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Main Checklist ACE-IT Radio Tower Inspection Checklist
| Date(s) of Inspection: | Inspector Company: |
| Site Name/Location: | Inspector Name: |
District Owning/Using/Maintaining Tower:
| OK? (Y/N/NA) | Deficiencies Found | Preventive Maintenance Performed | All Deficiencies Resolved (Y/N/NA)? |
| 1. Structure Condition | | | | |
| 1.1 Check for damaged members (legs and bracing) | | | | |
| 1.2 Check for loose members | | | | |
| 1.3 Check for missing members | | | | |
| 1.4 Check for climbing facilities, platforms, catwalks – all secure and functional | | | | |
| 1.5 Check for loose, damaged, corroded and/or missing bolts and/or nut locking devices. Tighten or replace as needed. | | | | |
| 1.6 Check for visible cracks in welded connections | | | | |
| 2. Finish |
| 2.1 Check overall paint and/or galvanizing condition |
| 2.2 Check for overall rust and/or corrosion condition including mounts and accessories |
| 2.3 Check FAA color marking conditions. Rate condition on scale of 1 to 10 in place of Y/N/NA response, where 10 = best case condition, 5 = fair condition and 1 = worst case condition. |
| 2.4 Check for water collection in members and remedy (e.g., unplug drain holes, etc.) |
| 3. Lighting |
| 3.1 Check conduit, junction boxes, and fasteners (weather tight and secure) |
| 3.2 Check drain and vent openings (verify they are unobstructed and clear as needed) |
| 3.3 Check wiring condition |
| 3.4 Check light lenses |
| 3.5 Check bulb condition |
| 3.6 Check controllers (verify they are functioning) |
| 3.6.1 Check flasher |
| 3.6.2 Check photo control |
| 3.6.3 Check alarms |
| 4. Grounding |
| 4.1 Check connections |
| 4.2 Check for corrosion |
| 4.3 Check lightning protection (secured to structure) |
| 5. Antennas and Lines |
| 5.1 Check antenna condition |
| 5.2 Check mount and/or ice shield condition (bent, loose, and/or missing members) |
| 5.3 Check feed line condition (flanges, seals, dents, jacket damage, grounding, etc.) |
| 5.4 Check hanger condition (snap-ins, bolt on, kellum grips, etc.) |
| 5.5 Verify they are properly secured to structure |
| 6. Other Appurtenances (walkways, platforms, sensors, floodlights, etc.) |
| 6.1 Check condition |
| 6.2 Verify they are properly secured to structure |
| 7. Check Insulator Condition |
| 7.1 Check for cracking and chipping |
| 7.2 Check for cleanliness of insulators |
| 7.3 Verify spark gaps are set properly |
| 7.4 Check isolation transformer condition |
| 7.5 Verify bolts and connection are secure |
| 8. Guys |
| 8.1 Check strand condition (corrosion, breaks, nicks, kinks, etc.) |
| 8.2 Check guy hardware Conditions |
| 8.2.1 Check turnbuckles or equivalent (secure and safety properly applied) |
| 8.2.2 Verify cable thimbles are properly in place (if required) |
| 8.2.3 Verify service sleeves are properly in place (if required) |
| 8.2.4 Check cable connectors (end fittings) |
| 8.2.4.1 Verify cable clamps are applied properly and bolts are tight |
| 8.2.4.2 Verify wire serving is properly applied |
| 8.2.4.3 Verify there are no signs of slippage or damaged strands |
| 8.2.4.4 Check preformed wraps – properly applied, fully wrapped, and sleeve in place |
| 8.2.4.5 Verify poured sockets are secure and showing no separation |
| 8.2.4.6 Verify shackles, bolts, pins and cotter pins are secure and in good condition |
| 8.3 Measure guy tensions. Record in worksheet Record of Guy Wire Tension, included as a separate tab in this file. |
| 8.4 Record temperature, wind speed and wind direction |
Temperature - _______________________ Deg. F.
Wind Velocity - _______________________ MPH
Wind Direction - _______________________
| 9. Concrete Foundations |
| 9.1 Ground condition |
| 9.1.1 Check for settlement, movement or earth cracks |
| 9.1.2 Check for erosion |
| 9.1.3 Assess site condition (standing water, drainage, trees, etc.) |
| 9.2 Anchorage condition |
| 9.2.1 Check nuts and/or nut locking device for tightness and acceptable condition |
| 9.2.2 Check grout condition |
| 9.2.3 Check anchorages and/or anchor rod condition |
| 9.3 Check concrete condition |
| 9.3.1 Check for cracking, spalling, or splitting |
| 9.3.2 Check for chipped or broken concrete |
| 9.3.3 Check for honeycombing |
| 9.3.4 Check for low spots to collect moisture |
| 10. Guyed Mast Anchors |
| 10.1 Check for settlement, movement or earth cracks |
| 10.2 Check for backfill heaped over concrete for water shedding |
| 10.3 Check for anchor rod condition below earth (Maintain required structural capacity of anchor during exploration. Attachment to temporary anchorage may be required) |
| 10.4 Check corrosion control measures (galvanizing, coating, concrete encasement, cathodic protection systems, etc.) |
| 10.5 Check for anchor heads clear of earth |
| 11. Tower Alignment |
| 11.1 Check tower plumb and twist. Generate report with findings and include with consolidated report. No realignment shall be done without prior approval from ACE-IT. |
| 12. Compound Area |
| 12.1 Check condition of access road and parking area. |
| 12.2 Check condition of fences and gate(s) |
| 12.3 Check compound for excessive underbrush growth, obstructions, debris, etc. |
| 12.4 Check electrical entrance. |
| 12.5 Check general site conditions. |
| 13. Building |
| 13.1 Check condition of building. |
| 13.2 Check roof of building for damage or deterioration. |
| 13.3 Check security light. |
Photographs Submitted With Consolidated Report (Describe): Attach additional sheets as needed. Number of additional sheets attached: ______
| Date Of Final Repairs/Inspection/Maintenance Associated With This Inspection (Give date of latest activity): |
| Summary Of Repairs/Maintenance Performed As A Result Of This Inspection/Maintenance Instance. Attach additional sheets as needed. Number of additional sheets attached: ______ |
Additional Comments. Attach additional sheets as needed. Number of additional sheets attached: ______
Attachments included with this document? Yes / No If Yes, number of pages included as attachments:
The signature on this document will certify that the inspection and maintenance of this tower has been completed.
| Contractor's Inspector Signature: |
| ACE-IT Representative Signature: |
Record of Guy Wire Tension ACE-IT Record of Radio Tower Guy Tension Readings
| Date(s) of Inspection: | Inspector Company: |
| Site Name/Location: | Inspector Name: |
| District Owning/Using/Maintaining Tower: |
| Notice - Guy wire tensions should not be modified without prior ACE-IT approval. |
| Method Used (Describe equipment and method used): | Temperature - _______________________ Deg. F. |
| Wind Velocity - _______________________ MPH |
| Wind Direction - _______________________ |
Guy Level Cable Size Vertical Height (Elev.) Horizontal Distance to Anchor Required Tension Tension as Checked Corrected Tension (See Notice Above Before Proceeding)
Comments / Issues Needing Attention
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