--- title: "Crane Design Verification: What You Need to Know Before Commissioning" description: Ensure your crane meets New Zealand's legal safety standards with expert design verification from DEG Survey & Inspection. 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This isn’t just a formality—it’s a legal requirement under the **PECPR (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways) regulations**, overseen by **WorkSafe New Zealand**. At **DEG Survey & Inspection**, we’re proud to be an **IANZ-accredited and WorkSafe-recognised Inspection Body**, authorised to carry out design verification across a wide range of crane types and lifting systems. ### Why Design Verification Matters Design verification ensures that your crane: - Meets all relevant **engineering and safety standards** - Is suitable for its intended use and operating environment - Complies with **New Zealand legislation** - Can be safely commissioned or modified without introducing risk Whether you're installing a new crane, upgrading an existing system, or undertaking major repairs, verification is a critical step in maintaining compliance and protecting your workforce. ### What We Verify Our design verification services cover: - **Goliath, lattice boom, mobile, and overhead travelling cranes (OHTC)** - **Shipboard lifting equipment** - **Custom and modified crane systems** - **Engineering documentation and technical drawings** - **Compliance with NZ and international standards** We work closely with engineers, operators, and project managers to ensure the verification process is smooth, transparent, and aligned with your operational timelines. --- **In summary**, DEG Survey & Inspection provides trusted, accredited design verification services that help you meet your legal obligations and keep lifting operations safe. 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