Uncertified Roof Anchors
priority_high Why it matters
Any anchorage a worker ties off to must hold 5,000 pounds per attached person (§1910.27(b)), or be engineered with a 2:1 safety factor under a qualified person. Older buildings often have anchors that were never load-tested, were added informally, or have corroded — and a window-washing or maintenance contractor won't work until they're certified.
event_repeat How often it's checked
This is the most calendar-driven item on the list. Anchorages require a visual inspection at least annually by a qualified person, and a load re-certification at least every 10 years (shorter — commonly 5 years — for adhesive/post-installed anchors per ANSI/IWCA I-14.1 and the engineer's spec). That recurring clock is exactly what an ongoing maintenance plan manages.
construction How La Gala fixes it
Our licensed PE partner performs the proof-load test and issues the sealed certification; our crews install, repair, or replace anchors to spec — one contract for the certify-and-fix.
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