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ROPS & FOPS Inspections & Certification

Inspection / Repair / Certification / Re-certifcation

REA provides inspection and recertification support for existing ROPS and ROPS/FOPS structures.

Age, previous impacts, corrosion, and modifications made after the original build can all affect whether a structure still meets the standard it was certified to, which is why regular inspection matters for any vehicle still relying on its original ROPS or ROPS/FOPS.

How it works

Annual ROPS/FOPS inspections

Depending on the structure, its condition and the information available, some inspections may be reviewed using clear photographs. Other cases may require physical inspection or further technical assessment.

REA can assist with structures manufactured by REA and, where appropriate, structures manufactured by others.

What Happens After an Inspection

Where a structure is assessed as meeting the applicable standard, REA issues formal recertification documentation confirming the outcome of the assessment.

Where an inspection identifies damage, corrosion, prior modification or another issue affecting the structure’s integrity, REA can advise on the appropriate next step, which may include repair, modification, or replacement, using REA’s in-house engineering, fabrication and manufacturing capability. The goal of an inspection is always a clear outcome: confirmation the structure is still fit for purpose, or a defined path to get it there.

  • ROPS/FOPS Inspections look for:
  • Structural damage
  • Cracking
  • Corrosion
  • Damage to mounting points
  • Previous modifications
  • Damage following an incident
  • Other conditions that may affect the integrity of the structure

What about structures REA didn't originally manufacture?

3rd party structure inspections

You don’t need to have bought your original ROPS or ROPS/FOPS from REA to have it inspected or recertified. REA can assess structures manufactured by others, including OEM-fitted structures, where appropriate. If you’re not sure whether REA can assist with a particular structure, provide the details below and REA’s team will review and advise.
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  • Useful information to schedule an inspection/certification
  • Vehicle make & model
  • Vehicle registration and/or fleet number
  • ROPS/FOP Identification or plate details
  • Previous certification information if available
  • Clear photographs of the structure
  • Photos of any damage, corrosion or modifications

ROPS & FOPS Certification FAQ

A protective structure can lose integrity over time even without a single major incident, through corrosion, fatigue, mounting point wear, or modifications made to the vehicle after the structure was originally fitted. Regular inspection confirms the structure still meets the standard it was certified to.
This depends on the vehicle, its operating environment and any site-specific requirements that apply. If your site or organisation has its own inspection interval requirements, REA can work to those; otherwise REA can advise on a suitable inspection approach for your application.

It depends on the structure and its condition. Some inspections can be reviewed from clear photographs; others require physical inspection or further technical assessment. REA will advise on the right approach once initial details are provided.

REA will advise on the issue found and the appropriate next step, which may include repair, modification, or replacement of the structure, drawing on REA’s in-house engineering and manufacturing capability.

REA issues formal recertification documentation confirming the structure has been assessed and meets the applicable standard.

Do you offer this service outside Western Australia?