BPV-Certification Form Checklist-Accreditation
BPV-Certification Form Checklist-Accreditation
BPV-Certification Form Checklist-Accreditation
GUIDE
FOR
ASME REVIEW TEAMS
FOR
REVIEW OF APPLICANTS
FOR
ASME CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION
{A, M, PP, S, E, H, HLW, U, UM, U2, U3, PRT and T}
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Suggestions for revisions or clarification to this Guide should be directed to the ASME Director, Accreditation
and Certification.
1 The demonstration item shall be based on the latest Code Edition in effect at the time a complete Application is received by ASME.
2 This does not apply to an Engineering Contractor under Section I. For an Engineering Contractor Organization under Section I,
without a fabricating facility, a physical demonstration item is not required. However, a design specification must be provided as
well as additional administrative functions to demonstrate compliance with the organization’s QCS.
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QUALITY SYSTEM REVIEW CHECKLIST
1. GENERAL QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(a) QC System is documented in detail in a QC Manual that addresses all requirements
of the applicable Code Section and includes:
(1) a cover sheet that contains the company name and physical address as it will
appear on the requested Certificate of Authorization;
Note: The cover sheet may also contain the effective date of the QC Manual, mailing
address, phone number or other information desired by the Certificate Holder or
Applicant.
(2) a brief description of the products being fabricated and/or work being
accomplished under the Code including applicability of QC System to shop
activities, field activities or both;
(3) control features to demonstrate Code compliance;
(4) Manual revision control system;
(5) provision for review and approval of QC Manual to ensure it is current;
(6) provision for submittal of QC Manual revisions to the Authorized Inspector
(AI) and T Class 3 for acceptance prior to implementation including timely
updating of all copies to reflect accepted revisions; and
(7) provision for the custody and control of the Certification Mark to prevent
loss or unauthorized use.
(b) In the case where the QC Manual exists in more than one language, at least one
version is in English and identified as the authoritative version.
Note: A glossary of terms is desirable from the standpoint of clarity if abbreviated titles of
personnel and control documents are used throughout the QC Manual. This,
however, is not mandatory.
2. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
(a) The authority and responsibility for QC by management is documented.
Note: In practice, a Statement of Policy and Authority must be signed by a senior
company official responsible for Code activities (e.g., President, Vice President,
Plant Manager, etc.).
(6) {Applicable to T Class 3 only}
provisions for Design Certifying Engineer.
5. MATERIAL CONTROL
(a) Procedures for material control exist to assure that the material received is properly
identified and has documentation, including, as applicable, required material
certifications or material test reports, to satisfy Code requirements as ordered.
(b) The material control system assures that only the intended material is used in Code
construction. For Section XII only, material shall satisfy the applicable modal
appendices requirements.
(c) If substitution of materials is allowed, the applicable procedures for control of this
activity are documented, including designation of the individual authorized to
approve substitutions.
(d) The title of the individual responsible for identifying the need for material test
reports or certificate of compliance is designated.
(e) The title of the individual responsible for performing a receiving inspection of Code
materials is designated.
(f) Information to be provided to the receiving inspector concerning the characteristics
to be checked is documented.
(g) A procedure exists for handling materials that are found to be nonconforming at
receiving inspection.
(h) If further material testing is required to be performed at receiving inspection or
during manufacturing operations, the applicable procedures for control of this
activity are documented.
(i) Measures are established to assure the proper marking, handling and storage of
materials.
6. EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM
(a) Fabrication operations, including examinations and test procedures are described in
sufficient detail to permit the Authorized Inspector (AI) to determine at what stages
specific inspections are to be performed. Specifically:
(1) Provisions for the use of checklists, process sheets, travelers, etc., for listing of
examinations and tests to be performed and for designation of inspection
points;
(2) Such checklists, process sheets, travelers, etc., are made available to the
Authorized Inspector prior to the start of fabrication; and
(3) {Applicable to UIG} A basic production flow diagram exists and includes in‐
plant inspection and check‐off points and means of recording the same.
(b) Material test reports or certificates of compliance, examination reports, test records,
and other fabrication records are available to the Authorized Inspector.
(c) Measures provide for transferring markings to assure traceability is maintained.
(1) If a coded marking system is used, it is documented and acceptable to the
Authorized Inspector.
(d) Measures to ensure that the Authorized Inspector is informed of approaching inspection
points.
(e) AI concurrence is obtained for repairs to material. {Not applicable to T Class 3}
(f) Measures are established to assure that a final inspection is performed to assure all
specified requirements have been met prior to obtaining AIʹs concurrence for
application of the Certification Mark. {Not applicable to T Class 3}
(g) Measures are established to provide for the preparation, certification, and distribution
of the applicable Data Reports.
(h) Measures are established to control field activities, when applicable.
(i) {For operations under UG‐90(c)(2), HG‐515.4(b), or TS‐200.7}
Documented procedures exist and are accepted by the Authorized Inspection Agency
(AIA), Jurisdictional Authority, and ASME Designee.
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QUALITY SYSTEM REVIEW CHECKLIST
Item Quality Element and QC Manual
No. Sub‐elements References
(d) Provisions exist for providing a liaison between the AI and the
Manufacturer/Installer.
(e) Provisions exist for free access for the AI and the Inspector Supervisor to all areas
involving Code activities.
(f) Provisions exist to assure that all Code required inspections by the AI are performed.
(g) ASME is notified whenever the agreement is cancelled or changed to another
accredited Authorized Inspection Agency
(h) Provisions exist for AIA’s periodic inspection of the E Stamp Holder Code activities
per PEB 18.2.2
(i) Provisions exist for the reviews for UM certification renewal after the first and
second years of each 3 year review cycle to be performed by the Authorized
Inspector Supervisor and report submitted to ASME.
15. ASME DESIGNEE AND ASME DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION
(a) A controlled copy of the QC Manual is available to the ASME Designee or ASME
Designated Organization, as applicable.
(b) The ASME Designee or representative from an ASME Designated Organization has
access to all drawings, calculations, specifications, procedures, process sheets, repair
procedures, records, test results, and any other documents as necessary for the ASME
Designee to perform the review in accordance with the Code.
16. CERTIFICATIONS
(a) Provisions exists for written certifications, authorizations and approval that require
written signature and written date.
(b) Provisions exists for certification methods other than written, when used, describing
the controls and safe guards that are employed to ensure the integrity of the
certification, authorization or approval.
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