End-of-Day Rooftop Wind Securement Checklist for Commercial and Industrial Solar

  • End-of-Day Rooftop Wind Securement Checklist for Commercial and Industrial Solar

  • Date
     - -
  • Wind forecast reviewed?
  • 96-hour forecast reviewed?

  • Inspection/Certification Criteria

  • All materials staged inside six-foot warning line (no staging at edges)
  • No materials outside warning line toward roof edge or parapet
  • Sheet metal / flashing / tray covers banded or mechanically restrained
  • Solar modules staged on approved racks/pallets and banded/strapped
  • No modules leaned against equipment or parapets
  • Rails / aluminum extrusions banded; no loose individual rails
  • Long rails secured to prevent rolling
  • Ballast blocks stacked ≤ 3 high and level
  • Ballast stacks well inside warning line
  • Ballast carts inverted at end of shift
  • Conduit / EMT / PVC banded or secured against rolling
  • Small supplies staged on pallets/racks and contained (tarp/netting)
  • Tarps/netting properly ballasted (blocks/sandbags) to prevent wind intrusion under tarp
  • Tools stored in closed toolboxes/containers
  • Loose cords, ropes, tag lines rolled and secured
  • All debris containerized upon generation; removed from roof
  • All packaging removed from roof at end of shift
  • No loose lightweight debris present on roof
  • Materials unable to be secured removed from roof
  • Final rooftop walkdown completed by foreman
  • Photo documentation uploaded to daily log
  • Weather forecast reviewed mid-day and at end-of-day

  • Storm Preparation or Long-Term (over 96 hours) Site Stabilization

  • Lay down delineators at least 10-feet from roof edge - top away from edge; remove if not needed for OSHA compliance
  • Secure laydown area fencing - cut sail relief areas if fence netting is wind exposed, ballast on footers
  • Secure portable toilet from movement (stakes into ground through skid holes, ballast on floor, T-Post and ratchet strap over top, etc.)
  • Secure laydown area materials from becomming wind driven (banding, straps, ballast, mechanical fastening, etc.)'
  • Verify the stair tower's security plywood fastening integrity
  • Verify the stair tower's horizontal decking surfaces are mechanically fastened (bolted or wired) on each end
  • Cover dumpster or have disposal for trash dumpsters
  • Evaluate wind direction and stage telehandler and other equipment to avoid damage or reinforce laydown area safety
  • Stage all liquids in windproof areas or bring to ReThink shop

  • Foreman Certification

  • By signing below, I certify that all rooftop materials, equipment, tools, packaging, and debris have been inspected and secured in accordance with company Wind-Driven Material Prevention requirements.

    I have reviewed the 96-hour forecast and taken appropriate action to prevent sliding, rolling, uplift, or displacement of materials.

    I understand I am accountable for rooftop securement until the next shift assumes control.

  • Date
     - -
  • Should be Empty: