A certificate of inspection, or certification inspection, is the actual NIST document that is provided with NIST certified equipment. There are other terms used in the industry, such as inspection certification or inspection certificate. Ask for clarification, but most of the time they are talking about the NIST Certification for the equipment being used on the job.

Reasons to obtain a certificate of inspection

To prove relevance of the equipment you are using on a job site. This will help protect you from audits and legal matters in certain situations.