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Periodic inspections by a competent person are recommended by the manufacturer.
The frequency will depend upon the environment, location and usage but should be at least every 12 months.
• Visually inspect the complete installed product in relation to the client’s needs. Establish if any modifications and/or additional products are required to reflect any
refurbishment requirements or additional plant & equipment which have been installed and require access.
• Check installation configuration is complete as per the original installation drawing/plan.
• Ensure the product has not been modified or tampered with by unauthorised persons.
• Check the functionality of the product.
• Check the spring is correctly tensioned.
• Check all fixings are in place, greased and sufficiently torqued.
• Check the general height and level of the product.
• Any galvanized components showing signs of corrosion should be wire brushed thoroughly and galvanized spray/paint applied as appropriate.
If rusted significantly, take digital photographs and include these in the inspection report.
• Inspect powder coated product surfaces and note any imperfections or general degradation.
• Check fixings to walls/structures including cat ladder clamps are in place, greased and sufficiently torqued.
• Check system plaque position & mark up to reflect date of the next required inspection. Establish if additional plaques are required due to any refurbishment works.
Kee Gate Recertification
