What aspect is NOT evaluated during a rope system integrity check?

The correct understanding is that when performing a rope system integrity check, specific components and conditions of the system are evaluated to ensure safety and functionality. This includes examining the hardware, which encompasses all the mechanical devices used in the rigging process, ensuring that they are in good working order and suitable for the intended load.

Knot security is also assessed during this integrity check, as knots are critical components that must be properly tied and secure to maintain the integrity of the rope system. Moreover, assessing the load is essential to confirm that the weight being supported does not exceed the limits of the system, which could lead to failure.

In contrast, environmental conditions, while important in many rescue scenarios, are typically not part of a rope system integrity check itself. The environmental factors may affect overall safety and operational planning but do not directly relate to the integrity of the rope system components such as hardware, knots, and loads. Thus, recognizing that environmental conditions are considered separately underscores why they are not included in the integrity evaluation of the rope system.