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Inspection and Testing of Aerial Devices and Ground Ladders
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IFB 7800 MAS1013
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This document consists of sample inspection report forms for the City of Austin related to the inspection and testing of aerial devices and ground ladders. The forms serve as standardized templates for conducting comprehensive inspections and testing of aerial lift equipment and ladder safety equipment used by the Austin Fire Department. The exhibits include six primary inspection forms: an Inspection Report Form for documenting initial unit information, a Summary of Test Form for recording test results and applicable non-destructive testing methods, an Operational Test/Load Test/Drift Test Form for evaluating equipment performance and stability, an Area of Coverage Form for detailed non-destructive testing procedures, a Defect Page Form for categorizing identified deficiencies, and a Ground Ladder Testing Form for evaluating portable ladder equipment. Each form captures specific technical data including manufacturer information, serial numbers, test dates, inspector identifications, and detailed results of specialized testing methods such as ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing, hardness testing, and eddy current testing.

The defect categorization system used in these forms classifies findings into five levels: items requiring equipment removal from service, items affecting certification, items requiring regular maintenance repair, items for informational purposes, and instances where no defects are noted. The Ground Ladder Testing Form specifically evaluates compliance with NFPA Standard 1931 and includes horizontal bending tests, hardware tests, roof hook tests, pompier ladder tests, hardness tests, and liquid penetrant tests. Equipment status determinations include in-service placement, out-of-service designations for further testing or repair, or destruction if testing results warrant removal from service. These standardized forms establish consistent documentation protocols for aerial device and ground ladder inspections to ensure equipment safety and regulatory compliance.

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EXHIBIT A

CITY OF AUSTIN

INSPECTION REPORT FORM

REPORT

OF

INSPECTION

CUSTOMER ________________________________________________

LOCATION ________________________________________________

INSPECTION ________________________________________________

MANUFACTURER ________________________________________________

MODEL NO. ___________________ TYPE ________________

SERIAL NO. ___________________ YR. OF MFG. __________

UNIT NO. ___________________ TEST DATE ___________

CITY OF AUSTIN

ATTACHMENT -- SAMPLE REPORT FORMS

Summary of Test Page 1 of 1

EXHIBIT B

CITY OF AUSTIN

SUMMARY OF TEST

Customer: Unit No.:

Date: Unit Defect Category No.*:

Manufacturer: Model No.:

Serial No.: Year of Manufacture:

Aerial Hours: Wind Velocity: mph

Inspector(s): Temperature:

REASON FOR TEST

Annual Inspection: After Repair:

APPLICABLE NDT METHODS AND INSPECTIONS

Satisfactory See Defect Page N/A

Ultrasonic Test of Pins

Magnetic Particle Test of Welds

Operational Test of Aerial Units

Torque Check of Accessible Bolts

Hardness Test of Aluminum Ladder

Drift Test of Hydraulic Cylinders

Load Test of Aerial Ladder

Stability Test of Aerial Platform

Dye Penetrate Test of Welds

Hydraulic Oil Analysis (to be mailed back)

Eddy Current

Ground Ladder Test

Other

*Category Classifications I. Items Unit shall be taken out of service.

II. Items Will affect the certification of the aerial unit.

III. Items Can be repaired at regular maintenance.

IV. Items For informational purposes.

V. Items No defects noted at the time of Inspection.

DEFECTS NOTED ON DEFECT PAGE

OPERATIONAL TEST/LOAD TEST/DRIFT TEST Page 1 of 1

EXHIBIT C

CITY OF AUSTIN

OPERATIONAL TEST / LOAD TEST / DRIFT TEST

Customer: Unit No.: Date:

Engine R.P.M. Hydraulic Pressure Maximum Reach Maximum Height Drift Test Start Time

Drift Test Stop Time

DRIFT TEST

OUTRIGGERS Hydraulic Oil at Ambient Temperature Front Streetside Front Curbside Rear Streetside Rear Curbside

LIFT CYLINDER

Ladder or Lower Boom Upper Boom Extension Cylinder

OPERATIONAL TESTS

AERIAL LADDERS / ELEVATING PLATFORMS

Seconds Seconds

Set Outriggers Complete Rotation Raise Ladder 60 Fully Extend

Raise Ladder 60, Rotate 90, Fully Extend __________ Seconds _________ Allowed Load Test ___________ at ____________lbs. _____________at ___________lbs.

