RACE - Fixed Roof Bracket, 2" x 6" 90°, RACE-RB-F-6-90

The RACE Fixed Roof Bracket is a rigid scaffold bracket designed to mount perpendicular (90°) to the roof surface for staging and slide guard use. It is intended for roofs with pitches between 4/12 and 6/12 and must be spaced no more than 8 feet apart when used as part of a slide guard system. The bracket is built for experienced tradesmen and requires appropriate fall protection and compliance with OSHA standards for use.

Key features:

• Fixed 90° orientation to roof surface
• Designed for slide guard and staging use on slopes 4/12 to 6/12
• Rounded corners reduce shingle damage
• Maximum 8 ft spacing between brackets when staging
• Rated for one worker plus 40 lb per 8′ of staging

• Item #: RACE-RB-F-6-90
• Size: 2" × 6"
• Angle: 90°
• Length: 18"
• Construction: commercial grade 11-gauge steel
• Finish: powder coat
• Compatibility: used as fixed roofing bracket / slide guard system
• Restrictions: For slope > 6/12 to 8/12, additional 90° guards required; slide guards not recommended on slopes > 4/12 when eave-to-ground height exceeds 25 ft
• Rated Capacity: one worker plus 40 lb per 8′ staging
• Spacing: maximum 8′ between brackets

• Determine that the roof slope is between 4/12 and 6/12 pitch for proper use of this fixed-angle bracket. 
• Position the bracket so its arm creates a platform oriented at 90° to the roof surface, aligning the mounting plate flush against roofing sheathing and rafter. 
• Securely fasten the bracket using 20-penny (or equivalent) nails through every mounting slot, ensuring all nails penetrate the structural rafter below.
• Install a scaffold plank onto the bracket, using solid scaffold-grade wood of at least 2″ nominal thickness, with the plank extending 6″ to 12″ beyond the bracket arm. 
• When using as a slide guard system, space additional brackets no more than 8 ft apart along the eave; on slopes up to 8/12 additional slide guard rows are required. 
• Inspect the bracket for damage, deformation or corrosion before each shift; discard any bracket showing signs of compromise. 

Q: What fall-protection equipment should always be used in conjunction with this fixed roof bracket?
A: Employers must provide and workers must use an OSHA-compliant fall-arrest system (harness, lanyard, anchor), guardrails or a catch platform; the bracket alone does not serve as a personal fall-protection anchor.

Q: Can this bracket be used on roofs steeper than 6/12 or with ground-to-eave height above 25 ft?
A: No. For slopes greater than 6/12 up to 8/12, additional slide-guard rows are needed; when the rise exceeds 25 ft, slide guards alone are not permitted without supplemental protection.

Q: What criteria determine a safe plywood or wood plank when mounting from the bracket?
A: Planks should be scaffold-grade, clear and straight-grained, free of major defects or knots, at least 2″ nominal thickness, and extend 6″-12″ beyond the bracket support to ensure stability.

Q: What inspection practices should be followed to ensure the bracket remains safe for use over time?
A: Inspect before each shift for metal fatigue, bends, rust pitting, missing fasteners or deformations; if exposed to extreme heat, cold, or damage, the bracket must be removed from service.