DUBAI ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT – DUBAI MUNICIPALITY

ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS OF
INSPECTION BODIES FOR LIFTING
EQUIPMENT
(ALL TYPES OF CRANES, HOISTS, SUSPENDED EQUIPMENT,
ESCALATORS, ELEVATORS AND OTHER LIFTING EQUIPMENT USED
IN CONSTRUCTION SITES AND INDUSTRY)

DAC-REQ-06
January 2009

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CONTENTS

Foreword……………………………………………………………………………… 3
1 Definitions……………………………………………………………… 4
2 Scope…………………………………………………………………… 9
3 General Requirements………………………..……………………… 11
4 Specific Criteria of Competence………………….………….……… 12
4.1 Requirements for Technical Competence of Staff………………… 12
4.2 Requirements for Site work. ………………………………………… 15
4.3 Inspection Methods and Procedures……………………..……….… 16
4.4 Internal Quality Audits………………………………………………… 17
4.5 Equipment Used for Inspection …………………………………… 18
4.6 Inspection Certificate/Report ………………………………………... 18
5 Accreditation Certificate……………………………………………… 21
6 Surveillance……………………………………………………………. 21
7 Accreditation Fees……………………………………………………. 22
8 Accreditation Requirements…………………………………………. 22
9 References…………………………………………………………….. 22
Annex 1 List of Standards.……………………………………………………... 23
Annex 2 Onshore “Lifting Equipment” Frequencies for Testing/Inspection.. 25

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FOREWORD

Dubai is a rapidly expanding Emirate, and the Government places great emphasis on
providing quality services. The main role of DM is to formulate the Emirate’s urban strategic
plans as well as the provision of essential infrastructure, environmental and health services for
the continued development of Dubai as a modern, safe and dynamic Emirate. The DM,
through its Dubai Accreditation Department (DAC) undertakes assessment and
accreditation of various Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) according to International
Standards, guidelines and world best practices.

The requirements for accreditation of Inspection Bodies are basically the ISO/ IEC 17020 as
well as the criteria for performing testing and inspection according to the technical standards
defined in the scope of accreditation by each CAB.

This document DAC-Req-06 describes the requirements for accreditation of inspection

bodies working in the field of lifting equipments inspections for all types of cranes,
suspended equipment, construction hoists, elevators, escalators and other man-lifting
equipments under the accreditation program operated by the Dubai Accreditation
Department (DAC) of Dubai Municipality. This accreditation program is being implemented
in order to provide a means of assessing and accrediting the competence of the inspection
bodies to carry out inspections and related activities for the requirements of Dubai
Municipality pursuant to the local order 61/1991.

This document should be read in conjunction with the International Standard ISO/ IEC
17020:1998, General criteria for the operation of various types of inspection bodies, ILAC
(International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) /IAF (International Accreditation Forum)
joint publication IAF/ILAC A4:2004 Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17020 and DAC
document DAC-Reg-01, Accreditation Requirements.

DAC-Req-06 has been produced by DAC in cooperation with the Technical Committee for
Accreditation of Inspection Bodies.

DAC-Req-06 shall be used for accreditation of Inspection Bodies performing inspection of

lifting equipment. It is also intended to assist employers to select 'competent persons' for the
purposes of The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

While accreditation will normally be an indication of the quality of services offered by the
inspection bodies, it should not be regarded as a guarantee that the inspection body will
always maintain a particular level of performance. It shall not, in any way, diminish the
contractual obligation between the inspection body (IB) and its clients. It is subject to
revision periodically when deemed necessary. It is the responsibility of the IB to ensure that
the latest version of this document is available for reference and implementation.

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1 DEFINITIONS
The purpose of this section is to define the general and technical terminology
that is used throughout this document.

1.1 Lifting Equipment

Any lifting machine, driven by manual or mechanical power that is able to
raise, lower or suspend loads, and includes the supporting structure and all
plant, equipment and gear used in connection with such a machine, but
excludes continuous mechanical handling devices (i.e. conveyors) such as
but not limited to: -
i. Cranes (tower, mobile etc),
ii. Wall / Pillar Cranes, Derricks, Swing Jibs and Davits,
iii. Runway Beams, Monorails, All Pad Eyes, Gin Poles and Gin Wheels,
iv. Winches, Hoists (air and electric), Crabs, Telfer Hoists,
v. Chain Blocks, Wire Rope Pulling Machines, Pull Lifts, Trolleys,
vi. Powered working Platforms,
vii. Elevators and Lifts,
viii. Forklifts, Self Loader and Side Booms,
ix. Lifting Jacks (pneumatic or hydraulic).

1.2 Lifting Accessories or Loose Gear (also known as Lifting Jackets)

Any item used to connect a load to the lifting equipment but which is not in
itself a part of the load or the equipment, such as:
i. Chains and Wire Ropes,
ii. Chain, Wire Rope and Webbing Slings,
iii. Rings, Links, Hooks, Shackles, Eye Bolts, Swivels, Blocks, Snatch Blocks,
iv. Beam Clamps and Plate Clamps,
v. Lifting Beams / Spreader Beams.

1.3 Substantial / Major Alteration

A measure whereby the equipment undergoes a change to either the
quantum of its load lifting capacity, or changes to its function or methods of
controlling those functions.
The following shall be considered “Substantial / Major alterations” or any
other measure not specifically detailed that affects the safe use of the
equipment:
i. Increase of the safe working load or an increase in performance,
ii. Increase of the rated speeds,
iii. Increase of the reach (outreach, lifting height, etc),
iv. Alteration to safety devices,
v. Alteration to load carrying parts (e.g. anchorages, spelter sockets, primary

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structures etc),
vi. Alteration to driving mechanisms and controls,
vii. Repair or alteration that affects strength and / or stability,
viii. Alteration of kind of current or voltage,
ix. Alteration of kind of guiding rails,
x. Alteration of kind of number of landing doors.

