ACCT-Accredited Inspections
An annual ACCT-accredited ropes course inspection ensures your ropes course, challenge course, zip line, or aerial park is safe to operate, structurally sound, and compliant with industry standards. Challenge Towers goes beyond a basic checklist with hands-on evaluations of trees, poles, platforms, cables, ropes, hardware, and participant systems, providing clear documentation and recommendations to support safety, compliance, and smooth operations.
What's Included
A hands-on approach to evaluate and assess whether a facility is safe, functional, and compliant. Typical inspection coverage includes:
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Structural Components – trees, poles, platforms, and towers
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Support Systems – cables, connections, anchors, and terminations
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Participant Systems – harnesses, lanyards, belay devices, and trolleys
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Operational Features – zip line braking, climbing elements, belay systems
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Environmental Factors – vegetation, soil conditions, and environmental impacts
We provide you with a detailed written report documenting findings, recommendations, and prioritized maintenance actions.
Compliance Requirements
Industry standards and insurers typically require annual inspections by an ACCT-accredited professional. These inspections are essential for:
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Meeting ACCT and other applicable standards
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Maintaining insurance coverage
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Documenting due diligence for liability protection
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Ensuring ongoing guest and staff safety
We also provide commissioning inspections for new installations and special inspections after major weather events, modifications, or incidents.
Why Choose
Challenge Towers
With over 30 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining aerial adventure facilities, Challenge Towers understands inspections from every angle. When you work with us, you gain:
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ACCT-accredited inspectors with extensive field experience
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Nationwide and international service availability
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Clear, detailed, & actionable inspection reports
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Insights that help you plan maintenance, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of your facility
Our goal is not just compliance—it’s keeping your facility safe, reliable, and ready for adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) sets the leading safety standards for ropes courses, challenge courses, and zip lines. An ACCT-accredited inspection ensures your facility is reviewed by experts trained to the highest industry standards.
Most facilities require a comprehensive annual inspection by an ACCT-accredited professional. Additional inspections may be needed for high-volume operations, after storms, major modifications, or incidents.
We inspect ropes courses, challenge courses, zip lines, canopy tours, climbing towers, and aerial adventure parks, from small camp programs to large commercial installations, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Yes. Challenge Towers conducts inspections nationwide and abroad.
The duration depends on the size and complexity of your facility. A typical ropes course or challenge course inspection may take one full day, while larger aerial parks or canopy tours may require multiple days.
You’ll receive a comprehensive written report that documents the condition of your facility, identifies any deficiencies, and provides recommendations for maintenance or corrective action.
If deficiencies are identified, our inspectors provide clear documentation and recommendations. Challenge Towers can also assist with repairs, upgrades, or maintenance to help bring your facility back into compliance quickly.
Yes. We provide commissioning inspections to verify that new installations and significant modifications meet ACCT and ANSI standards before opening to participants.
Operational Reviews
Operational reviews examine the efficiency of your facility's standard operating practices, making sure that your facility is in compliance and operating at peak efficiency by providing specific and practical suggestions for how to improve your facility operations and risk management strategies.