Inspection and certification

HVEA, HVET, HVEC, HVEL

HMAD, HMTD, HMCD, HMLD, HMKD

HVS1, HVS2, HVS3, HVP1, HVP2

HVEK

Procedure documentation sheet (PDS)

LT400 (DC or SODC if applicable)*

Inspection notes and sketches*

Photographs showing:

• the entire vehicle (where practicable)
• the vehicle's identifier – VIN or chassis number and plate (if registered)
• the vehicle/component condition
• condition before repair* 
• detailed views of the components
• build/repair progress* 
• final inspection after all work completed.

Calculations, i.e.*

• defined load cases
• free body diagrams
• all conditions of loading / load scenarios checked
• allowable stresses (pass/fail).

Hubometer history and residual life assessment (for certification items with mandatory fatigue consideration e.g. drawbar and drawbeam)

Proprietary component data*

Drawings*

Material specifications

Fabicator instructions:

• welding procedures
• bolting procedures

Welder qualifications* 

Evidence of design that was followed, .ie. one of:*

• SoDC/DC and drawings
• NZTA pre-approved solution (MRCoP)
• A repair of a load anchor design from NZS 5444
• Manufacturers fitting instructions for replacement of bolted components e.g. fifth wheel, kingpin, bolted tow eye and couplings.

Vehicle information, e.g. data sheets, bodybuilder guide, vehicle history from LANDATA if already registered, etc*

Required items (*if applicable)

Document to be issued by the VI

Required information

Professional Opinion

DC

SODC

HVE* LT400

HM*D LT400 (and HVE* working to a SoDC or DC)

The Vehicle Inspector’s name, ID number, and the business address where records are held

Details for the vehicle(s) for which the design is applicable

Vehicle details and the identity of the vehicle

Identification of the design documents applied, e.g. SoDC & drawings

Verification by the Vehicle Inspector that the design documents contain sufficient & complete instructions for the manufacture, and or, modification, and or, repair, and or, installation; relevant to the vehicle and certification

Measurements and other factors relevant to the certification *

Identification of the reasonably foreseeable operating and load conditions

Recommended

Identification of the rules and standards that the item is being certified to comply with

Identification of relevant assumptions and calculations

Identification of relevant drawings and manufacturing instructions

Reference to documents specifying the designs materials and its fabrication methods*

Identification of any other reference files*

A record of vehicle inspections and identification of critical matters assessed during inspection(s);

Identification of welder(s), their qualification and qualification expiry.

A record of any delegated tasks*

A record of final inspection after all relevant work is completed

The reason(s) for refusing to certify any vehicle*

Where a certification is declined the file shall contain a PDS and justification for the determination

Identify any exemption from requirement applied*

Inspector’s declaration (specified below for the appropriate appointment) signature, date of signing

Declarations

Engineers (HVE*)

I declare I “insert certifiers legal name” am a Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifier – Engineer and I hold a current valid appointment as an inspecting organisation and vehicle inspector. I certify that the vehicle component design and certification specified in this Procedure Document Sheet complies in all respects with applicable requirements for the aspect at the time of certification. I also certify that I have carried out my inspection and certification activities in accordance with the conditions and requirements of my appointment. To the best of my knowledge the information contained in this document is true and correct.

Local Manufacturers (HM*D)

I declare I “insert certifiers legal name” am a Local Manufacturer - Vehicle Inspector and I hold a current valid appointment under a Local Manufacturer - Inspecting Organisation “insert IO name”. I certify that the vehicle component design and certification specified in this Procedure Document Sheet complies in all respects with applicable requirements for the aspect at the time of certification. I also certify that I have carried out my inspection and certification activities in accordance with the conditions and requirements of my appointment. To the best of my knowledge the information contained in this document is true and correct.