Operating under SASO requirements

Conformity assessment framework

Compliance is built into how we scope, deliver and document every engagement — not added on afterward. It works across four overlapping stages that together keep the work SASO-aligned.

• 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.

Inspector credentialling

The people carrying out our inspections, load tests and structural assessments hold credentials covering every layer of the standards stack. We track each person's credentials individually and renew them on schedule.

SASO inspection certificate format

A Veltrixair Industries inspection certificate is the document that records a SASO-aligned assessment for a crane. What's below is a representative example — the exact format varies by crane type and inspection type.

Every certificate has a unique reference number, and a QR code that links to a verification record so clients and regulators can confirm it's genuine. A "Conditional" certificate comes with a list of issues to fix and a re-inspection date. A "Fail" certificate means the crane isn't fit for service until it's fixed and re-inspected.

SABER — parts imports

SABER is SASO's online system for registering imported products and issuing a Certificate of Conformity before customs clearance. For us, it's how every imported part — OEM components, replacement parts, field equipment — gets cleared into the country.

The Veltrixair Industries 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 parts we use often — brake coils, contactors, bearings, wire rope — we keep buffer stock already cleared through SABER, so clients don't have to wait on customs. We review that stock list every quarter.

Service-line × standards mapping

Each of our six service lines follows its own set of standards. The table below shows the main ones for each — specific projects may involve a few extra standards depending on the crane and site.

Periodic examination workflow

Here's a typical timeline for a routine inspection, from booking to certificate. Actual timing can be shorter or longer depending on how accessible the crane is and what testing is needed.

If an inspection comes back Conditional, we issue a list of fixes needed, do the remedial work, and re-inspect before upgrading the certificate to Pass. The original certificate stays on record, and the upgrade is documented separately.

Welding & fabrication conformity

Whenever a project involves structural welding — new columns, runway modifications, repairs, or fabricating lifting devices — it's done under documented procedures 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 B30.20 with proof-load testing and identification plate per the standard.

Programme governance

SASO compliance isn't a one-time checkbox — it's ongoing. Our programme runs on five governance disciplines, each with a set schedule, a clear owner, and a clear output.

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.

This document explains how we operate under SASO rules — it doesn't replace an actual Certificate of Conformity, inspection certificate, or engineering deliverable for a specific project. To verify a specific certificate, just contact us with the certificate reference.