EIAC-RQ-IB-002 I1 Rev 2 1aWaExO

‫مركز اإلمارات العالمي لالعتماد‬
Emirates International Accreditation Centre
‫المتطلبات العامة العتماد جهات التفتيش العاملة في مجال معدات الرفع وا كسيسواراتها‬
Accreditation Requirements for Inspection Bodies working in the field of Lifting

Equipment & Lifting Accessories
EIAC-RQ-IB-002
Signatories
Approved: Director, Inspection Bodies Accreditation Department
Revision history
Issue no. Rev. No. Details Date
1 0 First Issue for use under EIAC Name 15-11-2018
1 1 Modify Clause 6: References 20-10-2019
1 2 Correct the competency of Inspector for IB Level 2 19-05-2020
mentioned in Annex A
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Accreditation Requirements for Inspection Bodies working in the field of
Lifting Equipment & Lifting Accessories
CONTENTS
1 Scope ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
2 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................4
3 Specific Criteria for Competence ...................................................................................................................9
4 Requirements for Site Work ......................................................................................................................... 10
5 Inspection Methods and Procedures ........................................................................................................ 11
6 References .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
7 Annex A ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
8 Annex B ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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1 Scope
1.1 Inspection Services:
This document, including its Annexes – where applicable, is used as accreditation criteria, along with ISO 17020
standard, for Inspection Bodies (IBs) inspecting Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories.
1.2 Type of Inspections

This document will cover the following types of inspection:
a) Initial Approval
b) Design Review
c) Inspection of Manufacturing Process
d) Initial Inspection
e) Periodic Inspection
Major Inspection

2 Definitions
2.1 Accredited Inspection Body
An Inspection Body (IB) that is accredited by an internationally recognized Accreditation Body (AB).
2.2 Lifting Equipment

Any lifting machine/device, whether powered, manually, mechanically or electrically, and that is able to move, either
vertically or horizontally or both, or suspend loads, including the supporting structures and related parts used in
connection with such a machine, but excludes continuous mechanical handling devices (i.e. conveyors), such as but
not limited to:
f) Cranes (tower, mobile, overhead etc),
g) Wall/Pillar Cranes, Derricks, Swing Jibs and Davits,
h) Runway Beams, Monorails, all Pad Eyes, Gin Poles and Gin Wheels,
i) Winches, Hoists (air and electric), Crabs, Chain Blocks, Lever Hoists, Jaw Winches
j) Pull Lifts, Trolleys,
k) Elevators/Lifts
l) Escalator,
m) Forklifts, Self Loader and Side Booms,
n) Lifting Jacks (pneumatic or hydraulic).
2.3 Lifting Accessories, or Loose Lifting Gear

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:
a) Chain Slings,
b) Wire Rope Slings,
c) Webbing Slings, Round Slings
d) Rings,
e) Links,
f) Hooks,
g) Shackles,
h) Eye Bolts,
i) Swivels,
j) Snatch Blocks,
k) Beam Clamps and Plate Clamps,
l) Lifting Beams/Spreader Beams.

2.4 An “Equipment”
By itself (stand-alone), in this context, refers to all types of products defined in 2.3
2.5 Major Repair/Alteration

It is a repair that affects either the quantum of the load lifting capacity, or changes to its function or methods of
controlling those functions, therefore change in design, such as (but not limited to) the followings:
a) Increase of the safe working load or an increase in performance,
b) Increase of the rated speeds,
c) Alteration to load carrying parts (e.g. anchorages, spelter sockets, primary structures, etc), and
d) Repair or alteration that affects strength and/or stability.
2.6 Repair/Alteration
Restoring the original state of an Equipment by rebuilding or exchanging parts or units or the following changes
(but not limited to):
a) Increase of the reach (outreach, lifting height, etc),
b) Alteration of current or voltage,
c) Alteration to safety devices,
d) Alteration to driving mechanisms and controls, and
e) Alteration of guiding rails.
2.7 Inspection
Any physical activity, related to ensuring that an Equipment, in its entirety, and at a given location or environment,
meets the specified design and operating Standards and is safe to operate for a specified period. The period is
defined by the fact that the Equipment should remain always the same.
2.8 Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

NDT is a wide group of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate the properties of a material,
component or system without causing damage.
2.9 Load
Any material, persons, or any combination of these, that are lifted, lowered or suspended by an Equipment.
2.10 Working Load Limit (WLL)

Maximum load (mass) an Equipment may bear safely in the most efficient configuration.
2.11 Safe Working Limit (SWL)
Maximum load (mass) an Equipment may bear safely in a particular configuration (i.e. a sling used in a chocked
condition its safe working load is approximately 0.8 of its WLL).

