5.1.1 To maintain Classification in service, LR requires to verify that all
critical elements for the operational phase have been identified, are suitable for
their intended purpose, and that they remain in good repair and efficient condition
and that they continue meet their required performance standards.
5.1.2 Verification is to be based on performance standards which are subject
to approval by LR for each critical system/element derived from the risk
assessment.
5.1.3 LR will produce a project-specific in-service Verification Plan for each
case. This will cover the following key aspects:
- Review and approval of critical elements.
- Review and approval of performance standards derived from risk
assessment.
- Review and approval of the Owner/Operator’s Inspection and
Maintenance Plan.
- Monitoring the execution of the Owner/Operator’s Inspection and
Maintenance Plan.
- Examination of the installation and records at intervals and
frequency commensurate with level of development of Owner/Operator’s
Inspection and Maintenance Plan.
- Examination of design, construction, installation and
commissioning of any modifications.
5.1.4 LR will develop the Verification Plan for in-service activities to suit
the Owner/Operator’s methodology for inspection and maintenance. This will detail
the examination work associated with each critical system/element.
5.1.5 LR’s review of the Owner/Operator’s Inspection and Maintenance Plan will
include:
- Management objectives and structure.
- Management systems.
- Planning/scheduling/reporting.
- Data evaluation and determination of inspection intervals.
- Methods of inspection/testing/monitoring.
- Competency, resourcing and training of personnel used for
inspection and testing.
- Procurement, calibration and maintenance of maintenance and test
equipment.
- Software systems for inspection and maintenance planning and
recording.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
5.1.6 Following review of the Owner/Operator’s Inspection and Maintenance
Plan, LR will develop a Verification Plan with an appropriate level and depth of
examination to confirm that the elements identified as critical in relation to class
continue to meet the approved performance standards. LR verification activities may
include review of records, audit of procedures and activities of inspectors acting
for the Owner/Operator, sample checks and physical examination of the installation,
as appropriate.
5.1.7 Any revision of the Owner/Operator’s Inspection and Maintenance Plan for
the critical elements is to be carried out in consultation with LR and is subject to
approval by LR.
5.1.8 The Owner/Operator is to co-operate with the requirements of the
Verification Plan, and is to provide all necessary information and access for LR to
carry out its verification tasks.
5.1.9 Verification activities will take place on a continuous basis as
determined in the Verification Plan. Verification status reports will be generated
by LR at appropriate intervals (usually annual) to facilitate renewals of any
National Administration statutory certificates and maintenance of class.
5.1.10 The Verification Plan will also include a system for reporting and
recording of conditions of class that will indicate clearly the timescales for any
remedial actions.
5.1.11 Based on the findings of the Verification activities, LR reserves the
right to increase or decrease the level and frequency of activities.
5.1.12 Class may be suspended or withdrawn, if deemed necessary, at the
discretion of the Classification Committee.