plan must be formulated within this period to address the CARs. The facility must submit objective evidence of the corrective action taken for satisfactory CAR closure. In addressing the CARs, the facility should look beyond correction of the immediate issue, to any broader issue which allowed it to arise in the first place or may permit it to occur again. The assessment will be unsatisfactory if there are one or more non conformances (NCs). The Administrator will consider the circumstances and decide on an appropriate course of action. This action may include varying Identification Plate Approvals (IPAs) which utilise the Test Facility’s test results in demonstrating compliance with applicable ADRs, imposing additional conditions (e.g. third party inspection) or suspending or cancelling the IPA. Depending on the significance of the NCs raised, the intention is usually to allow the facility time to take corrective action and continue operating while corrective actions addressing all CARs (NC, AC and OI) are put into place. Procedure when Witnessing Tests The witnessing of tests demonstrating compliance to an ADR will include: Identification of components or system to be tested. Preparation of components/system for test. Preparation of test equipment and instrumentation including test equipment set up, calibration and method of recording data. Test procedure and conduct of test. Analysis of result. Note: Witnessing of a test and the inspector's report does not replace the test report prepared by the facility. During the testing program, when calibration curves are made or other data recorded the inspector may verify the record by signing and dating if satisfied with the results. Procedure for Audit of an Original Test Report An original test report from which a SER has been prepared will be obtained for detailed examination during a Test Facility inspection visit as described in Section 6.4. The purpose of examination of the original test report at the Test Facility is to validate its identity and completeness, including demonstration of compliance with ADR requirements, and that all the references to the SERs are correct. If the test report is in a language other than English, a request will be made for an English translation to be sent to the Administrator within four weeks. Where the audit finds that the test report does not accurately reflect the tests done, or that the procedures followed are not in accordance with the requirements, these findings will be included in the report to the Test Facility. The Test Facility is responsible for resolving those findings. Where those findings relate to the submission of evidence to
plan must be formulated within this period to address the CARs. The facility must submit objective evidence of the corrective action taken for satisfactory CAR closure. In addressing the CARs, the facility should look beyond correction of the immediate issue, to any broader issue which allowed it to arise in the first place or may permit it to occur again. The assessment will be unsatisfactory if there are one or more non conformances (NCs). The Administrator will consider the circumstances and decide on an appropriate course of action. This action may include varying Identification Plate Approvals (IPAs) which utilise the Test Facility’s test results in demonstrating compliance with applicable ADRs, imposing additional conditions (e.g. third party inspection) or suspending or cancelling the IPA. Depending on the significance of the NCs raised, the intention is usually to allow the facility time to take corrective action and continue operating while corrective actions addressing all CARs (NC, AC and OI) are put into place. Procedure when Witnessing Tests The witnessing of tests demonstrating compliance to an ADR will include: Identification of components or system to be tested. Preparation of components/system for test. Preparation of test equipment and instrumentation including test equipment set up, calibration and method of recording data. Test procedure and conduct of test. Analysis of result. Note: Witnessing of a test and the inspector's report does not replace the test report prepared by the facility. During the testing program, when calibration curves are made or other data recorded the inspector may verify the record by signing and dating if satisfied with the results. Procedure for Audit of an Original Test Report An original test report from which a SER has been prepared will be obtained for detailed examination during a Test Facility inspection visit as described in Section 6.4. The purpose of examination of the original test report at the Test Facility is to validate its identity and completeness, including demonstration of compliance with ADR requirements, and that all the references to the SERs are correct. If the test report is in a language other than English, a request will be made for an English translation to be sent to the Administrator within four weeks. Where the audit finds that the test report does not accurately reflect the tests done, or that the procedures followed are not in accordance with the requirements, these findings will be included in the report to the Test Facility. The Test Facility is responsible for resolving those findings. Where those findings relate to the submission of evidence to