1.4 Repair
A measure whereby the original state of equipment will be restored by
rebuilding or exchanging parts or units. If essential parts with safety functions
are to be rebuilt or exchanged, this is considered to be a “Major Repair”. This
is the case particularly in respect of the exchange of the following:
i. Brakes,
ii. Safety Gear or catching devices,
iii. Over-Speed Governors,
iv. Load carrying parts (e.g. anchorages, open or closed spelters sockets,
primary structures etc),
v. Driving mechanisms and controls.
Repair also includes the replacement of a part or a complete assembly if the
part or the complete assembly is covered by a certificate for its capacity or
performance by the manufacturer of either the part/assembly or of the original
equipment.

1.5 Inspection
Any physical activity, related to ensuring that an item of “Lifting Equipment”, in
its entirety and at a given location or environment, meets the specified design
and operating Standards and is safe to operate or utilize for a specified
period. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as measuring,
testing, recording, checking, analyzing, loading and charting one or more
characteristics of the equipment.

1.6 Periodic Inspection

The minimum, specified period, denoted in days, weeks, months or years,
between one “Inspection” and a repeat or next “Inspection” as per Annex 2.

1.7 Load
Means any material, persons, or any combination of these that are lifted,
lowered or suspended by the Lifting Equipment. The weight of the lifting
accessories including the hook block may be considered as part of the load
being lifted, as applicable by the relevant Standard.

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1.8 Working Load Limit (WLL)

Means the maximum load (mass), which any piece of lifting equipment may
lift safely in the most efficient configuration. For wire rope, chain and fiber
rope slings this is in direct lift i.e. eye to eye in a straight vertical line.

1.9 Safe Working Limit (SWL)

Means the maximum load (mass), which any piece of lifting equipment may
lift safely in a particular configuration, other than its most efficient
configuration. e.g. for a wire rope sling choked on a square load without any
corner protection its safe working load is approximately 50% of its WLL.

1.10 Proof Load Test

The application of a predetermined load excess of SWL to assess the ability
of the equipment to withstand operation requirements. This applied proof load
shall never exceed the elastic limit of the item being tested.
The amount of Proof Load to be applied will vary depending upon the type of
equipment, its SWL, and the applicable Standard (refer to Annex 1).
On completion of any proof load test, the “Lifting Equipment” is to be fully
inspected to ensure that the structural integrity of the equipment has not been
impaired.

1.11 The Minimum Breaking (or Failure) Load (MBL)

It is the theoretical load below which a sample of the item will not break or fail,
when new.

1.12 Factor of Safety (FOS) or Coefficient of Utilization or Working Coefficient

It is a factor that is applied to the MBL to determine the WLL (working load
limit). It varies with the product to take account of the susceptibility to damage
and considers the type of stresses the item will withstand in normal use.
Where the conditions of use are more severe than those considered by the
product standard, the user would apply an increased FOS, so reducing the
value of the SWL from that of the WLL.

1.13 Inspection Certificates (of Lifting Equipment)

All original Inspection Certificates issued by a DAC accredited IB, to indicate
compliance of lifting equipment with safety requirements and its fitness for
use, shall be a Certificate both in name, detail and format. Each certificate
shall contain the minimum details as specified under section 4.6.2.
A Certificate shall not be issued where the lifting equipment does not comply
fully with the requirements of the relevant Standards and the requirements of
this document.
The certificate shall be signed by the authorized Inspector who has performed
the inspection, or by any other appropriate authority assigned by the IB.

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Computer-generated or rubber stamped signatures are not allowed on the

certificates. Certificates not conforming to the above requirements shall be
rejected.

1.14 Inspection Report (of Lifting Equipment)

When the lifting equipment does not comply with the requirements of the
relevant standards, an Inspection Certificate cannot be issued. Instead an
Inspection Report shall be issued which shall contain the applicable
information referred to in clause 4.6.2 of this document; in addition to the full
description as to why the lifting equipment failed the inspection.

1.15 Non-destructive testing NDT

Testing carried out on the structure of the lifting equipment to establish the
presence, location and extent of any defects that can affect the integrity of
that structure.

NOTE: The techniques employed for non-destructive testing are such that
they do not damage or alter the material under test.
NDT is also known as non-destructive examination (NDE).

1.16 Critical Components and Areas

It means those components and areas that if failure occurs the lifting
equipment may become unstable and/or cause the load to fall.

1.17 Thorough Inspection

It means the following items shall be checked for compliance with
manufacturers’ specifications and safe operation, as a minimum:

• Oil levels, fuel level and lubrication.

• Ropes, rope terminal fittings and anchorages, rope drums and sheaves for
any damage and wear.
• All water is drained from air reservoirs.
• Crane for any loose or damaged structural component including supports
and outriggers where fitted. Loose joints may be readily noticed by flaking
or marking on the paint surface or by rust marks. Similarly, cracks may
often be detected by rust runs.
• Security of the counterweight. Where this is in the form of removable
weights, checking that the weights correspond to those shown on the
counterweight chart for the operating condition in use.
• Load moment system where fitted is correctly set or fitted (or both) with
the program appropriate to the boom or jib length, and fly-jib lengths and
falls or parts of rope.
• Indicator appropriate to the boom, jib or fly-jib length is fitted.

