Third-Party Design Verification Services
Certain types of high-risk plant require independent design verification before they can be registered or used in Australia.
Need Plant Design Verification for Design Registration? AME provides independent third-party design verification services to help manufacturers, plant owners and engineering firms achieve compliance, obtain plant design registration and avoid costly project delays.
Our approach is practical and aligned with regulatory expectations, helping streamline the pathway to plant design registration and compliance.
What is Third-Party Design Verification?
Third-party design verification is an independent engineering review of a plant design, carried out by a competent person who was not involved in the original design process.
This process is required under the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations for certain types of high-risk plant. The purpose is to confirm that the design is safe, compliant and suitable for its intended use before the plant is manufactured, supplied or registered.
Design verification typically involves a detailed assessment of engineering calculations, drawings and specifications against relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
When is Design Verification Required?
Design verification is required for specific categories of high-risk plant as defined under the WHS Regulations.
It is commonly required for plant such as:
- Cranes and lifting equipment
- Pressure vessels and boilers
- Hoists and winches
- Concrete placing booms
- Elevating work platforms (EWP’s)
- Amusement Rides
Requirements vary depending on the type of plant, design complexity and applicable standards.
Our Design Verification Services
AME provides independent design verification services tailored to each project’s specific requirements.
Our services may include:
Independent Engineering Review
Detailed review of engineering drawings, calculations and design specifications.
Standards and Compliance Assessment
Assessment of the design against relevant Australian Standards, WHS Regulations and industry guidelines.
Design Verification Statements
Preparation of formal verification documentation required for plant design registration.
Verification Coordination
Coordination of verification activities where multiple disciplines or external stakeholders are involved.
Plant Types We Commonly Verify
AME regularly provides design verification for a wide range of plant and equipment, including:
- Overhead cranes
- Jib cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifting devices and attachments
- Pressure equipment
- Structural and mechanical systems
Standards Commonly Assessed During Verification
Depending on the plant type, verification may include assessment against:
- AS 1418 Series – Cranes, Hoists and Winches
- AS 2550 Series – Safe Use of Cranes
- AS 1210 – Pressure Vessels
- AS 4343 – Pressure Equipment Hazard Levels
- AS 3990 / AS 4100 – Steel Structures
- WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice
Supporting Plant Design Registration
Third-party design verification is often a critical step in the plant design registration process.
AME works closely with clients to ensure that verification requirements are met efficiently, helping reduce delays during submission to regulators. Where required, we can also assist with design registration support, documentation review and compliance assessment.
Compliance Across Australia
Design verification requirements are governed by the Model WHS Regulations and administered by state and territory regulators.
AME supports clients across Australia and understands the varying administrative requirements of each regulator. Our verification services align with the Model WHS Regulations and applicable Australian Standards, helping streamline registration submissions across multiple jurisdictions.
Registerable Plant Registration
In addition to Design Verification Statement and plant design registration, some items of plant must also be registered individually once installed or commissioned at a workplace, in which AME can support you with the submissions of Individual or bulk plant registration applications within any jurisdiction.
This process ensures that the equipment has been inspected by a competent person and is safe for operation before use. Once registered, the plant is issued with a registration number by the relevant regulator.
AME can support inspection and compliance requirements associated with registerable plant, helping ensure a smooth transition from design verification through to operational compliance.
Download our Registerable Plant Registration & Inspection Requirements Guide
Need Third-Party Design Verification?
AME can provide independent design verification services to support compliance, registration and safe operation of high-risk plant.
Contact our team to discuss your design verification requirements.