Tieback Anchors

 A Qualified Person: such as a structural engineer: must verify the roof can handle the concentrated 600+ lb load of the assembly. This is especially critical for older buildings or lightweight roof decks.

 Over time: structural fatigue or hidden corrosion can compromise an anchor. A 125% rated load test confirms that the socket: pedestal: and building attachment points remain capable of handling emergency forces. 

 Most suspended platforms should not be operated in winds exceeding 25-30 mph. High winds cause platform sway: which can result in the suspension cables jumping the sheaves or the platform striking the building facade. 

 Technicians on suspended platforms must always be tied back to a secondary: independent anchor point. The davit supports the platform: but a separate Single Point Anchor (SPA) is required for the personal fall arrest system (PFAS). 

 The longer the outreach: the higher the moment of force applied to the pedestal. We provide standard reaches up to 8.5 feet: but any custom outreach must be specifically engineered to prevent pedestal failure. 

High-strength aluminum can hide stress fractures. Any davit arm that sustains an impact must be immediately removed from service and undergo non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure its structural integrity is intact. 

 Only a Qualified Person: such as a structural engineer: can verify that the building’s roof slab or steel beams can withstand the 5,000-pound load requirement for each socket pedestal. 

You can choose from three main attachment options: a stainless steel U-Bar, a tapped hole for mounting horizontal lifeline components, or a forged D-ring.

We offer five mounting options: Bolt Around for new builds, Bolt On for retrofits, Welded for both new and retrofits, Chemical Adhesive for concrete roof slabs, and Embedded for cast-in-place concrete slabs.

 Yes, our anchors are Cal/OSHA compliant, resisting up to 5,400 lbf in any direction without fracture or pullout and 2,500 lbf without any permanent deformation. 

 According to OSHA and ANSI, anchors used for suspended maintenance must be inspected annually by a Competent Person. For systems used in rope descent, a 10-year recertification by a Professional Engineer or a Qualified Person may also be required to verify structural pull-out strength and integrity.

 Filling the hollow structural section of the anchor with polyurethane insulation prevents the buildup of internal condensation. This protects the anchor from internal corrosion and maintains the thermal efficiency of the building envelope, which is a critical detail for long-term structural reliability.

Yes, we offer several retrofit mounting options, including “Bolt On” and “Chemical Adhesive” designs. Our Bolt On anchors clamp directly to existing structural steel using proprietary BeamClamp connectors, while Chemical Adhesive anchors fastens onto concrete roof slabs of minimum 3000 psi grade, making them ideal for building upgrades.

For window washing and rope descent systems, ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 and OSHA requires that anchors be capable of supporting 5,000 pounds in any direction a load could be applied. Our anchors are tested to withstand 5,400 lbf without fracture, providing an extra margin of safety for suspended workers.

 Thermal bridging occurs when heat or cold is transferred through the metal post into the building, causing condensation and structural damage. All FLS Tieback Anchor HSS cavities are filled with polyurethane insulation to counter this effect, increasing the longevity of the mounting structure and the overall system.

 Tieback anchors are specifically designed to secure suspended equipment like window washing stages or davit systems. They provide a high-strength, permanent attachment point on the roof that ensures the primary and secondary safety lines are securely anchored, preventing accidental movement or fall during building maintenance operations.