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• Crane cabin is in a tidy condition and free from grease and oil, rags, tools
and materials other than those for which storage provision is made.
• Pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems including their safety devices.
• Operation of the crane through all motions with particular attention to
brakes.
• Operation of all limit switches or cut-outs and safety devices. Caution
to be exercised in making the checks in the event of non-operation.
• Where telephone or radio communications are being used, the calling
signal is functioning and any messages may be clearly heard.
• fire extinguishers are in place and satisfactory for use.

It is normally not necessary, unless there is some noise or other indication, to

remove covers or open gearboxes while undertaking a ‘Thorough Inspection’

1.18 Periodic inspections

This means an inspection based on the working environment, the frequency
and severity of use of the lifting equipment and in no circumstances shall the
inspection interval exceed 12 months.
The inspections shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for
annual inspection together with all routine inspection items.
If the manufacturer’s recommendations are not available a competent person
must specify, in writing, all the items/components to be inspected together
with the acceptance/rejection criteria, which must be applied by the Inspector.

NOTE 1: The 12 month inspection period is based on a normal working day

of up to 8 hrs and a 5/6-day working week (2400 hours). When usage of the
lifting equipment exceeds these figures a competent person must specify
exactly, in writing, what the period of these inspections is.

NOTE 2: As the result of a periodic inspection, a competent person may

recommend a major inspection.

1.19 Major inspection

The following cranes shall be subjected to a major inspection to assess their
suitability for continued safe operation:

(a) Cranes that have reached the end of their design life or, where this is
unknown, after 25 years for the structure and 10 years for the mechanical
components.
NOTES:
1. A crane’s design life may not be the same as its actual life and depends
on such factors as its classification, usage and its operating environment.

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2. Devices are available to record the actual usage of a crane to enable

assessment of its remaining design life. Guidance on condition monitoring
is given in ISO 12482-1.

(b) Old cranes that are to be re-commissioned and that do not have previous
operating records or that were designed and built to unknown Standards.
(c) Cranes that are to be upgraded or modified.

In carrying out a major inspection, attention shall be given to the following:

(i) Structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and operational
anomalies.
(ii) Non-destructive examination to an appropriate Standard.
(iii) Controls and emergency stop.
(iv) Braking systems.
(v) Manufacturer’s safety upgrades.
(vi) Adequacy of safety instructions and manuals.
(vii)The capacity and viability of upgrading the crane to the requirements of
the latest Standard.

The crane shall undergo further major inspections when deemed necessary
by a competent person.

1.20 Related Authority

Dubai Municipality (DM) - Environment Protection and Safety Section in the
Environment Department (EPSS) and Engineering Supervision Section in the
Building Department (BD), Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai Ports
Authority-Ports Customs & Free zone Corporation, Jebel Ali Free Zone
Authority (JAFZA), Dubai Civil Defense.

1.21 Shall
The word Shall is used when stating a mandatory requirement.

1.22 Should
The word Should is used when the statement is advisory.

2 SCOPE

2.1 DAC-Req-06 covers the in-service inspection of lifting equipment, which

includes inspection that is undertaken after installation and prior to being put
into service. Inspection bodies accredited under this accreditation program
provide one or more of the following services:

(a) Development of schemes of in-service inspection;

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(b) In-service inspection of equipment to detect actual and incipient defects

and judgments on the significance of such defects for continued safe use.
If a defect is identified by an IB, its significance shall be made clearly
known to the person responsible for the operation of the equipment.
E.g. if a component is cracked and it shall not continue in use until
appropriately repaired or replaced, the IB must advise (in writing) the
owner or his representative of this fact before leaving the site;
(c) Reporting the result of the in-service inspection, specifying any repair
service or replacement action and/or recommendations necessary to
return the lifting equipment to a state of compliance with the appropriate
standards referred to in the Annex 1;
(d) Inspection during or following repair service or replacement action;
(e) Commenting to DAC on the suitability of, and any changes necessary to,
Inspection methods/ schemes of in-service inspection.

2.2 In-service inspection of lifting equipment performed onshore only may be

accredited using this document, for offshore this will be handled in the future.

2.3 The scope of activity of in service inspection for which accreditation is granted
may be described in the accreditation scope for each IB as Powered Lifting
Equipments, Manual Lifting Equipments or Lifting Accessories as defined in
section 2.4 and 4.3 or by reference to the specific type of lifting equipment
(e.g. window cradles or tower cranes).

2.4 The accreditation program shall cover the inspections of the following classes
of lifting equipments:

2.4.1 Class 1: Powered Lifting Equipment

Powered lifting Equipment cover a wide range of Equipment used for lifting
load either vertically or horizontally or both and mean any stationary or mobile
Equipment including attachments for anchoring, fixing or supporting that
Equipment, which is operated by means of motive power e.g. electric,
hydraulic or pneumatic or other powered means.
Examples are like: Mobile Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Tower Cranes, Crawler
Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Jib Cranes, Slewing Jib Cranes, Derrick Cranes,
Construction Hoists, Cradles, Elevators, Escalators, etc.

2.4.2 Class 2: Manual Lifting Equipment

Manual lifting appliances cover a wide range of Equipment used for lifting and
mean any stationary or mobile Equipment including attachments for
anchoring, fixing or supporting that Equipment which is operated solely by
means of the operator without any powered assistance.

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2.4.3 Class 3: Lifting Accessories or Loose Gear (Attachments or Lifting Gear, also
known as Lifting Jackets)
Lifting Accessory covers the whole range of equipment used for attaching
loads to Lifting Appliances.
Examples are like Runway Shackles, Slings, Rings, etc.

