Anchor Inspection and Certification City Wide Building Services
In addition to anchor inspections, our team also provides reliable davit certification to help ensure your rooftop systems meet required safety standards. We carefully examine davit arms, bases, and supporting structures to confirm they are secure and functioning properly. With our experience across Texas, City Wide Building Services delivers thorough evaluations that help building owners maintain compliance, improve worker safety, and keep rooftop access equipment operating safely and efficiently.
ROOFTOP ANCHOR INSPECTION AND LOAD TESTING
City Wide conducts annual visual inspections for existing fall protection or fall arrest systems. We also perform load test certifications stamped by a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.
REGULATIONS FOR ROOFTOP ANCHOR SYSTEMS
International Window Cleaning Association
International Window Cleaning Association I-14.1-2001 Window Cleaning Safety manual has required since 2001 that: “Anchorages shall be inspected annually…anchorages shall re-certified when re-roofing or renovating or at periods not to exceed 10 years.”
OSHA
OSHA also requires that all building owners conduct annual inspections of their rooftop davits and anchors, to ensure the safety of window washers or any contractor that may require suspended access.
OSHA 1910.27(b)(1)(i) states: “Employers uses and rope descent system, the building owner must inform the employer in writing that the building owner has identified, tested, certified, and maintained each anchorage so it is capable of supporting 5,000 pounds in any direction, for each worker attached”.
City Wide conducts annual visual inspections for existing fall protection or fall arrest systems. We also perform load test certifications stamped by a Professional Engineer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An anchor inspection evaluates rooftop safety systems used for suspended work such as window cleaning and maintenance.
Inspections are typically required annually or in accordance with local and OSHA safety regulations.
Yes. All inspections include proper documentation to support compliance and safety requirements.
Yes. We install compliant anchor systems for both new construction and existing buildings.
Load testing verifies that anchor points can safely support required weight loads for suspended access work.
Yes. Routine testing is required to maintain compliance and ensure worker safety.
Yes. We provide a complete solution including inspection, certification, installation, and load testing.
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