ASME QAI-1-2005 pdf free download.Qualifications for Authorized Inspection.
Part 1 of this Standard is for use with Section II, Divisions 1 and 3, of the ASMECode, including applicable Addenda and Code Cases.
1-1 THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY
1-1.1 Qualifications
An Authorized Inspection Agency is one designated by, or acceptable to, the appropriate legal authority of a state of the United States of America, or province of Canada, that has adopted Section II, Division 1 or Section I, Division 3, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.’ Such agencies shall meet the criteria of Section , Division 1 or Section , Division 3, of the
ASME Code and of the National Board Rules for Commissioned Inspectors.
1-1.1.1 An Authorized Inspection Agency shall be either
(a) a jurisdiction’ which has adopted and does administer Section Ill, Division 1 or Section II, Division 3, of the ASME Code as a legal requirement and is qualified to be represented on the ASME Code Conference Committee; or
(b) an insurance company which has been licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a state of the United States of America, or of a province of Canada, to write boiler and pressure vessel insurance in such state or province. The insurance company shall show its capability to provide boiler and pressure vessel insurance coverage by being actively engaged in writing such
insurance in one or more of the states or provinces where So licensed or registered. The insurance company shall also obtain credentials (e.g. Certificate of Competency, jurisdictional commission) when applicable, for their Nuclear Inspectors and Nuclear Inspector Supervisors
from the jurisdictional authorities’ that have the responsibility of administering the boiler and pressure vessel laws in the state of the United States of America, or the province of Canada, in which the company is so licensed or registered, that have adopted and do administer Section lI, Division 1 or Section , Division 3, of the ASME Code.
1-1.1.2 An Authorized Inspection Agency shall be accredited by the Society pursuant to the provisions set forth in Part 4 of this Standard.
1-1.1.3 The Authorized Inspection Agency shall provide authorized inspection service within such states or provinces by inspectors who meet the qualifications of the Authorized Nuclear Inspector as defined herein.
1-1.2 Duties
An Authorized Inspection Agencyt shall perform the duties specified in 1-1.21 through 1-1.210.
1-1.2.1 Participate in the ASME surveys of organizations for which they prov ide Authorized Nuclear Inspection.
1-1.2.2 Provide qualified Authorized Nuclear
Inspectors to monitor construction’ in accordance with the ASME Code Section II, Division 1 or 3, or both.