Ontario · Québec · Ottawa–Gatineau

Independent Visual Inspections for
Playgrounds, Bleachers, Grandstands & Arena Seating

Sentinel Inspections provides professional independent visual inspections of playground equipment, protective surfacing, bleachers, grandstands, telescopic seating and fixed arena seating across Ontario and Québec. Reports include photographs, documented observations, priority findings and practical maintenance recommendations.

Sentinel Inspections offre des inspections visuelles professionnelles et indépendantes des équipements d'aires de jeux, des surfaces de protection, des gradins, des tribunes, des sièges télescopiques et des sièges fixes d'aréna en Ontario et au Québec. Les rapports comprennent des photographies, des observations documentées, des priorités et des recommandations d'entretien pratiques.

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Certified Playground Inspector CCPIA Certified CSA Z614, ICC-300 & NFPA 102 Reference Ontario & Québec Registered Bilingual / Bilingue

About / À propos

Independent. Visual. Local.

Indépendant. Visuel. Local.

MARC SCRIBNOCK

Founder & Lead Inspector

CCPIA-005073

Sentinel Inspections provides independent visual inspections of playground equipment, protective surfacing, bleachers, grandstands, telescopic seating and fixed arena seating across Ontario and Québec. Reports document observable conditions, relevant measurements, priority findings and recommended next steps, with reference to CSA Z614, ICC-300 and NFPA 102 where applicable.

We have no affiliation with manufacturers, installers, or repair contractors. Our focus is clear, independent documentation — giving your organization the information it needs to act.

Sentinel Inspections offre des inspections visuelles indépendantes des équipements d'aires de jeux, des surfaces de protection, des gradins, des tribunes, des sièges télescopiques et des sièges fixes d'aréna en Ontario et au Québec. Les rapports documentent les conditions observables, les mesures pertinentes, les priorités et les recommandations, avec référence à la norme CSA Z614, à ICC-300 et à NFPA 102, le cas échéant.

Reference Standards / Normes de référence

CSA Z614:20

Children's Playground Equipment and Surfacing — referenced where applicable during independent visual inspections

ICC-300 (2023)

Standard for Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands — referenced where applicable

NFPA 102 (2026)

Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures — referenced where applicable

Featured Service / Service vedette

Playground Inspections

Inspection d'aires de jeux

Sentinel Inspections provides independent visual playground inspections for schools, municipalities, daycare centres, parks and recreation departments, campgrounds and condominium corporations across Ontario and Québec. Reports document observable conditions of playground equipment and protective surfacing, with reference to CSA Z614 where applicable.

Sentinel Inspections offre des inspections visuelles indépendantes d'aires de jeux pour les écoles, municipalités, garderies, services des parcs et loisirs, terrains de camping et copropriétés en Ontario et au Québec. Les rapports documentent les conditions observables des équipements et des surfaces de protection, avec référence à la norme CSA Z614, le cas échéant.

Play Structures & Equipment Structures et équipements de jeu

Swings, slides & climbers
Monkey bars & net structures
Spring riders, seesaws & spinners
Composite structures & shade structures

Surfacing Surfaces de protection

Rubber surfacing & engineered wood fibre
Sand & pea gravel
Artificial turf & borders
Drainage review

Structural & Access Structure et accessibilité

Foundations, footings & anchors
Guardrails & protective barriers
Platforms & transfer stations
Stairs, ramps & accessible components

Reference Standard / Norme de référence

CSA Z614:20

Children's Playground Equipment and Surfacing — referenced where applicable

Important Scope Note / Note importante sur la portée

Sentinel Inspections provides visual playground inspections only. Reports document observable conditions with reference to CSA Z614 and do not constitute engineering assessments, structural certifications, load-capacity verification, code-compliance certificates, or guarantees of safety.

Sentinel Inspections fournit des inspections visuelles d'aires de jeux seulement, avec référence à la norme CSA Z614. Les rapports ne constituent pas une évaluation en ingénierie ni une garantie de sécurité.

