W911SA23Q3109 Attachment 2 Williams Hill 2.pdf
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This document contains a tower inspection report for a site visit conducted on March 24, 2022. The report provides details on the condition of the communications tower such as structural integrity, equipment and hardware, electrical systems, and notes any unsatisfactory conditions observed. Specific issues identified include surface rust, loose or missing bolts, hardware and equipment, cracked grouting, and worn insulation. The inspector recommends addressing these deficiencies to maintain the safety and reliability of the tower.
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Site and Tower Information Location/Site ID/Tower Name Tower Manufacturer/Model No. UNK Tower Type GPS Coordinates Weather Description of facility Road conditions/Accessibility Accessibility easily 4x4 raining (safer) Inspector
1. SITE PLAN
1.1 Indicate the tower layout relative to north, include relationship of equipment shelter.
1.1.1 Self Supporting Tower-show site view and assign legs a letter designation.
1.1.2 Guyed Tower - show site view and assign anchors & legs a letter designation.
1.1.3 Mono Pole
Mike Ruch Sabino Perez Date(s) 3/24/2022
Tower Height (ft) 90'
Tower Inspection Report
SSS - Free Standing Structure
35.9514 -121.0015 sunny 2 concrete buildings and 3 towers and 2 gov
Job No. 22-049Williams Hill #2
L 1
L 3 L 2
L 1
L 2L 3
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2. TOWER ELEVATIONS
2.1 Indicate tower height above ground.
2.2 Indicate locations of all antennas, antenna mounting brackets, microwave dishes.
This information shall show the relation to north.
St ru ct ur e He ig ht
A bo ve G ro un d
He ig ht P oi nt
A bo ve G ro un d
Broken dish Platform
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3. TOWER STRUCTURE
3.1 General conditions?................................................................................ good
3.2 Are any loose bolts present?.................................................................... yes
3.3 Are any damaged members present?....................................................... no
3.4 Are signs of unusual stress or vibration present?...................................... no
3.5 Any missing members?............................................................................ yes
3.6 Are climbing ladders, platforms and safety equipment secure?................ yes
3.7 Structural Members
3.7.1 Spot check at least ten (10) bolts on vertical tower members at intervals of approximately twenty-five (25) feet apart on all tower faces.
3.7.2 Record the number of bolts and/or nuts that were found missing.
________2________
3.7.3 Record the percentage of bolts that were checked and found to be loose.
3.7.4 Inspect structural members for fractures, bends and defective welds.
3.7.5 Ensure the tightness of tower base anchor bolts.
3.7.6 Inspect the general condition of stub antenna towers.
3.7.7 Specific weld joint inspections.
3.7.7.1 Guyed tower cantilevered joints above the guy level.
3.7.7.2 Guy and torque arm lugs.
3.7.7.3 Welds on equalizer plate where it connects to anchor shaft.
4. TOWER FOUNDATIONS & GUY ANCHORS
4.1 General conditions?
4.1.1 Are any cracks observed?......................................................................... yes cracked grout
4.1.2 Are there any signs of movement?.......................................................... no
4.1.3 Are anchors clear of brush, vines and trees?............................................ yes
4.1.4 Is tower and anchors fenced?................................................................... yes
4.1.5 Is grading sufficient to ensure proper water drainage?............................. yes
4.1.6 Is guy anchor head clear of earth?............................................................ n/a
4.1.7 Any evidence of anchor bolt corrosion?................................................... no
4.1.8 Any low spots that may collect moisture?................................................ no
4.2 Structural Members
4.2.1 Inspect guy plates and rods for bends and fractures.
4.2.2 Inspect concrete tower foundation(s) for cracking, spalling and settling.
4.2.3 Inspect guy anchor foundations for cracking, weathering and creepage.
4.2.4 Inspect anchor rod condition below earth to a depth of at least 12 inches.
4.2.5 Has base of tower been properly grouted with sufficient drain holes?
4.2.6 Check drain holes at base for any obstructions.
Sa tis fa ct or y
U ns at isf ac to ry (S ee Ite m
N /A
5. Structural Members
5.1 Inspect all turnbuckles for slippage and their condition.
5.2 Inspect the turnbuckle jam-nut safeties and cable safeties
5.3 Inspect all guy cable clamps for security and slippage.
5.4 Inspect all pre-forms for unwinding and slippage.
5.5 Inspect all shackles, clevises and thimbles.
5.6 Inspect guy wire dead ends.
5.7 Visually inspect all guy wires with binoculars for broken strands and or damaged insulators.
6. PAINT & OBSTRUCTION MARKING
6.1 General conditions?
6.2 Is rusting evident?
6.3 Is painting necessary?
6.4 Is there any paint splatter near the surrounding area?
6.5 Rust & Corrosion
6.5.1 Inspect for any particular portion of the tower that appears to have rust.
6.5.2 Inspect all antenna mounts and hardware for rust.
6.5.3 Inspect all guy plates and rods for rust and corrosion.
6.5.4 Inspect all guy cable clamps for rust.
6.5.5 Inspect ice shields for rust. (If present)
6.5.6 Inspect transmission line clamps and hanger bolts for rust.
6.6 Tower Paint
6.6.1 Inspect percentage of paint for peeling, flaking and fading.
6.6.2 Check visual effectiveness of the paint.
7. ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SYSTEMS
7.1 General condition?
7.2 Obstruction lights (circle one) YES NO
Condition_______________________________________________________
Sa tis fa ct or y
U ns at isf ac to ry (S ee It em
N /A
8. EXPLANATION OF UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS
Specification Section
All the way up
Top Platform
70'
50'
40' 25'
15'
Inspector Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Cracking and disintegrating grout at box.
Missing cover on recepticle Wires brittle and insulation missing
Surface rust on cable ladder into the building.
Surface rust on 1" electrical pipe.
Loose bolts on crossarm braces.
Loose grounds on satellite.
Could use another ladder on S side to get up to platform.
Missing hardware on tower connections.
Surface rust on angle iron.
Mule tape as Kellum grip.
Surface rust on unistrut that supports antenna at square SC.
Surface rust on bolts on x tie of tower.
Surface rust on J-Box and MA.
Surface rust on ground clamps.
File 3" pipe with wire through cutting outer jacket.
Cross braces have no locknuts.
Loose Kellum grips not attached.
Surface rust on Jbox, Surface rust on hardware on platform bolting to tower frame.
Loose communication wires on rectangle boxes.
Surface rust on L brackets and loose hardware on catwalk.
Surface rust on angle iron.
Missing hardware on the expanded metal not bolted U-bolts.
Surface rust U-bolts on NE antenna and all antenna.
Bent angle iron for platform railing.
Surface rust on bolts on broken dish.
Surface rust on L brackets.
Surface rust on conduit, u bolt on antenna.
Description of Condition Surface rust on unistrut and angle iron.
Loose communication wires.
Surface rust on U-bolts. Surface rust on brackets N antenna.
Loose hardware idle antenna.
3/24/2022
Mike Ruch 3/24/2022
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