Inspection
Inspection process
Nine stages from request to final report, with independence confirmed before any inspector is assigned.
Interactive
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| Step | What happens | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Request | Client describes the object, location and requirements. | Client |
| 2. Review | BVS confirms requirements are defined and that competence and independence are in place. | Inspection management |
| 3. Planning | Inspection method, sampling plan and timing agreed. | Inspection management |
| 4. Inspector assignment | Inspector with the right competence and no conflict of interest assigned. | Inspection management |
| 5. Inspection | Object examined against the agreed requirements. | Inspector |
| 6. Evidence | Measurements, photographs, samples and records captured. | Inspector |
| 7. Report | Findings and conformity statement drafted. | Inspector |
| 8. Technical review | Report reviewed by a second competent person, where applicable. | Reviewer |
| 9. Final report / decision | Inspection report or certificate issued. | BVS |
What every BVS inspection report contains
- The requirements inspected against
- The sampling plan and what was sampled
- Findings with objective evidence and photographs
- The inspector's identity
- A clear conformity statement and its scope
Request an inspection
Tell us the object, location and requirements.