Services

What We Inspect

Ce que nous inspectons

Playground Equipment & Surfacing Équipements et surfaces d'aires de jeux

Swings
Slides
Climbers
Platforms
Guardrails & protective barriers
Entrapment openings
Protrusions & snag hazards
Crush & shear points
Protective surfacing
Use zones
Foundations & anchorage
Hardware & fasteners
Corrosion, rot & deterioration
Identification labels & signage

Bleacher Inspections Inspection de gradins

Indoor & outdoor bleachers
Visible frame & fastener condition
Corrosion & deterioration review
Under-bleacher storage hazards

Telescopic Seating Sièges télescopiques

Extension & retraction operation
Locking mechanism condition
Seat surface & aisle rail review
Visible fastener condition

Grandstand Inspections Inspection de tribunes

Permanent grandstand structures
Visible frame condition
Stairs, handrails & guardrails
Aisle & egress review

Fixed Arena Seating Sièges fixes d'aréna

Concrete seating tiers — visual only
Visible cracks, spalling, exposed anchors
Handrails, guardrails & loose seats
Stairs, aisles & egress concerns

Reinspection Services Services de réinspection

Post-corrective-work visual reinspection
Documents whether identified items addressed
Updated bilingual report provided
From $199 — does not constitute engineering approval

Important Scope Note / Note importante sur la portée

Sentinel Inspections provides visual inspections only. Reports document observable conditions at the time of inspection. They do not constitute engineering assessments, structural certifications, concrete structural evaluations, load-capacity verification, code-compliance certificates, or guarantees of safety.

Sentinel Inspections fournit des inspections visuelles seulement. Les rapports ne constituent pas une évaluation en ingénierie, une certification structurelle, une évaluation structurelle du béton, une vérification de capacité de charge, une certification de conformité au code ou une garantie de sécurité.

Why Sentinel / Pourquoi Sentinel

Why Choose Us

Pourquoi nous choisir

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Independent

No affiliation with manufacturers or installers. Our findings are unbiased.

Indépendant — aucune affiliation avec fabricants ou installateurs.

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Certified

Certified Playground Inspector (Canadian Playground Safety Institute) and CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector, with InterNACHI credentials.

Inspecteur certifié d'aires de jeux (Canadian Playground Safety Institute) et inspecteur certifié en propriété commerciale par la CCPIA, avec accréditations InterNACHI.

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Bilingual

Reports and all communication available in English and French.

Rapports et communications en français et en anglais.

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Local

Based in Gatineau. We know the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

Basé à Gatineau. Nous connaissons la région.

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Thorough

Written reports with photographs, findings, and actionable recommendations.

Rapports écrits avec photos, constats et recommandations concrètes.

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Reference Standards

All inspections conducted with reference to ICC-300 (2023) and NFPA 102 (2026).

Toutes les inspections avec référence à ICC-300 (2023) et NFPA 102 (2026).

Credentials / Accréditations

Certified & Registered

Certifié et enregistré

✓Certified Playground Inspector — Canadian Playground Safety Institute
✓CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector — CCPIA-005073
✓CCPIA Commercial Property Inspection Standards of Practice
✓CCPIA Commercial Inspection Code of Ethics
✓InterNACHI — Structural Issues (34 hrs)
✓InterNACHI — Exterior Inspection (57 hrs)
✓InterNACHI — Moisture Intrusion (46 hrs)

Canadian Playground Safety Institute — Certified Playground Inspector

CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector

Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association

InterNACHI Certified Structure & Foundation Inspector

Business Registrations / Enregistrements

Ontario Business Identification Number

BIN 1001637012

Registre des entreprises du Québec

NEQ 2282240755

CCPIA Member ID

CCPIA-005073

Membership Expires

July 7, 2027

Inspection Packages / Forfaits d'inspection

Inspection Packages & Custom Quotes

Forfaits d'inspection et devis personnalisés

Playground Inspection Inspection d'aire de jeux

For schools, daycares, municipalities, parks, campgrounds, and condominium play areas.

