17.12.1
The inspecting authority shall have free access at all reasonable times to those parts of the manufacturer's works which are concerned with the fabrication of the steelwork and shall be afforded all reasonable facilities for satisfying himself that the
fabrication is being undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this standard.
17.12.2
Unless specified otherwise, inspection shall be made at the place of manufacture prior to dispatch and shall be conducted so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the work.
17.12.3
The manufacturer shall guarantee compliance with the provisions of this standard, if required to do so by the purchaser.
17.12.4
Should any structure or part of a structure be found not to comply with any of the provisions of this standard, it shall be liable to rejection. No structure or part of the structure, once rejected shall be resubmitted for test, except in cases where the purchaser or his authorized representative considers the defect as rectifiable.
17.12.5
Defects, which may appear during fabrication shall be made good with the consent of and according to the procedure laid down by the inspecting authority
17.12.6
All gauges and templates necessary to satisfy
the inspection authority shall be supplied by the manufacturer. The inspecting authority may, at his discretion, check the test results obtained at the manufacturer’s works by independent testing at outside laboratory, and should the material so tested be found to be unsatisfactory, the cost of such tests shall be borne by the manufacturer, and if found satisfactory, the cost shall be borne by the purchaser.