Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
A rope access system actually consists of an access (sub) system and a back-up (sub) 2.11.1.1 system, which are used together. The access system provides the primary support for access, egress and work positioning. It comprises a working line and descending and ascending devices, which are attached to the working line and which are always connected to the rope access technician’s harness. The back-up system provides security additional to that provided by the access system, e.g. should there be a failure of the access system. The back-up system comprises a safety line and a back-up device, which is attached to the safety line and which is always connected to the rope access technician’s harness. This system of double protection, which was developed by IRATA International, is one of the key elements of a safe rope access system.For an example of a typical method of ascending and descending using IRATA International ropeNOTE access techniques, see Part 3, Annex K.