Arranging an Inspection
If you own an Amusement Device you should follow the guidance in HSG 175 and use an ADIPS Registered Inspection Body.
ADIPS covers the four types of inspection detailed in HSG 175. These are:
- Design Review.
- Assessment of Conformity to Design.
- Initial Test.
- In-Service Annual Inspection.
A device requires Pre Use Inspections that comprise reports of Design Review, Assessment of Conformity to Design and Initial Test, unless it was manufactured prior to 1997, in which case a Maturity Risk Assessment is required. After twelve months an in-service annual inspection is required.
1. Inspection Bodies
2. Booking an Inspection
3. Preparing for an inspection
4. What should I receive from my inspector?
5. How much does it cost?
6. Where can I find more information?
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1. Inspection Bodies
ADIPS Registered Inspection Bodies perform independent (3rd party) inspection of amusement devices in various engineering disciplines. This means that the inspector should be sufficiently independent and impartial to allow an objective assessment of the amusement device without conflict of interest.
Inspection Bodies carry out inspection work in accordance with HSG 175 and the requirements of the internationally agreed standard for Inspection Bodies, BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2004.
Check that your inspector is ADIPS Registered
Always check an inspector is on the ADIPS register before engaging them to perform inspection services.
All ADIPS Registered Inspection Bodies should carry an Identification Badge. You should check the front and the back of their card.
Check the front of their card for:
- The photo
- The Inspection Body
- The Registration Year
- The Inspector’s Registration number.
Check the back of their card for:
- The scope of the inspector’s registration. That is, the Inspection types and disciplines they are registered for.
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2. Booking an Inspection
You should choose an Inspection Body to act as the Appointed Inspection Body (AIB). The AIB will issue the Declaration of Operational Compliance (DOC) once the inspection has been satisfactorily completed. Inspection Bodies registered for NDT or Electrical disciplines only cannot issue a DOC.
An inspection may include a number of inspections and tests e.g. mechanical, electrical, NDT etc. You should confirm with the Appointed Inspection Body if they are to undertake all of the required inspections and tests for the device, or if arrangements with other inspection bodies need to be made and by whom.
Inspections can take place up to one month before the current expiry date without affecting the annual expiry date of the inspection. If an inspection is carried out earlier than one month before the existing expiry date, it will only run for a maximum of 1 year from the date of that inspection.
If you are going to arrange for inspection bodies to undertake separate inspections and tests you must select companies registered with ADIPS.
To search for an Inspection Body click here
Please note that most Inspection Bodies will carry out work throughout Great Britain and are not limited to their own region.
It is advisable to arrange your inspection as far in advance as possible.
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3. Preparing for an inspection
You should agree items to be dismantled with the relevant inspection body. It is advisable to do this in advance so the device is prepared prior to the Inspection Body arriving. Inspection instructions provided within the operations manual will also provide information on any disassembly required.
Along with physical inspection an ADIPS Inspection Body will also confirm the relevant documents are contained within the device’s Operations Manual.
For further information on the Operations Manual, see Appendix 3 of HSG 175. Click here
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4. What should I receive from my inspector?
It is a requirement of HSG 175 that each Inspection Body should prepare a written report. The AIB will collate any individual inspection reports and confirm that each individual inspection has been satisfactorily completed.
If any remedial work is required prior to the satisfactory completion of the inspection, this will be communicated to you by the relevant Inspection Body.
Once the AIB has confirmed satisfactory completion of the inspection they will record inspection details on the central ADIPS database of amusement devices (www.adipsonline.co.uk). You will then receive a Declaration of Operational Complaince (DOC) from ADIPS whch confirms that the device has been registered on the ADIPS database.
To cover the interim period between inspection and entry onto the ADIPS database an Inspection Body may issue a Provisional DOC, which is valid for up to a maximum of 1 month from the expiry of the previous DOC. An unexpired Provisional DOC has the same validity as the permanent DOC and is evidence that the device is to be registered on the ADIPS database.
You should check all documentation you receive for accuracy and report any errors to the issuing Inspection Body.
The registration of all DOCs can be verified at www.adipsonline.co.uk or by contacting us.
For further information on the ADIPS DOC process click here
To view a sample DOC click here
To view a sample Provisional DOC click here
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5. How much does it cost?
ADIPS charge a levy for every device that is registered with the scheme. Depending on the type of device the levy will either be £20 or £30. Devices which fall into the category of Group ‘S’ or simple devices are £20. For all other devices the levy is £30.
To view a generic list of Group ‘S’ devices click here
To view a detailed list of Group ‘S’ devices click here
Each Inspection Body is free to set their own charges for an inspection and market forces and travelling time will dictate the range of prices given to you.
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6. Where can I find more information?
You should read HSG 175: Fairgrounds and amusement parks – Guidance on safe practice and HSE ETIS 8. You can also find information on this website, or alternatively you can contact ADIPS or one of the Registered Inspection Bodies.
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