Annual gymnasium equipment safety inspections — backstops, divider curtains, mat hoists and batting cages, performed by C&M's skilled mechanics. 12-point checklist. Written report. Same crews who install also inspect.
One is the law. One is liability. One is just common sense.
Equipment manufacturers specify annual inspection for overhead backstops, divider curtains, and hoists. Most Michigan school districts include it in their annual safety audit.
An overhead equipment failure during a game can mean injuries, lawsuits, and personal liability for the AD who skipped the inspection. The annual visit costs less than one hour of legal defense.
Catching a worn cable, a stressed weld, or a failing motor early costs hundreds. Replacing the whole system costs tens of thousands. Inspection is the cheapest insurance you'll buy this year.
Our 12-point checklist covers every load-bearing and moving part — anchors, welds, winches, cables, straps, and controls — to manufacturer specifications. Every item documented. Every defect photographed. Every report signed.
After inspection, we issue a written report, tag the equipment with the inspection date, and file a copy for your district records.
Schedule An InspectionBolt torque, embedment, structural attachment points
Welds, cross-bracing, hinge wear, pivot points
Cable tension, brake function, motor current draw
Fray, kink, corrosion, broken strands
Webbing condition, attachment hardware
Travel limits, positive locks, crank operation
Cracks, fastener wear, edge padding attachment
Fabric, seams, batten pockets, drive alignment
Cable wear, drum wind, load hooks
Switches, key-locks, emergency stop
Manufacturer ID, prior inspection record
Raise, lower, lock — verify operation end-to-end
No disruption to classes. We work around your bell schedule and athletic calendar.
Call, email, or use the form. We confirm a date within 48 hours.
Mechanic on-site, 3–4 hours per gym. All 12 points, with photos.
Written PDF report + photos + recommended repairs, prioritized by severity.
Inspection tag dated and mounted on the equipment. Report filed. You're documented.
If your last inspection was more than 12 months ago, you're overdue. Schedule the next visit — usually within two weeks of the call.
Schedule An Inspection