skeletron
Structural
- Jan 30, 2019
- 875
This is mainly for the structural and small-firm users, but I guess it branches into business practice and risk for small jobs:
Have you dealt with approvals for load testing (or similar calibrated field test)? I came across an opportunity for ongoing review of fall arrest load tests on buildings. Here are a few of my uncertainties:
1. Load test performed by calibrated equipment. How can I enforce/review the calibration and get that info from the client?
2. Load test performed on site by the qualified person. Results/report/info delivered to engineer for review/approval. Some OHS regulations are saying witnessing the test, etc. how to you find the compromise with this when generally not being on site during the test?
3. What is everyone's take on risk level of this type of project? Load test should be pretty good confidence on the rating, but the consequence of bad results, bad test, misinterpreting info, could lead to fatality.
4. How do you price this? Per 10 anchors? Per building? Bracket for number of anchors per building? Etc.
I approach things pretty conservatively being in the young part of my solo venture, but also would like to having a steady amount of work to bill for. I've also been told that this is "done all the time and for XXX dollars per review". I'm interested in hearing others take on this type of work and the pros/pitfalls of it...
Have you dealt with approvals for load testing (or similar calibrated field test)? I came across an opportunity for ongoing review of fall arrest load tests on buildings. Here are a few of my uncertainties:
1. Load test performed by calibrated equipment. How can I enforce/review the calibration and get that info from the client?
2. Load test performed on site by the qualified person. Results/report/info delivered to engineer for review/approval. Some OHS regulations are saying witnessing the test, etc. how to you find the compromise with this when generally not being on site during the test?
3. What is everyone's take on risk level of this type of project? Load test should be pretty good confidence on the rating, but the consequence of bad results, bad test, misinterpreting info, could lead to fatality.
4. How do you price this? Per 10 anchors? Per building? Bracket for number of anchors per building? Etc.
I approach things pretty conservatively being in the young part of my solo venture, but also would like to having a steady amount of work to bill for. I've also been told that this is "done all the time and for XXX dollars per review". I'm interested in hearing others take on this type of work and the pros/pitfalls of it...