Independent inspections of infrastructure assets

A-Quin's experts are committed every day to keeping the Netherlands safe and accessible. With their latest services, they now make it very easy for asset owners to meet the norm-related electrotechnical safety requirements, even if defects are found. A-Quin employees will tell you all about it at their stand 1.017 during InfraTech 2025, and if required they will also help with installation responsibility.

Future-proof infrastructure is important for the Netherlands. "It forms the basis of our economy; villages, cities and facilities must be accessible. Good infrastructure improves mobility, saves time and, on balance, costs less," said Mans Damen, director of A-Quin. The inspection and consultancy firm operates in the disciplines of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and asset management. "At InfraTech, we take visitors into the world of inspections and surveys. Our contribution ranges from a simple survey or recalculation to providing maintenance advice. What we also do a lot of is performing electrical safety inspections. And for that we have developed a new service that we are presenting at the fair." 

SCIOS scope 8, 10 and 12 inspections.

Working with electrical installations involves risks. "Installations should be inspected periodically to identify these risks and ensure a safe working environment for employees," Mans explains. "At A-Quin, we perform inspections according to SCIOS scope 8, 10 and 12. SCIOS scope 8 are the classic NEN3140 inspections, while SCIOS scope 12 is focused on PV installations. What we see, however, is that also in the infra there is more and more attention for SCIOS scope 10. This inspection focuses specifically on mapping the fire risk of installations with an electro-technical cause. Our new product, or service if you will, is aimed at completely unburdening clients in this area. We do an inspection, supervise the repair of any defects, and then also take care of the reinspection so that the certificate can be issued. The complete picture, in other words."

Outsource installation responsibility

Within municipalities, water boards, state water boards and other clients, the topic of installation responsibility is under a magnifying glass. "An installation manager is someone who is designated for the operation and electrotechnical safe functioning of installations, and they are also jointly and severally liable," Mans emphasizes. "We also take care of that aspect. For example, at the municipality of Lansingerland, I myself am installation manager for all sewage installations. I make sure that the installation is good, safe and reliable. And that defects are repaired and a re-inspection takes place. Curious about what else we can do in infrastructure? Feel free to come and have a cup of coffee at our booth 1.017 during InfraTech 2025."