The safety of the equipment in your performance space is critical. If your equipment isn’t safe, you aren’t safe. Below we outline a few questions to help understand why having a rigging inspection completed is necessary to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.
Rigging Inspection FAQs
Why is a rigging inspection necessary?
Rigging inspections ensure that overhead rigging equipment is in good, working condition and is performing as intended. An inspection decreases the risk of accidents and helps extend the life of the equipment by identifying correctable issues before they become major repairs or potential accidents.
How often is it recommended to have rigging equipment inspected?
Per the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) E1.4 and newly defined ANSI E1.47 industry standards, as well as all major manufacturer’s user guides, entertainment rigging equipment must be inspected annually at a minimum.
What is done during a rigging inspection?
Typical inspections consist of a visual, aural, and tactile testing of each rigging system component. Depending on the type of inspection being performed, rigging sub-systems may be exercised briefly, or a more thorough evaluation may be undertaken as required by the type of inspection. Line sets will be moved through their full travel while the inspector looks, listens, and feels for problems. Curtains will be inspected for dry rot and flame retardancy. Fire curtains will be tested and timed to ensure that they are code-compliant. Even non-moving equipment like catwalks and box boom lighting positions may be inspected for tight hardware and cracked welds. We follow an inspection checklist to make sure the most efficient inspection has been completed
How do we get someone from Flyhouse to come out and inspect our equipment?
To have Flyhouse come out to complete an inspection of your equipment, the process is simple. Fill out our online inspection form, answer some basic questions about your system, and we will follow up with you to provide a quote for the inspection. If you accept our proposed quote, we will then schedule an inspection at your facility.
What qualifications do your inspectors have?
All Flyhouse technicians are Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) certified and have years of experience inspecting a wide-range of rigging systems.
What standards does Flyhouse follow during inspections?
Chicago Flyhouse follows the guidance provided by ANSI E1.4 and E1.47, as well as manufacturer guidelines for inspection of rigging components and sub-systems. Flyhouse technicians follow an inspection checklist containing criteria developed as part of our inspection process. For most inspections, Flyhouse provides two qualified inspectors for the same price as many of our competitors that only provide one.
Is there a cost involved?
There is a cost involved when a rigging inspection is completed and will vary based on the size of the facility. Costs may include potential lift rental, travel costs, and additional time for larger facilities. Inspections do not cover the cost of potential repairs. To receive a quote on the cost of an inspection, fill out a Flyhouse Rigging Inspection Form.
Will we receive a written report of the final inspection?
When an inspection has been completed, Flyhouse will provide a written report on the findings. The detailed report will include photographic examples of any issues encountered during the inspection. The report will inform a repair technician on what the issues are and what should be done to correct them.
If it shows we need to make repairs on our system, is that something Flyhouse can do?
If your report shows repairs are necessary, Flyhouse is able to perform the repairs. Flyhouse manufacturer-trained technicians ensure rigging systems are repaired according to manufacturer requirements and industry-standard installation practices.
Flyhouse also offers a Safer Venue subscription which bundles inspection, repair, and training into one cohesive service package at an affordable price.
