Scaffold Inspection & Compliance Ireland
Professional scaffold inspection, handover certification, and safety compliance across Ireland. Every Arcadia Scaffolding structure is inspected and documented to the highest standards — before handover and throughout its life on site.
Compliance That Protects People and Projects
A scaffold is only as safe as its last inspection. Irish and European regulations require scaffolding to be inspected at specific intervals and after events that could affect its stability. Arcadia Scaffolding provides structured inspection programmes that keep structures compliant and safe throughout their life on site.
Our inspection process is thorough and documented. Each inspection is recorded, with findings communicated clearly to the site team. Where deficiencies are found, they are reported immediately with a clear remediation path. There is no ambiguity about the compliance status of any structure we inspect.
Handover certification is provided for every scaffold we erect, confirming that the structure has been inspected and is safe for use by the specific trades and for the specific loads for which it was designed. This handover documentation is an essential part of the principal contractor's health and safety file.
Inspection & Compliance Services
Pre-Use Inspection
Inspection of the completed scaffold before handover to confirm the structure matches the design and is safe for use.
Periodic Inspection
Regular inspections at intervals required by Irish and European regulations, documented with written reports.
Post-Event Inspection
Inspection following adverse weather, accidental damage, or any event that may have affected the structure's integrity.
Handover Certification
Written handover certificate confirming the scaffold is safe for use, specifying permitted loads and users.
Safety Audit
Independent audit of existing scaffolding erected by other contractors, providing an objective compliance assessment.
Inspection Documentation
Full written inspection records retained for the duration of the project and available for the H&S file.
Common Questions
How often should scaffolding be inspected?
Under Irish and European regulations (SI 299 of 2006 and EN 12811), scaffolding must be inspected before first use, after any event liable to affect its stability (such as high winds or accidental impact), and at intervals not exceeding seven days. Arcadia Scaffolding provides structured inspection programmes that meet these requirements.
Do you provide scaffold handover certificates?
Yes. A written handover certificate is provided for every scaffold we erect, confirming that the structure has been inspected and is safe for use. The certificate specifies the permitted loads, the users for whom the scaffold is intended, and the date of inspection.
Can you inspect scaffolding erected by another contractor?
Yes. We provide independent scaffold inspection and safety audit services for structures erected by other contractors. This is particularly useful when a client needs objective assurance about the compliance of an existing structure.
Ensure Your Scaffold is Compliant
Based in Galway and Mayo — providing scaffold inspection and compliance services across Ireland.