Periodic inspection

Periodic inspections are the responsibility of the operator. The operator must take account of comments made during inspections, and must withdraw from service any equipment whose safety level has been compromised.

Interventions must be carried out by a competent person, capable of recognizing the defects likely to be encountered and assessing their seriousness. This person can be :

• the agent of an authorized body ;

• the operator himself, if competent, or a competent person designated by him;

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