2.5 Subcontracting:

2.5.1 Where the inspection body subcontracts certain specialized activities

temporarily for part or all of its inspection activities for unforeseen extra work
load or any other reasons there must be identifiable member(s) of the
management personnel sufficiently knowledgeable in those technical
activities being subcontracted, to be able to:
(a) Define the problem adequately to enable the subcontractor to offer
appropriate services, personnel and equipment;
(b) Choose an appropriate subcontractor and to assess its technical
competence (e.g. methods, personnel and facilities);
(c) Interpret the results supplied by the subcontractor and relate those
results properly to the service originally requested or problem originally
defined..

2.5.2 If the inspection body subcontracts any part of its DAC accredited activities
covered in the scope of this document, the subcontractor must be accredited
by DAC.

2.5.3 As for NDT activities; when the inspection body subcontracts any of such
activities related to lifting equipment inspection, the inspection body must use
a competent subcontractor, which is complying with the criteria stipulated in
the relevant standard of ISO/IEC 17000 series; i.e. clause 14.4 of ISO/IEC
17020 or clause 4.5 of ISO/IEC 17025

3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Inspection Body applying for accreditation as per this program must have
a management system, which includes the following as minimum:

3.1.1. Proper Documentation of its policies, procedures and operations starting from
receiving the request for an inspection, carrying out contract review, preparing
for inspection, performing inspections, recording results and up to the
issuance of the final report/ certificate in accordance with the documentation
requirements of ISO/ IEC 17020:1998 “General criteria for the operation of
various types of bodies performing inspections” and any additional

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requirements set by DAC here within this document and other related
documents.
3.1.2. Facilities properly equipped with the equipment and instruments appropriate
for the type and range of inspections under accreditation as minimum.
3.1.3. Employ the suitable and qualified technical and administrative staff in the
inspection body (see 4.1 also).

3.2 For commercial private inspection bodies, the IB must posses a professional
license from the Department of Economic Development and registered to
operate in Dubai under Local Order 52/1990 and must have passed the
adequacy and compliance audits as per the requirements of the local order.
Inspection Body shall obtain Environmental clearance (No Objection
Certificate) from the Environment Protection and Safety Section in the
Environment Department before starting their initial operation.

3.3 The Inspection Methods to be accredited must be included in the official list of
tests submitted by the inspection body (Local Order 52/1990 DM Form 4).

3.4 The Inspection body shall operate in accordance with the requirements of
ISO/ IEC 17020:1998 and the relevant standard of inspection and test
methods according to which it would be accredited as well as the Technical
Guidelines 41 issued pursuant to the Local Order 61: 1991.

3.5 The Inspection Body shall prepare work program for its activities with a
frequency suitable to its nature of work.

3.6 The Inspection Body shall have clear rules for the fees charged for the
Inspection Services and for the issuance of the Certificate; and the terms of
payments for each. Fees charged by Inspection Body shall be for the
Inspection Services and not for the sake of issuing a Certificate; the fee shall
be chargeable even if a certificate is withheld.

4 SPECIFIC CRITERIA OF COMPETENCE

4.1 Requirements for Technical Competence of Staff

4.1.1 The inspection body shall use personnel to carry out inspections of lifting
equipment who have the qualifications, training, experience and knowledge of
the requirements of the inspections to be carried out. The inspection body
shall maintain records of such qualifications, training and experience, and
records to show how and when, each personnel was authorized to perform
specific in-service inspection activities, the scope for which he is authorized
and the sample of his signature. These records shall, as a minimum, indicate

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the class of lifting equipment as defined in clause 2.4 above, considered to be

within the competence of that personnel.

4.1.2 The inspection body shall only authorize personnel to carry out in-service
inspections of lifting equipment if the inspections are within the designated
competence of that personnel and if that personnel holds the Category of
qualification necessary to inspect the types of the equipments as shown in
clause 2.4 and defined in section 4.1.4.

4.1.3 Where the personnel of the Inspection Body carry out in-house calibrations of
inspection, measuring and test equipment, the records of their training,
qualifications and experience shall be maintained together with details of who
is authorized to perform specific calibrations.

4.1.4 Educational Background and Qualifications:

Inspection Body shall ensure that the competent personnel carrying out a
thorough examination has such appropriate practical and theoretical
knowledge and experience of the lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined
as will enable them to detect defects or weaknesses and to assess their
importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the lifting equipment.
The inspection body shall have at least one or two senior permanent staff as
follows:

• Chief/ Senior Inspector (or however named): at least 15 years of hands-on

experience within a relevant engineering discipline of which at least 10
years shall have been spent working within an engineering discipline
related to lifting equipment, or, if he holds B.Sc. Engineering Degree, shall
have at least 8 years experience with minimum 4 years working within an
engineering discipline related to lifting equipment.

• Inspectors: at least 3 years hands-on experience spent working within an

engineering discipline related to lifting equipment, or if he holds B.Sc.
Engineering Degree, shall have at least 1 years experience working within
an engineering discipline related to lifting equipment.

No inspector is allowed to perform inspection independently without having

appropriate qualification and training. The inspection body shall assess the
competence of all categories of persons mentioned above and this
assessment shall cover relevant knowledge of the relevant laws, local &
admin orders, codes of practice and inspection techniques. DAC shall be
given the opportunity to review the means of such an assessment.

