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Boilers and Pressure Vessels Safety Program

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GUIDE FOR MANUFACTURERS, FABRICATORS, INSTALLERS, REPAIRERS,

ALTERERS AND AUDIT TEAMS

FOR THE

CERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEM

FABRICATORS, INSTALLERS, REPAIRERS AND
ALTERERS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH (AS APPLICABLE):

➢ CSA B51 – Boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping code

➢ CSA B52 – Mechanical Refrigeration Code
➢ ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
➢ ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
➢ ASME B31.5 – Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components
➢ ASME Section 1 – Rules for Construction of Power Boilers (For Boiler External Piping)
➢ CSA Z7396.1 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems

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 INTRODUCTION
This guide is prepared for the use of audit team leaders, members and applicants for
TSSA Certificates of Authorization (C of A). It is not intended to replace or interpret the
requirements of the CSA or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes. This guide
does not list all the detailed requirements of the CSA and ASME Codes referenced, but
rather lists the highlights that the applicant is required to include in the written Quality
Control (QC) Manual.
In addition, to assist the TSSA audit team, this guide is provided to applicants for their
use in identifying and verifying the paragraph(s) where their QC Manual addresses all
applicable control requirements of the CSA and ASME Codes. The QC Manual must
contain the description of the controls necessary for implementing the QC Program, but
it is not required to contain all the programmatic requirements which will be found in the
QC Program, such as written procedures.
The guide is based upon CSA B51, CSA B51, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.5,
ASME Section 1 and CSA Z7396.1 requirements. The guide is subject to revision by
TSSA based on changes made to the CSA and ASME Codes, from time to time, or based
on feedback received from users.
An audit must cover a QC Manual and its implementation. It is recognized that the scope
of work, QC Manual and Manual implementation will vary from one applicant to another,
therefore, only those activities to be performed under the scope of an applicant’s TSSA
Certificate of Authorization are required to be addressed in the QC Manual. TSSA audit
teams are advised that this guide may not outline all possible aspects of each audit. The
QC Manual need not follow the format of this guide but shall described applicable
requirements.
Questions of possible need for interpretation raised by the audit team members or the
applicant shall be submitted to the TSSA Boiler and Pressure Vessel Chief Inspector for
a resolution.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE QUALITY SYSTEM

Refer to the Implementation Guideline for Companies requesting TSSA Certificate(s) of
Authorization for the Shop Fabrication, Field Installation, Repairs, Alterations and
Erection of Piping Systems for demonstration requirements.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Review each item in the checklist against the QC Manual and:
1) Check the applicable column, “Yes”, “No” or “N/A” (Not Applicable)
2) Note the paragraph number in the QC Program Manual which covers the
subject addressed in the column labelled “Quality Program Reference”.
3) Submit one copy of the completed checklist with one uncontrolled copy of the
current QC Manual to TSSA Head Office for review, at least one month prior to
the scheduled implementation audit date.

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Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Reviewed by: __________________________________ Date: ___________________

