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13 <br /> System tests and/or Operation tests. In this case,the report would list all completed tests and <br /> inspections, along with their results. The report would also list all tests that were not conducted, along <br /> with a description of the conditions leading to suspension of the testing. A Certificate of Inspection to <br /> NFPA 1911, stating that the test work was incomplete, can also be issued. <br /> If the AHJ wishes to have a Certificate of Inspection to NFPA 1911 indicating completion of all required <br /> tests, appropriate repairs would need to be completed as outlined in the report. A re-inspection would <br /> then be scheduled. The items identified as causing the suspension of testing would be re-inspected and <br /> all remaining tests would also be conducted. The fire department would receive a second report, showing <br /> that all inspections were completed. In the event that further inspection and testing requires a return visit, <br /> a cost limit increase(based upon the estimated time to be spent at your facility conducting the re- <br /> inspection)will be requested. <br /> In order to perform the aerial device examination and test efficiently, access panels and ladder racks <br /> should be removed prior to testing. For example, items such as the diamond plate covers on the <br /> turntables, outrigger cylinder cover plates, ladder slides or hose troughs should be removed. Also, the <br /> undercarriage, turntable, outriggers, torque box, and ladder or booms must be steam cleaned and <br /> degreased in order to provide clean, dry areas for weld inspection. The materials used during the <br /> magnetic particle inspection will not function properly on a surface covered with foreign materials. Also, <br /> grease on the ladder or substructure will trap the magnetic particles making cleaning of the ladder <br /> difficult. <br /> There are, however, areas of the ladder that should not be degreased since an absence of lubrication in <br /> these areas may hinder proper operation of the device. These areas are the ladders sliding and rolling <br /> components such as baserail babbitt, ladder rollers and slide blocks and the rotation bearing, gear and <br /> pinion. After the inspection, the magnetic particles should be removed from the ladder and substructure <br /> surface as quickly as possible. Your personnel should pay special attention to sliding and rolling <br /> components of the ladder to ensure all magnetic particles are removed. <br /> A level area with electricity and water should be available for the inspection. UL PERSONNEL ARE NOT <br /> AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIALS. A trained and qualified operator MUST be <br /> available during the aerial testing. The unit will be out of service for 6 to 12 hours, depending on the type <br /> and condition of the aerial device. However, should an emergency arise, our representative can quickly <br /> discontinue test work and the unit will be available for service. Also, if the device is equipped with a <br /> permanently attached water system, pumping apparatus capable of pressurizing the water system to its <br /> rated capacity should be available. If the device has a permanently attached water system with flow <br /> meters in the system, then pumping apparatus capable of supplying the system at its rated flow rate <br /> should be available. <br /> GROUND LADDERS: <br /> There are no special preparations necessary for our ground ladder work. However, due to the size and <br /> weight of some of these ladders, please arrange to have someone available to assist our representative <br /> with the ground ladder test work. <br /> Please be advised that our test results show that most roof hooks constructed of 5/8 in. diameter mild <br /> steel have difficulty meeting the requirements of the Roof Hook Test. If any of your ladders are equipped <br /> with 5/8 in. diameter mild steel hooks, you may want to upgrade these hooks prior to testing. <br /> Also, according to the 2004 Edition of NFPA 1932, all ladders are required to have heat sensor labels. <br /> Labels are to be located on the inside of each beam of each section immediately below the second rung <br /> from the tip of each section and immediately below the center rung of that section. UL provides labels at <br /> the time of inspection for$ 2.50 per label or labels may be obtained from the ladder manufacturer. <br /> In the event that further inspection and testing requires a return visit, a cost limit increase (based upon the <br /> estimated time to be spent at your facility conducting the re-inspection)will be requested. For example, if <br /> 80 <br />