ARTICULATING BOOM

Seconds Seconds

Set Outriggers Complete Rotation Raise Ladder 60 Fully Extend

Raise Lower Boom 90, Raise Platform to max. Ht., Rotate 90 ______ Seconds ______ Allowed Stability Test ___________ lbs.

Other Specific Test and Inspections Page 1 of 1

EXHIBIT D

AREA OF COVERAGE

Customer: Unit No.: Date:

ULTRASONIC INSPECTION

Kind of UT Machine:

Transducer MHZ.

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TEST

Type of MT Machine:

Amps: DC or

AC:

DYE PENETRANT TEST

Name of Penetrant: Cleaner Batch No.:

Developer Batch No.: Penetrant Batch No.:

Penetrant Dwell Time: Developer Dwell Time Temperature: °F

HARDNESS TEST

Type of Hardness Tester: Lowest Acceptable Rating:

Comments:

Abbreviations:

UT Ultrasonics MT Magnetic Particle PT Dye Penetrant HT Hardness Test ET Eddy Current

DEFECT PAGE Page 1 of 1

EXHIBIT E

CITY OF AUSTIN

DEFECT PAGE

Customer: ___________________________

Unit #: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________

Item # Description Category

Items ___ through ___ and/or Item ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, on Defect Page will affect the certification of aerial unit.

GROUND LADDER TESTING Page 1 of 1

EXHIBIT F

CITY OF AUSTIN

GROUND LADDER TESTING

1. MFR.: 2. MFR.’S Model or Code #:

3.MFR.’S Serial #: 4. AFD ID #:

5. Date Purchased: 6. Date Placed in Service: 7. Unit or Location to which Assigned:

8. Type: Single Roof Extension Pole Folding Combination Pompier

9. Length: 10. Construction Materials:

Wood Metal Fiberglass

11. Beam Type:

Solid Truss

12. Certified as Meeting NFPA Standard 1931: Yes No Edition year:

13. Reason for Test: Annual Inspection Retest after Repair

14. Test Date: 15: Person(s) Performing:

16. Heat Sensor Label Check:

Label Unchanged Label Changed / Heat Exposure Indicated No Label Present

17. Horizontal Bending Test Performed

Weight Used: Passed Failed

Location and Parts Failing:

18. Hardware Test Performed

Weight Used: Passed Failed

Location and Parts Failing:

19. Roof Hook Test Performed

Weight Used: Passed Failed

Location and Parts Failing:

20. Pompier Ladder Test Performed

Weight Used: Passed Failed

Location and Parts Failing:

21. Hardness Test Performed Instrument Calibrated Before Test Instrument Calibration Verification Immediately After Test

Instrument Used: ______________________________ Min. Acceptable Reading for this Instrument: ______________

Passed Failed – Location of Failure: ______________________________ Failure Reading: ______________

22. Eddy Current Test Performed Passed Failed – Location of Failure: _________

Performed By: _______________________________ Firm Name: __________________________________

23. Liquid Penetrant Test Performed Passed Failed – Location of Failure: _________

Performed By: _______________________________ Firm Name: __________________________________

24. Status of Ladder In Service Out of Service for Further Testing Out of Service for Repair Destroyed as result of Test

Other __________________________

25. Repair Notes: (Date and Initial Entries)

Remarks: (Use Section Number):

Signature of Person Responsible for Test:

EXHIBIT_A_Inspection_Form_Report
CUSTOMER ________________________________________________
UNIT NO. ___________________ TEST DATE ___________
CITY OF AUSTIN
EXHIBIT_B_Summary_of_Test_Form
EXHIBIT_C_Operational_Test_Form
LIFT CYLINDER
AERIAL LADDERS / ELEVATING PLATFORMS
ARTICULATING BOOM
EXHIBIT_D_Other_Specific_Test_Form
EXHIBIT_E_Defect_Form
DEFECT PAGE

EXHIBIT_F_Ground_Ladder_Testing_Form

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