Operating under SASO requirements
This document sets out the conformity assessment posture of the Veltrixair Industries BU under the requirements of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) — the standards stack we operate to, the inspector credentials we maintain, the format of the inspection certificates we issue, our integration with the SABER conformity platform for regulated equipment and component imports, and the mapping of our six service lines to applicable SASO and international standards. Read alongside the Terms for the contractual framework and the Privacy Notice for data handling.
The Industries BU operates in alignment with SASO requirements
The Veltrixair Industries BU operates in alignment with the technical regulations and standards published by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), with the requirements of the SABER conformity assessment platform for product imports, and with the international standards adopted by reference within the SASO framework — including ISO 9927 for crane inspection, ASME B30 series for crane operational safety, FEM for duty classification, AWS D1.1 for structural welding, and IEC 60204-32 for hoist electrical safety.
Inspection findings are issued by the BU's structurally independent inspection function, with independence preserved per Clause 2.6 of the engagement Terms. Imported parts pass through the SABER platform with documented Certificates of Conformity. Installation, modernization and dismantling work follows OEM-credentialled methodology, and post-work conformity documentation is retained in the BU's governance library for the periods required under SASO and Saudi commercial law.
This statement describes the BU's operational posture; it is not a statement of certification by SASO of the BU itself. Specific certifications, accreditations and inspector recognitions are evidenced by individual credentials and are made available to clients on request as part of vendor due diligence.
Five layers How the requirements fit together
SASO compliance for crane services rests on a layered standards stack — the legal framework at the top, SASO Technical Regulations beneath it, GSO (Gulf Cooperation Council) standards adopted regionally, international engineering standards adopted by reference, and OEM-specific manufacturer standards that govern the asset itself. The five layers below describe how they fit together.
KSA legal framework
SASO Technical Regulations
GSO standards
International standards adopted
ISO 9927 (crane inspection), ASME B30 series (crane operational safety), FEM 9.511 (mechanism duty classification), AWS D1.1 (structural welding), IEC 60204-32 (hoist electrical), ISO 4309 (wire ropes), AISC 360 + ASCE 7 (structural design loads).OEM manufacturer specifications
Conformity assessment framework
Conformity is structural in the BU's operating model — built into how engagements are scoped, executed and documented, rather than added as a downstream step. The framework operates across four overlapping layers that together produce a SASO-aligned engagement output.
- Pre-engagement. Scope of Work referenced to applicable SASO Technical Regulations and the standards stack (Section 02 below). The Quote document records the regulatory basis for the engagement.
- In-engagement. Work performed to OEM-credentialled methodology under standards documented at quote stage. Engineering changes that materially affect compliance trigger a documented variation.
- Inspection & sign-off. Where applicable, the inspection function performs the conformity assessment independently of the engineering team. Findings are recorded in a SASO-aligned certificate (Section 04 below).
- Document retention. Inspection certificates, technical reports, parts CoCs and engineering deliverables retained in the BU governance library for the period required by SASO and Saudi commercial law — typically 10+ years for inspection records.
The conformity assessment function is structurally separated from the maintenance, modernization and project-engineering scopes within the BU. An inspector cannot pass an asset modified by their own team without a peer-review step. This independence preserves the integrity of the SASO-aligned certificate and is referenced in Clause 2.6 of the engagement Terms.
Inspector credentialling
The personnel performing SASO-aligned inspections, load tests and structural assessments hold a stack of credentials that together evidence competence across the standards layers. Credentialling is tracked at individual level and refreshed on the cadence required by each scheme.
ISO 9927-1 thorough examination
Inspector qualifications aligned with the ISO 9927-1 framework for thorough examination of cranes. Refreshed per the certification body's CPD requirements.
OEM-credentialled training
Authorised training pathways with Demag, Konecranes, Stahl, ABB and Siemens drives. OEM credentials cover installation, commissioning, modernization and inspection.
NDT certifications
Non-destructive testing technicians hold Level II certifications (UT, MT, PT) under recognised certification schemes. NDT findings carry the technician's certification reference.
HSE & site protocols
HCIS site induction, OSHA 1910.179 awareness, permit-to-work qualifications for petrochemical site access. Refresher cycles aligned with HCIS-regulated facility requirements.
Welding qualifications
Welding personnel performing structural work hold AWS D1.1 / D14.1 qualifications appropriate to the joint configurations. Welder qualification records are retained per project.
Continuous professional development
CPD is mandated, not optional. Inspector and engineer CPD records are tracked centrally and reviewed annually. Findings from regulatory updates trigger targeted refresher training.
SASO inspection certificate format
A Veltrixair-issued inspection certificate is the deliverable that records a SASO-aligned conformity assessment for an in-service or post-installation crane. The anatomy below is representative; the specific format varies with asset class (overhead, gantry, jib, mobile) and inspection type (commissioning, periodic, post-incident).
Each certificate carries a unique reference under the VTX-INSP-YYYY-NNNN series. The QR code links to a verification record in the BU governance library, enabling client and regulator verification of certificate authenticity. Certificates marked Conditional carry a deficiency list with documented remedial actions and a re-inspection date; certificates marked Fail render the asset not fit for service until remediated and re-inspected.
The certificate format varies with asset class. Overhead and gantry cranes follow the format above; mobile cranes carry additional axle-load and stability documentation; jib cranes carry reduced documentation appropriate to their simpler kinematics. The inspection methodology field records the specific test protocol applied for the asset class.
SABER — parts imports
The SABER platform is the SASO online conformity assessment system through which products imported into the Kingdom are registered and issued with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) before customs clearance. For the Industries BU, SABER is the operational gateway for imported OEM components, replacement parts procured within project scopes, and technical equipment used in field delivery.
