How Often Must Roof Anchors Be Recertified?
schedule How often, by anchor type
It's the question every building owner eventually asks, and the answer depends on the anchor's use. Rope-descent-system (RDS) anchorages — the ones crews suspend from for window-washing and façade work — must be inspected annually by a qualified person and certified at least every 10 years under §1910.27(b), sooner if an inspection finds a problem. Anchors used only as fall-arrest tie-offs follow §1910.140 instead: inspected before each use, with periodic checks per the manufacturer and ANSI Z359.
checklist What resets the clock
For RDS anchorages the 10-year certification is the maximum interval, not a target; coastal corrosion, roof work, or any damage demands a fresh test, and the annual inspection is non-negotiable. The owner must keep the records on file and provide them to contractors — missing paperwork is itself the violation, even on a sound anchor.
event_repeat How we keep you current
La Gala and our PE partner put your anchors on a documented schedule — load-tested, certified and tagged, with the records you need on hand — and replace any that don't pass. We make the recert a routine line item instead of a scramble before a window-washing job.
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Our PE partner certifies it and our crews fix it, under one contract. Start with a free, no-obligation assessment, or build a custom compliance plan in two minutes.