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This document is a Safety Inspection Report prepared by Sapsis Rigging, Inc. for the Church-McKee Arts Center at Potomac State College in Keyser, West Virginia, conducted on January 1, 2022. The inspection comprehensively evaluated the theater's rigging systems, including stage rigging, fire safety curtain, counterweight line sets, static battens, tracks, and lighting equipment. The report identifies numerous safety concerns and structural issues across multiple systems, including problems with lift lines, head blocks, loft blocks, tension blocks, counterweight arbors, and hardware attachments.

The inspection found the rigging systems to be in very poor condition, with recommendations for complete replacement. Key issues include asbestos-containing materials, improper hardware and attachment methods, worn and deteriorating components, lack of proper safety documentation, and non-compliance with current ANSI and OSHA standards. The report suggests that the entire rigging system, including the fire curtain, should be replaced, and recommends implementing a fully documented maintenance plan to ensure safety and prolong equipment life. The substantial number of identified deficiencies indicates significant potential safety risks that require immediate attention and comprehensive remediation.

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Safety Inspection Report

Church-McKee Arts Center

Potomac State College 101 Ford Ave.

Keyser, WV 26726

Requested By: Cole Capaldi Inspection Date: January 1, 2022 Inspector: Christopher Harris

© Copyright 2022, Sapsis Rigging, Inc. All rights reserved.

870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A Primos, PA 19018 800-727-7471 www.sapsis-rigging.com

Exhibit F

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Statement of Purpose

Rigging inspections are conducted by Sapsis Rigging, Inc. to help make performance spaces a safer place to work, perform and visit.

We conduct our inspections using the following criteria:

• Manufacturer specifications.

• National Building, Fire and Safety Codes.

• OSHA Regulations.

• Recognized standards from independent testing organizations.

• ANSI

• Common sense.

A professional rigging inspection should be conducted on an annual basis. To further reduce the likelihood of accidents, these inspections should be part of a well-documented, ongoing maintenance program incorporating all areas of the performance facility.

Structural Report As a service to the client, Sapsis Rigging, Inc. will visually inspect, where possible, the support structure of the stage area. However, Sapsis Rigging, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any/all structural members in the facility. If, in the inspector’s opinion, a problem exists, or if the client has any questions or concerns regarding any support member in the facility, we strongly recommend that a structural engineer be retained to make the necessary tests and calculations.

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Church McKee Arts Center February 15, 2022 Potomac State College Keyser, WV

General Description This is a proscenium theater. The onstage rigging systems consist of:

• A fire safety curtain on a double purchase counterweight line set.

• 14 double purchase counterweight line sets that include:

o 13 aluminum J-track guided line sets.

o 1 aluminum channel track guided line set. (Line Set #14)

• 1 double purchase, aluminum channel guided, counterweight line set.

• 12 dead hung tracks that include:

o 2 full stage bi-parting traveler tracks.

o 5 sets of leg tracks.

• A fly gallery.

• A loading gallery.

• A grid.

The loft blocks are mounted upright on the grid surface. The locking rail is located stage left at the fly gallery level.

The front-of-house (FOH) rigging systems consist of:

• 4 Wall mounted side lighting positions.

• 1 ceiling cove lighting catwalk.

The theater is used for college functions and productions as well as outside productions and dance events.

Note: There are references in this report to the following current ANSI Standards:

• E1.22-2016 - Fire Safety Curtain Systems

• E1.4-1-2016 - Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems

1. Fire Safety

1.1. Flame retardancy certificates for the stage curtains were not available at the time of this inspection. Flame retardancy certificates should be kept on file for all stage curtains indicating the type of material used for each curtain, date, and type of flame retardancy treatment, and the date of expiration of that treatment.

