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Ground Ladder Testing

This test requires specialty equipment not found in the average mechanics shop. We have the right tools and training to perform this non-destructive test.

The benefits of hiring an outside service to test your ground ladders are: Reduced liability, third party testing, test documentation, proper testing equipment, and getting it done safely and correctly.

We have expanded our services to include Fire Hose and Ground Ladder Service Testing on the same test date. See "Together is Even Better" for more details.

What Our Service Includes

Testing

Generally there are 4 different tests that are performed annually per NFPA 1932.

Visual Inspections
Extension Ladder Hardware Test
Roof Hook Test
Horizontal Bending Test

Note: The Hardness Test is no longer required by the current NFPA 1932 Standard.

In addition to performing the required test, included with our service is documentation that exceeds the NFPA requirement.

Heat Sensors

If the ladder is constructed of metal or fiberglass materials and it does not have heat sensor labels, the ladder shall be tested in accordance with the NFPA 1932 Standard. If the ladder passes all the tests, heat sensor labels shall be applied to the ladder if missing or expired.

Note: Per NFPA 1932: If the heat sensor label has an expiration date and that date has passed, or there is no date on the label, the heat sensor label shall be replaced.

Test Documentation

Following the test, we will provide your department with documentation on each ladder tested. Our documentation will be in accordance with the NFPA 1932 Standard requirements and will be delivered within 30 days of the test.

Together Is Even Better

Hose Testing and Ladder Testing at the Same Time Saves You Time and Money!

Consider the advantages of testing both your fire hose and ground ladders together. Reducing out-of-service time is always a goal of fire departments.

NHTS, Inc. can test both fire hose and ground ladders at the same time. Your engine will only be out of service once with very little additional time needed to do both.

In addition, NHTS, Inc. will also reduce the rate per foot for Ground Ladder Testing when both are done together.

Evaluate the time savings that completing ground ladder and hose testing together can provide for your department.

Call us and ask about the positive response we are seeing from fire departments who have chosen to implement this program.