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Inspections of pylon signs ad cladding
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Tomstorey  
#1 Posted : 19 March 2020 16:15:37(UTC)
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Tomstorey

Hi,

During all the heavy winds we have had recently we have had a few cases of cladding and sign wind damage. 

Does anyone here know of any requirements for statutory inspections of a pylon sign similar to what you would see at a petrol station or retail park? Or for inspection of cladding or shop signs on a retail unit?

All of the info i found points to ACM cladding and fire safety. Not really relevant to what i'm looking for.
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Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 19 March 2020 21:28:19(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Most designs do consider wind load and shear but there is no regulated and mandated frequency of inspection for installed systems.

Comes down to the owners duty to maintain a safe site and real hope that the design was correctly installed

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/angel-gardens-rochdale-road-traffic-17778289

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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 19 March 2020 21:28:19(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Most designs do consider wind load and shear but there is no regulated and mandated frequency of inspection for installed systems.

Comes down to the owners duty to maintain a safe site and real hope that the design was correctly installed

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/angel-gardens-rochdale-road-traffic-17778289

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Kim Hedges  
#4 Posted : 21 March 2020 13:21:20(UTC)
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Kim Hedges

Ah I think under any prosecution, should a sign fall off or been blown off or whatever, the HSE would simply prosecute the company under the very basic (but with teeth) General Duty of Care, section 2, HASAWA1974.

Is it likely?  So, inspect.  It's really that simple.  So the next time a team visits a pylon, perhaps the daily RAMS should have a proviso to do a quick check whilst normal work is being done, doesn't have to be onerous.  Keep it simple. 
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