Question 1

THERE ARE A WIDE RANGE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES. SO, WHY ACCESS SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Accepted Answer

Access Systems and Solutions utilizes no proprietary products, all products manufactured in South San Francisco which leads to better control in quality and timeline.

Question 2

DOES ACCESS/SIT-CO WORK WITH COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?

Accepted Answer

Access Systems and Solutions and SIT-CO (Scaffold Inspection and Testing) provides Exterior Building Maintenance on any buildings over 36 feet and as high as 490 feet in height.

Question 3

WHAT KIND OF SCAFFOLDS DOES ACCESS/SIT OFFER?

Accepted Answer

Access/SIT provides permanent suspended powered platforms and single-man baskets.

Question 4

WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN DEVELOPING A COMPLIANT SYSTEM?

Accepted Answer

Access/SIT can provide a complimentary proposal for the above services for your building.

Question 5

HOW MUCH DOES A PLATFORM COST?

Accepted Answer

Every permanent suspended powered platform is custom built to project specifics and costs will be based on the building’s features and height. For a complimentary quote, please feel free to contact us.

Question 6

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR PRODUCTS TO BE DELIVERED?

Accepted Answer

Every project is different, and it is dependent on the type and amount of equipment, as well as current construction schedule. For a mid-sized 6-story project, the timeline is approximately 12 weeks to design, engineer, fabricate, and install an exterior building maintenance system.

Question 7

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO GET MY PLATFORM INSPECTED?

Accepted Answer

All Exterior Building Maintenance equipment need to be inspected once a year with some conditions that will require pre-use services.

Question 8

CAN THE PLATFORM BE USED IN MULTIPLE BUILDINGS?

Accepted Answer

Permanent Exterior Building Maintenance equipment can only be used at the building that it was designed for.

Question 9

WHAT IS THE PLATFORM’S WEIGHT CAPACITY?

Accepted Answer

Exterior Building Maintenance basket load capacity is 250 lbs. (Safe Working Load) Exterior Building Maintenance platform load capacity is 500 lbs. (Safe Working Load)

Question 10

IS ACCESS/SIT REGULATED?

Accepted Answer

Access/SIT is regulated and licensed by Cal-OSHA. The following are just some of the regulations pertaining to Exterior Building Maintenance:  • Article 5: General Industry Safety Orders • ASME A120: Standards Committee on Safety Requirements for Powered Platforms and Traveling Ladders and Gantries for Building Maintenance • IWCA: Water-Fed Pole Safety • Labor Code: Section 7325-7332 • Standards for Lift Work

Question 11

DO YOU ONLY SELL SCAFFOLDING?

Accepted Answer

Access/SIT is a local manufacturer of permanent platforms, transportable davits, roof and wall anchors, flush mount roof anchors, horizontal life lines, and transportable outrigger systems.

Question 12

WHERE DOES ACCESS/SIT PROVIDE SERVICE?

Accepted Answer

Access/SIT provides service in Northern and Southern California.

Question 13

DOES SCAFFOLD INSPECTION & TESTING HAVE INSURANCE?

Accepted Answer

Access/SIT is fully insured and can provide custom insurance that will meet your project’s specification.

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