2.12 Load Test

The application of a predetermined load to assess the ability of the Equipment to withstand its SWL.
2.13 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.
2.14 Factor of Safety (FOS) or Coefficient of Utilization or Working Coefficient

The factor of safety is the ratio between Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) and WLL work 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.
2.15 Inspection Certificate

Certificate issued by EIAC accredited Inspection Body (IB), to indicate compliance of Equipment with safety
requirements and its fitness for use.
2.16 Inspection Report
Report issued by a EIAC accredited IB, when the Equipment do not comply with the requirements of the relevant
standards, with full description as to why the Equipment failed the inspection.
2.17 Critical Components and Areas
Components and areas that if failure occurs the Equipment may become unstable and/or cause the load to fall.
2.18 Initial Approval

It is a Certificate issued to an Equipment indicating compliance of Design, Manufacturing Process and Initial
Inspection.
2.19 Design Review
It is the process of reviewing the design of particular Equipment to meet a certain standard requirement before put
into production.
2.20 Inspection of Manufacturing Process

It is the process of inspecting the manufacturing/repairing process for an Equipment against its reviewed
[approved] design.
2.21 Initial Inspection

It is an Inspection after production for commissioning purpose.

2.22 Periodic Inspection

It is a Thorough Inspection that includes visual, functional and load testing (where applicable) an Equipment that
was already installed/commissioned and operational, or after being repaired/altered.
The inspection shall also take into consideration the reviewed [approved] design, risks involved, including the
location of the Equipment and its surrounding environment that can jeopardize compliance to the requirement of
the inspection standard and, in some cases, the IB may require to witness some of the installation processes on-
site; critical stages of the installation may require inspector’s verification. The Equipment shall never be proof load
tested during the Periodic [Thorough] Inspection.
Note 1: The inspection period is based on a normal working day of up to 8 hrs and a 5/6-day working week (approximately
2400 hours/annum). When usage of the Lifting Equipment exceeds these figures, the Inspection Body must specify exactly, in
writing, what the period of these inspections is. Factors such as the environment, frequency and type of usage, quality of
maintenance shall be taken into account prior to establishing the period of the inspection. It is the responsibility of the Equipment
owner to inform the Inspection Body with regards to the figures and conditions under which the Equipment were used.
Note 2: As a result of a periodic inspection, the Inspection Body may recommend a major inspection if deemed necessary.
2.23 Major Inspection
Inspection, that includes visual, functional and proof load test, in accordance with the manufacturers’
recommendation and inspection standards’ requirement, to assess the suitability of the Equipment for continued
safe operation when:
a) An inspection after major repair/alteration.
b) 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.
c) Old Equipment that are to be re-commissioned after reviewing their designs and assuring that they are in
compliance with the current standard requirements.
d) Equipment that went through Major Repair.
e) Equipment that was upgraded or modified.
f) At Inspector’s discretion.
2.24 Related Authority

Regulatory bodies, regulating the work of Equipment and their owners/users, such as in the Emirate of Dubai, Dubai
Municipality (i.e. Public Health and Safety Department, Building Department, Environmental Department),
Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai Ports Authority-Ports Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Jebel Ali Free Zone
Authority (JAFZA), Dubai Civil Defense, and other Free Zone Authorities.

