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A set of tools is provided for inspecting and obtaining critical data concerning the support structure of a canopy on support columns. The data obtained is entered into a computer programmed to generate a structure integrity report based on the data. The tools include a measurement wheel, an electro

A set of tools is provided for inspecting and obtaining critical data concerning the support structure of a canopy on support columns. The data obtained is entered into a computer programmed to generate a structure integrity report based on the data. The tools include a measurement wheel, an electronic level, a digital camera, a laser distance meter, an ultrasonic thickness gauge and optionally, a ladder and a drill. The computer can be local to the inspection or remote, and, if the latter, in communication with a personal digital assistant with wireless telephone capability into which the user can enter data.

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What is claimed is: 1. A set of tools for evaluating and reporting the structural integrity of a canopy on hollow support columns, comprising: a digital distance measurement wheel operable to obtain canopy dimensions; an electronic level for determining verticality measurements of said support colu

What is claimed is: 1. A set of tools for evaluating and reporting the structural integrity of a canopy on hollow support columns, comprising: a digital distance measurement wheel operable to obtain canopy dimensions; an electronic level for determining verticality measurements of said support columns; a digital camera operable to record images of said support columns; a fiberscope for use with said digital camera to record images of the interior of said support column; a laser distance meter operable to measure canopy height, distances between support columns and canopy fascia height permitting calculation of loading on the canopy support frame; and an ultrasonic thickness gauge operable to scan and record the thickness of the walls of said support columns, said canopy dimensions, verticality measurements, images, canopy height, distances and fascia height and thickness comprising data being collected for analysis of structural integrity of said canopy on said support columns. 2. The set of tools of claim 1 including a computer adapted to receive data obtained by use of said measurement wheel, said electronic level, said digital camera, said laser distance meter and said ultrasonic thickness gauge and programmed to cause an associated printer to print at least segments of a report concerning the structural integrity of said canopy support columns. 3. The set of tools of claim 2, wherein said computer includes a personal digital assistant. 4. The set of tools of claim 1 including a step ladder. 5. The set of tools of claim 1 including an electric drill.