Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
L.3.2.1 By using the structure or natural feature for primary support, this access method allows a rope access technician, equipped with an appropriate harness and safety line or safety lines, to climb a structure or natural feature in any direction, without using their personal equipment for support. A second rope access technician (the safety line controller) manages the safety line(s) using an appropriate braking device, which protects the first (climbing) rope access technician in the event of a fall. The braking device is normally anchored directly to the structure or natural feature so that, in the event of a fall, the safety line controller would be able to disconnect from the system to summon help. The safety line or safety lines is/are passed appropriately through connectors attached to re-anchors at a frequency which minimizes the extent and severity of a fall. This is an advanced technique, which relies on having the correct equipment and using it correctly. This method of access should be well