SURVEY & INSPECTION
DEG Survey & Inspection [Survey NZ (2018) Ltd] specialises in the inspection of pressure equipment, cranes, design verification and non-destructive testing. As an ISO/IEC 17020 accredited Inspection Body, we provide independent, technically sound assessments that meet New Zealand’s regulatory and safety standards.
Note: Survey NZ (2018) Ltd is now trading as DEG Survey & Inspection.
ISO/IEC 17020 ACCREDITED - INSPECTION BODY
Conformance Standard: ISO/IEC 17020:2012
Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection
Inspection Services Summary
- Engineering safety inspection
- Mechanical inspection
CRANE INSPECTIONS
- Overhead travelling cranes (gantry)*
- Goliath & semi-goliath cranes*
- Monorail cranes*
- Jib swivel cranes*
- Mobile cranes*
- Tractor cranes*
- Lattice boom cranes*
- Truck-mounted cranes*
- Vehicle-mounted loader cranes*
- Shipboard lifting equipment inspections
- Design verification and compliance assessments*
- Load testing and certification
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) of structural components
- Inspection of lifting accessories and rigging gear
- Preventive maintenance and condition assessments
- Compliance checks against relevant NZ standards and regulation
* Indicates IANZ Accredited
The purpose of equipment inspections is to identify defects, faults or risks that could compromise performance, reliability or safety. At DEG Survey & Inspection, we do IANZ-accredited testing on cranes under the PECPR Regs. 1999 at various stages of inspection i.e. fabrication, commissioning, in-service and alterations.
DESIGN VERIFICATION
- Goliath, lattice boom, mobile, and OHTC cranes*
- Shipboard lifting equipment
- Custom and modified crane systems
- Engineering documentation and compliance reviews
* Indicates IANZ Accredited
DEG Survey & Inspection is an IANZ-accredited and WorkSafe-recognised inspection body for design verification under the PECPR (pressure equipment, cranes and passenger ropeways) regulations. We provide design verification for all types of cranes, ensuring compliance prior to commissioning, and during modifications or major repairs. Our services support safe operation and regulatory approval across a wide range of lifting systems.
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS
- Boiler without superheat*
- Hot water boilers*
- Pressure equipment*
- Pressure piping*
- Air receivers*
- Heat exchangers*
- Refrigeration*
- CCA tanks
*Indicates IANZ-accredited inspection
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)
- VT – Visual testing*
- UT – Ultrasonic testing*
- PAUT – Phased array ultrasonic testing
- PT – Liquid penetrant testing*
- MT – Magnetic particle testing*
- RT – Radiographic testing including Digital Radiography
- ET – Eddy current testing
* Indicates IANZ-accredited inspection
DEG Survey & Inspection provides comprehensive welding inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) services, including welder qualification testing. Our team includes Level 3 certified personnel across all major NDT disciplines, ensuring expert assessment and compliance with industry standards.
API TANK INSPECTION, REPAIR & ALTERATION
- API 653 tank inspections (in/out of service)
- API 570 piping system checks
- API 510 pressure vessel assessments
- Remnant life and compliance evaluations
- NZ, AU, international and EPA alignment
DEG Survey & Inspection provides specialised inspection and repair services for above-ground storage tanks, piping systems and pressure vessels in accordance with API 653, API 570, and API 510 standards. Our certified inspectors support in-service and out-of-service evaluations, remnant life assessments, weld repair design and NDT coordination.
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ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS
Inspection & Certification
- ANSI/SIA A92.2 high voltage testing i.e. bucket liners and boom insulation
- Acoustic emission testing to AS 4748
- BPG 6-monthly safety inspection certificates*
- 5 or 10 year major inspections to AS 2550.10 including NDT
* Indicates IANZ-accredited
Elevated work platforms (EWP) such as scissor lifts and boom lifts are important pieces of machinery that must be tested regularly to ensure safety. All EWPs require a 6-monthly inspection and a major inspection at 10 years then every 5 years by a competent person, to ensure the machine is compliant and safe to operate.
WELDING INSPECTION
- Weld testing and certified inspection
- Structural steel and fabrication compliance
- Third-party ITPs and international monitoring
- Welder and procedure qualifications (AS/NZS, API, ASME, AWS, ISO)
- Examining body inspections (AS/NZS 2980)
- Level 3 NDT procedure auditing
DEG Survey & Inspection delivers end-to-end welding qualification services, including WPS development, welder testing and certification. Onsite testing enables immediate feedback, with volumetric NDT available as an alternative to mechanical testing. Clients receive a complete certification package, including WPS, PQRs and welder qualification records.
SHIPS CRANES & LIFTING GEAR
- Inspection and testing of pedestal-mounted cranes (straight, knuckle, telescopic)
- Examination of Union Purchase rigs and container cranes
- Testing of loose cargo gear and rigging under Maritime Rules Part 49
- Inspection of height safety equipment
- Maintenance of certificates, rigging plans and gear register
DEG Survey & Inspection provides inspection, testing and certification of ships’ lifting appliances and associated gear in accordance with Maritime Rules Part 49. This includes pedestal-mounted cranes, Union Purchase rigs, container handling systems, loose cargo gear, rigging and height safety equipment
LIFTS, CABLE CAR & IQP INSPECTIONS
- Inspection of traction, hydraulic and screw lifts
- Escalator inspections
- IQP reporting and certification
- Annual and new installation assessments
- Compliance with NZS 5270 and Building Act 2004
- SS8: Lifts, Escalator and moving walks
- SS10: Building Maintenance Units
- SS14.2: Sign for SS 1-13
- SS16: Cable cars
- P: Hand held hose reels for firefighting Building Act 1991
DEG Survey & Inspection is an approved IQP across the South Island and Auckland, certified to inspect and report on lifts and escalators under NZS 5270 and Section 100 of the Building Act 2004. We bring specialised expertise to both new installations and annual inspections.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CERTIFICATION
- Site assessment and compliance planning
- Scaled site plans aligned with regulatory requirements
- Certification support for hazardous substances (Classes 3.1, 6, and 8)
- Compliance documentation for stationary container systems
- Liaison with regulatory bodies and compliance certifiers
- Delivery of audit-ready, regulation-compliant solutions under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
At DEG, we specialise in helping businesses achieve full hazardous substance compliance. Our services include on-site assessments, regulation-compliant site plans and certification support for hazardous substance Classes 3.1, 6, and 8. We also provide complete documentation for stationary container systems. All work is aligned with the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, and we work closely with WorkSafe New Zealand-authorised compliance certifiers to deliver practical, audit-ready outcomes.