4.1.5 Levels of Supervision and Requirements for Technical Support:

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The extent and frequency of supervision and technical support exerted by the
inspection body management over its staff must be proportional to the volume
of work taken by the inspection body, the level of experience and training of
the technical staff, the criticality of equipment under inspection and existence
of regulatory requirements for the concerned field of inspection. No under-
training-inspector shall be allowed to perform inspection activities
independently under any circumstances. Following are the classified levels of
supervision that must be exerted by the inspection bodies and circumstances
under which they shall be exerted:

• Occasional (on Senior Inspectors)

Formal, direct contact to review work with Supervisor at least annually. If
the senior inspector is the highest level of competence in the IB then he is
responsible for holding sufficient records that review of his work has been
done as per this requirement either by him or by any of his peers. More
frequent direct contact with Supervisor may be necessary. Technical
support from persons qualified to peer senior inspector to be readily
available.

• Frequent (on inspectors)

Direct contact with Supervisor at least weekly. Technical support from
persons qualified to senior inspector.
• Constant (on inspectors under-training)
Direct daily contact with Supervisor. Technical support from persons
qualified to Senior inspector or inspector to be readily available.

4.1.6 Training and further development:

4.1.6.1 The training provided by the Inspection Body to its staff shall provide a
working knowledge of the plants or construction sites or other locations
(where equipment are used), equipment and systems including design
construction, operation, maintenance, significance of defects, typical problem
areas and associated method of rectification. DAC recognizes training
provided by world reputable training organizations like (but not limited to)
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).
4.1.6.2 The training shall include the safe conduct of the inspectors’ duties, in
particular safe practices applicable to lifting equipment, risk assessment,
knowledge of applicable statutory requirements, codes of practice and
standards.
4.1.7 Assessment of inspectors for the purpose of accreditation: Inspectors will be
assessed by witnessing their performance in the field. Not all inspectors may
be assessed during the first visit but all inspectors will be assessed within the
3-year validity period of the accreditation.

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4.2 Requirements for Site1 Work

4.2.1 Preparation for Site work:

(a) Prior to going to site, the Inspection Body must ensure the following:
• All needed Personnel Protective Equipment that ensure safety of
personnel on site are taken to site;
• Critical test equipment must be checked prior to leaving secure storage
before inspection;
(b)The Inspection Body shall allocate inspection activities based from the
work program for each inspector in the form of Work Orders. Work Orders
to be used by inspectors on site shall contain the following information as
minimum:
• Identifiable number traceable to the client request/ contract;
• Type of the equipment and related information about critical items to be
inspected.
• Site Location (site map is recommended to be provided)
• Instructions for inspections
• Contact person on behalf of the IB’s client

(c) Upon arriving at any inspection site, there shall also be an obligation from
the IB for the inspector to enquire the following information:
• Information about previous inspections.
• If the Inspector cannot obtain sufficient information the inspection must be
treated like a first inspection and therefore proceed with the ‘normal’
inspections.
• Manufacturing Operations Manual, Operator or Maintenance Manuals of
the equipment, safe working load charts in English and/or Arabic language
and in case not available and not possible to provide, the IB shall ensure
that an independent competent person be engaged by the owner to
provide advice and documentation to support the continued use of the
lifting equipment, foundations, building ties, engineering drawings,
Installation procedures, Inspection procedures, Bolt sizes, grades and
torque, Wire rope size, grade and instruction, Markings etc.
The inspector must then, before issuing any Inspection Certificate, address
every issue raised in the previous Inspection Report, if any.
(d) The IB shall verify the competency2 of the operator of the lifting equipment
to carry out all operations required by the relevant standards, if applicable;

1
Site: Place at which inspection is being undertaken.
2
“Competency of Operator” means in this context that the person who is required to operate the
controls of the lifting equipment understands what movement of the lifting equipment will follow when
each control is moved and the consequence of each movement of the lifting equipment.

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i.e. for some overload tests, the competence of the operator is critical to
the safety of the lifting equipment and personnel in the vicinity, according
to the applicable standards. The IB shall document the result of verifying
the operator competency of the lifting equipment at the time of the
inspection, either within the same inspection certificate/ report or in a
separate report; specifying the operator name, the equipment for which his
competence was checked, the criteria used for verifying his competence
and date of inspection.
4.2.2 Inspectors Checklists:
• The Inspection Body shall use Checklist forms containing all the
requirements of relevant BS/ EN inspection standards prepared internally
and approved by DAC. The checklist forms shall contain sufficient space
to indicate the results of evaluating the inspection methods. The Inspector
must sign in the checklist after recording all necessary information.
• The Chief or senior Inspector/ Engineer must co-sign the checklist
whenever he makes verification visits to the site.
4.2.3 Reporting Defects in equipment under inspection:
a) Inspectors are required to be capable of making identification of all types
of defects found in equipment under inspection; if the equipment is found
unsafe and represents an imminent danger the IB must advise the owner
to cease use of the equipment and report this incident immediately to the
EPSS in Dubai Municipality, as per clause (6) of EPSS Technical
Guidelines 41.
b) Lifting Equipment Identification: The IB’s must ensure the ability to identify
lifting equipment by say Serial Number and Model Number, or some form
of Registration Number. If the lifting equipment (and some of their critical
components) cannot be identified (even by location in the case of fixed
cranes) the IB shall consider this as a defect in the crane which must be
reported immediately to related authority in Dubai.

4.3 Inspection Methods and Procedures

4.3.1 Methods and Procedures to be used:
The Inspection Body shall use the relevant up-to-date BS and/or BS EN
standards in the field of inspection of lifting equipment for performing
inspection, as detailed in Annex 13 to this document.
In addition to the relevant BS and/or BS EN standards, the manufacturer’s
technical literature applicable to the equipment shall also be part of the
inspection methods.

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It is the responsibility of the Inspection Body to ensure that these

requirements and relevant standards detailed in Annex 1 are available at the
IB offices.

4.3.2 Inspection Frequencies:

The mandatory inspection frequency intervals pertaining to all Contractors’
“Lifting Equipment” are summarized in Annex 2.