Quality Program
No. Quality Element and Sub-Elements Yes No N/A
Reference
1 GENERAL QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(a) The QCS is documented in detail in a QC Manual that addresses all
requirements of the applicable Code Section and includes:
(i) a cover sheet that contains the company name, physical address,
and a brief description of the program scope(s) as it will appear on
the requested Certificate(s) 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.)
(ii) a brief description of the products being fabricated and/or work
being accomplished under the Code or work the Certificate Holder
wishes to accomplish under the code, including applicability of the
QCS to shop activities, field activities, or both.
(iii) a Table of Contents page which includes each section by subject,
number and revision number (as applicable).
2 STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
(a) The Statement of Authority and Responsibility shall include the following:
(i) A statement that all work carried out by the applicant meets all
applicable Code and Jurisdictional requirements.
(ii) The authority and responsibility of those in charge of the QCS are
clearly established and documented.
(iii) Persons performing QC functions have sufficient and well-defined
responsibility, the authority and the organizational freedom to identify
QC problems and to initiate, recommend, and provide solutions,
including stop work orders if further processing would result in a non-
conformance with the applicable Code section.
(iv) A statement that all disagreements in the implementation of the QCS
is referred for resolution to a higher authority in the company.
(v) The Statement of Authority and Responsibility is signed and dated by
a senior company official responsible for Code activities (i.e.
President, Vice President, Plant Manager, etc.)
3 MANUAL CONTROL
(a) Manual revision control system (i.e. is the QC Manual revised by page or
by section, are the controls clearly described?)
(b) The title of the individuals responsible for revising the QC Manual.
(c) The title of the individual responsible for reviewing current TSSA Code
Adoption Document, new ASME/CSA Code Editions and making any
required changes to the QC Manual within six months from the new
Edition issue date.
(d) Provision for review and approval of the QC Manual to maintain it is
current.
(e) Provision for submittal of the QC Manual revisions to the TSSA
Representative for acceptance prior to implementation including timely
update of all copies to reflect approved revisions.
(f) In the case where the QC Manual exists in more than one language, at
lease one version is in English and identified as the authoritative version.
In the case where the QC Manual exists in languages other than English,
a statement by the C of A holder that the translation is correct shall be
provided.
(NOTE: A glossary of terms is desirable from the standpoint of clarity and if abbreviated titles
of personnel and control documents are used throughout the QC Manual.)
(g) Provision for distribution of the revised QC Manual (controlled or
uncontrolled), including hard copy and/or electronic controls.

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No. Quality Element and Sub-Elements Yes No N/A
Reference

4 ORGANIZATION
(a) An organization chart showing the relationship between management,
engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, production, field assembly, field
construction, inspection, and quality control (as applicable) exists and
reflects the actual organization.
(NOTE: The purpose of this chart is to identify and associate the various organizational groups with the
particular function for which they are responsible. The Code does not intend to encroach on the right to
establish or alter whatever form of organization considered to be appropriate for Code work.)
5 DRAWINGS, DESIGN CALCULATIONS AND SPECIFICATION CONTROL
(a) Controls exist which assure that the latest applicable drawings, design
calculations, specifications and instructions required by Code, as well as
authorized changes, are used for manufacture, assembly, examinations,
inspections and testing. Controls include provisions for:
(i) The title of the individual responsible for the preparation of the
design calculations and drawings produced internally (where
applicable).
(ii) The title of the individual responsible for reviewing and approving
drawings, calculations and specifications prepared internally or
supplied by the customer, to ensure Code compliance to the latest
Code (approval by signature and date on all applicable documents).
(iii) The title of the individual responsible for computer aided design
calculations and drawings. A detailed description of how this is
verified to ensure the correct output has been obtained (where
applicable).
(iv) The title of the individual responsible to ensure computer program
revisions have been made within 6 months of Code revision
changes. The verification process that ensures the revised program
is producing the correct output is described (where applicable).
(v) The title of the individual responsible for the design registration with
the appropriate jurisdictional authority and filing the registered
designs upon request shall be described.
(vi) The title of the individual responsible for the distribution of drawings,
calculations, specifications, and the removal of all obsolete
drawings, calculations and specifications.
6 MATERIAL CONTROL
(a) Controls exist to assure that the material received is properly identified
and has the correct documentation, including Statutory Declarations,
material test reports and/or certificates of compliance to satisfy Code
requirements, as applicable.
(b) The material control system ensures that only accepted material is
issued for Code construction.
(c) If substitution of materials is allowed, the applicable controls of this
activity are documented, including designation of the individual
authorized to approve substitutions.
(d) The title of the individual responsible for performing a receiving
inspection of Code materials.
(e) Information to be provided to the individual receiving materials
concerning characteristics of the material to be checked is documented.
(f) Controls exists for the handling of materials that are found to be non-
conforming at receiving inspection.
(g) Measures have been established and documented to assure the proper
marking, handling, and storage of materials, including welding/brazing
material.

