Wind load
Permanent counterweighted guardrail calculations
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HSG33
Roof work
HSE guidance on health and safety in roof work
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INDG284
Working on roofs
HSE guidance for anyone working on roofs
FAQs
Questions about narrow-space guardrail
How the narrow-space system differs, what holds it in place, and what keeps it certified.
How is this different from a standard freestanding guardrail?
A standard Kee Guard® system uses counterweights offset behind the rail. The narrow-space version uses a compact, counterbalanced base that sits under the rail line, so it takes up far less of the walkway and removes a trip hazard.
Does it need fixing to the roof?
No. It's freestanding and counterbalanced, with no drilling or welding, so the roof membrane stays intact.
Can it be used for temporary works?
Yes. The system suits both temporary and permanent installations on roofs up to a 10-degree pitch, so it can protect a solar install or plant replacement and stay as permanent protection afterwards.
What stops the guardrail moving?
The counterbalanced base resists wind and impact loads, and open-ended runs finish with returns that reduce movement. Every scheme is checked with a BS 13700:2021 wind-load calculation for your site.
How often should it be inspected?
Annually by a competent person, covering the rails, bases and overall condition, with records kept. Mantech runs scheduled inspections through our inspection service.
Related systems
Other guardrail systems for edges this one does not suit.
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BS EN 13374 Class A
Rooftop Guardrail
Counterweighted — sits on the roof with zero penetration. The right answer for most flat membrane and asphalt roofs.
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BS EN ISO 1461
Pathway Guidance System
Our Rooftop Demarcation System Kee Mark is designed to provide an effective physical barrier and create an instant visual alert that the rooftop edge is close. The system utilises simple, quick-to-install components that can be easily adjusted as needed. It also provides visibility during night-time or in bad weather conditions.
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.