Roof Safety – Roof Ladders, Walkways & Snow Guard Rails | Inspection Log & Excel

Roof Safety – Roof Ladders, Walkways and Snow Guard Systems

Collect documentation for permanent roof safety devices on the property. The package includes an installation register, an inspection log for observations from a safe position, a request form for professional inspection, a snow guard risk area log, and a non-conformance follow-up system. An Excel register links IDs, reports, and actions.

15 digital files: 7 editable Word documents, 7 searchable PDF files, and 1 Excel workbook with 9 tabs. The five work templates are in Swedish, with a Swedish user guide and a separate English User Guide. The files are delivered as a ZIP file once the product has been published and the download link activated.

All Files in the Package

Excel Register with Nine Tabs

Overview, Installations, Devices, Inspection, Audits, Risk Areas, Non-Conformances, Actions, and Read Me. Excel includes 14 formula-based summaries, status options, and space for 200 entries per main register. The blank original shows zero. Fictitious test entries are not included. No macros are required.

How to Use the Roof Safety Templates

1. Document the building's roof sections and existing drawings or installation instructions. Assign each device a traceable ID.
2. Record only observations actually made from a safe position. An external observation is not a technical inspection.
3. Request and follow up on the required professional inspection. Record the actual result with an external report ID—not based on a request.
4. In the event of snow or ice risk: report the risk zone and document the responsible person's actual decision and cordoning-off status.
5. Follow the non-conformance through to the completed action and separately verified follow-up inspection. Save relevant original reports.

What Do the Regulations Say?

The Planning and Building Act (2010:900), particularly Chapters 8, Sections 4 and 14, provides the basis for the technical properties and maintenance of buildings. The Swedish National Board of Housing, Land and Construction's guidance on roof safety describes access devices, permanent means of movement, and fall protection in accordance with, among other things, BFS 2024:9. The applicability to a specific existing, new, or modified building must be assessed separately, also taking into account transitional provisions.

The Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations on fall risks, including AFS 2023:13, apply to work covered by the regulations. A general 2-meter measure should not be misinterpreted to mean that work under 2 meters is always risk-free.

Important limitation: This is an administrative documentation package. It is not a design specification, technical inspection report, anchor point approval, load testing method, or work instruction for roof work. Hire the appropriate expertise for inspections and high-risk work. The template does not guarantee a universal inspection interval for any building.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roof Safety

Must every building have a roof ladder and walkway?

No. Requirements and applicable standards depend on factors including the building's use, operational needs, roof, and regulations. Follow the Swedish National Board of Housing, Land and Construction's guidance and current documentation for your property.

Can I climb onto the roof myself to fill out the inspection log?

No, the template does not require roof access. It is intended for administrative documentation and safe observations. High-risk access or work requires a specific assessment and proper protection.

Is a completed inspection report a valid certificate?

No. An actual expert inspection must be supported by the external performer's own documentation. A reported approval must not be created by simply filling out the form.

Does roof snow removal and snow guard maintenance apply?

No. The risk area template documents observations and the responsible person's decision, but does not contain instructions for snow removal from roofs.

Can I fill out the PDF files digitally?

The PDF files are searchable and printable, but they are not provided as interactive fillable PDF forms. Edit the Word documents or enter data in Excel.

Are there English work templates?

An English User Guide is included. The main documents are in Swedish and apply to Swedish conditions.

Related Documentation Product

Roof Snow Removal & Icicle Inspection – Risk Log and Excel covers a different workflow for winter risks. This product focuses on permanent roof safety devices.

Sources and Version

• Swedish Parliament: Planning and Building Act (2010:900)
• Swedish National Board of Housing, Land and Construction: Roof Safety, BFS 2024:9 and Application
• Swedish Work Environment Authority: Work with Fall Risks
• Swedish Work Environment Authority: AFS 2023:13

Version 1.0 · AI-assisted source review 2026-11-04. No external legal or roof safety technical expert has reviewed the package.