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2. General Building Safety

2.1. There are roof leaks. This is affecting not only the building steel but may also cause corrosion on the grid and rigging system components. The roof leaks should be resolved. Photo 1

2.2. The water buckets on the grid are deflecting the lift lines for the counterweight line sets. Photo 1

2.3. There are no kick plates on the fly gallery or the upstage end of the loading gallery. While OSHA requires kick plates be at least 4” high it is recommended that, given the amount of equipment normally placed on these catwalks, kick plates of at least 6” should be installed in these areas. Photos 2 and 3

2.4. The kick plate on the onstage side of the loading gallery should be raised to 10” to allow proper and safe stacking of the counterweight on the onstage side of the floor. Photo 4

2.5. The head block stiffener beam and the grid hanger steel at the loading gallery should be padded and brightly marked to prevent head injuries due to their low height. Technicians working on the loading bridge should also wear hard hats. Photos 5 and 6

2.6. The loading gallery and grid require more work light. The only light currently available is that which spills over from the below.

OSHA 1926.56(a) requires a minimum of 3 foot-candles of light for these areas. Photos 7 and 8

2.7. The grid bar grating floor sections are not secured to the structural support beams. They should be secured to the beams to prevent shifting. Photo 9

2.8. The unused loft blocks, extension cables, lumber and other debris on the grid should be removed. Photo 10

2.9. Many of the older lighting instruments have power leads with asbestos insulating jackets. These power leads should be replaced.

Photo 11

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3. Fall Protection Safety

3.1. An OSHA approved railing should be installed at the downstage right storage area above the exit doors. Photo 12

3.2. The railings at the fly gallery do not meet OSHA 1910.23 (e) (1) requirements for railing heights of 42” on work platforms. Photo 13

4. Structural

4.1. There were no obvious problems noted during this inspection. A professional engineer should address any questions concerning structural members in this facility.

5. Fire Safety Curtain

5.1. The fire curtain is constructed of paint encapsulated asbestos fabric.

5.2. Given its current condition, the curtain was not drop tested.

5.3. The main fire curtain arbor is tied off and the fire release line system has been abandoned. Photo 14

5.4. There is no curtain guide system to prevent the curtain from being pulled out of the smoke pockets.

5.5. The main and trip counterweight arbors have the following problems:

5.5.1. The trip arbor has an iron top and bottom. E1.4-1-2016 sec 3.1.2 calls for steel to be used on all arbor parts as the iron parts can fracture and fail without warning. Photos 15 and 16

5.5.2. Set screws in the counterweight locking collars on the arbor rods are loose or missing. These thumbscrews should always be tight. All missing set screws should be replaced. Photo 17

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5.5.3. The counterweight was resting directly on top of the arbor rod nuts. While the wood blocks that have been inserted do take the weight off the nuts, they can be dislodged and are therefore are not a satisfactory solution. Photo 16

5.5.4. There is only a single standard hex nut below the bottom plate of the counterweight arbors. Because of this there is no way to keep the nut tight. The method of "dinging” the threads below the nut does not adequately address the problem. Photo 18

5.6. The manila purchase line is old and showing signs of wear and dry rot. This line should be replaced with a synthetic purchase line.

Photo 19

5.7. The head block of the trip arbor has the following problems:

5.7.1. The head block is supported in a haphazard manner using the arbor channel guide to support the offstage cantilevered end.

Auxiliary steel should be installed between the roof beams to properly support this block. Photo 20

5.7.2. The location of this head block places it in the bath of the lift lines for the top batten as they pass from their head bloc to their respective loft blocks. This creates abrasion damage between the lift lines and the trip arbor head block. Photo 21

5.8. The toe clips for many of the loft blocks are undersized for the beam flanges to which they are attached. They should be replaced with ones of appropriate size. Photo 22

5.9. The head blocks and loft blocks are attached to the head and loft steel with standard grade bolts and regular nuts. E1.4-1 2016 sec 3.1.3 requires grade-5 or better hardware with locking nuts on all overhead support systems. Photos 15 and 23

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5.10. The lift line terminations have the following problems:

5.10.1. Malleable wire rope clips are used at both the arbor and batten lift line terminations. E1.4-1 2016 section 3.4.4.4.2 and manufacturer specifications do not certify malleable wire rope clips for overhead lifting. Drop forged wire rope clips or copper compression sleeves should be used at these terminations.

