1. ASME C&S Training Module B9 MODULE B - PROCESS SUBMODULES B1. Organizational Structure B2. Standards Development: Roles and Responsibilities B3. Conformity Assessment: Roles and Responsibilities B4. Initiating Standards Projects B5. Consensus Process for Standards Development B6. The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure B7. The Appeals Process B8. International Standards Development B9. ASME Conformity Assessment Programs

2. ASME C&S Training Module B9 DATESLIDECHANGE 11/24/03 11/1/03 122 16 & Notes 23 Notes 24 26 & Notes 27-29 39 Notes 68 & Notes 101 103 & Slide 89, 90, 105, 110, 115, & 121 Previous slides 117- 119 and 125 First item, changed “1 Mil Btu/hr” to “10 Mil Btu/hr”. First item revised. Last bulleted item revised. FAP & QMO programs deleted. Revised. Deleted; rest of the slides renumbered. Revised. New. RVA logo revised. Last option and answer revised. QMO deleted. Deleted; rest of slides and quizzes renumbered. REVISIONS

3. B9. ASME Conformity Assessment Programs

4. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 3 OBJECTIVES This submodule will –Describe ASME’s conformity assessment programs

5. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 4 AGENDA I.Introduction to Conformity Assessment II.Board on Pressure Technology Programs III.Board on Nuclear Codes & Standards Programs IV.Board on Safety Codes & Standards Programs V.Board on Standardization Programs VI.Board on Conformity Assessment Programs

6. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 5 I. INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT

7. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 6 IMPORTANCE OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS Conformity Assessment Process ensures –Products, services, or systems have the required characteristics –Characteristics are consistent from product to product, service to service, or system to system –Individuals can be evaluated to determine whether they meet the qualification requirements of an ASME standard

8. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 7 CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT Definition (ISO/IEC Guide 2) “Any activity concerned with determining directly or indirectly that relevant requirements are fulfilled” Examples: Sampling; testing and inspection; evaluation; verification and assurance of conformity (supplier’s declaration); certification; registration; accreditation; approval

9. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 8 CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ASME Program Types –Accreditation –Certification –Registration

10. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 9 ACCREDITATION General definition (ISO/IEC Guide 2) “Procedure by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a body or person is competent to carry out specific tasks”

11. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 10 ASME ACCREDITATION Applicability –Companies that supply a product or service covered by an ASME standard (not individuals) –Examples: Manufacturers of boilers or pressure vessels (ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) Organizations that certify elevator inspectors (ASME QEI-1 Standard for Qualification of Elevator Inspectors)

12. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 11 ASME ACCREDITATION Meaning of ASME accreditation –Supplier’s quality assurance program has been reviewed by ASME and meets the requirements of the relevant ASME standard [CSP-20] NOTE: ASME only accredits the quality management system; the supplier must certify the product.

13. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 12 ASME ACCREDITATION Accreditation process –ASME audit team on-site review Formal recognition –Certificate of Authorization or Accreditation –Certificate valid for specified period

14. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 13 ASME ACCREDITATION Certificates –Certificate of Authorization Organization may certify that their equipment conforms to the ASME standard May stamp equipment with an ASME mark –Certificate of Accreditation Varies from program to program

15. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 14 ASME ACCREDITATION Audits –Verify continued compliance –Typically annual –Types Announced Unannounced Third-Party Inspection –Conducted by Authorized Inspection Agency, if one exists

16. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 15 CERTIFICATION General definition (ISO/IEC Guide 2) “Procedure by which a third party gives written assurance that a product, process, or service conforms to specified requirements”

17. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 16 ASME CERTIFICATION Applicability –An individual performing an activity whose qualifications are covered by an ASME standard –Example: hazardous waste incinerator operator Meaning of ASME certification –Individual has met the qualification criteria specified in the standard –Does not license the individual to perform a specific task

18. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 17 ASME CERTIFICATION Certification process –Evaluation of education and/or experience requirements –Oral or written examinations Formal recognition –Certificate or Certification Card –Valid for 3 to 5 years Benefits of certification –Means of compliance with regulation –Confirmation of competence

19. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 18 ASME REGISTRATION (ASME ISO 9000 Registration) Applicability –Companies (“suppliers or organizations”) Meaning of registration –Company’s quality management system meets International Organization for Standardization’s ISO 9000 standard

20. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 19 POP QUIZ #1 a.To assess the conformity of a boiler and pressure vessel manufacturer to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code b.To assess the conformity of a boiler and pressure vessel manufacturer to the ISO 9001 standard c.To assess the qualifications of an individual to be a hazardous waste incinerator operator d.To assess the conformity of a company that will provide boiler and pressure vessel inspection services For each of the following, what type of conformity assessment program is used: accreditation, certification or registration?

21. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 20 POP QUIZ #2 (Extra Credit) a.Accreditation b.Certification c.Registration Which program(s) review the applicant’s quality management system?

22. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 21 CA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Board on Conformity Assessment –Supervises all ASME conformity assessment activities Council on Codes and Standards Board on Conformity Assessment

23. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 22 CA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CA Committees –Report directly to Board on Conformity Assessment Council on Codes and Standards Board on Conformity Assessment CA Committee (e.g. ISO 9000 Registration)

24. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 23 CA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CA Subcommittees –Dual reporting Council on Codes and Standards Board on Conformity Assessment Board on Pressure Technology Standards Committee* (e.g. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) CA Subcommittee (e.g. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Accreditation) CA Committee (e.g. ISO 9000 Registration) * Note: Proposed alternative requirements shall be reviewed jointly by the relevant Supervisory Board and Board on Conformity Assessment.

25. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 24 CURRENT ASME CA PROGRAMS Council on Codes and Standards Board on Pressure Technology Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Pressure Relief Device Laboratory (PRD) Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Vessels (RTP) Board on Conformity Assessment ISO 9000 Registration Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) Accreditation Programs (Quality control system, ASME standards) Certification Programs (Qualifications of individuals, ASME standards) Registration Programs (Quality management system, ISO standards) Board on Nuclear C&S Board on Safety C&S Board on Standard- ization Board on Performance Test Codes Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) High Capacity Fossil-Fuel-Fired Facility Operator (QFO) Nuclear Components (N- type) Nuclear Material Organizations (QSC) Elevator Inspector Certification Organizations (QEI) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professionals (GDTP) Note: PTC-25 is an integral part of PRD accreditation

26. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 25 POP QUIZ #3 Look at the chart of ASME Conformity Assessment programs. To which Board(s) is (are) the program for Elevator Inspector Certification Organizations (QEI) accountable? _____

27. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 26 ACCREDITED COMPANIES September 1, 2003 ProgramNo. CompaniesNo. Certificates BPV44827908 N-type123320 QSC4553 AIA25 PRD1147 RTP10 QEI22 TOTAL46988365

28. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 27 CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest –Statements must be signed by all staff, committee members, and designees Access to meetings –Limited to members, staff, internal auditors and BCA Chair Records –Confidential, except accreditation/certification status and scope –Applicant information not released –Records only maintained for life of Certificate

29. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 28 ASME TERMINOLOGY BPVNuclear, AIA (Non-Nuclear)QEI, FAPISO 9000 shop reviewsurveyassessment auditauditsurveillance (for cause oraudit unannounced) team leaderteam leaderlead auditor team memberteam memberauditor

30. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 29 II. BOARD ON PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

31. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 30 BOARD ON PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Accreditation programs –Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) –Pressure Relief Device Laboratory (PRD) –Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Vessels (RTP)

32. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 31 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (BPV) History –1916Accreditation program started –1968Program changed to be based on QA/QC requirements –1972Accreditation offered internationally –Today ASME’s largest program 4400+ Certificate Holders Companies in 60+ countries Referenced in laws and regs. of nearly all US States, Canadian Provinces, and other countries

33. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 32 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manufacturer Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) ASME Inspectors Develops Code Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Accredits Inspection Agencies Issues BPV Certificate

34. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 33 Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASME Adopts ASME Code Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Licenses insurance companies Manufacturer May lead Shop Review Team

35. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 34 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASME Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Trains & commissions Inspectors National Board of BPV Inspectors National Board of BPV Inspectors Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) May register stamped equipment Manufacturer May lead Shop Review Team

36. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 35 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manufacturer Adopts ASME Code Licenses insurance companies May lead Shop Review Team ASME Develops Code Accredits Inspection Agencies Issues BPV Certificate Trains & commissions Inspectors May lead Shop Review Team May register stamped equipment National Board of BPV Inspectors National Board of BPV Inspectors Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Insurance Company (BPV insurance) Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Jurisdiction (Regulatory Authority) Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA)

37. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 36 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (BPV) Applicability –Manufacturers of boilers and pressure vessels (non-nuclear) Defining Code or Standard –ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

38. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 37 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (BPV) Accreditation requirements –A subscription to relevant Code sections –A contract with an Authorized Inspection Agency (in most cases) –An implemented, documented QC system

39. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 38 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (BPV) Shop Review –Review of QC manual and QC system implementation (1-2 days) –Team Leader: ASME Designee (Jurisdiction, National Board, or ASME Consultant) AIA (where required)

40. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 39 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACCREDITATION (BPV) Certificate –H (Cast iron) and UM Certificates valid for one year –All others valid for three years Audits –Only when required by Subcommittee

41. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 40 POP QUIZ #4 a.The ASME Subcommittee on BPV Accreditation b.The ASME Committee on Authorized Inspection Agency accreditation c.An ASME Consultant d.The local regulatory authority (Jurisdiction) e.The insurance company providing BPV insurance to the applicant f.A National Board Consultant Who can lead a BPV Shop Review team?

42. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 41 BPV CODE SYMBOL STAMPS Stamps (for non-nuclear code sections) –Each applies to specific product type –Requirements for Certificate of Authorization vary Heating boilers Pressure Vessel Safety Valves Power Boilers

43. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 42 BPV ACCREDITATION PROCESS Issuance of Certificate Initial Preparation Shop Review Accreditation Decision Deficiency Correction

44. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 43 Issuance of Certificate Initial Preparation Shop Review Accreditation Decision Deficiency Correction BPV ACCREDITATION PROCESS Before review, applicant must: Ensure all accreditation requirements are in place Complete review checklist by adding QC Manual references

45. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 44 Issuance of Certificate Initial Preparation Shop Review Accreditation Decision Deficiency Correction BPV ACCREDITATION PROCESS Shop Review On-site evaluation including –Review of QC manual –Demonstration of QC system Demonstration includes demo of –QC admin functions –Product manufacturing, fabrication and testing Demonstration conducted on –In-process work and/or mock-up –Past job documentation

46. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 45 CONDUCT OF SHOP REVIEW Activities –Review of QC Manual –Opening meeting (introductions, shop tour) –Report on QC Manual review (cont’d)

47. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 46 CONDUCT OF SHOP REVIEW Activities (cont’d) –Implementation demonstration –Review Team Executive Session (Private) Review and document deficiencies Formulate recommendation –Exit Meeting with Applicant By Team Leader Report deficiencies and recommendation

48. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 47 Issuance of Certificate Initial Preparation Shop Review Accreditation Decision Deficiency Correction BPV ACCREDITATION PROCESS Deficiencies may be Corrected and verified during Shop Review Corrected after Shop Review; verified by AIA Corrected after Shop Review; verified by additional Shop Review Note: method determined by severity of deficiency

49. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 48 Issuance of Certificate Initial Preparation Shop Review Accreditation Decision Deficiency Correction BPV ACCREDITATION PROCESS Accreditation decision Responsibility of ASME Subcommittee on BPV Accreditation Based on Review Team report and recommendation Applicant may: Request re-consideration Initiate formal appeal

50. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 49 Issuance of Certificate Initial Preparation Shop Review Accreditation Decision Deficiency Correction BPV ACCREDITATION PROCESS Certificate Issued by ASME staff Issued when required fees paid

51. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 50 POP QUIZ #5 a.Board on Pressure Technology b.Board on Conformity Assessment c.Committee on Boilers and Pressure Vessels d.Subcommittee on BPV Accreditation e.Shop Review Team Who is responsible for making the final decision on BPV accreditation?

52. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 51 BOARD ON PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Accreditation programs –Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) –Pressure Relief Device Laboratory (PRD) –Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Vessels (RTP)

53. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 52 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE LABORATORY (PRD) Applicability –Laboratories that perform capacity certification tests required for ASME accredited valve manufacturers Defining Code or Standard –Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, UG-131(f) and Appendix 25 –ASME PTC 25 (Pressure Relief Devices)

54. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 53 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE LABORATORY (PRD) Accreditation requirements –Certain facility requirements –Certain specified testing procedures –Effective, documented QC system –Qualification of Observers (All tests must be supervised and certified by an ASME Authorized Observer) –Demonstrated ability to perform tests to standard

55. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 54 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE LABORATORY (PRD) Shop review –Review Team National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors –Reviewed Facility QC manual and QC system Testing procedures Observer qualifications Comparison of test results with National Board Laboratory results

56. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 55 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE LABORATORY (PRD) Certificate –Valid for 5 years Audits –“For cause” only

57. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 56 POP QUIZ #6 Name at least three requirements for PRD accreditation. ___________________

58. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 57 BOARD ON PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Accreditation programs –Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) –Pressure Vessel Relief Device (PRD) –Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Vessels (RTP)

59. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 58 REINFORCED THERMOSET PLASTIC VESSELS (RTP) Applicability –Manufacturers of reinforced thermoset plastic (RTP) vessels operating at pressures not to exceed 15 psig Note: Vessels typically contain corrosive or hazardous materials Defining Code or Standard –RTP-1 Standard for Reinforced Plastic Corrosion Resistant Equipment

60. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 59 REINFORCED THERMOSET PLASTIC VESSELS (RTP) Accreditation requirements –Effective, documented QA/QC system –“Certified Individuals” Employee of Certificate Holder Responsible for internal audits, verifying qualifications, verifying corrective actions, etc. Approves application of mark

61. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 60 REINFORCED THERMOSET PLASTIC VESSELS (RTP) Survey –3 days –Survey Team Two ASME consultants Certificate –Valid for 3 years Audits –Annual, unannounced –Additional random audits

62. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 61 POP QUIZ #7 For accreditation, what must an applicant have in addition to a well-documented, effectively implemented QC system? _____

63. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 62 III. BOARD ON NUCLEAR CODES & STANDARDS PROGRAMS

64. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 63 BOARD ON NUCLEAR C&S PROGRAMS Accreditation programs –Nuclear Components (N-type certificates) –Nuclear Material Organizations (QSC)

65. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 64 NUCLEAR COMPONENTS (N-type certificates) Applicability –Companies that manufacture, assemble or install nuclear components or their core support structures, containment structures or transport packaging Defining Code or Standard –ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Subsection NCA (and other subsections) –NQA-1(Nuclear Quality Assurance)

66. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 65 NUCLEAR COMPONENTS (N-type certificates) Accreditation requirements –Certificate of Authorization Documented QA program to ensure compliance with standards Demonstration of the implemented program (staff, equipment, procedures, etc.) –Certificate of Accreditation Documented QA program Capability to implement program

67. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 66 NUCLEAR COMPONENTS (N-type certificates) Survey –3-4 days –Team Leader: ASME consultant Members: ASME consultants, AIA, jurisdiction representative Certificate –Valid for 3 years Audits –“For cause” only

68. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 67 NUCLEAR COMPONENTS (N-type Certificates) Nuclear vessels, pumps, valves, piping systems, storage tanks, core support structures, concrete containments, and transport packaging Field installation and shop assembly Fabrication, with or without design responsibility, for nuclear appurtenances and supports Pressure relief valves Stamps (cont’d)

69. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 68 NUCLEAR COMPONENTS (N-type Certificates) Stamps (cont‘d) Nuclear supports Containments for spent nuclear fuel and high level radioactive waste

70. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 69 POP QUIZ #8 a.Certificate of Accreditation holder b.Certificate of Authorization holder c.Authorized Inspection Agency Who is permitted to use an “N” Stamp?

71. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 70 BOARD ON NUCLEAR C&S PROGRAMS Accreditation programs –Nuclear Components (N-type certificates) –Nuclear Material Organizations (QSC)

72. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 71 NUCLEAR MATERIAL ORGANIZATIONS (QSC) Applicability –Suppliers of materials to holders of Nuclear Component Certificates (N-type certificates) Defining Code or Standard –ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components

73. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 72 NUCLEAR MATERIAL ORGANIZATIONS (QSC) Accreditation requirements –Quality System Certificate Documented QA Program Demonstration of implemented program –There are no stamps associated with this program

74. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 73 NUCLEAR MATERIAL ORGANIZATIONS (QSC) Product forms –Bars, plates, tubular products –Forgings, castings –Fasteners, flanges, fittings Welding material –Electrodes, wires, flux, filler metal Prestressing systems (Div. 2) –Strands, wires, bars, anchorages, couplings Concrete reinforcing systems (Div. 2) –Bars, splice products Semi-finished product forms –Rounds, billets, ingots, rods, wires, strips

75. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 74 NUCLEAR MATERIAL ORGANIZATIONS (QSC) Survey –3 days –Team Two ASME consultants Certificate –Valid for 3 years

76. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 75 NUCLEAR MATERIAL ORGANIZATIONS (QSC) Audits –Annual, unannounced –Additional audits chosen on programmed random basis

77. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 76 POP QUIZ #9 a.Tanks b.Fasteners c.Valves d.Bars e.Filler metal Which of the following products are covered by the Nuclear Materials program?

78. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 77 IV. BOARD ON SAFETY CODES & STANDARDS PROGRAMS

79. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 78 ELEVATOR INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS (QEI) Background –1981 Trend towards private inspection Elevator industry meets re quality of private inspections (ASME participates) –1984 ASME QEI Committee develops American National Standard for inspectors –1987 ASME establishes CA program to accredit inspector certification organizations

80. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 79 ELEVATOR INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS (QEI) Applicability –Organizations that certify elevator inspectors Defining Code or Standard –QEI-1, Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors –Referenced by A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

81. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 80 ELEVATOR INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS (QEI) Accreditation requirements –Documented certification system that ensures compliance with QEI-1 Standard –Demonstrated implementation of system, including Qualification of personnel Record-keeping Impartiality

82. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 81 ELEVATOR INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS (QEI) Survey –2-3 days –Team: one ASME Consultant Certificate –Valid for 3 years Audits –Annually, with several days notice

83. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 82 POP QUIZ #10 True or False. Audits of accredited QEI organizations are unannounced.

84. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 83 V. BOARD ON STANDARDIZATION PROGRAMS

85. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 84 DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING PROFESSIONALS (GDTP) Applicability –Individuals who need or want to demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles expressed in the standard –Examples: Designers, draftsmen, production or manufacturing engineers, CAD/CAM users, etc. Defining Code or Standard –Y14.5 Standard on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

86. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 85 DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING PROFESSIONALS (GDTP) Certification requirements –Technologist GDTP Ability to understand drawings prepared using the language of the Standard –Senior GDTP Ability to understand drawings prepared using the language of the Standard Ability to select and apply geometric controls

87. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 86 DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING PROFESSIONALS (GDTP) Certification process –Written examination Multiple choice Minimum 100 questions Maximum time allowed –Technologist GDTP exam: 4 hours –Senior GDTP exam: 6 hours Certificate –Valid for 3 years

88. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 87 POP QUIZ #11 1.Skills required _____ 2.Time allowed for completion of exam _____ What is the difference between Technologist GDTP and Senior GDTP in regard to the following?

89. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 88 VI. BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS

90. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 89 BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Registration programs –ISO 9000 Registration Accreditation programs –Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Certification programs –Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) –Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) –High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Facility Operator (QFO)

91. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 90 BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Registration programs –ISO 9000 Registration Accreditation programs –Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Certification programs –Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) –Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) –High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Facility Operator (QFO)

92. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 91 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) Purpose –Assure that products consistently meet customer requirements –Enhance customer satisfaction Developing a QMS –Determine customer needs –Establish quality policy and objectives –Determine necessary processes –Provide necessary resources –Eliminate causes of nonconformity –Apply process of continual improvement

93. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 92 ISO 9000 QMS STANDARDS ISO 9000 Standards –Generic in scope (manufacturing, service, etc.) –First published in 1987; revised in 1994; major revisions in 2000 –Primary standards (2000 editions) ISO 9000 – Fundamentals and vocabulary ISO 9001 – QMS requirements ISO 9004 – Guidelines for performance improvements

94. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 93 ISO REGISTRATION Definition –Certifies compliance of company’s (“organization’s”) QM system with ISO 9001 –Does not imply product conformity or environmental performance Applicability –Any organization, regardless of the product or service they provide

95. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 94 ISO REGISTRATION Registration (certification) process –On-site “assessment” by ISO Registrar (e.g. ASME) –Typically 2 to 5 days –ASME Teams: ASME Consultants Certificate –Certificate of Registration –Valid for three years Audits –“Surveillance audit” –Conducted annually and announced

96. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 95 ISO REGISTRATION Registration (certification) requirements –Management responsibility Quality policy, planning, and objectives Control of documents and records –Human Resources Qualification and training of personnel –Product/Service Realization Control of design, purchasing, production Traceability, storage, delivery (cont’d)

97. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 96 ISO REGISTRATION Registration (certification) requirements (cont’d) –Measurement, Analysis and Improvement Control of nonconformity Internal audits Corrective and preventive action –Customer satisfaction

98. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 97 ISO 9000 REGISTRATION PROCESS Pre-assessment Registration Document Review Preparation Assessment Surveillance

99. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 98 ISO REGISTRATION HIERARCHY Customer (Users of product) Certificate Holder (Organization) Registrar Accreditation Body

100. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 99 ISO REGISTRATION HIERARCHY Registrar Conducts assessments and surveillance audits in conformance with ISO/IEC Guide 62 Accredited for specific scope Examples: ASME, UL, QMI, BSI Customer (Users of product) Certificate Holder (Organization) Registrar Accreditation Body

101. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 100 ISO REGISTRATION HIERARCHY Accreditation Body Accredits Registrars Audits Registrars annually Examples: RAB, RvA Customer (Users of product) Certificate Holder (Organization) Registrar Accreditation Body

102. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 101 ASME ISO 9000 REGISTRATION PROGRAM Accredited by ANSI-RAB and RvA Scope: Basic metals and fabricated metal products Machinery and equipment Engineering Services Rubber and plastic products (reinforced thermoset plastic tanks and vessels)

103. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 102 COMBINING ISO ASSESSMENT AND ASME SHOP REVIEW ISO 9001 Standard ISO 9001 Standard Common Elements ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

104. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 103 POP QUIZ #12 a.Accreditation body b.Certification body c.Registration body ASME’s role in the ISO 9000 process is that of…

105. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 104 POP QUIZ #13 (Extra Credit) a.The Board on Conformity Assessment b.The Board on Standardization c.ANSI-RAB The ASME Committee on ISO 9000 Registration is accountable to …

106. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 105 BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Registration programs –ISO 9000 Registration Accreditation programs –Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Certification programs –Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) –Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) –High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Facility Operator (QFO)

107. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 106 AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY (AIA) Description –Authorizes an agency or other body to perform the inspections required by one or more sections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applicability –Government agencies in the U.S. and Canada which adopt and enforce the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code –Companies licensed in U.S. or Canada to sell BPV insurance

108. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 107 AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY (AIA) Defining standards for AIA accreditation –QAI-1 Standard for Qualifications for Authorized Inspection Nuclear (originally based on N626.1) Boiler and pressure vessel (non-nuclear) –National Board of BPV Inspectors Rules and Regulations History –1992 – Nuclear program implemented –1997 – Non-nuclear program implemented

109. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 108 AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY (AIA) Accreditation process –On-site Survey (2-3 days) –Survey Team: ASME Consultants Certificate –Valid for 3 years Audits –“For cause” only

110. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 109 POP QUIZ #14 True or False. The QAI-1 Standard for Qualifications for Authorized Inspection is the only document containing requirements for this accreditation _____.

111. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 110 BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Registration programs –ISO 9000 Registration Accreditation programs –Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Certification programs –Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) –Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) –High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Facility Operator (QFO)

112. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 111 RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATOR (QRO) Background –1986NESCAUM asks ASME to develop qualification requirements –1987QRO Committee formed –1989QRO-1 standard published –1992First written examinations –1994EPA requires operator certification –1995First site-specific oral examinations

113. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 112 RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATOR (QRO) Applicability –Individuals who are chief facility operators or shift supervisors at a resource recovery facility Defining standard –The knowledge and experience qualifications described in ASME QRO-1 Standard for the Qualification and Certification of Resource Recovery Facility Operators Certification process –Provisional Certificate, then Operator Certificate

114. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 113 RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATOR (QRO) Provisional Certification –Requirements Experience (or formal education) Knowledge of basics of municipal waste generation, collection and combustion –Written exam Multiple choice, staff administered –Certificate Acceptable for any jurisdiction or technology Valid for five years; renewable

115. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 114 RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATOR (QRO) Operator Certification –Requirements Chief facility operator or shift supervisor Valid Provisional Certification Knowledge of and competence in specific technology in use by the applicant’s employer –Oral exam Three-member Board of Examiners (Industry, regulatory, ASME) Site-specific questions –Certificate Valid for 5 years

116. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 115 BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Registration programs –ISO 9000 Registration Accreditation programs –Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Certification programs –Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) –Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) –High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Facility Operator (QFO)

117. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 116 HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR OPERATOR (QHO) Applicability –Control room operators, field operators, and supervisors of hazardous waste incinerators –Facility examples: chemical manufacturer, research laboratory, regional facility –Not covered: operators of facilities exclusively processing Municipal solid waste Pathological waste Normal wastewater treatment plant sludge Nuclear waste Normal industrial waste (non-hazardous)

118. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 117 HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR OPERATOR (QHO) Defining code or standard – ASME QHO-1 Standard for the Qualification and Certification of Hazardous Waste Incinerator Operators –Developed at request of CRWI (Coalition for Responsible Waste Incineration) –Referenced in U.S. EPA regulations

119. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 118 HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR OPERATOR (QHO) Certification requirements –Provisional Certification Education and training qualifications met Written examination –Operator Certification Valid Provisional Certification Satisfactory knowledge of and competence in specific technology in use at employer’s facility Oral examination similar to QRO

120. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 119 HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR OPERATOR (QHO) Certificate –Provisional Certificate Valid for 5 years Accepted in any jurisdiction for any technology –Operator Certificate Valid for 5 years Renewable with demonstration that certificate holder has remained current

121. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 120 POP QUIZ #15 (Extra Credit) What is the difference between the knowledge required for Provisional Certification and Operator Certification? _____

122. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 121 BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Registration programs –ISO 9000 Registration Accreditation programs –Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) Certification programs –Resource Recovery Facility Operator (QRO) –Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (QHO) –High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Facility Operator (QFO)

123. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 122 FOSSIL FUEL FIRED PLANT OPERATOR (QFO) Applicability –Operators of plants with heat inputs of 10 Mil Btu/hr or more –Positions requiring certification not specified Defining code or standard –ASME QFO Standard for High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Plant Operators Developed at request of US EPA

124. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 123 FOSSIL FUEL FIRED PLANT OPERATOR (QFO) Certification Classes –Certification is for a specific class of facility –Classes Class A: Pulverized fuel (including cyclone) Class B: Oil, gas or combo in single burner Class C: Oil, gas or combo in multiple burner Class D: Stoker-fired plants Class E: Fluidized bed plants Class F: Auxiliary fired heat recovery steam generators (HRSG)

125. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 124 FOSSIL FUEL FIRED PLANT OPERATOR (QFO) Certification requirements –Recommended education –Experience –Written examination Certificate –Valid for 5 years

126. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 125 POP QUIZ #16 a.The position the applicant holds b.The technology in use at the site c.None of the above, i.e. all QFO certificates are the same The type of QFO certification an individual applies for depends on..

127. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 126 SUMMARY I.Introduction to Conformity Assessment II.Board on Pressure Technology Programs III.Board on Nuclear Codes & Standards Programs IV.Board on Safety Codes & Standards Programs V.Board on Standardization Programs VI.Board on Conformity Assessment Programs

128. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 127 REFERENCES –Codes and Standards Policy CSP-5, Code Symbol Stamps and ASME Markings* –Codes and Standards Policy CSP-19, ASME Designee and ASME Designated Organization* –Codes and Standards Policy CSP-20, Policy on Accreditation, Certification and Registration* –Codes and Standards Policy CSP-53, Policy on Protection of ASME Marks* *Available on C&S Web site at www.asme.org/cns/departments/procedures.html

129. ASME C&S Training Module B9Slide 128 –Codes and Standards Policy CSP-58, Alternative Requirements Impacting Conformity Assessment* –ISO/IEC Guide 2, Standardization and Related Activities – General Vocabulary –Conformity Assessment Web site www.asme.org/cns/accreditation/index.html *Available on C&S Web site at www.asme.org/cns/departments/procedures.html REFERENCES (cont’d)