International norms* in regard to thermal
imaging reports tend to include the following.
The extent depends on the end use of the report
as actual qualitative evidence or something
less ie general indications of situations
Thermographer Details
Formal Qualifications as Thermographer (Institute
and level)
Level 1 to ASTM from appropriate Institute
minimum
Formal qualifications as Property Inspector
(Institute etc)
Experience as thermographer
Experience as property inspector
Rating in imager being used
Imager Details
Make
Model
Sensitivity
Limitations of equipment
Advantages / Disadvantages of method and
equipment
Accuracy
Claims
Disclaimers
Acceptance of liability to PS or Engineer
statement
Professional Indemnity insurance details
? amount run out etc
Base Data
Operator
Weather, temperature fluctuations, time
Thermal Images
Information on Image (camera, color bar,
spot temp, emissivity, date, time)
Statement if manipulated on software ? original
unmanipulated
should be always presented
Standard digital picture to accompany in
all situations
Support Equipment
Secondary data Equipment and methodology
for secondary NDT testing /results
