Rooftop Lifeline Systems
Keep your team clipped on from the moment they step onto the roof. Kee Line horizontal lifelines give continuous fall protection while workers move freely from task to task.
- BS EN 795 Type C & CEN/TS 16415
- Up to 3 users per system
- Survey, install & annual inspection
Stay attached across the whole roof, not just one point
A rooftop lifeline is a horizontal safety line fixed along the roof. Instead of clipping a harness to a single anchor point, workers connect once and travel the full length of the system, protected the whole time.
Kee Line suits standing seam, membrane, metal and concrete roofs, and every system is specified around your roof layout and how it is used. It can be set up for fall restraint, which stops workers ever reaching the edge, or fall arrest, where energy absorbers reduce the load on the body if a fall happens.
Safer people, simpler compliance
A properly specified lifeline protects your team, your business and your building.
Enhanced worker safety
One of the most effective ways to protect people at height, keeping them securely connected and greatly reducing the risk of serious injury.
Legal compliance
Helps you meet your duty under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 to provide suitable fall protection and avoid enforcement action.
Cost-effective protection
Full-roof coverage without the cost of more complex collective systems, and minimal maintenance once installed.
Minimal disruption
Kee Line works with your building, so cleaning, maintenance and inspection can carry on without interruption.
Key features
- Continuous fall protection as workers move across the roof
- Support posts and brackets to suit standing seam, membrane, metal and concrete roofs
- 8mm grade 316 stainless steel cable for long-term durability
- Up to three users connected to the same system at once
- Tested to BS EN 795:2012 Type C and CEN/TS 16415:2013 for multi-user use
Types of rooftop lifeline
Horizontal lifelines
For large, flat roof areas where workers need continuous protection across the roof surface.
Overhead lifelines
For confined spaces and areas with limited head clearance. See our overhead rigid lifeline systems.
Temporary lifelines
Quick to install and remove for short-term rooftop access and project work.
Recent installations
Rooftop lifeline installations across a wide range of roof types and buildings.
Built and maintained to the right standards
Every Kee Line system we install complies with BS EN 795:2012 Type C (flexible horizontal anchor lines) and CEN/TS 16415:2013, which covers anchor devices for more than one user at a time, and follows BS 7883:2019 for system design, installation and inspection.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require duty holders to prevent falls wherever reasonably practicable. Lifelines should be inspected at least once a year by a competent person, with every user carrying out a visual check before use. The building owner is responsible for making sure this happens, and we can take care of it for you.
One team from survey to sign-off
We specify Kee Line for its proven reliability, then tailor every system to your building rather than offering a one-size-fits-all kit.
Site survey
We assess roof type, wind exposure, access routes and how many people need to use the system.
Specification
You receive a system designed around your roof layout, in restraint or arrest configuration.
Installation
Our qualified engineers install and test the system to BS EN 795:2012.
Annual inspection
We inspect and recertify every year so your lifeline stays compliant.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about rooftop lifeline system. Can't see yours? Our team is happy to help.
How do roofers keep from falling off a roof?
UK practice follows a hierarchy: avoid work at height where possible, then use collective protection such as guardrails, then a fall restraint or fall arrest lifeline connected to a harness. A rooftop lifeline like Kee Line lets workers stay attached and move freely while that protection stays in place.
Is a warning line enough protection on a UK roof?
No. UK regulations do not recognise a warning line on its own as adequate fall protection. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 expect proper collective or personal protection, such as guardrails or a lifeline, rather than tape, cones or painted lines.
What are the three types of lifeline?
Horizontal lifelines run along a roof or structure, vertical lifelines protect people climbing ladders or towers, and overhead rigid lifelines are rail systems for low-clearance areas. We supply and install all three.
Who can install a rooftop lifeline?
It must be installed by a trained, competent installer in line with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Our qualified team installs every system to the relevant standard.
How many people can use a Kee Line system at once?
Kee Line horizontal lifelines can support up to three users at the same time, depending on the system configuration.
How often does a rooftop lifeline need inspecting?
At least once a year by a competent person, plus a visual pre-use check by each user before relying on the system.
Often specified together
Overhead Rigid Lifeline
Rigid rail fall protection for maintenance bays and low-clearance work on vehicles, trains and aircraft.
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Vertical Lifeline
Hands-free fall protection for fixed ladders, masts, towers and turbines, using cable or rail systems.
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Roof Edge Protection
Freestanding, non-penetrating guardrail that protects everyone at the roof edge, with no harness needed.
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Whatever your roof type, our team can survey your site and specify a Kee Line system to suit it.
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