FAQ from ADIPS

Q - Is ADIPS a legal requirement? Must I comply?

A - No, it is not a legal requirement. However, if you are a member of any of the Industry Associations you will be expected to comply as a condition of membership. HSE regard ADIPS as a practical way of complying with Health & Safety Law.

Q - Do the Industry Associations support ADIPS?

A - Yes. It is a condition of membership that you comply with the Scheme.

Q- What is the position of HSE with regard to ADIPS?

A - HSG 175 states that if you follow the Guidance you will normally be doing enough to comply with the Law.

Q - What information is there about ADIPS?

A See HSE Entertainment Information Sheet No. 8, HSG 175 “Fairgrounds & Amusement Parks – Guidance on Safe Practice” and the “About ADIPS” page on this website.

Q - How can I find someone to carry out inspections?

A - Look in the register of Inspection Bodies on this site.

Q - Which Inspection Bodies can I use?

A - Any one that is currently registered for the work that you require.

Q - How can I confirm that the inspector is registered with ADIPS?

A - Check the Register on this site. Contact the ADIPS Office. Ask to see his ID Badge and check that it is for the current year.

Q - What documents should the inspector provide?

A - Following the examination, you should receive Report(s) of Thorough Examination for the disciplines covered. If the device is satisfactory you will receive a Declaration of Operational Compliance (DOC) and a provisional plate to display on the device from the Appointed Inspection Body (AIB).

Q - What should I do if the Inspector does not give me a “Sticker”?

A - Ask the inspector for the reason that the Provisional Plate has not been supplied. If the answer is not satisfactory contact the ADIPS office.

Q - What should I do if I do not receive my certificate in the post?

A - Initially, contact the ADIPS Office. It may be that you will need to contact the Inspection Body if the DOC has not been received at the Office.

Q - I want to buy a new ride. What paperwork do I need?

A - See HSE Entertainment Information Sheet No. 8. You will require Pre Use Inspections that comprise reports of Design Review, Assessment of Conformity to Design and Initial Test. After twelve months an annual inspection is required

Q - I want to buy a second hand device. What paperwork do I need?

A - If the ride is imported it will need the Pre Use Inspections as above.
If purchased in mainland UK, it should have a complete Operations Manual as defined in HSG 175. If it was manufactured before October 1997 it might not need Design Review, but would have a Design Maturity Risk Assessment instead. Further information is available in NAFLIC Technical Bulletin No. 195.

Q - What should be in my operations manual?

A - See Appendix 3 of HSG 175.

Q - What is the ADIPS Identification number and where can I find it?

A - This number is on the “Sticker” and Certificate of Registration sent to you by ADIPS.

Q - How can I apply for registration as an Inspection Body for Amusement Devices?

A - Contact ADIPS for the appropriate Service Quality Schedules and the application forms.

Q - How can I apply for registration as an Inspection Body for coin-operated devices?

A - Obtain the application forms from BACTA.

Q - What evidence of inspection should a controller/operator have?

A - The reports of Thorough Examination and DOC should be in the Operations Manual. An ADIPS “Sticker” should be displayed on the device.

Q - How much does an inspection cost?

A - This varies depending on the Inspection Body and travelling. Try contacting different ones. The contact details for all registered inspection bodies are on the register on this web site.

Q -I do not think that an inspector has given me good service. What should I do?

A - Firstly, discuss this with your AIB. If you are still not satisfied, send your complaint in writing to ADIPS at the address on this web site under “contact”.

Q - The Inspector will not give me a DOC, but I am sure that my device is safe, what should I do?

A - Discuss with the IB. If still not satisfied seek opinion from another IB. You may contact ADIPS, but all complaints must be in writing.