The Veltrixair process for imported parts under SABER follows a documented sequence:
- Product registration on SABER under the BU's importer profile, with the OEM-supplied technical documentation, HS classification and applicable SASO Technical Regulation reference.
- Conformity assessment via the recognised conformity assessment body, with the required test reports, OEM certificates and product specifications uploaded to SABER.
- CoC issuance upon successful conformity assessment. The CoC is the formal evidence of SASO compliance and is required for customs clearance.
- Customs clearance through ZATCA / FASAH, with the CoC linked to the bill of lading and the import declaration.
- In-Kingdom delivery to the BU's Riyadh hub, with goods receipt against the CoC reference. The CoC reference is retained in the engagement record for the duration of the parts in service plus the SASO-required retention period.
For high-frequency parts — brake coils, contactors, common bearings, wire rope grades — the BU maintains an in-Kingdom buffer stock cleared through SABER in advance, reducing the lead time for client engagements that depend on those parts. The buffer stock list is documented and reviewed quarterly.
Service-line × standards mapping
The six service lines of the Industries BU each map to a specific subset of the standards stack. The matrix below documents the principal standards applicable to each service line; specific engagements may invoke additional standards based on the asset class and site conditions.
SASO TR Lifting FEM 1.001 FEM 9.511 AWS D1.1 IEC 60204-32 OEM commissioning protocolAISC 360 ASCE 7 AWS D1.1 SASO TR Lifting FEM 1.001 OEM structural specsSASO TR Lifting OSHA 1910.179 HCIS site protocols OEM dismantling sequenceSASO TR Lifting KSA waste regulations HCIS site protocols handover documentationISO 9927-1 ASME B30.2 ASME B30.10 ASME B30.16 ASME B30.20 SASO TR LiftingSASO TR Lifting ISO 9927-1 OEM diagnostic post-incident inspection sign-offPeriodic examination workflow
The workflow below is the indicative timeline for a periodic statutory examination of an in-service crane — from booking through certificate issue. Specific engagements may compress or extend the timeline based on asset accessibility, NDT scope and load-test requirements.
Inspection requested
Booking via the Quote intake (VTX-RFQ) or under a recurring inspection agreement. Asset register reviewed; previous certificate retrieved if applicable.
Site assessment & access coordination
Site access protocols confirmed (HCIS / Aramco / SABIC where applicable); permit-to-work workflow initiated; inspector and equipment scheduled.
On-site inspection
Visual examination, functional checks, NDT (UT/MT/PT) where required, load test where required. Findings logged in real-time on the inspection tablet.
Technical review
Inspection lead consolidates findings, peer-review by independent inspector for non-routine cases, deficiency list compiled if applicable.
Certificate issued
SASO-aligned certificate issued under VTX-INSP-YYYY-NNNN reference. Electronic delivery to the Client; hardcopy on request. QR verification active immediately.
Re-inspection reminder
30 days before validity expiry, automated reminder issued to the Client and to the assigned engineering lead. Clients on recurring inspection agreements are scheduled automatically.
Where the inspection results in a Conditional finding, the workflow continues with a remediation step — deficiency list issued, remedial actions scoped, work performed under the relevant installation, dismantling or emergency service line, and a follow-up inspection performed before the certificate is upgraded to Pass. The original certificate reference is retained; the upgrade is recorded as a supplemental document.
Welding & fabrication conformity
Where the engagement involves structural welding — installation of new portal columns, modification of crane runways, repair of structural members, fabrication of below-the-hook lifting devices — the work is performed under documented welding procedures and by qualified welders.
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) issued for each joint configuration before fabrication, qualified per AWS D1.1 / D14.1 requirements. WPS document retained for the asset's service life.
- Welder qualification records (WQR) maintained per individual welder, with renewal on the cadence required by AWS. Welder ID stamped or recorded against each weld.
- NDT post-fabrication — visual examination universally; UT, MT or RT applied per the joint criticality and AWS acceptance criteria. NDT reports retained alongside the fabrication record.
- Material traceability — mill certificates retained for structural steel (typically
ASTM A572,A992, or equivalent regional grades) traced to heat number where required by the engagement. - Below-the-hook devices fabricated to
ASME B30.20with proof-load testing and identification plate per the standard.
Programme governance
SASO compliance, like privacy compliance, is not achieved by a one-time gesture. The BU's programme is structured around five operational governance disciplines — each with documented cadence, ownership, and outputs.
Quality Management System
Internal QMS aligned with ISO 9001 principles. Engagement workflows, document templates, inspection methodology and training records are version-controlled.
Internal audit
Quarterly audit of inspection methodology and certificate issuance. Findings tracked to closure with documented remedial actions; recurring findings escalated to BU Director.
Regulatory monitoring
SASO bulletins, GSO updates and SABER platform changes monitored continuously. Material updates published as Regulatory Bulletins on the News & Insights desk within 72 hours.
Inspector CPD tracking
Individual inspector CPD records maintained centrally. Refresher cycles tied to certification body cadence; targeted training triggered on regulatory updates.
Document retention
Inspection certificates, technical reports, parts CoCs and welding records retained in the BU governance library for the period required by SASO and Saudi commercial law — typically 10+ years for inspection records.
Continuous improvement
Audit findings, regulatory updates and incident reviews trigger updates to the methodology, the certificate format, and this document. Material revisions increment the version reference.
Document control & updates
This document is version-controlled. Material changes — to the standards stack, to the certificate format, to the SABER process, to the service-line standards mapping — trigger a new version. The version reference at the top of this document is incremented on each revision.
SASO compliance register
This document describes the BU's operational posture under SASO requirements. It is not a substitute for the specific Certificate of Conformity issued for an imported product, the inspection certificate issued for a specific asset, or the engineering deliverables issued for a specific engagement. For verification of any specific certificate, contact the BU governance function with the certificate reference.