Witness Audit Frequency


The minimum witness audit frequency requirement is based on the type of inspection program that is accredited by UKIAF. If an IB is accredited for more than one inspection program, then the requirements shall still be met within each program.

Type of Product Inspected

Minimum number of witness audits to be conducted each year

Electrical Products

Two

Medical Electrical Equipment

Two

Medical Gas Piping Systems

One

Commercial and Industrial Gas-fired Appliances and Equipment

One

Initial accreditation or scope extensions can be conditional upon the successful scheduling of one witness audit within 6 months from the date of the granting of accreditation. If the witness audit is not scheduled within the 6 months’ timeframe then the accreditation or scope extension will be withdrawn.