ASME QAI-1 pdf free download

ASME QAI-1-2016 pdf free download.Qualifications for Authorized Inspection.
1-1.1.6 Authorized Inspection Agencies described in 1-1.1.1(b) and (c) shall have liability insurance and shall
(a) be able to demonstrate that they have adequate arrangements (e.g., insurance or reserves) to cover the liabilities
(b) evaluate their finances and sources of income and shall be able to demonstrate that initially, and on an annual basis, commercial, financial, or other pressures do not compromise their impartiality
(c) retain documentary evidence that they have reviewed their activities on an annual basis to ensure that the requirements of (a) and (b) have been met
(d) declare by signature in the Quality Assurance Manual’s Statement of Policy that the requirements of (a) and (b) will be met
(e) submit the documentary evidence as part of their application for the ASME Certificate of Accreditation
1-1.2 DutIes
An Authorized Inspection Agency’ shall perform the duties specified in 1-1.2.1 through 1-1.2.11.
1.1.2.1 Provide Supervisors and Inspectors to participate in the ASME surveys of Certificate Holders for which they provide Authorized Nuclear Inspection.
Ensure the Inspector’s diary is made available For ASME surveys and investigations. The purpose of the diary is to provide a record of the Inspector’s activities and to support the continuity of inspections.
1-1.2.2 Provide qualified Authorized Nuclear Inspectors to monitor construction3 in accordance with the ASME Code Section III, Division 1, 3, and/or 5.
1-12.3 Maintain qualified Supervisors to monitor the performance of the Authorized Nuclear Inspectors and to audit the activities at nuclear shops and field sites for which inspection agreements have been made, in accordance with the requirements of 1-2.2.6.
1-L2.4 Give written notice to all Inspectors of the name, office address, email address, office phone, and mobile phone of their respective Supervisors annually or whenever there is a change in the above contact information.
1-1.2.5 Assure proper execution of responsibilities. In particular, the Agency shall
(a) establish and implement an internal program which shall provide assurance that those of its employ. ees holding the positions of Supervisor and Authorized Nuclear Inspector perform work in accordance with the requirements of Part 1. This program shall be documented by written policies, procedures, or instructions and shall be carried out throughout the life term of any agreement covering inspections required by the ASME Code, in accordance with the program. The program shall provide for indoctrination and training of personnel performing such activities, as necessary, to ensure that suitable proficiency is achieved and maintained.
(b) provide instructions in writing to Authorized Nuclear Inspectors and their Supervisors, specifying their respective duties and responsibilities.
(C) provide instructions in writing to Authorized Nuclear Inspectors requiring them to immediately contact their Supervisor whenever the Inspector is unable to readily resolve any question concerning ASME Code compliance, manufacturing procedure, or quality assurance provision or its implementation. Instructions should be included as a reminder to the Authorized Nuclear Inspector that he has the authority and the duty to refuse to sign any Data Reports involving nonconformance with the ASME Code.
(d) conduct annual planned audits of activities performed by Authorized Nuclear Inspector Supervisors to verify compliance with the provisions of l’art I and the ASME Code Section III, Division 1, 3, and/or 5. The audit shall be performed by appropriately trained personnel, in accordance with a written procedure or checklist. Audit results shall be documented and reviewed by management. Follow-up action, including reaudit of deficient areas, shall be taken where indicated to ensure that necessary corrective action is completed.
(e) establish and implement a written policy to ensure levels of inspection activity commensurate with the scope of the AlA’s Certificate of Accreditation.ASME QAI-1 pdf download.