Photos 15 and 24

5.10.2. There is only one wire rope clip at the lift line

terminations. Manufacturer specifications require at least 2 properly spaced wire rope clips on all terminations.

Photos 15 and 24

5.10.3. The hex nuts on the wire rope clips at the terminations for the should be checked and tightened to the proper torque as required by the manufacturer. The torque setting for 1/4” diameter wire rope clips is 15 ft. pounds. Photos 15 and 24

5.10.4. There are no thimbles in the lift line termination eyes.

Thimbles are required to prevent damage to the wire rope caused by the sharp bend of the eye. Photo 15

5.10.5. The lift lines terminate in clove hitches around the pipe batten and are secured with 1 malleable wire rope clip. Tying a knot in wire rope greatly decreases its load capacity. The lift lines should terminate into properly formed eyes with a thimble and 2 drop forged wire rope clips or a copper compression sleeve.

The eye of the lift line should then be attached to the batten with either a trim chain or a batten clamp. Photo 24

5.11. The lift cables abrade the loft blocks they pass beside and the grid support steel in many places. This causes damage to the cables and the items they rub against. Photo 25

The fire safety curtain and its rigging system do not meet the current applicable NFPA 80 or E1.22-2016 Codes and Standards.

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Please Note: E1.22-2016 section 12.3 requires the fire curtain system to be tested at least once every 30 performances but not less than once every 3 months. E1.22-2016 section 12.1 requires logbooks be kept for the fire safety curtain.

6. Stage Rigging – Manual Counterweight Line Sets

6.1. The locking rail has the following problems:

6.1.1. The locking rail top is a length of aluminum angle. A

heavier steel member designed to support the expected loads would be preferable. Photo 26

6.1.2. The rope locks are showing signs of wear and are reaching the end of their serviceable lives. Most adjustment screws have been completely tightened down and many of the rope locks no longer stay closed when the oval rings are removed. These locks should be replaced. Photo 27

6.1.3. The rope locks are attached to the locking rail with

common grade bolts and regular hex nuts without lock washers.

Current industry standards E1.4-1 2016 sec 3.1.3 calls for SAE J429 Grade-5 or better bolts with locking nuts on all overhead equipment. Photos 28 and 29

6.2. The tension blocks have the following problems:

6.2.1. The tension block bodies are cast iron. E1.4-1-2016 sec

3.1.2 calls for steel to be used on all block housings as the iron can fracture and fail without warning. Photo 30

6.2.2. The tension blocks are either close to landing or have landed on most of the line sets. The tension blocks should be raised, and the purchase lines trimmed to prevent the purchase lines from becoming slack. Photo 31

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6.2.3. The combination floor block used of Line Set #14 has a non-adjustable tension block. Replacing this floor block with one that has an adjustable tension block will allow purchase line to be trimmed without have to adjust the knot at the arbor bottom.

Photo 32

6.2.4. The bottom terminations of the purchase lines of Line Sets #1 - #13 are tied to the offstage end of the tension blocks. This is preventing the tension blocks from locking to the T-track as designed. This allows the tension blocks to “float”. When the line sets are run, slack is created in the purchase lines that make the line sets difficult to operate safely. It also allows the line sets to move when the rope lock is engaged. Preferably, the purchase lines should bypass the tension blocks to a tie off rail at the bottom of the T-tracks. This will allow the tension blocks to operate as designed. Photo 31

6.2.5. The guide shoes are attached to the tension blocks with common grade bolts and regular hex nuts without lock washers.

