Industrial Access
Questions about industrial chimneys, steel smokestacks, rope access, and chimney maintenance.

How often should our industrial chimneys and smokestacks get inspections?

Visual or binocular inpections should occur between 6 & 24 months. Full interior and exterior inspections should be performed on industrial chimneys every two years.

Do metal stacks need to be inspected as well?

Yes, metal stacks should be inspected just like industrial chimneys. Metal stacks can wear thin, potentially causing a catastrophy at your facility?

If a problem is found in our chimney or smokestack during the inspection, can you address the problem immediately?

Yes, the Industrial Access Team comes prepared to address any urgent issues during the chimney/stack inspection with consent of the plant contact.

How long does it take to get the written inspection report?

We normally will have a full written report back to our plant representative within 10-14 business days. Our written report is anywhere from 30- 45 pages depending on the number of chimneys or stacks being inspected.

Can you do exterior work on a stack while the stack is running?

Yes, most repairs on the exterior of industrial chimneys and smokestacks can be repaired during normal plant operating hours. However, there are some repairs that require the stack to be inactive.

Is the build up inside the stack or chimney harmful to the environment when cleaned?

No, build-up in the interior of chimneys and stacks is normally environmentally safe. Salt cake is the most common sediment accumulation which can be washed and drained into the plants drainage system.

Can you inspect our industrial chimney stack in one day?

Typically it takes two days to perform a thorough chimney inspection. Industrial Access by Chimney Solutions takes pride in our detailed chimney inspection reports, therefore, we take the time to do it right the first time. Set up on chimneys and smokestacks takes approximately one full day followed by one full of inspection. These times vary depending on the height and diameter of the stack.

Why is chimney and smokestack monitoring so important?

Industrial chimney and smokestack monitoring is important for EPA compliance and for promoting combustion efficiency.

What is Rope Access?

  • Rope Access is defined as a set of techniques in which ropes and specialized hardware are used to provide the primary means of support for workers to access and complete work. This is accomplished using a two-rope system. The main rope supports the worker and the safety, or back-up, rope provides fall protection.

What are the benefits of Rope Access?

  • Versatile Accessibility: Industrial Access is able to access any part of your structures, industrial concrete chimneys, steel smokestacks, bridges or dams in a safe and efficient manner. Among others, Rope Access can be applied safely to narrow gangways, high rises, and unusual building types.

  • Cost Effective: Utilizing less manpower, time, scaffolding and heavy machinery allows Industrial Access to offer you services at a lower price then traditional access methods.

  • Fast: Rope Access allows us the ability to gain access to any part of your building using minimal time, space, and equipment. This keeps overall job time down, contributing to cost-efficiency

  • Minimal environmental impact: Our specialized ropes, techniques, and equipment allow Industrial Access to finish your chimney job with the most minimal of environmental impacts. We keep noise, exhaust fumes, and heavy machinery to a minimum to keep your clients and neighbors going about their day.

What are some common Rope Access applications?

  • Interior & Exterior Chimney Climbing Inspections

  • Building and Chimney Repairs

  • smokestack & Chimney Surface Cleaning and Sealing

  • Rust Removal & Painting on Stacks, Tanks and Silos

  • Bridge & Dam Service

  • Wind Turbine Service

  • High Access Brick Work on Industrial Chimneys

  • Photography & Video In Hard To Reach Places Such as Industrial Chimneys and Smokestacks

  • Marine Stack Service

  • General Steeplejack Services
 Full interior and exterior inspections should be performed on Industrial Chimneys every two years.

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