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Quality Program
No. Quality Element and Sub-Elements Yes No N/A
Reference

7 EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM

(a) Fabrication operations, including examinations and tests are described in
sufficient detail to permit the AI to determine at what stages specific
inspections are to be performed. Specifically:
(i) Provisions for the use of checklists, process sheets, travelers, etc.,
for a list of examinations and tests to be performed and for
designation of inspection points. Checklists shall be made available
to the AI prior to the start of fabrication.
(b) The title of the individual responsible for contacting the AI and providing
them with the latest revised drawings, design calculations and all job-
related documents for initial review and designation of inspection points
on the checklist.
(c) Measures have been established to ensure:
(i) The AI is informed of approaching inspection points.
(ii) A proposed repair procedure is submitted to the AI for concurrence of
repairs to any pressure retaining material.
(iii) Controls taken to ensure that all required inspections have been
completed by the AI.
(iv) Statutory Declarations, material test reports or certificates of
compliance, examination reports, test records, and other fabrication
documents are available to the AI.
(v) Transfer of material markings to assure traceability is maintained. If
a coded marking system is used, it is documented in the manual or
written procedure acceptable to the AI.
(vi) Only BCuP-3 or BCuP-5 filler is used in medical gas piping
installations per CSA Z7396.1 (if applicable).
(d) The title of the individual responsible for the preparation of the Piping
Systems Installation and Test Data Report. The report shall be reviewed
for correctness and certified by the individual accepting the workmanship
on behalf of the company.
(e) Measures are established for the distribution of the Data Reports.
(f) Measures are established to control field activities, when applicable.
8 BOILER EXTERNAL PIPING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(a) Provisions exist for materials to be ordered to ASME SA, SB, or SFA
Specifications and Material Test Reports reviewed and accepted to
ASME Section II.
(b) Provisions exist for the Code stamping of piping.
(c) Provisions exist for the AI to witness all hydrostatic testing of the piping.
9 NON-CONFORMANCES
(a) Controls exists for the correction of non-conformances. When the AI
involvement is required, a procedure shall be agreed upon with the AI.
Controls shall include:
(i) The title of the individual responsible for reviewing the non-
conforming condition.
(ii) Identifying and controlling further processing of non-conforming
items until final disposition.
(iii) Documenting the non-conformance, the disposition, and informing
the AI of the non-conforming condition.
(iv) Addressing the non-conformance on the checklist with a hold point
added.
(v) The final inspection and disposition shall be accepted by the QC and
AI.

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Reference

(vi) When the disposition is “Use-As-Is”, the disposition may require an

engineering evaluation.
10 WELDING AND BRAZING CONTROL (AS APPLICABLE)
(a) Welding and Brazing shall conform to the requirements of ASME Section
IX and the Code of Construction, as applicable to the scope of work.
(b) The title of the individual responsible for certifying Welding Procedure
Specifications (WPS), Brazing Procedure Specifications (BPS),
Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder/Welding Operator
Certificates and Brazer/Brazing Operator Certificates (as applicable).
The individual responsible shall:
(i) Be appointed by the Company.
(ii) Have a satisfactory level of competence in accordance with the
QCS, and as a minimum be qualified by education, experience, or
training.
(iii) Have a record maintained by the applicant containing objective
evidence of all qualifications, training, or experience.
(c) The title of the individual responsible for ensuring the WPS/BPS and the
welder/brazer assigned to each weldment/brazement is qualified and
appropriate for the work to be completed.
(d) Measures are taken to ensure:
(i) WPS/BPS’s are available to the welder in the work area.
(ii) Welder/Brazer qualifications are maintained in accordance with
ASME Section IX, the TSSA Code Adoption Document and the
Code of Construction.
(iii) A system is established for identifying the welds/brazes completed
by each welder/brazer.
(iv) Removing or inspecting tack welds is completed per Code.
(v) Storage and conditioning of low-hydrogen electrodes is established
(as required).
(vi) The control, issuance, and return of welding/brazing material to
assure the proper welding/brazing material is used.
(vii) Provisions exist for revocation of welder/welding operator’s or
brazer/brazing operator’s certification when there is reason to
question their ability to make welds/brazes that meet the
specification.
11 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
(a) Controls exist for identifying the appropriate NDE procedures applicable
to the scope of work. These provisions assure that:
(i) NDE personnel are qualified in accordance with the applicable Code
section requirements, and records made available to the AI upon
request.
(ii) NDE (UT, MT, PT, RT and VT) examinations are performed in
accordance with a written procedure demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the AI (when required). Procedures to be made
available to the AI upon request.
(iii) RT film and all NDE reports are retained in accordance with the
applicable Code.
(iv) All NDE equipment is calibrated.
(v) The QC Manual addresses requirements that the Qualification and
Certification of NDE Personnel meets the Canadian jurisdictional
requirements of CAN/CGSB-48.9712 or SNT-TC-1A.
(vi) The QC Manual addresses the qualification requirements for
personnel performing visual examinations in accordance with ASME
B31.1 or ASME B31.3.