General Requirements:
a) For all lifting Equipment the first and all subsequent inspections shall
include all functional tests, overload and safety tests.
Periodic inspection of “Lifting Equipment” shall also include the following:
• A ‘Periodic Inspection’, which includes:
(i) Identification of all critical components and areas; and
(ii) Detailed visual inspection of all structural and critical components; and
(iii) Tolerance checking where any wear is observed; and
(iv) Checking of tolerances for wear limit on critical components; and
(v) Checks for corrosion; and
(vi) Non-destructive examination of critical areas for evidence of cracking.
• “Non- Destructive Testing” of all lifting connections, attachments and
structural components, as directed by the Inspection Body.

b) In the event of a ‘major repair’ the lifting equipment shall be subjected to a

“Periodic inspection” and ‘Proof Load Test” or other inspections specified
by a competent person, prior to being returned to normal service.

4.4 Internal Quality Audits

4.4.1 The internal quality audit program shall include the on-site assessment of
inspection personnel carrying out inspections.

4.4.2 On-site internal audit shall be carried out by personnel with the relevant
technical qualifications and experience who have been trained in internal
auditing and who are sufficiently independent to carry out the audit
objectively.

4.4.3 The Inspection Body’s internal quality audit program for on-site audit of
inspectors shall be designed so that within each cycle of the program at least
one inspector is assessed thoroughly on site. The program shall also ensure
that each of the inspectors engaged in inspection is assessed at least once
within a period of 3 years for each of the fields in which they are active.

4.4.4 The audit program shall ensure that where inspections are managed from
locations other than a central location e.g. Branch Offices, including those

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located overseas, the audit program encompasses these different locations in

a systematic way over the 3 year period of validity of accreditation.

4.4.5 The records of the internal quality audits produced must be in such a way that
will enable the IB to verify the previous inspection works. IBs must describe
this point in their Quality Management System Documentation.

4.5 Equipment Used for Inspection

Testing equipments and instruments owned or used by the Inspection Body
for testing, measuring, gauging (functional or other tests) of lifting equipment
shall comply with the relevant requirements of clause 9 in the ISO/IEC 17020.

4.6 Inspection Certificate/Report

4.6.1 After an Inspection Body has completed an inspection of lifting equipment and
found no significant issues the inspection body must issue an Inspection
Certificate for Lifting Equipment.
4.6.2 The Inspection Body shall produce an Inspection Certificate for lifting
Equipment on the inspection to fulfill the client’s needs, the related authority
requirements and the applicable clauses of BS/ BS EN standards. The
certificate shall include the following information as a minimum; the elements
of inspection certificates/reports that are considered to be mandatory for
compliance with ISO/IEC 17020 are marked with an asterisk (*):

1* Designation of the document, i.e. as an inspection report or an inspection

certificate, as appropriate,
2* Identification of the document, i.e. date of issue and unique identification,
3* Identification of the issuing inspection body Name and address of the IB
issuing / endorsing the certificate,
4* Identification of the client Lifting equipments Owner’s/ Contractor’s name
and address,
5* Description of the inspection work ordered,
6* Date(s) of inspection and Type of Inspection,
7 Information on where the inspection was carried out The address of the
premises at which the Inspection was made,
8 Manufacturer or Supplier of equipment name and address,
9* Identification of the object(s) inspected and, where applicable,
identification of the specific components that have been inspected and
identification of locations where e.g. NDT methods have been applied,
10 Unique Identification Numbers, brief description and SWL of the
equipment,
11 Any reservations or restrictions on the use or Maximum Capacity of the
equipment,

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12* Information on what has been omitted from the original scope of work,
13*Identification or brief description of the inspection method(s) and
procedure(s) used, mentioning the deviations from, additions to or
exclusions from the agreed methods and procedures,
14 Identification of equipment used for measuring/testing,
15 Where applicable, and if not specified in the inspection method or
procedure, reference to or description of the sampling method and
information on where, when, how and by whom the samples were taken,
16*If any part of the inspection work has been subcontracted, the results of
this work shall be clearly identified,
17 The Due date of next Thorough Inspection,
18 The Due date of next Proof Load Test, if applicable,
19 Applicable Reference Standard / Code,
20 Details of any major Repairs / Alterations carried out on the equipment,
provided that the clients inform IB’s inspector of any modifications or
structural repairs,
21 Details of latest Inspection / Tests previously performed including any
NDT if possible,
22 Measuring units (for Loads / Weights) shall be in either/both Metric
kilograms or pounds,
23 Information on environmental conditions during the inspection, if relevant,
24* The results of the inspection including a declaration of conformity and any
defects or other non-compliances found (results can be supported by
tables, graphs, sketches and photographs),
25 A statement that the inspection results relate exclusively to the work
ordered or the object(s) or the lot inspected,
26 A statement that the inspection certificate/report shall not be reproduced
except in full without the approval of the inspection body and the client,
27 The inspector's mark or seal, if any,
28*Names (or unique identification) of the staff members who have performed
the inspection and in cases when secure electronic authentication is not
undertaken, their signature, (see also clause 13.3 of ISO/IEC 17020),
29 Name, Signature, and Designation of signing Authority of IB, (if different
than the inspector who performed the test),
30 Clearly defined Liability Clause of the IB,

Certificates issued by third party IBs that fail to give any of the above details
will be liable to rejection by the relevant authority in Dubai.

4.6.3 Professional Judgment that is included in the certificate will form part of the
assessment and will be subject to accreditation.

4.6.4 If the inspection commissioned by the client could not be carried out in full or
in part, a written notification to that effect shall be given to the client.