Custom Quote / Devis personnalisé
Visual documentation of equipment & surfacing
Hazard identification, referenced to CSA Z614
Anchors, footings & guardrails inspection
Accessible components review
Observable safety deficiencies noted
Written bilingual inspection report

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Small Facility Bleacher Inspection Inspection de gradins — petites installations

For schools, churches, community centres, training facilities, and small indoor bleacher systems.

Visual documentation of seating components
Visible frame condition review
Anchors and guardrails inspection
Stairs and access areas review
Observable safety deficiencies noted
Written inspection report with recommended next steps

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MOST REQUESTED / LE PLUS DEMANDÉ

Telescopic Bleacher Inspection Inspection de gradins télescopiques

For retractable or telescopic seating systems commonly found in gyms, arenas, and multipurpose facilities.

Visual documentation of seating components
Moving assemblies, wheels and hinges review
Locking mechanisms condition check
Visible support and connection documentation
Wear and damage documentation
Detailed photo-supported inspection report

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Grandstand & Stadium Inspection Inspection de gradins extérieurs et stades

For outdoor bleachers, grandstands, sports fields, parks, arenas, and larger spectator seating areas.

Visible support and bracing documentation
Anchors and decking condition review
Stairs and guardrails inspection
Corrosion and weather deterioration review
Observable safety concerns documented
Photo-supported report with maintenance recommendations

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Sentinel Inspections provides independent visual safety inspections for playground equipment and surfacing, bleachers, grandstands, arena seating, telescopic seating, and concrete seating tiers. Inspection quotes are based on the type of structure or equipment, facility size, number of structures, site location, reporting requirements, and inspection complexity.

Each facility is different. Contact Sentinel Inspections to request a custom quote based on your site, location, and inspection needs.

Sentinel Inspections offre des inspections visuelles indépendantes des équipements et surfaces d'aires de jeux, de gradins, de tribunes, de sièges d'aréna, de sièges télescopiques et de gradins en béton. Les devis d'inspection sont basés sur le type de structure ou d'équipement, la taille de l'installation, le nombre de structures, l'emplacement, les exigences du rapport et la complexité de l'inspection. Chaque installation est différente — contactez-nous pour un devis personnalisé.

See What You Get / Voyez ce que vous recevez

Download a sample report showing how Sentinel Inspections documents observable conditions, priority findings, photos, and recommended next steps.

Ce rapport est fourni à titre d'exemple seulement et ne constitue pas une certification d'ingénierie, une approbation structurelle ou une garantie de sécurité.

Download Sample Report / Télécharger l'exemple

Contact

Request an Inspection

Demander une inspection

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Email / Courriel marc@sentinelinspections.ca

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Phone / Téléphone 819-319-6272

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Based in / Basé à Gatineau, Québec, Canada

We respond within 1 business day.
Nous répondons dans un délai d'un jour ouvrable.

Name / Nom *

Organization / Organisation

Email / Courriel *

Phone / Téléphone

Structure Type / Type de structure *

Message

I understand Sentinel Inspections provides visual inspection reports only and does not provide engineering certification, structural approval, code-code-compliance certificate, or repair services. Je comprends que Sentinel Inspections fournit seulement des rapports d'inspection visuelle et ne fournit pas de certification d'ingénierie, d'approbation structurelle, de certification de conformité au code ou de services de réparation.

Your information is kept confidential. / Vos informations restent confidentielles.

If the form does not submit, email directly: marc@sentinelinspections.ca

Independent Visual Inspections for
Playgrounds, Bleachers, Grandstands & Arena Seating

Independent. Visual. Local.

Reference Standards / Normes de référence

Playground Inspections