Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Wherever possible, anchor lines should be rigged so that they hang free and do not 2.7.10.1 come into contact with hazardous surfaces, e.g. edges or abrasive or hot surfaces, at any time during the rope access activity. Where this cannot be done, e.g. where it is not possible to arrange a natural free hang or use deviations or re-anchors, it is essential that anchor lines are suitably protected against the hazard. This can be achieved in various ways, e.g. by the use of edge protectors such as rollers; metal edge plates; edge padding, or by anchor line protectors such as a textile sheath which encapsulates the anchor line, or by a combination of both types of protector. See 2.11.3 and Annex P for more information on the protection of anchor lines.2.7.10.2Selection criteria for edge protectors and anchor line protectors include:a) suitability for the particular site conditions, e.g. provides adequate protection against cutting,abrasion, excessive heat or chemical contamination;