Damaged or non-compliant guardrail systems expose parking garage owners and operators to liabilities should anyone get injured. Lawsuits and damages can cost thousands of dollars in cases of injury or death from a fall accident linked to the lack of adherence to the code-safety requirements. The absence of inspection and maintenance for an extended period can be deemed as an act of negligence, especially when it comes to repeat events.

Owners and operators need to realize that guardrails are essential to the safety of the users and require inspection and maintenance periodically so the building remains safe and serviceable. Handyman repairs may reestablish the looks but do not restore the capacity of the barrier cable system to perform and equate to sweeping the issue under the proverbial rug….

Barrier Cables are engineered systems and as such require expert intervention. The design requires calculations by an experienced Professional Engineer for each specific structure, it is not an off-the-shelf solution! Maintenance and alteration shall only be confided to experts operating with a specialized structural engineer. In the field, only intensive in-house practical training and experience to properly implement maintenance and repairs to ensure their performance working in perfect coordination with our office technical staff.

What can Barrier Cable Systems, Inc. offer you?

Our staff and technicians are PTI trained and certified and perform Barrier Cable installation and repairs daily. We see a large variety of structures and problems and possess the knowledge and experience to solve issues in the most cost-effective way and with a guarantee of compliance with the governing building codes and guidelines. We offer expert advice and assistance to solve vehicular restraint compliance problems in accordance with PTI standards, to return the structure to safety, and to eliminate owner and operator exposure to risks and liabilities.

When it comes to existing structures, our services can include:

– Inspection and assessment of existing barrier cable and guardrail structures for code compliance and structural adequacy.

– Engineering and cost analysis of options for repairs, upgrades, or maintenance in coordination with the owner or its architect.

– Provide maintenance services, repair, upgrade, or full replacement of the system as decided by the owner or operator for any Barrier Cable or guardrail system.

-Provide emergency or on-call repair/replacement services for Barrier Cable systems.