Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Q.3.5 It should be remembered that the impact loads experienced in a fall depend not only on the fall factor and length of fall but also on the characteristics of the connecting elements and especially their ability to absorb energy, e.g. the amount of energy absorbed by an anchor line can be influenced by the length of the anchor line above the anchor line device. Energy absorption capability is important, especially in high fall factor situations, and while it should be to an acceptable level (which varies between countries), the increase in fall distance that it brings with it, e.g. by elongation of the connecting elements, can also be a hazard.