ASME QAI-1:2003 pdf download OUALIFICATIONS FOR AUTHORIZED INSPECTION
1-1.24 Give written notice to all Authorized NuclearInspectors of the name, office address, and office andhome phone numbers of their respective Supervisors
1-1.2.5 Assure proper execution of responsibilities.In particular, the Agency shall:
(a) establish and implement an internal programwhich shall provide assurance that those of its employees holding the positions of Supervisor and AuthorizedNuclear Inspector perform work in accordance with therequirements of Part 1 of this Standard. This programshall be documented by written policies, procedures, oinstructions and shali be carried out throughout the lifeterin of any agreement cuvering inspectiuns required bythe ASME Code, in accordance with the program. Theprogram shall provide for indoctrination and trainingof personnel performing such activitics, as necessary, toassure that suitable proficiency is achieved and maintained.
(b) provide instructions in writing to AuthorizedNuclear Inspectors and their Supervisors, specifyingtheir respective dufies and responsihilities
(c) provide instructions in writing to AuthorizedNuclear Inspectors requiring them to immediately con.tact their Supervisor whenever the Inspector is unableto readily resolve any question concerning ASME Codecompliance, manufacturing procedure, or quality assurance provision or its implementation. Instructionsshould be inciuded as a reminder to the AuthorizedNuclear Inspector that he has the authority and the dutyto 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 toverify compliance with the provisions of the ASME CodeSection IIl, Division 1 or Division 3, or both, and Part] of this Standard. The audit shall be performed byappropriately trained personnel, in accordance with awritten procedure or checklist. Audit results shall bedocumented and reviewed by management. Follow-upactlon, including reaudit of deficient areas shall be takenwhere indicated to assure that necessary correctiveaction is completed.
(e) Establish and implement a written policy to ensurelevels of inspection activity commensurate with thescope of the AIA’s Certificate of Accreditalion.
1-1.2.6 Provide certificatlon for each Authorizeduclear Inspectur and Supervisor to be performingwork under the provisions of the ASME Code SectionIIl, Division 1 or Division 3, or both, to assure that the Inspectors and Supervisors mcet the required experienceand training rcquircments of Part 1 of this StandardCertification and documentation of qualifications shallbe retained by the employer and shall be made availablefor review by the jurisdictional Authorities and theASME Survey Team, upon request.
1-127 Submit to the National Board an applicationfor a special endorsement for the Authorized NuclearInspector applicant, certifying ihat he has the requiredexperience and training and that qualified supervisionwill be provided to assure that the Authorized NuclearInspector satisfactorily fulfills his functions.
1-1.28 Submit to the National Board an applicationfor a special endorsement for the Authorized Nuclearnspector Supervisor applicant, certifying that theSupervisor has the required experience and training.
i-i.2.9 Verify to the National Board that the auditsrequired by 1-2.2.6 have been carried out.
1-1.2.10 Notify the ASME Conformity AssessmentDepartment of the termination of an inspectionagreement with a holder of an ASME Certificate ofAuthorization.
1-1.3 AIA Quality Program
1-1.3,1 A documented Quality Program shall bcestablished,implemented, and maintained by theAuthorized Inspection Agency (AIA)in accordance withthe requirements of this Standard. The AlA Quality Pro.gram shall identify the activities to which it applies andshall provide for the planning, control, and accomplish-ment of activities affecting the quality of the Authorizednspection Agency’s implementation of duties and actiy-ities as described in applicable parts of this Standard.1-1.3.2 The AIA Quality Program shall, at a minimum, include the following parts:(a) Organization. The Program shal! document theorganizational structure, functional responsibilities, lev-els of authority, and lines of responsibility for activitiesrequired for compliance with requirements of thisStandard.