Do not lap tpo over top of parapet unless required by unique construction conditions.
Parapet roof measurements.
Height of roofing at wall.
In order for a roof parapet to provide adequate fall protection a roof parapet railing should be at least 42 in height.
This is in response to your letter of january 28 1983 concerning perimeter protection at setback roof levels.
Minimum of 12 to top of parapet.
A parapet height of 29 inches where employees are exposed to falls from a roof does not comply with the height requirement in 29 cfr 1910 23 e 1 and can not be considered acceptable by osha.
Know your measurements before you arrive and gain the confidence you need to expedite critical projects without ever having to set foot on a roof.
Top of parapet below cap to be sealed with fluid applied flashing.
2015 ibc code commentary.
Also there may be several roof penetrations and other obstacles that should be factored into the measurement.
First of all commercial and multi unit residential buildings are a lot bigger than single family homes in most cases.
The minimum height of a parapet wall above the roof surface is 30 inches.
Measuring a flat roof on a typical commercial building with a parapet can be arduous and complicated.