Materials and

Qualification
Procedures for
Ships
Book B
Procedure for Periodic
Inspection of Approved Works

November 2023
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CHAPTER 1 PROCEDURE 1-1 - PERIODIC INSPECTION OF APPROVED WORKS

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

SECTION 2 INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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1 Introduction

2 Inspection procedure

n Section 1
Introduction
1.1 General
1.1.1 In order that consideration may be given to the continued inclusion of a company on the LR List of Approved
Manufacturers of Materials and Recognized Proving Establishments, LR Surveyors are to carry out a periodic inspection to
determine that the works still satisfies the criteria established during the initial approval. A report is to be submitted by the Surveyor
to the LR.

1.2 Scope
1.2.1 This document provides general guidelines for the procedures to be followed in order that a satisfactory periodic
inspection of a LR approved manufacturer may be carried out.
1.2.2 The type of approved manufacturers covered by this procedure are as follows:
1 Approved Manufacturers of Steel Plates, Strip, Section and Bars.
2 Approved Manufacturers of Steel Castings.
3 Approved Manufacturers of Steel Forgings.
4 Approved Manufacturers of Steel Pipes and Tubes.
5 Approved Manufactures of Iron Castings.
6(a) Approved Manufacturers of Aluminium Alloy Refining, Semi-Finished Products, Plates, Rolled Sections, Bars and
Castings.
6(b) Approved Manufacturers of Aluminium/Steel Transition Joints.
7(a) Approved Manufacturers of Copper Alloy Castings for Propellers.
7(b) Approved Manufacturers of Copper Alloy Castings for Valves, Liners and Bushes.
7(c) Approved Manufacturers of Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes
8 Recognized Proving Establishments for Anchoring and Mooring Equipment.
9(a) Approved Manufacturers of Chain Cable.
9(b) Approved Manufacturers of Fittings for Chain Cable.
10 Approved Manufacturers of Short Link Chain Cable.
11 Approved Manufacturers of Steel Wire Rope.
1.2.3 The period between inspections of works should not exceed three years.
1.2.4 Any deviation from the recommended frequency is first to be agreed with LR. Failure to carry out an inspection prior to
the expiry date of the existing approval may lead to deletion from the approved list. Once deleted, re-approval will require full
procedure tests to be carried out.

1.3 Related Rules

1.3.1 Lloyd’s Register’s Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships.
1.3.2 Lloyd’s Register’s Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials.

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n Section 2
Inspection procedure
2.1 Preparation for the inspection visit
2.1.1 LR will advise the local Surveyors in advance that the periodic inspection is due and will detail the current record of:
Firm's name and address.
The extent of the approval.
Approved testing machines.
2.1.2 The Surveyor is to liaise with the firm to establish a mutually acceptable time for the inspection visit with an appropriate
representative (e.g. Works Manager, Quality Manager). For the visit to be successful the Surveyor must check be accorded access
to all relevant parts of the works at all times. The arrangements with the Surveyor are to include checking all relevant production
processes including subcontracted processes.
2.1.3 The Surveyor is to ensure that the firm's representative is aware of:
The extent of the approval.
The firm's entries in the latest edition of the Approved List.
2.1.4 The Surveyor and firm's representative are to agree the accuracy of the information presented prior to the inspection of
the works taking place.
2.1.5 When the scope of approval requires to be extended (e.g. new grade, increased dimensions), then the programme of
appropriate procedure tests is to be agreed.

2.2 The inspection visit

2.2.1 The appropriate sections of the check list in Form 2035 (available in LRForms2) will be utilised. This checklist is issued
as a guide only and is not to be considered as comprehensive or to restrict the scope of survey.
2.2.2 Due attention is to be given to confirming that the plant and testing equipment continue to be suitably maintained and
calibrated. In particular, the method and frequency of calibration of thermocouples, recorders, testing machines and analytical
equipment are to be noted.
2.2.3 Where appropriate, NDE and weld procedures and operator qualifications are to be examined to ensure that these
remain valid.
2.2.4 As a check on the manufacturer's system, one product/order, chosen at random, is to be traced through to completion
in accordance with the ordering specification. Records reviewed include, where appropriate:
Purchase orders.
Copies of relevant standards/specifications.
Melting and casting records.
Manufacturing procedures.
Forming records.
Heat treatment records.
Inspection records, including NDE and any dimensional checks.
Mill certificates.
The above records are to be reviewed for compliance with the manufacturing plan or in-house quality control procedures.

2.3 Reporting and approval

2.3.1 Consideration for continued inclusion in the approved list will be given to a firm where Surveyors are in regular
attendance. In this instance the firm is to submit a declaration endorsed by the Surveyor confirming that:
(a) No changes have occurred to plant or procedures since the last periodic inspection visit, or
(b) Listing the changes to the plant and procedures.
2.3.2 Form 2035 is to be completed and, together with any other related information, forwarded to LR for review. The form is
available in LRForms2.

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2.3.3 Any non-compliance requiring remedial action and all outstanding comments are to be dealt with before an extension is
given.
2.3.4 A satisfactory inspection will be indicated to the firm by the local office on the advice from LR and a prestige certificate
will be issued. The certificate will show a validity date on or before which a subsequent periodic inspection is to be carried out. The
firm will be retained on the approved list until that date provided that they comply with the Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and
Certification of Materials.

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