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BMU Cradle Inspection

BMU Cradle Systems Test & Inspection

Often referred to as a window cleaning cradle, a gondola or a gantry, Building Maintenance Units (BMU) are a type of permanent mechanical access equipment generally installed on the building’s roof level that is operated manually, automatically or by remote control.

The BMU can be installed in a static location or on fixed or free-standing tracks, allowing the unit to traverse the full perimeter of the roof. From the main unit, a telescopic jib suspends a cradle or basket over the edge of the building that can be lowered or raised allowing access to all of the building’s façade for general maintenance, cleaning and repairs such as glazing and façade panel replacement.

Business responsibilities

The duty holder of a building has legal responsibility for ensuring that suspended access equipment under their care is:

  • Safe and fit for the purpose for which it was intended

  • Properly maintained and examined

  • Used by competent and adequately trained operatives

Eurosafe can help duty holders meet their legal obligations by providing a full testing and inspection solution individually tailored to minimise downtime and maximise the productivity of the cradle system.

BMU Cradle Inspection
BMU Cradle Inspection

Frequency of inspection

The testing and inspection of suspended access equipment is laid down under BS 6037-Part 1-2003 which states a quarterly regime as follows:

Month 1 – Inspection, thorough examination & load test

Month 3 – Inspection

Month 6 – Inspection & thorough examination

Month 9 – Inspection

LG3 inspections are being completed additionally every 10 years.

For more information on our BMU Inspection & Maintenance services please contact...

Wayne Reid

Sales Director, Compliance

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