3-9 Documentation of heavy vehicle specialist certification

The following table defines the minimum file content that should be present in any HVSC certification file. In addition to the listed minimum requirements, all files should contain sufficient information such that another HVSC can independently verify the certification decision.

Required items
Certifier categories

HVEA, HVET, HVEC, HVEL, HVEK

HMAD, HMTD, HMCD, HMLD, HMKD

HVS1, HVS2, HVS3, HVP1, HVP2

PDS (identifying the vehicle, work carried out/certified, and the standards used)

LT400 (SODC if applicable)

Inspection notes and sketches

Photographs showing:

  • the entire vehicle, VIN and plate (if registered)
  • detailed views of the components
  • build/repair progress ( if applicable)
  • the vehicle/component condition before repair (if applicable)
  • final inspection after all work completed
  • component rating and serial numbers* (if applicable)

Material specifications

 

Calculations

 

Hubometer history and residual life assessment (for drawbar and drawbeam recertifications only)

 

Drawings/fabricator instructions

 

 

Proprietary component data

 

Welder qualifications (positions and techniques)

 

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 fifth wheel or kingpin
  • Design Certificate and drawings

 

 

Vehicle information, eg data sheets, bodybuilder guide, vehicle history from LANDATA if already registered, et

 

Welding/bolting procedures as appropriate

 

 
 NDT records as required

 

 

 

Page added 9 December 2019 (see amendment details)