Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
1.4.2.5.1 Of primary importance in the IRATA International rope access system is the principle of double protection. It is essential to include the provision of at least one additional means of protection to prevent a rope access technician falling, for example, a safety line in conjunction with the working line. This means that, should any one item fail within the suspension system, there is an adequate safety back-up to protect the user. Therefore, when a rope access technician is to be in tension or suspension, there should be at least two independently anchored lines, one primarily as a means of access, egress and support (the working line) and the other as additional back-up security (the safety line).Where appropriate, the safety line may be substituted by other forms of back-up security, whichNOTE should equal or better the performance of the one it replaces.