ROOFCARS

Roofcars (BMUs)

WE Design, install and service custom roofcars.WE PROVIDE ENGINEER APPROVED LOAD TESTINGRoofcars, also known as Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) are required on buildings that have drops 190m (492ft) or higher. See CSA excerpt below: CSA Z91-17 – Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations “Davit systems shall not be used if the suspension height exceeds 150 m (492 ft). …

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Roof Inspections

we now offer preventative roof inspections!WE PROVIDE ENGINEER APPROVED LOAD TESTINGPro-Bel now offers Roof Inspections along with our Fall Protection and Window Washing Safety System Inspections. So now you can get your roof and roof anchors inspected in one go! We offer competitive bundled pricing for both inspections, so if you’d like us to provide a quote, please fill in the …

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Load Testing

WE PROVIDE ENGINEER APPROVED LOAD TESTING.WE PROVIDE ENGINEER APPROVED LOAD TESTINGTesting must be completed in coordination with manufacturer’s requirements and as prescribed by, and under the direction and supervision of a professional engineer. Test results are to be documented with an engineer approved report (stamped, signed, and dated) and should be kept on file in equipment log books located on …

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Davit Rentals

WE PROVIDE RENTAL DAVIT ARMS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR CONSTRUCTION USEWE PROVIDE RENTAL DAVIT ARMS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR CONSTRUCTION USENew construction often requires davit arms for trade contractors to gain access to the exterior of building facades to complete suspended work. Due to liability and warranty constraints, the general contractor may not be in a position to “lend” these arms to …

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Manufacturing

WE ONLY USE SUPERIOR MATERIALS AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF WORKMANSHIPWE ONLY USE SUPERIOR MATERIALS AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF WORKMANSHIPAt Pro-Bel, we realize that our reputation is forever linked to the quality of our products. For this reason, whether standard issue or custom-made, all of our products are designed, engineered and manufactured using only superior materials and the highest …

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Engineering

WE PROVIDE COMPrehensive TECHNICAL CONSULTATIONS.WE PROVIDE COMPrehensive TECHNICAL CONSULTATIONS. When roof anchors are non-existent or exist in insufficient quantities around the periphery of the roof, window cleaners performing suspended maintenance work tend to improvise, sometimes with tragic consequences. However, the foundation for window window cleaning operations to be conducted properly is for buildings to have engineered safety anchorage points that …

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Supply and Install

OUR PRODUCTS ARE EQUIPPED FOR Every ROOF CONDITION.OUR PRODUCTS ARE EQUIPPED FOR VIRTUALLY ANY ROOF CONDITION.Due to liability issues, Pro-Bel window cleaning equipment is installed either under “Sole Responsibility Contracts” or furnish only with installation by others utilizing a strictly controlled sign-off and certification procedure. Pro-Bel will also load test and certify existing equipment as needed. ROOFING CONSIDERATION An important …

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Inspections

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF INSPECTIONS PROGRAMS.WE OFFER A VARIETY OF INSPECTIONS PROGRAMS.Typically, in compliance with local authorities having jurisdiction e.g. OSHA, DOL, MOL, for life and safety, all suspended maintenance equipment supplied and installed must be inspected annually as a minimum requirement. A similar inspection shall be performed following any major alteration made to an existing installation. The building …

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Design Assist

WE OFFER A FREE DESIGN SERVICE.WE OFFER A FREE DESIGN SERVICE.Pro-Bel offers a FREE Design Service. Our free design service includes a layout, details, and specification. Our designs meet local, state/provincial and national codes and standards. Whether you require a design for window washing equipment, fall protection or building maintenance, we can help you. In order to complete a typical …

Engineering a Complete Anchor System: Part 1

Fall arrest and tie-back anchors are primarily designed to protect workers from falls while working on or over the roof edge. While a clear understanding of codes, regulations, and standards is of the utmost importance; the first consideration (after safety of course) is function when designing proper window washing, suspended maintenance, and fall protection systems.  Often buildings will install a …