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No. Quality Element and Sub-Elements Yes No N/A
Reference

12 HEAT TREATMENT
(a) Controls are in place to assure that heat treatment is completed as
required by the applicable Code.
(b) Measures are established to assure the proper placement of
thermocouples and the use of charts.
(c) When heat treatment is subcontracted, measures are established to
assure that the procedures are followed and that heat treatment charts
are provided.
(d) The title of the individual responsible for maintaining traceability of the
item being heat treated when sent to the subcontracted facility.
(e) Documentation is provided to the AI for assurance that all heat treatment
requirements have been met.
13 CALIBRATION OF MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT
(a) Controls exist for the calibration of examination, measuring, and test
equipment used in fulfillment of applicable Code requirements.
(b) Measures are established to ensure that:
(i) Calibration records are maintained and that status indicators are
used to indicate the current calibration status of the equipment.
(ii) Calibration equipment is maintained in good condition, checked for
signs of damage, and removed from service if found defective.
(iii) A calibration frequency is established and maintained, and results
are traceable to National Standards.
(iv) When calibrations are performed in-house, the title of the individual
responsible is identified and procedures are established.
(c) For brazed refrigeration (only) in accordance with CSA B52 and ASME
B31.5, the calibration of pressure gauges is not required if the two-gauge
method is used for pressure testing of piping systems.
14 RECORDS RETENTION
(a) The manufacturer or assembler shall maintain the documents outlined
below for a period as required by the Code of Construction (as
applicable):
(i) Piping Systems Installation and Test Data Reports, including Partial
Data Reports
(ii) Registered drawings
(iii) Design calculations
(iv) Checklists, process sheets, travelers, repair reports, etc.
(v) Material test reports and/or material certifications
(vi) Statutory Declarations
(vii) Welding Procedure Specifications/Brazing Procedure Specifications
and Procedure Qualification Records
(viii) Welder Qualification Records for each welder or Brazing
Qualification Records for each brazer
(ix) Non-Destructive Examination reports
(x) Repair procedures and records
(xi) Heat treatment records and test results
(xii) Non-conformances and dispositions
(xiii) Pressure test records
(xiv) Any other applicable documentation
15 THE AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR
(a) All required inspections are to be performed by the AIA of Record (the
AIA in Ontario is the TSSA).
(b) A controlled copy of the QC Manual is available to the AI at the plant or
construction site where Code activities are being carried out.

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(c) The AI has access to all drawings, calculations, specifications,

procedures, process sheets, repair procedures, records, test results, and
any other documents necessary for the AI to perform their duties.
(d) Provisions exist for providing a liaison between the AI and the
manufacturer or assembler.
(e) Provisions exist for access for the AI and the AI Supervisor to all areas
involving Code activities.
(f) Provisions exist to assure that all Code required inspections by the AI
are performed.
16 PIPING REPAIRS
(a) Provisions exist for welded or brazed like for like replacements with the
AI involvement.
(NOTE: When the Certificate Holder holds an ASME B31.5 Certificate of Authorization, repairs may not
require the AI involvement.)
17 BRAZED REFRIGERATION CONTROL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(a) Controls exist for brazed refrigeration systems, including:
(i) Pressure testing of systems.
(ii) Brazing control, including the maintenance of a brazers log and
recording qualifications every 6 months per the TSSA Code
Adoption Document.
(iii) Brazed refrigeration repairs are completed and recorded on a repair
report.
(iv) All repair reports are retained and available to the TSSA
Representative during tri-annual audits.
18 SAMPLE FORMS
(a) Forms used to control functions relative to quality are included within the
QC Manual and their use explained in the text of the QC Manual.

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