SVI Refurb can help perform ladder inspections, according to NFPA 1911, Standard for Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Emergency Vehicles.
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NFPA AERIAL LADDER TESTING
SVI Refurb offers NFPA aerial ladder testing services, including sag, drift and extension ladder testing on aerial platfoms, elevating platforms and water towers. As part of our testing services, we conduct:
- A visual inspection
- An operational inspection (elevation, rotation and extension)
- A load test inspection
- And a water system inspection
Should you need repairs, SVI Refurb has a 160,000-sq.-ft. facility with plenty of room to tackle wear pad adjustments, hydraulic cylinder rebuilds and aerial parts replacement (sheave wheels, hydro-motion swivels and extension/retraction cables). SVI Refurb will provide a Certificate of Inspection after needed repairs are made.
NFPA LADDER TESTING recommendations
NFPA 1932 GROUND LADDER INSPECTION
According to NFPA 1932, all ground ladders shall be service tested on the following schedule:
- Before the ladder is placed in service for the first time
- At least annually
- At any time a ladder is suspected of being unsafe
- After the ladder has been subjected to overloading
- After the ladder has been subjected to impact loading or unusual condition of use
- Whenever the ladder has been exposed or is suspected of having been exposed to direct flame contact
- Whenever the head sensor label has changed to indicate heat exposure
- After any repairs have been completed, unless the only repair was replacing the halyard
NFPA 1911 CHAPTER 22 AERIAL INSPECTION
According to NFPA 1911 Chapter 22, aerial inspections shall be conducted on the following schedule:
- At least annually
- After major repairs or overhaul
- Following the use of the aerial device when it could have been subjected to unusual operating conditions of stress or load
- When there is reason to believe usage has suceeded the manufacturer's recommended aerial device operating procedures