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4.6.5 When an Inspection Body undertakes an inspection of Lifting Equipment and

finds items that do not comply with the requirements of the relevant
Standards and therefore declines to issue an Inspection Certificate, the IB
must issue a separate document called an Inspection Report.4

Re-inspection has to be performed by the same IB for equipment that failed

the inspection.

When issuing Inspection Reports, the Related Authority, shall be immediately

informed in writing without exception. There would not be any response to the
Inspection Reports by the Related Authority unless there is a subsequent
accident. They shall remain on file for 12 months – 2 years, after which they
will be destroyed (provided Inspection Certificates stay at 1 year currency
period).

The Related Authority will conduct follow up action if a second Inspection

Report is received in relation to particular lifting equipment during the period
that the Inspection Report remains in their files. The Inspection Report file
shall be maintained by the related authority for information in the event of any
crane accident.

In the case if there is an accident involving lifting equipment inspected by

accredited IBs and as a result of the official investigation it was determined
that the accredited IB was responsible, DAC shall immediately suspend the
IB’s Accredited related scope and exclude the inspector who performed the
concerned inspection from the authorization list of approved inspectors.
Detailed immediate special assessment will be carried out by DAC related to
QMS and technical competence of the IB under suspension and subsequently
relevant clauses of DAC-REQ-01 related to suspension & withdrawal of
accreditation will be applicable.
In case the accident involved serious injuries or was fatal, DAC Director
reserves the right to withdraw the accreditation for the related scope with
immediate effect.

4.6.6 Currency of Certificates of Safety: An Inspection Certificate shall be issued

with a nominal life as specified in Annex 2 of this document. Each Inspection
Certificate may be subject to evaluation as determined by the relevant
authority and, whenever the lifting equipment is involved in an accident.

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Inspection Report shall contain the applicable information referred to in clause 4.6.2 of this
document; in addition to the full description as to why the lifting equipment failed the inspection.

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However the validity of this certificate is based on the lifting equipment being
maintained and operated in accordance with all of the recommendations
made by the manufacturer and not suffering any damage.

Therefore the Inspection Body must only issue an Inspection Certificate when
it is satisfied that the lifting equipment is likely to be able to perform all the
normal lifts within its capacity in accordance with the relevant load chart for at
least 12 months.

4.6.7 The designated signatories shall only be authorized by the Inspection Bodies
to sign their own Inspection Certificates and Inspection reports. The
designated signatory must assume responsibility for the technical validity and
accuracy of all information contained in the Inspection Certificate and
Inspection Reports.

A designated signatory must have carried out a minimum of inspections for

each type of equipment under competent supervision before being authorized
to undertake inspections alone. Each Inspection Body shall at the early stage
of the implementation process designates appropriately qualified persons to
perform the required inspections and that the Approved Signatories
provisions of ISO/ IEC 17020 and this document shall be adopted.

5 ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE
The Accreditation Certificate shall be valid for a period of three years. A
Scope of Accreditation detailing the activities for which the inspection bodies
have been granted accreditation will supplement the certificate. All
inspections not covered by accreditation and currently carried out by the IB
under Local Order 52 requirements remain under Local Order 52
requirements.

6 SURVEILLANCE
6.1 Planned Announced Surveillance Visits

The accredited inspection body shall be subject to planned surveillance visits

that will be carried out at least two times per year. The purpose of the
surveillance visits is to ensure that the inspection body is continuing to comply
with the accreditation program requirements. Accredited inspection bodies will
be exempted from the regular surveillance visits done as per Local Order 52/
1990 on-licensed inspection bodies. However, compliance with the
requirements of Local Order 52 will be verified during the planned
accreditation surveillance visits.

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6.2 Planned Unannounced Surveillance Visits

Additional planned special surveillance visits may be carried out at the

discretion of DAC and as the need arises without giving prior notifications to
the accredited inspection body. Such visits are planned and carried out as per
the DAC document DAC-G2-07 “Code of Conduct of the Unannounced
Surveillance Visits”.

7 ACCREDITATION FEES
The accreditation fees shall be charged in accordance with the DAC-G2-03
“Accreditation Fee Structure”.

8 ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS

The relevant provisions of the DAC-Req-01 “Accreditation Requirements”

shall apply to the accredited Inspection Bodies unless otherwise superseded
by the provisions of this document.

9 REFERENCES

9.1 Local Order 52/ 1990, on conditions required for licensing laboratories
operating in the emirate of Dubai.
9.2 Local Order 61/1991, on Environment protection regulation in the Emirate of
Dubai.
9.3 Technical Guidelines 41 pursuant to Local Order 61/ 1991, “Examination and
certification of crane, hoists, lifts and other lifting appliances”.
9.4 ISO/ IEC 17020:1998 General criteria for the operation of various types of
inspection bodies.
9.5 IAF/ILAC A4: 2004: Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17020.
9.6 UKAS RG 0-1999: Accreditation for Inspection.
9.7 UKAS RG 6-1999: Accreditation for In-Service Inspection of Lifting Equipment
9.8 LOLER-1998: Safe use of Lifting Equipment: Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations 1998.
9.9 Qatar Petroleum “Lifting Equipment” Technical Regulation QP-REG-Q-001.
9.10 DAC-Req-01 Accreditation Requirements.
9.11 DAC-Req-05 Conditions for using DAC symbol.
9.12 DAC-G2-03 ‘Accreditation Fee Structure’.
9.13 DAC- G2-07 ‘Code of Conduct of the Unannounced Surveillance Visits’.
9.14 ISO 12482-1: 1995, Cranes- Condition Monitoring – Part1: General,
9.15 BS and EN Standards referred to in Annex 1 of this document.