2.25 Shall
The word Shall is used when stating a mandatory requirement.
2.26 Should
The word Should is used when the statement is advisory

3 Specific Criteria for Competence
3.1 Requirements for Technical Competence of Staff:
3.1.1 The inspection body shall assess the competence of all categories of persons involved in inspection process. No
under-training inspector shall be allowed to perform inspection activities independently under any circumstances.
3.1.2 The minimum number of the technical staff and their educational background, qualifications, competence and
experience, for each level, is stipulated in
3.1.3 Annex A
3.2 Levels of Supervision and Requirements for Technical Support
Following are the classified levels of supervision that must be exerted by the Inspection Bodies and circumstances
under which they shall be exerted:
3.3 Occasional (on Senior Inspectors)
If the senior inspector is the highest level of competence in the IB then he/she is responsible for holding sufficient
records that proves review of his work has been done as per this requirement either by him or by any of his peers.
Otherwise, if he has a higher authority supervising him, at least annual review is necessary.
3.4 Frequent (on inspectors)

Direct contact with Supervisor at least weekly. Technical support from qualified senior inspectors to be readily
available.
3.5 Constant (on inspectors under-training)

Direct daily contact with Supervisor. Technical support from qualified senior inspectors to be readily available.
3.6 Training Needs
The training shall include:

a) Safe conduct of the inspectors’ duties, in particular safe practices applicable to Lifting Equipment.
b) Risk assessment.
c) Knowledge of applicable statutory requirements.
d) Codes of practice and standards.

4 Requirements for Site1 Work
4.1 Preparation for Site work:
a) 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; and,
 Contact person on behalf of the IB’s client
b) 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 an Initial
Inspection.
 Equipment design reviewed by an accredited IB (if accredited IBs are within reach/available).
1
Site: Place at which inspection is being undertaken.

5 Inspection Methods and Procedures
5.1 Methods and Procedures to be used:
The Inspection Body shall use the relevant up-to-date international standards for the inspection.
5.2 In addition to the relevant international standards, the manufacturer’s technical literature applicable to the
Equipment shall also be part of the inspection methods.
5.3 Initial Approval

5.3.1 The Initial Approval shall be given in a form of Certificate to an Equipment by a EIAC accredited IB after issuing the
following Reports:
a) Design Review;
b) Inspection of Manufacturing Process; and,
c) Initial Inspection.
5.3.2 In case the design of completely identical Equipment has been previously reviewed by the same IB, the design review
scope for the new Equipment can be reduced to verifying the design basis (design standards, local law and load
assumptions) and comparing the design documents for the new Equipment for compliance to the already reviewed
documents. New set of design review documentation shall be issued. This applies only when no copyrights/personal
rights are being violated.
5.4 Periodic Inspection
5.4.1 All Equipment shall be thoroughly inspected against the relevant inspection standard as well as the Initial Approval
documents, where applicable.
5.4.2 The IB Shall ensure that underground footing foundation and/or attachment(s) to a structure has been adequately
verified (in however format), for the following Equipment (not limited to):
a) Tower Crane
b) Window Cradle
c) Construction Hoist
d) Elevator
e) Escalator
5.4.3 The IB shall verify that installation is in compliance with the reviewed design, where applicable.
5.5 Major Inspection

5.5.1 IBs shall ensure Equipment that were majorly repaired are subjected to Major Inspection.
5.5.2 Major Inspection shall include the following:

a) Design Review to the extent of the major repair and its effect on the total system;
b) Repair Inspection;

c) Visual Inspection;
d) Functional Test; and,
e) Proof Load Test.
6 References
6.1 ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies
performing inspection.
6.2 ILAC-P15:07/2016: Application of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for the Accreditation of Inspection Bodies.

7 Annex A
Minimum number of permanent staff:

Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories
Inspector (or, however named)
Structural
Mechanical Electrical Total
IB (Civil) Experience (for each
Type of Inspection Minimum
Level Number of Number Number principle)
Number
staff of staff of staff
Degree Degree Degree B.Sc. Engineering  Initial Approval
Degree, shall have at o Design Review
least 4 years o Inspection of
1 experience working Manufacturing Process 3
1 1 1
within an engineering o Initial Inspection
discipline related to  Major Inspection
Lifting Equipment2.  Periodic Inspection
Degree/ Degree/ Degree/ B.Sc. Engineering Degree,  Periodic Inspection

Diploma Diploma Diploma shall have at least 2 years
experience working within
an engineering discipline
related to Lifting
Equipment2.
2 Diploma in Engineering 1
1 of any discipline discipline, shall have at
least 6 years experience
working within an
engineering discipline
related to Lifting
Equipment2.
Chief/Senior Inspector/Technical Manager (or, however named)2
Inspector (or, however named)
Level of Qualification
IB Total Minimum
Structural Experience
Level Mechanical Electrical Number
(Civil)
6 years experience working within an engineering
All Degree in any discipline 1
discipline related to Lifting Equipment3.
2
NOTE: Chief/Senior Inspector/Technical Manager (or, however named) can count for an inspector.
3
NOTE: Or, Lifting Accessories, in case the IB was only accredited for Lifting Accessories.

