ASME QAI-1:2005 pdf free download.Qualifications for Authorized lnspection.
1-1.2.3 Maintain qualified Supervisors to monitor the performance of the Authori,ed Nudear Inspectors and to audit the aciivities at nuclear shops and field sites for which inspection agreements have been made, in accordance with the requirements of 1-2.26.
1-1.2.4 GivewrittennoticetoallAuthorized Nuclear Inspectors of the name, office address, and office and home phone numbers of their respective Supervisors.
1-12.5 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 employees holding the positions of Supervisor and Authorized Nuclear Inspector perform work in accordance with the requirements of Part I of this Standard. This program shall be documented by written policies, procedures, or instructions and shall be corned out throughout the life term of any agreenwnt cswenng 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 responsihilitiev
(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 p ocedure, 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 reftise 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 provissonsof the ASME Code Section III, Division I or 3, or both, and Part I of this Standard. The audit shall be performed by appropriately trained personnel, in accordance with a written procedure orchecklist 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 impknwnt a written policy toensuw levels of inspection activity commensurate with the scope of the AlA’s Certificate of Accreditation.
1-1.2.7 Submit to the National Board an application for a special endorsenwnl for the Authorized Nucleir Inspector applicant, certifying that he has the required experience and training and that qualified supervision will be provided to ensure that the Authorized Nuclear Inspector satisfactorily fulfilLs his functions.
1•1.2.8 Submit to the National Board an application for a special cndorscnwnl for the Authorized Nuclear Inspector Supervisor applicant, certifying that the Supervisor has the reqLurcd experience and training.
1-1.2.9 Verify to the National Board that the audits required by 1-22.6 have been carried out.
1.1.2.10 Notify the ASME Conformity Assessment Department of the termination of an inspection agreement with a holder of an ASM[ Certificate of Authorization.
1-1.3 MA QualIty Program
1-1.3.1 A documented Quality Program shall be established, implemented, and maintained by the Authorized Inspection Agency (AlA) in accordance with the requirements of this Standard. The AlA Quality Program shall identify the activities to which it applies and shall pnwide for the planning, control, and .ucompllshmont of activities affecting the quality of the Authorized Inspect ion Agency’s implementation of duties and activities as described in applicable parts of this Standard.
1-1.3.2 The AlA Quality Pmgram shall, at a minimum, include th following parts.
(a) Or’aniation. The Program shall document the organizational structure. functional respore.ihililies, levels of authority and lines of responsibility for activities required for compliance with requirements of this Standard.
(6) Program Drscriplioff. The Program shall describe the scope of the activities for which the Program applies. The scope shall include all nquirelncnts of the QAI-1 Standard for which the Authorized Inspection Agency Is accredited by the Society (or for which the applicant is seeking Society accreditation asan Accredited Authorlied Inspection Agency). The Program shall document the policies and describe the process for the implementation of the requirements of the QAI-l Standard.