E1.4-1-2016 sec 3.1.3 call for SAE J429 Grade-5 or better bolts with locking nuts on all overhead equipment. Photos 33 and 34

6.2.6. There is loose hardware in several of the tension block guide shoes. All guide shoe hardware should be checked and retightened where necessary. Photo 35

6.3. The counterweight arbors have the following problems:

6.3.1. The arbors of Line Sets #4, #8 and #9 are bent. All such arbors should be replaced.

6.3.2. There is only a single standard hex nut below the bottom plate of the counterweight arbors. Because of this there is no way to keep the nut tight. The method of "dinging” the threads below the nut does not adequately address the problem. In this case, the standard hex nut should be replaced with a locking nut such as a nylon insert lock nut. Photo 36

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6.3.3. The counterweight rests directly on top of the arbor rod hex nuts. Support bars should be installed to take the weight off of the hex nuts. Photo 37

6.3.4. The guide shoes are attached to the arbors with common grade bolts and regular hex nuts without lock washers. Current industry standards E1.4-1-2016 sec 3.1.3 calls for SAE J429 Grade-5 or better bolts with locking nuts on all overhead equipment. Photos 38 and 39

6.3.5. There are not enough spreader plates in the arbors. E1.4- 1-2016 sec 3.7.7.3 (d) calls for a spreader plate for every 2 vertical feet of counterweight.

6.3.6. The spreader plates are used incorrectly either through improper distribution in, or suspended (taped off) above, the counterweight stack. There should be a spreader plate inserted between every 2 vertical feet of counterweight. The top spreader plate should always be on top of the weight stack.

6.3.7. The setscrews are missing from a majority of the arbor locking collars. All missing and/or bent setscrews in the counterweight arbor locking collars should be replaced. These collars help prevent weights from being forced out of the arbor in an out of balance accident. Photo 40

6.3.8. The arbor rod hex nuts are loose in a number of the

arbors. All hex nuts should be checked and tightened where necessary to properly support the arbor tops and bottoms as well as the counterweight stack. Photo 41

6.3.9. The arbor backplates of Line Sets #4 and #8 have been

modified. For Line Set #4, the backbone is 2 sections of plate welded together. The backbone of Line Set #8 has an overlap which is bolted together. The structural integrity of both methods is questionable. The backplates should be a single piece of strap steel that bolts to the arbor tops and bottoms as the manufacturer designed and intended. Photo 42

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6.3.10. There is no indication of house weight (empty batten

weight) in the counterweight stack. Painting the weight required to balance an empty batten a high visibility color will prevent accidental removal of this weight when loading and unloading the arbors during load-ins and strikes. Photo 43

6.4. The purchase lines have the following problems:

6.4.1. The manila purchase lines are old and showing signs of wear and dry rot. These lines should be replaced with a synthetic purchase line. Photo 44

6.4.2. The purchase line of Line Set #14 is terminated at the floor stanchion to an unrated turnbuckle with unclosed eyes and an S-hook. Only load rated hardware should be used in overhead rigging systems. In this case, the turnbuckle and S-hook should be replaced with a solid tie-off point at the floor stanchion. The purchase line can then be trimmed by stretching and retying the knot. Photo 45

6.5. The T-track system has the following problems:

6.5.1. The wall knees for the J-track system are pulling out of the wall in several places. Most notably at the head steel for Line Sets #12 and #13. The wall knees should be re-anchored to the wall to properly support the J-track. Photo 46

6.5.2. There are new pieces of J-track (black) inserted into the system that were installed backward. These tracks should be reinstalled correctly to properly support the arbors. Photo 47

6.5.3. There is no lower stop rail (crash bar) on the J-track or aluminum channel systems. The upper stop for the tension blocks is too low for this purpose and allows the arbors to impact the tension blocks. Photo 48

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6.5.4. The functional upper stop rail is the bottom of the

offstage head block beam and is too high to prevent the arbor from impacting the top purchase line termination. Photo 49

6.5.5. The aluminum channel for Line Set #14 pulls the arbor too far offstage of the head block location. This creates strain on the purchase line, lift lines and terminations when the line set is at low trim (arbor high). A guide system should be installed that aligns the arbor correctly below the head block. Photo 50

6.6. The loading gallery rail needs to be labeled with the line set numbers so that it matches the locking rail. This will prevent confusion when loading/unloading the arbors. Photo 51

6.7. The head blocks have the following problems:

6.7.1. The head blocks are attached to the head steel with

common grade bolts and regular hex nuts. Current industry standards E1.4-1 2016 sec 3.1.3 calls for SAE J429 Grade-5 or better bolts with locking nuts on all overhead equipment.