8 Annex B
Inspection frequencies for IBs working in the Emirate of Dubai are summarized in the below table, taking into
account that any Equipment (what so ever) utilized to lift persons shall be inspected within a period not greater
than 6 months:
Major Inspection (Proof
Equipment Type Periodic Inspection (Load Test)
Load Testi )
Lifting Equipment, including (but not limited to): During Initial Inspection Every twelve (12) months
Tower crane, During Major Inspection
Overhead traveling crane, At discretion of survey
Mobile crane,
Forklift,
Pedestal crane,
Hoist,
Derrick,
Wall/pillar crane,
Runway beam,
Winch, and
Vehicle lift.
Lifting Equipment used for lifting persons, During Initial Inspection Every six (6) months
including (but not limited to): During Major Inspection
Crane used for man-riding duties, At discretion of survey
Window cradle,
Construction hoist,
Powered working platform (MEWP),
Suspended/man basket, and
Elevator.
Other Lifting Equipment, used for lifting goods and During Initial Inspection Every six (6) months (excluding load
person that are cannot be subjected to proof load During Major Inspection test)
test, including (but not limited to): At discretion of survey
Escalator, and
Passenger conveyer.
Other Lifting Equipment, used for lifting goods and During Initial Inspection Every six (6) months (excluding load
person that are cannot be subjected to proof load During Major Inspection test)
test, including (but not limited to): At discretion of survey
Escalator, and
Passenger conveyer.

Equipment Type Major Inspection (Proof Periodic Inspection (Load Test)

Load Test )
ii
Manual Lifting Equipment, including (but not During Initial Inspection Every six (6) months
limited to): During Major Inspection
Chain Block, At discretion of survey
Pulley, and
Mobile or movable jack.
Lifting Accessories, including (but not limited to): During Initial Inspection Every six (6) months (excluding load
Chain slings and wire rope slings, At discretion of survey test)
Ring,
Link,
Hook,
Shackle,
Eyebolt,
Swivel,
Snatch block,
Pad eye,
Beam clamp,
Plate clamp,
Lifting beam, and
Webbing sling and round sling,
Cargo net
i
Proof load shall be in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation and inspection standards’ requirement.
ii
Proof load shall be in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation and inspection standards’ requirement.

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‫مركز اإلمارات العالمي لالعتماد‬

Emirates International Accreditation Centre

Accreditation Requirements for Inspection Bodies working in the field of Lifting

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1.1 Inspection Services:

1.2 Type of Inspections

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2.1 Accredited Inspection Body

2.2 Lifting Equipment

2.3 Lifting Accessories, or Loose Lifting Gear

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2.5 Major Repair/Alteration

2.8 Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

2.10 Working Load Limit (WLL)

2.11 Safe Working Limit (SWL)

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2.12 Load Test

2.13 Proof Load Test

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

2.15 Inspection Certificate

2.16 Inspection Report

2.17 Critical Components and Areas

2.18 Initial Approval

2.19 Design Review

2.20 Inspection of Manufacturing Process

2.21 Initial Inspection

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2.22 Periodic Inspection

2.23 Major Inspection

2.24 Related Authority

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3 Specific Criteria for Competence

3.1 Requirements for Technical Competence of Staff:

3.2 Levels of Supervision and Requirements for Technical Support

3.3 Occasional (on Senior Inspectors)

3.4 Frequent (on inspectors)

3.5 Constant (on inspectors under-training)

3.6 Training Needs

The training shall include:

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4 Requirements for Site1 Work

4.1 Preparation for Site work:

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5 Inspection Methods and Procedures

5.1 Methods and Procedures to be used:

5.3 Initial Approval

5.4 Periodic Inspection

5.5 Major Inspection

5.5.2 Major Inspection shall include the following:

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Minimum number of permanent staff:

Degree/ Degree/ Degree/ B.Sc. Engineering Degree,  Periodic Inspection

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Equipment Type Major Inspection (Proof Periodic Inspection (Load Test)

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