Scheduling Inspections: 3 Things You Need to Know
Inspections for 2024 SIP Certified must be completed between March 15 and July 15, 2024. Do you know how to schedule your inspection?
3 Things You Need to Know:
1. Your Inspection Type
SIP Certified inspections run on a 3-year cycle. Your application requirements differ depending on your inspection type:
- Cycle 1 - Full | Full documentation and onsite inspection
- Cycle 2 or 3 - Documentation (D) | Short documentation audit
- Cycle 2 or 3 - Documentation & Onsite (D+O) | Short documentation audit and short onsite inspection
Not sure what cycle you’re on this year? Watch this tutorial to find out: Find Your Inspection Type.
2. Your Inspector
Since schedules fill up fast, we recommend getting in touch with a Vineyard and/or Winery inspector from the list of SIP Certified's 3rd-party accredited inspectors as soon as you can.
Even if you can't set a date for your inspection yet, we recommend getting in touch with an inspector as soon as you can to be sure they know to plan for your audit.
Work with your inspector to find a date between March 15 and July 15 to complete your inspection.
If you have an onsite inspection, please note that all documentation in the database must be complete prior to your inspection.
3. How to Add Your Inspection to the Database
To ensure you don’t get reminder emails to schedule your inspection once you have coordinated a date with your inspector, please put your inspection details into the database.
SIP Tip: if you check the box for "Same Inspector Next Year?," your selection will carry over to future years!
Watch this tutorial to learn how.
Now that you know your inspection type, you may be wondering what to expect. Click here to learn more about the different inspection types.