Access Matters: How LadderPort Platforms Boost Rooftop Safety
- Michele Oras
- Aug 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 11
Rooftop access isn't always straightforward. Overshangs, parapets, glass façades, or architectural features can make installing a fixed ladder or LadderPort receiver impractical. That’s where LadderPort Platforms offer a safer, smarter option.
Why Platforms Make the Difference
No fixed vertical ladder required: Platforms provide a stable landing and connection point for extension ladders—eliminating the need for permanent ladder systems.
Works on flat roofs, parapets, and obstruction zones: Ideal when wall-mounted receivers or ladder access isn’t feasible.
Hook-and-plate design on the ground side secures the ladder reliably, and side plates prevent lateral movement—mirroring the safety features found in LadderPort’s ladder receivers.
Parapet? Just Add the Back Ladder
When a parapet blocks direct roof access, the platform works best when paired with the appropriately sized Parapet Back Ladder. This ensures OSHA-compliant, safe egress between parapet height and roof elevation. For added safety, depending on the height of the back ladder, hand holds may also be installed to aid in the final transition onto the roof.
Flexible Lengths for Your Design Needs
Platforms are available in multiple lengths—38", 48", 58", 68", or even 78" (and custom sizes)—so you can span over obstacles or create clearance paths outside the building envelope.
Built for Safety—Not Intrusion
LadderPort Platforms deter unauthorized access because there is no permanent vertical ladder in place. With the platform in place and no fixed ladder, there's no easy path for unauthorized climbing—removing the need for unsecured gates or padlocked access points.
Safe, Compliant, and USA-Made
LadderPort Platforms are engineered and manufactured in the USA, built with welded steel, and designed to exceed OSHA access requirements. They provide a safe, reliable, and practical solution for complex roof access situations.
Ready to install safe access without compromising your building’s design or security? Visit ladderport.com or call (800) 770-851 to request a quote for the LadderPort Platform that suits your needs.
