ADIPS NDT Inspection general
ADIPS compliant NDT inspections are non-destructive testing examinations to
specific instructions - known as NDT Schedules. These are written as a
comprehensive range of
technical procedures/technique sheets which are ISO standard compliant &
PCN Level III
approved, continually revised and updated with the latest revisions of the
referenced standards. For specific devices technical procedures are developed
for each individual test in accordance with the referenced contractual code
and standard.
Currently there are three primary pieces of NDT guidance for the UK amusement device industry that have
the approval of HSE, Trade associations and inspection bodies. These are Safety of Amusement Devices:
Non-Destructive Testing, Scheme Document for the inspection
and certification of amusement devices, both published by ADIPS and HSG 175 published by HSE.
ADIPS Registered Inspection Bodies (RIB’s) provide inspection activities to
duty holders who have responsibilities for the health and safety of persons,
including managing and controlling risks and having amusement devices properly
maintained and inspected
Kraken-NDT
Kraken-NDT use the methods and procedures for inspection which are defined in the
requirements against which inspection is to be performed and that is within the current technical
scope of the company. The requirements against which the inspection is performed by Kraken-NDT
are specified in regulations, standards, and specifications that have been accepted as industry best
practices.
Kraken-NDT understand that a standard inspection method is one that has been published, for
example, in international, regional, or national standards, or by reputable technical organisations or
by co-operation of several inspection bodies or in relevant scientific text or journals. This means that
methods developed by any other means, including by the client, are non-standard methods.
Kraken-NDT as a registered PCN Level 2 inspector is fully aware that in these situations of nonstandard methods, unless it can be evidenced by the client that the requested method has been
“signed off” by a level 3 registered PCN inspector, or equivalent and is within the technical scope of
the company then Kraken-NDT will not be able to carry out the inspection.
