Maintenance – Tower Inspections

Tower Inspections

The Fred A. Nudd Corporation recommends that a structural inspection be done annually and/or after any severe weather.  Below are lists of what is included in a standard inspection for various types of towers.

Guyed Tower Inspection:

• Visual inspection from the ground prior to climbing

• Address any safety concerns or hazards prior to proceeding

• Visual inspection of guy anchors (no digging)

• Tension readings from guy wires

• Measurement of tower plumb with transit or Theadolite

• Visual inspection of FAA lighting for proper function

• Verify operation of photo cell switch

• Check 10% of hardware for tightness

• Check weep holes if applicable

• Visual inspection of safety climb if applicable

• Visual inspection of antennas and transmission lines

• Visual inspection of overall condition of the tower noting any potential problems

• Visual inspection of paint condition if applicable

• Visual inspection of overall site condition

Self Supporting Tower Inspection:

• Visual inspection of overall condition of the tower from ground prior to climbing

• Address any safety concerns or hazards prior to proceeding

• Measurement of base flange heights to verify that tower is plumb and not settling

• Visual inspection of FAA lighting for proper function

• Verify operation of photo cell switch

• Check 10% of hardware for tightness

• Check weep holes if applicable

• Visual inspection of safety climb if applicable

• Visual inspection of overall tower condition noting any potential problems

• Visual inspection of antennas and transmission lines

• Visual inspection of paint condition if applicable

• Visual inspection of overall site condition

Monopole Tower Inspection:

• Visual inspection of overall condition of the tower from ground prior to climbing

• Address any safety concerns or hazards prior to proceeding

• Measurement of base flange heights to verify that tower is plumb and not settling

• Visual inspection of FAA lighting for proper function

• Verify operation of photo cell switch

• Check 10% of hardware for tightness

• Visual inspection of safety climb if applicable

• Visual inspection of overall tower condition noting any potential problems

• Visual inspection of antennas and transmission lines

• Visual inspection of paint condition if applicable

• Visual inspection of overall site condition

Additional Inspection Services:

• Grounding impedance testing

• Broadcast Antenna Inspections

• Broadcast Line Pressure Checks

• Rigid broadcast line disassembly and visual inspection

• Line Sweeps with system analyzer

• Antenna Sweeps with system analyzer