Pipelayer Inspection Alberta
Structural Pipelayer Inspections for Safe Lifting Operations
Pipelayers carry the critical lifting and placement duties that keep Alberta’s pipeline projects moving. When they aren’t structurally sound — or when documentation is missing — jobsites shut down fast. Grizzly Inspections provides specialized structural Pipelayer Inspection services throughout Alberta, built on our deep background in cranes, and mobile lifting equipment.
Unlike cranes, pipelayers do not fall under CSA Z150 or any legislated annual inspection requirement. But nearly every industrial site still expects a formal structural inspection from a qualified inspector. We deliver the level of documentation, clarity, and confidence your prime contractors want.
What Alberta OHS Actually Requires
Alberta OHS does not have a specific requirement for annual pipelayer inspections, nor does it require annual NDT the way it does for cranes. That’s all the legislation says.
This means:
Annual inspections are not mandated by law
There is no Z150-style requirement for pipelayers
Inspection expectations are typically driven by site policy, client requirements, and operator safety programs
You are still responsible for ensuring the machine is structurally safe and compliant with manufacturer recommendations
Our role is to provide a professional structural inspection that satisfies site expectations and reduces your risk.
Why Pipelayer Inspections Matter
Pipelayers experience significant repetitive stress: lifting, side loading, counterweight movement, boom torsion, and constant frame flex. These loads create predictable failure points.
A structural inspection helps you:
Detect cracks before they become failures
Verify the integrity of boom sections, masts, and load-handling structures
Document safe condition for client audits
Avoid shutdowns triggered by incomplete or missing paperwork
Improve equipment longevity with early identification of issues
Sites want documentation. Operators want confidence. We provide both.
What We Inspect
Our pipelayer inspections focus strictly on the structural and load-bearing components, including:
Boom sections/Sticks
Boom foot Assemblies
Counterweight frames, mounts, and attachment points
Hook block, sheaves, load line, and Boom hoist lines
Mainframe weldments, Crossbeam and Hardbar
ROPS / canopy structural integrity
Steps and Handrails
Reporting
Full photographic documentation
Defect list with recommendations
Every unit receives a detailed digital report designed to satisfy site supervisors, auditors, and prime contractors.
Inspection Types We Offer
Annual site-required structural inspections
Pre-purchase structural assessments
Post-repair weld verification (visual + NDT when required)
We service Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Calgary, Red Deer, and all surrounding areas.
Why Alberta Contractors Choose Grizzly
Specialized in structural inspections of cranes & lifting equipment
Experienced inspectors with CWB backgrounds
Fast, clear, professional reporting
Strong relationships with Alberta industrial sites and contractors
Mobile service province-wide
When someone searches for Pipelayer Inspections in Alberta, they’re looking for a company that understands both structural integrity and site requirements — that’s exactly what Grizzly delivers.
Book a Structural Pipelayer Inspection
If your client, site, or safety program requires a structural inspection on your pipelayer, Grizzly Inspections is ready to help.
Contact us today to schedule your inspection or request a quote.