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Facade Access Solutions supports building owners, developers and contractors across Belgium. Our Belgium team plans, installs and maintains permanent facade access solutions for high-rise towers and mid-rise commercial buildings. We stay with each project from the design stage to long-term service.
Belgian buildings operate under conditions that put facade access equipment to the test. A temperate maritime climate brings persistent rainfall, high humidity and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Coastal exposure near Ostend and Zeebrugge adds salt-laden air. Urban heat island effects in Antwerp and central Brussels place added thermal stress on facades. Strict height limits, aviation safety rules near Brussels Airport and heritage protection in city centres also shape how buildings are designed and maintained.
Our permanent building maintenance units (BMUs) are engineered to perform under these conditions, keeping Belgian towers safe and accessible. We are part of Alimak Group, a global leader in facade access. More than 1,000 employees and 39 global locations stand behind every Belgian project. Over 16,000 units installed worldwide back our track record.
Our Belgian product range covers permanent access and height safety systems for buildings of every height.
Building Maintenance Units travel along the roof to give safe, repeatable access across large facades. Each BMU is engineered to the building geometry and roof load.
Our davit systems suit smaller roofs and intermittent access needs. They transfer working loads safely into the building structure. Powered davits and portable davits remain the most popular permanent access choice on mid-rise office blocks, boutique hotels and residential buildings across Belgium.
A monorail carries a cradle along a fixed track for atria, soffits and recessed facades. Railscaf adds a flexible, track-based option for more complex geometries.
Tiebacks and lifelines provide rope-access and fall-protection anchors for facade work. They support safe access where a full machine is not required. Our anchor systems meet EN 795 for anchor devices and align with the Belgian Codex on Well-Being at Work, Book IV on workplace equipment. Anchor placement is coordinated with each building’s structural drawings and roof waterproofing details.
Our powered platforms run on permanent guide rails for steady vertical travel. They give reliable access on tall, repetitive elevations.
We support a building across its full life. Our Belgian solutions cover new towers, design-stage planning and upgrades to existing systems.
For new construction, we design and install facade access systems that fit the architecture from day one.
Our integrated design services bring access planning into the early design phase. This keeps systems compliant and hidden within the building line.
Our retrofit services add to or upgrade access systems on existing Belgian buildings without disrupting tenants. Beyond facades, we also deliver infrastructure access solutions for bridges, tunnels and nuclear facilities across Belgium, including support for the Doel and Tihange nuclear power sites.
Our Belgian services keep access systems safe, compliant and ready to use. We service our own equipment and systems from other manufacturers.
Our service solutions cover planned maintenance and call-outs to keep systems running, with 24/7 support available when urgent assistance is required.
Our inspection, safety and compliance service checks systems against European standards and Belgian regulatory requirements. This includes EN 1808:2015 for suspended access equipment, EN 795 for anchor devices, the Belgian Act of 4 August 1996 on Well-Being of Workers and the Codex on Well-Being at Work, which is enforced by FOD WASO (SPF Emploi). The full set of applicable codes, regulations and standards is available on our central reference page. Inspections are carried out by an accredited inspection body, while we assist in verifying that installations meet the applicable standards and requirements. There are currently no specific Belgian legal requirements governing these installations beyond the applicable standards and general workplace safety regulations.
Our refurbishment solutions extend the lifespan of aging BMUs and platforms by replacing components and controls.
Genuine OEM spare parts keep older systems reliable and compliant. We hold parts inventory across the EMEAI region to shorten lead times for Belgian clients.
Our asset management service tracks inspection records and service history in one place. This supports Belgian building owners in meeting the documentation duties set out under the Codex on Well-Being at Work for workplace equipment and periodic checks.
Our training provides operators and competent persons with practical instruction and guidance on the safe use of installed equipment. Where formal certified training is required, this must be delivered by an appropriately certified training provider and result in official certification for the participant.
Facade Access Solutions in Belgium brings together a team driven to solve the challenges of access, safety and cost efficiency. We carry more than 120 years of combined experience, with 16,000+ machines installed worldwide and 300+ new projects delivered every year. That scale is matched by closeness, because our footprint lets us hold global expertise in engineering and manufacturing while keeping people near you for project management and service across Belgium.
The combination of Tractel, Manntech and CoxGomyl means we can pick the best system for almost any building, rather than forcing a single product to fit. Belgian clients reach all three brands and the full product portfolio through a single team, backed by the strength of Alimak Group.
Tell us about your building and your access needs. Our Belgium team will help you plan, install or service the right system.
Permanent facade access equipment in Belgium is subject to EN 1808:2015 for suspended access equipment, which requires an annual thorough examination and load test by a competent person. The Belgian Codex on Well-Being at Work, Book IV Title 2 on work equipment, adds duties for pre-use checks, planned maintenance and documented records. FOD WASO (SPF Emploi) enforces these duties under the Act of 4 August 1996 on Well-Being of Workers.
Key references include EN 1808:2015 for suspended access equipment, EN 795 for anchor devices and EN 12811 for temporary works equipment. The Belgian Act of 4 August 1996 on the Well-Being of Workers and the Codex on Well-Being at Work set out the primary duties regarding workplace equipment, work at height and worker training.
Yes. Our Belgian service teams maintain and inspect systems from many brands. Genuine spare parts and refurbishment keep older units safe and compliant.
Yes. We bring access planning into the design stage to ensure systems remain compliant and well-integrated. For Belgian projects, that includes wind loads from the North Sea and inland gust exposure, freeze-thaw expansion, heritage building sightlines and roof crane runways from the first drawing.
Our equipment handles the persistent rainfall, humidity and salt-air loads typical of Belgian sites. Local service teams also adjust maintenance intervals to suit each building’s exposure profile.