Design Appraisal
Design Appraisal : The verification and evaluation performed by a competent organisation. In general, it includes the drawings approval and may include a type test witnessed by an inspector. A design appraisal can also be an independent review against the requirements of a code, standard or specification. Design appraisals can help to streamline the design and construction process, improve safety and performance and identify critical areas and provide the basis for through-life maintenance