Rooftop Anchor Inspections

As a building owner, your top priority is safety. Yet, understanding and meeting OSHA roof anchor requirements can be overwhelming. Non-compliance risks hefty fines, unsafe work conditions, and potential liability. Expert Summit Anchors is here to guide you through every step of anchor installation, inspection, and certification.

We specialize in anchor installation and inspection, roof anchor certification, and load testing to keep your building compliant and safe. With our expertise, you’ll meet OSHA and ANSI standards with ease, ensuring a secure environment for your employees, contractors, and visitors.

Requirements for Roof Anchor Inspections

Under OSHA 1910.27 an annual inspection must be performed. This annual is performed subsequent to the 10 year certification process. For example if 10 year certification is done year one, annuals would begin and continue years 2-9. This annual must be done by a qualified person that can determine condition of the anchorages as well as determine that the certification process that the anchors underwent is still valid and nothing has changed in the interim. The inspection involves verification of attachment, water intrusion points and metal deterioration of anchor or attachment points.

ESA will conduct all inspections and provide a detailed report detailing background of anchorage, load testing results and results from annual inspections. 

Anchor inspections play a critical role in maintaining the safety and reliability of rope descent and suspension systems. OSHA 1910.27 mandates that annual inspections be conducted after the initial 10-year certification to ensure compliance with safety standards and the ability to support loads of 5,000 pounds. These inspections are conducted by qualified professionals and include a thorough assessment to identify potential risks and maintain certification validity.

Key aspects of annual anchor inspections:

• Compliance with OSHA 1910.27: Ensures the anchorages meet regulatory standards.
• Safety Assurance: Confirms the anchorages can support loads of 5,000 pounds, protecting workers from risk.
• Verifies attachment points are secure.
• Checks for water intrusion that could compromise structural integrity.
• Assesses signs of metal deterioration or other damage.
• Avoiding Liability: Regular inspections keep certifications valid and reduce exposure to legal risks for building owners.
  
  

By adhering to these requirements, building owners can protect workers and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.

Why Anchor Inspections are Important Nationwide

• Compliance: OSHA 1910.27 mandates annual anchor inspections and certifications every ten years.
• Safety: Properly tested anchors can withstand a force of 5,000 pounds in any direction.
• Prevention: Avoid fines starting at $15,000 for non-compliance.
• Confidence: Protect lives and maintain trust with residents, employees, and contractors.

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Protect Your Team and Stay OSHA Compliant with Expert Summit Anchors Inspections

At Expert Summit Anchors, we provide nationwide professional inspection services to keep your systems safe, your certifications valid, and your liability minimized. Trust our experts to deliver peace of mind with every inspection.



• Evaluate: Our team performs a detailed inspection to identify issues.
• Test: We conduct anchor point testing and certification, including load testing to ensure anchors meet OSHA standards.
• Certify: After successful testing, you’ll receive a roof anchor certification document for compliance.
  
  

We also offer digital reporting with GPS to simplify record-keeping for your team.

Don’t risk compliance or safety—schedule your anchor inspection with our qualified experts today.