Safe access system

Building work for this internationally renowned institution for solvation science was completed in 2016 and Big Foot Systems impressed all parties with their technical ability, reliability and non-penetrative safe access system.

Rooftop plant included four heat pumps and three dry air coolers, which are located on the research building’s flat roof. Safe access was required to maintain this plant and the planners wanted a non-penetrative system. Project manager Klaus-Jürgen Brinkmann brought Big Foot Systems onto the project who carried out an initial site visit to accurately measure each of the 21 platforms that were required on the rooftop.

Sizzo Gericke, Big Foot Systems' sales manager – Germany, said: “Due to the complexity of several of the access points, 3D models of each design scenario were created. Our technical team were then able to design a custom solution for each location, which was followed up by a final site survey to ensure that no detail was missed.”

Project engineer Jake Quintel added: “As no two platforms were identical, this project was quite challenging from a technical perspective requiring custom solutions. Plus due to the logistics of the project it was critical to ensure each detail was right first time.”

Big Foot Systems has been able to provide a maintenance path that has been adapted to the local conditions and which gives efficient, safe and reliable access to all installed equipment. With a total of 21 platforms, a walkway height of up to 2m and a length of up to 9m, Project Zemos is said to be one of the largest and most comprehensive Safe Access projects in Germany.