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5.3.7.3 In the case of davit arm configuration, a davit is regarded as adequatelystable if the bolts fixing the davit to the roof could provide a holding downforce to achieve a factor of safety against overturning of at least 3. Thedesign of the fixing should be carried out by a professional engineer.Fig.2 illustrates the calculation of the factor of safety of the davit.21
5.3.7.4 In case of a trolley unit to which the suspension wire ropes are attached,and which is mounted and traverses on a monorail, the monorail isregarded as adequately stable if the bolts fixing the supports to the wallcould provide a holding-down force to achieve a factor of safety againstoverturning of at least 3. The design of the monorail should be carriedout by a professional engineer. Fig. 3 illustrates the calculation of thefactor of safety of the monorail system22
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