Theatre Equipment Inspection
Does your facility really need an annual rigging inspection? The answer is yes. Careful and frequent inspections reflect prudent safety management. Let the experts at IA Stage help you create the safest environment possible for your students, faculty, staff and audience.
Contact UsWhat’s included?
IA Stage inspections include a comprehensive visual inspection of your facility’s line-set components, including tracks, lighting raceways, fire curtain, acoustic draperies, rigging and attachment hardware. You will receive a written report with photo documentation of the inspection; recommendations for maintenance, repairs, and/or upgrades; and budget pricing for recommended repairs and upgrades.
How will you benefit?
According to OSHA, the first and best strategy for hazard prevention is to control the hazard at its source. Keep your students, staff, and audience safe by identifying and correcting hazards before accidents happen.
Adhering to recommended industry standards is a great way to limit owner liability in the event of an accident. Make annual rigging inspections part of your risk management/accident prevention program.
Operating a theatre is expensive; protect your investment. You can avoid costly repairs and replacements with regular maintenance and inspections.
Fill out the following Rigging Inspection Request Form to get the conversation started. Pricing is determined on a per facility basis. Based on the information you provide, we will generate an estimate for you.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommend annual inspections for all stage rigging systems:
ANSI E1.4-2014 section 5.2.2.1 Installed systems shall be inspected annually or more frequently, as determined by a qualified person, per the manufacturer’s recommendations and local code requirements.
OSHA 1926.1501(a)(6) A thorough, annual inspection of the hoisting machinery shall be made by a competent person, or by a government or private agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer shall maintain a record of the dates and results of inspections for each hoisting machine and piece of equipment.
The NFPA echoes ANSI’s recommendation:
Section 20.9.1 The rigging system shall be inspected annually.
Section 20.9.1.1 The annual rigging inspection shall be performed by a qualified person.
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