PERIODIC INSPECTION PROGRAM

The periodic inspection frequency is required to be performed based on the number of days of live fire training per year. One day of live fire training is any day during which at least one live fire training evolution has been conducted.

Structures enrolled in the Periodic Inspection Program are:

• Inspected once per year for more than 60 days of live fire training per year.
• Inspected once every two years for 31 to 60 days of live fire training per year.
• Inspected once every three years for less than 30 days of live fire training per year.
• Inspected immediately if visible structural defects have formed, such as crack, spalls, or warps in structural floors, columns, beams, walls, metal panels, etc.

The program complies with NFPA 1403 sections 5.2.2.2, 5.2.2.3, 6.2.2.2, and 6.2.2.3 and includes the following:

• Complete service carried out by a licensed professional engineer with live fire training structure experience and expertise.
• Visual inspection of the exposed areas of the foundation and slab.
• Visual inspection of the exterior of the tower.
• Visual inspection of all exposed structural elements.
• Visual inspection of all thermal linings.
• Visual inspection of all doors and window shutters including hardware.
• Visual inspection of stairs, ladders and fire escapes.
• Recommendations for repairs, maintenance or improvements.
• A formal report with photographs documenting the findings.

Please contact us to enroll in our Periodic Inspection Program or to request more information.