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Engineering report for state expert review
What this document is, what it contains, who may issue it and how to get a report that is accepted without remarks for revision.
“Who prepares an engineering report for state expert review”, “where to order a report that will be accepted” — typical questions from clients doing reconstruction and major repair. Let's look at what this document is and why you can't order it from “just anyone”.
What an engineering report for state expert review is
State expert review checks the design documentation. But a reconstruction, major-repair or change-of-use design cannot be correctly developed without data on the building's actual condition. That is why a report on the condition of the structures becomes the input data for the design, and the design itself then undergoes state expert review. If the report is produced by an accredited organisation to the codes of Kazakhstan, the reviewer has no remarks on the input data.
An important distinction: it is the design that undergoes state expert review, while the engineering report is the basis for the design. More on which buildings require an inspection — in the article “Responsibility levels and state expert review”.
Who may issue the report
Only an organisation with valid accreditation for expert works on the technical inspection of buildings and structures — taking the property's responsibility level into account — may issue a report on the reliability and stability of the structures. KAZNICEP LLP is accredited for properties of responsibility levels I and II (certificate No. KZ43VWC00251342), with certified specialists including candidates and doctors of science.
What the report contains
Instrumental control. Determining the actual strength of concrete, masonry and metal, and the condition of reinforcement and nodes.
Verification calculations. The actual load-bearing capacity of the structures taking loads into account.
Technical-condition category. Assessment to the building codes of Kazakhstan.
Defect schedule and recommendations. Photo evidence of defects and solutions for strengthening / operation.
How to get it: the process
- we clarify the task and the recipient of the report (designer, expert review, GASK, akimat);
- we visit the site, take measurements, and carry out examination and instrumental control;
- we perform verification calculations and prepare the report to the codes of Kazakhstan;
- we hand over the document in a format ready to be the input data for the design and review.
Core services: pre-design survey, inspection for reconstruction, a building condition report for legal entities. How to choose a provider — the company-selection checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is an engineering report for state expert review?
It is a document on the actual technical condition of a building and its structures, which serves as the input data for a reconstruction, major-repair or change-of-use design. A design developed on the basis of such a report undergoes state expert review. The report must be produced by an accredited organisation and prepared to the building codes of Kazakhstan.
Who prepares an engineering report for state expert review?
The report may be issued by an organisation with valid accreditation for expert works on the technical inspection of buildings and structures of the relevant responsibility level. KAZNICEP LLP is accredited for properties of responsibility levels I and II (certificate No. KZ43VWC00251342) and has certified specialists, including candidates and doctors of science.
What must the report contain so that expert review accepts it?
The actual load-bearing capacity of the structures from verification calculations, the technical-condition category to the codes of Kazakhstan, a defect schedule with photo evidence, the results of instrumental control of material strength, and recommendations. Designers and state expert review accept this format without returns for revision.
How long does it take to prepare the report?
The timeline depends on the type and size of the property, the volume of structures and the task. Approximately 1 to 6 weeks. The exact timeline and cost are determined after clarifying the task and inspecting the property.
A report
for expert review
An accredited organisation, verification calculations and preparation to the codes of Kazakhstan — input data that state expert review accepts.