Ladder Testing Services That Won’t Let You DownGround & Aerial Ladder Inspections

As a first responder or a construction worker, you need to know that your aerial and ground ladders won’t let you down.

An ISO 9001 and CSA W178.1 accredited service provider, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) offers a complete inspection and non-destructive testing program to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other applicable standards for testing ground ladders, aerial ladders, elevating platforms, water towers, and more.

Our skill, speed and safety focus have made IIA the go-to provider of aerial and ground ladder testing, and we have skilled inspectors in your area.

Aerial & Ground Ladder Testing

Our role is to ensure that ground ladders, aerial ladders, water towers, and aerial trucks are structurally and mechanically sound and safe for service.


Any ground ladders that are used in the fire service and sold to fire departments as a ‘rated ladder’ are subject to a series of tests per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1932-2010 guidelines. The testing of ground ladders can minimize ladder failures due to abuse, overloading, normal wear or heat.

We test various types of metal, fiberglass, and wood ground ladders between 5 and 45 feet in length, made by various manufacturers.

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Our Testing Methods

Our inspections include a complete visual and operational test of the vehicle, aerial device and associated equipment. Additionally, various non-destructive test methods are used to locate defects.
These tests can include non-destructive examinations (NDE), such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Dye Penetrant (DP), and also Magnetic Particle (MP) testing, to validate the integrity of the structural welds.

We conduct visual, operational, bend, and drift tests for ground, roof, attic, combination, extension, and multipurpose ladders. Using our mobile crane load testing equipment, we also perform hardware, pressure, and load tests to make certain the ground ladder safely withstands all load requirements.

Each piece of equipment will receive an identification sticker, as well as a yearly sticker, after testing is complete. Heat sensor labels are applied when necessary.

Our Service

Our full menu of ladder inspection and testing services includes:

  • Horizontal Bend Test (500 lb test load)
  • Roof Hook Test (1000 lb test load)
  • Extension Ladder Hardware Test (1000 lb test load)
  • Visual Inspection of all Elements
  • Heat Sensor Check & Replacement (if necessary)
  • Liquid Penetrant Inspection of Rung Welds (IIA exclusive, optional test)
  • Load Test
  • Timing & Functional Tests
  • Hardness Test of Non-Ferrous Metal Components
  • Hydraulic Oil Analysis
  • Turntable Bolt Torque Check
  • Drift Test
  • Waterway Systems Check
  • Ultrasonic Inspection of Accessible Pins
  • Magnetic Particle/Dye Penetrant Test of Critical Welds and Casting
  • Ground Ladder Hardware & Hook Tests

Our Team

Our staff of professional engineers and certified inspectors has years of experience with the inspection and certification of fire department aerial devices. We are prepared to travel anywhere, at any time, to evaluate the serviceability of fire-fighting equipment after any incident that may have damaged the structure.

Accreditations & Standards

  • Adheres to strict NFPA standards
  • ISO/IEC 17020 Accredited

Resources

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