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ANNEX 1

LIST OF STANDARDS

PRODUCT TASK NAME STANDARD

Tower Crane Code of practice for safe BS 7121 - 2:2003 Code of practice for safe use
use of cranes Part 2 of Cranes - Part 2: Inspection, Testing and
(Tower) Examination Sections 5,6,7,9,12,15

Tower Crane Code of practice for safe
use of cranes Part 5
(Tower)
Mobile Crane Code of practice for safe
use of cranes Part 2
(Mobile)
Overhead Crane Code of practice for safe
use of cranes Part 2
(Overhead)
BS 7121:Part 5:2006 Code of practice for safe
use of Cranes - Part 5: Tower Cranes Section
14
BS 7121-2:2003 Code of practice for safe use
of Cranes - Part 2: Inspection, Testing and
Examination Sections 5,6,7,9,12,13
BS 7121-2:2003 Code of practice for safe use
of Cranes - Part 2: Inspection, Testing and
Examination Sections 5,6,7,9,12,14

Cranes for Lifting Code of practice for safe BS 7121-2:2003 Code of practice for safe use
Persons & use of cranes Part 2 of Cranes - Part 2: Inspection, Testing and
Suspended (Lifting Persons & Examination Section 11
Baskets Suspended Baskets)
Construction Code of practice for safe BS 7212:2006 Code of practice for safe use of
Hoist use of Construction Hoist Construction Hoist Section 10

Construction Builders hoists for persons BS EN 12159:2000 Builders hoists for persons
Hoist & materials with vertically & materials with vertically guided cages
guided cages Sections 5 & 6
Window/Painter's Specification for BS 2830:1994 Inc Amdt. No.1 Suspended
Cradle Suspended Access Access Equipment for use in Building,
Equipment Engineering construction, Steeplejack &
Cleaning industries Section 4

Window/Painter's Safety requirements on BS EN 1808:1999 Safety Requirements on

Cradle Suspended Access Suspended Access equipment- Design
Equipment calculations, Stability criteria, Construction -
Tests Section 12 & 13

Escalators Safety rules for the BS EN 115 : 1995 Incorporating Amendment

construction and A1: 1998 Safety rules for the construction and
installation of escalators installation of escalators and passenger
and passenger conveyors conveyors

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PRODUCT TASK NAME
Elevators/Lifts Safety rules for the
construction and
installation of lifts –
Part 1: Electric lifts
Elevators/Lifts Safety rules for the
construction and
installation of lifts –
Part 2: Hydraulic lifts
Elevators/Lifts Safety rules for the
construction and
installation of lifts –
Part 3: Electric and
hydraulic service lifts
Elevators/Lifts Safety rules for the
construction and
installation of lifts —
Particular applications
for passenger and
goods passenger lifts —
Part 72: Firefighters lifts
Elevators/Lifts Safety rules for the
construction and
installation of lifts —
Existing lifts —
Part 80: Rules for the
improvement of safety of
existing passenger and
goods passenger lifts
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STANDARD
BS EN 81-1:1998 Incorporating Corrigendum
No. 1 Safety rules for the construction and
installation of lifts –Part 1: Electric lifts
BS EN 81-2:1998 Incorporating Corrigendum
No. 1 Safety rules for the construction and
installation of lifts – Part 2: Hydraulic lifts
BS EN 81-3:2001 Safety rules for the
construction and installation of lifts –
Part 3: Electric and hydraulic service lifts
BS EN 81-72:2003 Safety rules for the
construction and installation of lifts —
Particular applications for passenger and
goods passenger lifts —
Part 72: Firefighters lifts
BS EN 81-80:2003 Safety rules for the
construction and installation of lifts —
Existing lifts —Part 80: Rules for the
improvement of safety of existing passenger
and goods passenger lifts
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ANNEX 2
ONSHORE “LIFTING EQUIPMENT” FREQUENCIES FOR TESTING / INSPECTION

FREQUENCY FOR
LIFTING EQUIPMENT TYPE INSPECTION
PROOF LOAD TEST
(SWL)
1 All Lifting Accessories:
• Chains and wire ropes • On initial supply Every six (6)
• Rings, links, hooks, shackles, eyebolts, • After substantial alteration months
swivels, blocks, snatch blocks or major repair
• Beam and plate clamps, frames, pallets, • At discretion of surveyor
lifting beams and cargo nets

2 Lifting Equipments:
• Pedestal cranes, mobile cranes, • On initial supply Every twelve
forklifts, tower cranes • Every four (4) years (12) months
• Overhead traveling cranes, wall / pillar • After reinstallation,
cranes, derricks substantial alteration or
• Winches, hoist (air and electric), crabs, major repair
Telfer hoist, powered working platforms, • At discretion of surveyor
vehicle lifts or hoists etc.
• Mobile or movable jacks and associated
“Lifting Equipment”
• Lifting Persons & Suspended Baskets* * Every Six (6)
Months

3 • Runaway beams, pad eyes, gin pole • On initial supply Every twelve
and gin wheels • After reinstallation, (12) months
substantial alteration or
major repair
• At discretion of surveyor

4 • Chain Blocks, tirfors, pull lifts, trolleys • On initial supply

• Every four (4) years Every six (6)
• After substantial alteration months
or major repair
• At discretion of surveyor

5 • Lifts – (passenger or goods) • On initial supply Every twelve

• Every four (4) years (12) months
• After substantial alteration
or major repair
• At discretion of surveyor
6 • Escalators And Elevators • On initial supply Every six (6)
• Every one (1) year months
• After substantial alteration
or major repair
• At discretion of surveyor

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