Photos 52 and 53

6.7.2. Washers are required over the slotted holes in the toe clips to properly support the loads placed on the hex nuts. Photo 53

6.8. The loft blocks have the following problems:

6.8.1. The loft blocks are attached to the grid with common

grade bolts and regular hex nuts. Current industry standards E1.4-1 2016 sec 3.1.3 calls for SAE J429 Grade-5 or better bolts with locking nuts on all overhead equipment. Photo 54

6.8.2. The grooves in the loft blocks are not the correct size for the wire rope lift lines. The wire rope lift lines are not supported by the grooves properly. Over time this allows the wire rope to flatten and accelerates the wear and degradation of the lift lines.

Photo 55

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6.8.3. Fleet angle problems exist between the head blocks and loft blocks on many of the line sets most notably of Line Sets #6 - #8 and #15. In some instances, this is causing extreme abrasion between the lift lines and the loft block grooves. The blocks should be aligned so that the angle of the wire rope lift lines, relative to the sheave grooves, does not exceed 1.5°.

6.9. The lift lines have the following problems:

6.9.1. Two of the lift lines of Line Set #9 are twisted around each other as they pass from the head block to their respective loft blocks. This causes wear between the lift lines and at the grooves of the head block. The lift lines should be re-run properly. Photo 56

6.9.2. The lift lines are dragging across the grid surface and becoming caught on the hardware of the loft blocks they are meant to pass. This is due to the long distance between the head blocks and loft blocks. Installing sag bars will help prolong the life of the lift lines and loft blocks and reduce the noise while operating the line sets. Photo 57

6.9.3. The lift lines are abrading neighboring equipment

(electrical junction boxes and cables, etc.) and grid support steel. This is most evident for Line Sets #2, #7 and #11. The line sets should be positioned clear of all grid support members. The neighboring equipment issues may also require repositioning of the electrical junction boxes and cables. Photo 58

6.10. The lift line terminations have the following problems:

6.10.1. There are no thimbles in the head block lift line

terminations. Thimbles are required to prevent damage to the wire rope caused by the sharp bend of the eye. Photo 59

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6.10.2. Malleable wire rope clips are used at both the head block and batten lift line terminations. E1.4-1 2016 section 3.4.4.4.2 and manufacturer specifications do not certify malleable wire rope clips for overhead lifting. Drop forged wire rope clips or copper compression sleeves should be used at these terminations.

Photos 59 and 60

6.10.3. There is only one wire rope clip at all the head block and batten lift line terminations. Manufacturer specifications require at least 2 properly spaced wire rope clips on all terminations.

Photos 59 and 60

6.10.4. The hex nuts on the wire rope clips at all terminations should be checked and tightened to the proper torque as required by the manufacturer. The torque setting for 1/4” diameter wire rope clips is 15 ft. pounds. Photos 59 and 60

6.10.5. The lift line batten terminations for Line Set #10 are trimmed too high causing the terminations to impact the loft blocks when the batten is flown to high trim. The high trim should be lowered to prevent the pipe batten from impacting the grid and the lift line terminations from impacting the loft blocks.

