Periodic Third-party Inspections
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AS 2500.1-2011 7.3.4 Periodic third-party inspections
“Each crane shall undergo a periodic third-party inspection to provide independent advice on whether the level of maintenance and repairs are in accordance with this standard.”
Periodic third-party inspections should be carried out as per AS2550.1-2001 Appendix F Table F1 based on operating hours per day and crane classification.
In addition a bridge and gantry crane service record book should be kept for each crane and contain the following minimum information:
- Significant events concerning safety in relation to the bridge or gantry crane.
- Significant events concerning operation of the bridge or gantry crane.
- Documentation in relation to inspections by competent persons.
- Documentation in relation to maintenance.
| Crane classifications | C1 M1 | C2 M2 | C3 M3 | C4 M4 | C5 M5 | C6 M6 | C7 M7 | C8 M8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating hours per day | >0.5 | >0.5-1 | >1-2 | >2-4 | >4-8 | >8-16 | >16 | >20 |
| Routine maintenance weeks | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Periodic third-party inspection, weeks | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
