1.6.1 Each unit should be subject to the surveys
specified below:
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.1 An initial survey before the unit is put into
service or before the Certificate required under this section of the
Code is issued for the first time, which should include a complete
survey of its structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and material
in so far as the unit is covered by the Code. This survey should be
such as to ensure that the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements
and material fully comply with the applicable provisions of the Code.
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.2 Periodical surveys at intervals specified by
the Administration, but not exceeding five years, which should be
such as to ensure that the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements
and material fully comply with the applicable provisions of the Code.
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.3 Intermediate surveys at intervals specified
by the Administration. but not exceeding thirty months, which should
be such as to ensure that the structure, fittings, arrangements, safety
equipment and other equipment fully comply with the applicable provisions
of the Code and are in good working order. Such intermediate surveys
should be endorsed on the Certificate issued under the provisions
of this section.
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.4 Radio station surveys in accordance with 11.10.
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.5 A survey either general or partial according
to the circumstances should be made every time a defect is discovered
or an accident occurs which affects the safety of the unit or whenever
any significant repairs or alterations are made. The survey should
be such as to ensure that the repairs or alterations have been effectively
made, are in all respects satisfactory and fully comply with the applicable
provisions of the Code.
1.6.2 These surveys should be carried out by officers
of the Administration. The Administration may, however, entrust the
surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations
recognized by it. In every case the Administration concerned should
fully guarantee the completeness and efficiency of the surveys.
1.6.3 After any survey under this section has
been completed no significant change should be made in the structure,
equipment, fittings, arrangements or material covered by the survey,
without the sanction of the Administration, except the direct replacement
of such equipment and fittings for the purpose of repair or maintenance.
1.6.4 A Certificate may be issued, after survey
in accordance with this section, either by officers of the Administration
or by any person or organization duly authorized by it. In every case
the Administration assumes full responsibility for the Certificate.
1.6.5 The Certificate should be drawn up in the
official language of the issuing country in the form corresponding
to the model given in the Appendix to the Code. If the language used
is neither English nor French, the text should include a translation
into one of these languages.
1.6.6 Any exemptions granted under 1.4 should be clearly noted on the Certificate.
1.6.7 A Certificate should be issued for a period
specified by the Administration, and should not exceed five years
from the date of issue.
1.6.8 No extension of the five-year period of
validity of the Certificate should be permitted.
1.6.9 A Certificate should cease to be valid if
significant alterations have been made in the construction, equipment,
fittings, arrangements or material specified by the Code without the
sanction of the Administration, except the direct replacement of such
equipment or fittings for the purpose of repair or maintenance, or
if surveys as specified by the Administration under the provisions
of 1.6.1 are not carried out.
1.6.10 A Certificate issued to a unit should cease
to be valid upon transfer of such a unit to the flag of another country.
1.6.11 The privileges of the Code may not be claimed
in favour of any unit unless it holds a valid Certificate.