BS 7883:1997 Clause 1212.1 General 12.1.1 Before each occasion of use, anchor devices should be visually inspected and should be checked manually, in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction for use 12.1.2 At least once every 12 months each anchor device should be examined in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions by a competent person authorized by the manufacturer, as specified in BS EN 365. For the purposes of this standard, the installer of the device may be considered as the manufacturer 12.2 Additional inspection and examination specific to class A1 anchor devices The examination should include a visual inspection for wear to the eyebolt and damage to the surrounding structure. De mountable components should be removed, thoroughly examined for wear, defects and corrosion, re-installed if satisfactory, and retested as specified in clause 11. A new certificate in accordance with 11.3 should be issued. |