6.11. The trim chains have the following problems:

6.11.1. The trim chains utilize 3/16” 2 Ø passing link chain. This type of chain is not rated for overhead lifting and, per E4.1-1- 2016 A 3.3.4.1, should be replaced with a Grade 30 proof coil or better chain. Current industry standard trim chains are 1/4” Grade 30 proof coil chain. Photo 61

6.11.2. The trim chains are applied in a basket configuration around the batten. This will allow the chain to easily slide out of position along the pipe. Per E1.4-1 2016 section 3.3.4.1.1 the trim chain should wrap 1-1/2 times around the pipe batten before terminating back to the lift line eye. This will allow the trim chain to grip the batten and prevent easy displacement. It will also

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6.11.3. The trim chains and the support chains for the lower

battens on the electrics are terminated with bolts. Bolts do not support the load correctly when used as a termination device for chain. The bolts should be replaced with load rated anchor shackles. Photos 62 and 63

6.11.4. The trim chains have shifted at the battens in several places. This allows the cables to abrade the grid steel when the batten is flown to high trim. It also places stress on the cable and may bend the pipe batten. All cables should hang “plumb” from the loft blocks. This is accomplished by making sure that the spacing of the lift lines at the batten matches the spacing at the loft blocks. Photo 64

6.12. The battens have the following problems:

6.12.1. The battens are made with 1-1/4” schedule 40 pipe.

Current industry standard calls for 1-1/2” schedule 40 pipe to properly support the expected loads between lift points. Photo 65

6.12.2. Threaded couplers and welds are used to join sections of the battens together. The threading process weakens the pipe, creating a joint that is not able to support the expected loads.

The weld is an equally questionable method for joining the pipe.

E1.4-1-2016 sec 3.2.2 calls for an internal sleeve with two (2) grade-5 bolts on either side of the joints. Photos 66 and 67

7. Stage Rigging – Static Battens and Tracks

7.1. Several of the suspension chains for the static tracks utilize jack chain and S-hooks. The use of this type of chain to suspend objects overhead is unsafe. Only load rated hardware and fittings should be used. Photo 68

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7.2. The remaining suspension chains are 3/16” 2 Ø passing link chain. This type of chain is not rated for overhead lifting or support and should be replaced with a Grade 30 proof coil or better chain.

Photo 69

7.3. The suspension chains wrap the grid steel. Wrapping the steel with chain in this manner places a side load on individual chain links.

The chain is not designed for this condition. The chains should terminate to load rated beam or hanging clamps. Photo 70

7.4. The suspension chains are terminated with bolts. Bolts do not support the load correctly when used as a termination device for chain. The bolts should be replaced with load rated anchor shackles.

Photo 69

7.5. Common grade bolts and regular hex nuts without lock washers have been used on all clamps supporting the traveler tracks. Current industry standards require Grade-5 or better hardware with locking nuts on all overhead suspension systems.

8. Lighting Instrument Safety Cables

8.1. The lighting instruments in storage at the fly gallery railings are missing safety cables. Safety cables are required on all lighting fixtures and other equipment that rely on a cast iron C-clamp as the sole means of suspension. This includes all instruments in use and/or in storage overhead both onstage and over the house. Photo 71

8.2. Lighting fixtures and equipment that have more than one C-clamp, such as a strip light, should have a safety cable installed at each clamp. Photo 73

Summary

The rigging systems in this theater are in very poor condition. Due to the age and condition of the equipment and questionable installation practices used, the entire system, including the fire curtain, should be replaced.

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On completion of a renovation, a fully documented maintenance plan should be put into place. This plan, along with regular inspections, will not only help ensure the safety of all that use the facility, but also prolong the life of the equipment.

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Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Sapsis Rigging, Inc. • 870 Bunting Ln., Bldg. A, Primos, PA 19018 • 215-228-0888 • www.sapsis-rigging.com

Church McKee Cover 2022
Statement of Purpose
Church McKee AC Insp 2022
Church McKee Arts Center February 15, 2022
Potomac State College
Keyser, WV
General Description
1. Fire Safety
2. General Building Safety
3. Fall Protection Safety
4. Structural
5. Fire Safety Curtain
6. Stage Rigging – Manual Counterweight Line Sets
7. Stage Rigging – Static Battens and Tracks
8. Lighting Instrument Safety Cables
Summary
End of Report

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