Inspection and Replacement — Fail Points to Watch in Canada

1) Inspection cadence — monthly, quarterly, seasonal

2) Traffic cones & posts — bodies, collars, bases

• Bodies: retire cones/posts with cracks, splits, or UV brittling; rotate faded units.
• Retro collars/bands: replace if torn, peeled, or dull at night. Clean with mild soap only.
• Bases: swap if fractured or if the stem fit is sloppy (wobbles or falls off).
• Stability: if a cone tips in a normal door draft, it’s underweighted — add heavier bases or sandbags.

3) Belts, chains & barriers — tension, hardware, feet

• Retractable belts: cassette must retract smoothly; frayed edges or broken brake = replace cassette.
• Plastic chain: replace chalked/brittle links; metal hooks closed and not bent.
• Barrier panels/frames: no cracks at hinge points; feet clamp tight; no missing pins.
• Wind use: add ballast or sandbags; if panels “walk,” you need heavier bases or different kit.

4) Reflective signs/boards — brightness & mounting

• Night check: if legends aren’t bright and crisp at normal approach, replace the face (don’t fight dead sheeting).
• Hardware tight, no rattles; use stainless/aluminum outdoors; fix galvanic mixes.
• Boards flat and clean; no delamination or chalking; edges sealed where spec’d.

5) Convex mirrors — aim, clarity & brackets

• Aim: from approach, you should see the conflict path (wheel/shoulders). If you see ceiling or floor, re-aim.
• Lens: replace hazy, crazed, or cracked mirrors; clean acrylic/PC with soap + microfiber only.
• Bracket: lock nuts tight; no droop after vibration or bumps.

6) Solar warning lamps — charge, seals & optics

• Charge: test after 24 h; if runtime is short, replace battery (prefer LiFePO₄ in cold regions).
• Seals: gaskets not cracked; water in housing = pull from service until repaired.
• Optics: lenses clear, no crazing; flash rate consistent; brackets tight.

7) Cable protectors/ramps — hinges, lids & traction

• Hinges/lids open/close smoothly; no broken teeth or exposed cables.
• Top surface has grip; replace sections with worn tread or cracks through hinge line.
• Modules lock together without gaps; ramps sit flat with no rocking.

8) Wheel stoppers & guards — anchors & migration

• Re-torque anchors; replace spun anchors or cracked substrates.
• Look for “migration” (creep from impacts). If shifted, re-position and re-anchor; add posts/flags for plow season.
• Reflectors/chevrons intact and bright; replace missing sets.

9) Records, tagging & EN/FR visibility

• Keep a simple log: date • item • location • finding • action. Photos help.
• Tag “Out of Service / Hors service” on unsafe items until removed or repaired.
• Public/visitor zones: use EN/FR messages and keep faces clean and high-contrast.

10) Replacement thresholds — pull it from service