ASME CA-1-2013 pdf download

ASME CA-1-2013 pdf download.Conformity Assessment Requirements.
2.2.2 At any time, an organization may make changes to its Quality Program reflecting changes to its methods of achieving the results required to conform to a particular standard subject to acceptance by the Authorized Inspector, where applicable. For organizations holding Certificate(s) of Authorization for pressure relief devices, such acceptance shall be by the ASME Designated Organization.
2.3 Initia( Certification Review
2.3.1 Introduction. Before the issuance or renewal of a Certificate of Authorization, the organization is subject to a review by an ASME survey team.
2.3.2 Purpose of the Review. The purpose of the review is to evaluate the Applicant’s Quality Program and its implementation. The Applicant shall demonstrate sufficient administrative and fabrication functions of its Quality Program to show that the Applicant has knowledge and ability to produce the products (including services) covered by the Quality Program. Fabrication functions may be demonstrated using the current work, a mock-up, or a combination of the two. If there is current Code work in-house at the time of the survey, it shall be included as part of the demonstration item used for the certification review.
2.3.3 Capacity Certification Testing. Applicants for
Certificates of Authorization requiring capacity certification testing as indicated in Table 1-1 shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ASME Designee that the manufacturing, production, test facilities, and quality control procedures ensure close agreement between the performance of random production samples and the performance of those devices submitted for capacity certification. Applicants shall successfully complete operational and capacity tests in accordance with the governing standard in the presence of an ASME Designee at the ASME-accepted testing laboratory.
2.3.4 Written Report of Review ResuLts. A written report containing the results of the review shall be issued by the shop review team. This report is reviewed by ASME, which will either issue a Certificate of Authorization or notify the Applicant of deficiencies revealed during the review. If deficiencies cannot be closed during the review process, the Applicant will either be given the opportunity to correct the open deficiencies or informed that a re-review is required.
2.3.5 Code Construction Before Receipt of Certificate of Authorization. When used to demonstrate its Quality Program, an organization may start fabricating products that conform with the applicable standard before receipt of a Certificate of Authorization under the following conditions:
Applicant’s testing laboratory will be compared to flow test results on the same object tested at a designated ASME-accredited testing laboratory.
6.4 Quality Control System of Testing Laboratory
6.4.1 The Applicant shall prepare a written description of the quality control system that shall clearly establish the authority and responsibility of those in charge of the quality control system. The written description shall include a description of the testing facility, testing arrangements, pressure, size and capacity limitations, and the testing medium used. An organizational chart showing the relationship among the laboratory personnel shall also be included.
6.4.2 The written description shall include, as a minimum, requirements of the governing standard and ASME PTC 25, including, but not limited to, a description of document control; the procedures followed when conducting tests; and the methods used to calibrate test instruments and gages, calculate test results, and identify and resolve noncomformities. Sample forms shall be included. If testing procedure specifications or other similar documents are referenced, the written description shall describe the methods of their approval and control.
6.5 Testing Procedures
Testing procedures shall he in accordance with the governing standard.
6.6 Authorized Observers
An ASME Designee shall review and evaluate the experience and qualifications of Applicants who wish to be designated as Authorized Observers. Following such review and evaluation, the ASME Designee shall make a report to ASME. If a favorable recommendation is not made, full details shall he provided in the report.