Frequency of Inspection Services Guide
Are you wondering how often you may need your industrial equipment inspecting? Ensure you’re always adhering to necessary regulations with BTIS.
This table offers a guide to how often various items of industrial equipment require to be inspected. However, legislation may change from time to time. For the latest advice, please contact our expert engineering team on 01675 481779.
Inspection Guide Key
ST Inspections are required by statute at the interval shown.
SS Inspections are required by statute within the interval shown unless a written scheme of examination states otherwise.
SR Inspections are required by statute, and frequencies given are recommendations which can be varied depending on usage and/or risk assessment.
R Inspection recommended by the Government and/or Trade Association as a good practice with specified interval.
Note:
In addition to the above guidance, PUWER makes employers responsible for ensuring that any work equipment exposed to conditions causing deterioration which is liable to cause dangerous conditions is inspected at a suitable interval.
| Pressure Systems | Frequency (Months) | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Compressed Air Pressure Plant | 26 | SR |
| Hot Water Boiler (over 100 C) | 14 | SR |
| Steam Boilers & Steam Ovens | 14 | SR |
| Steam Pressure Vessels | 26 | SR |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Plant | 26 | SR |
| Other Pressure Systems | 26 | SR |
| Lifting Equipment | Frequency (Months) | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Building Hoists | 12 | SS |
| Cranes and Lifting Machinery | 12 | SS |
| Escalators | 6 | SS |
| Excavators | 12 | SS |
| Fork Lift Trucks | 6 | SS |
| Lifts and Hoists (goods lifts, chain or wire) | 12 | SS |
| Lifting Accessories | 6 | SS |
| Lorry Loader Cranes | 12 | SS |
| Motor Vehicle Lifting Tables | 6 | SS |
| Passenger Lifts | 6 | SS |
| In all cases 12 months will be reduced to 6 months if used for lifting persons |
| Power Presses and Power Machinery | Frequency (Months) | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Power Presses and Press Brakes 12 monthly where press has fixed guards only or enclosed tool |
6 | ST |
| Paper Cutting Guillotines | 6 | ST |
| Metal Cutting Guillotines | 6 | ST |
| Plastic Injection Moulding Machines | 6 | R |
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, please note that the chart is only a simple guide. We do not accept any responsibility for any omissions or errors.