Roof Anchor Certification

Shine On Anchors provides roof anchor certification, inspection, testing and documentation services for commercial buildings nationwide.

Roof anchors are critical components of rooftop fall protection and suspended-access systems. Building owners and property managers need to know that these systems are properly evaluated, maintained and documented before workers rely on them.

Our team helps building owners, facility managers, contractors and safety professionals understand the condition of their roof anchor systems, identify deficiencies and determine what steps are needed to keep those systems ready for safe rooftop access.

Need your roof anchors inspected, tested or certified? Contact Shine On Anchors to discuss your building and existing system.

What Is Roof Anchor Certification?

Roof anchor certification is the process of evaluating a roof anchor system and documenting whether the system meets the applicable requirements for its intended use.

Depending on the anchor system, its documentation, age, condition and intended application, the evaluation may include visual inspection, review of existing drawings or records, testing, engineering review and documentation of deficiencies.

Certification should not be confused with a routine visual inspection or load test. These processes can work together, but they serve different purposes.

Shine On Anchors helps building owners determine what evaluation their existing system requires and provides the inspection, testing and documentation needed for the specific project.

Roof Anchor Inspection vs. Certification vs. Load Testing

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.

Roof Anchor Inspection
An inspection evaluates the visible condition of an anchor and surrounding components. Inspectors look for issues such as corrosion, damage, loose or missing components, labeling problems, deterioration and other visible deficiencies.

Roof Anchor Certification
Certification involves determining and documenting whether an anchor system is suitable for its intended application based on the applicable requirements, available system information and required evaluation.

Roof Anchor Load Testing
Load testing applies a controlled test load to an anchor as part of an evaluation when testing is required or appropriate for the system.

Our Roof Anchor Certification Process

Every building and roof anchor system is different. Our certification process begins by determining what is installed and what documentation is available.

1. System and Documentation Review
We review available information about the existing roof anchor system, including drawings, previous inspection or testing records, system identification and other available documentation.

2. Roof Anchor Inspection
The existing anchors and accessible components are evaluated for visible deficiencies, damage, corrosion, deterioration and other conditions that may affect their continued use.

3. Determine Testing or Engineering Requirements
Based on the system and available documentation, additional testing or engineering evaluation may be required.

4. Load Testing When Required
Where appropriate, anchors can be tested using controlled equipment and procedures.

5. Identify Deficiencies
Anchors or system components that do not meet the applicable evaluation criteria are documented so the building owner can determine what corrective work is necessary.

6. Certification and Documentation
Upon completion of the required evaluation, Shine On provides documentation identifying the systems evaluated and the results of the work performed.

When Do Roof Anchors Need to Be Evaluated?

Roof anchor systems should be evaluated and maintained based on their use, design, manufacturer requirements, applicable standards and site conditions.

Additional evaluation may also be appropriate when:

• Existing certification or inspection documentation cannot be located
• A roof has been replaced or significantly modified
• Anchors show corrosion, damage or deterioration
• Building modifications may have affected the system
• The intended use of the anchor system changes
• Contractors request current documentation before beginning rooftop work
• There is uncertainty regarding the system’s condition, installation or history

A missing tag or certificate does not automatically tell you whether an anchor is safe or unsafe. The system needs to be properly evaluated.

Roof Anchor Certification for Rope Descent and Window Cleaning Systems

Roof anchors used for rope descent systems and suspended-access work require particular attention because workers depend directly on the building’s anchorage system.

OSHA roof anchor requirements for rope descent systems include specific responsibilities concerning anchorage and building-owner information provided to employers performing the work.

Shine On Anchors can evaluate existing roof anchor systems and help building owners understand what inspection, testing, engineering review or documentation may be needed before contractors use the system.

Roof Anchor Certification for Fall Protection Systems

Roof anchors may also serve as anchorage components within personal fall protection systems.

The requirements for an anchorage depend on the system and how it is intended to be used. An anchor used for fall arrest may have different design and performance considerations from an anchorage used for rope descent, restraint or other access applications.

For this reason, certification should evaluate the actual system and intended use, rather than assuming that every roof anchor has identical requirements.

What Types of Systems Can We Evaluate?

• Roof anchors and anchorage points
• Tie-back anchors
• Window-cleaning anchors
• Davit and suspended-access anchorage systems
• Fall-arrest anchorage systems
• Fall-restraint systems
• Horizontal lifeline systems
• Rope-descent anchorage systems
• Other engineered rooftop fall-protection systems

If you’re unsure what type of system is installed on your building, our team can help identify the existing equipment and determine the appropriate next step.

Who Needs Roof Anchor Certification Services?

Our roof anchor inspection, testing and certification services are used by:

• Commercial property owners
• Property management companies
• Facility managers
• Universities and colleges
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Government facilities
• Hotels and hospitality properties
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Office buildings
• High-rise properties
• Contractors and construction managers
• Engineers and safety professionals

We work on both individual properties and multi-building portfolios.

Nationwide Roof Anchor Certification

Shine On Anchors provides fall-protection and roof-anchor services throughout the United States.

Our team works with building owners, property managers, universities, government agencies, contractors and facility teams to evaluate existing rooftop safety systems and determine what inspection, testing, certification or corrective work is required.

For organizations managing multiple properties, we can also help create a more consistent process for inspections, documentation and system evaluation across a portfolio.

Depending on your fall protection requirements, we can install anchors, life lines, roof access systems. We can design a specific solution for your project.

Stay compliant with OSHA by testing and inspecting your anchors. Shine On Group will load test, certify, and consult on your anchor or fall protection system.

We provide visual inspections, testing and documentation to help building owners maintain their roof anchor and fall protection systems.