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Procedure to obtain an ASME Certificate of Authorization and the ASME Certification Mark
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The
manufacturer
(applicant) needs to
complete the
following steps:
Administrative: |
1. |
Select an ASME accredited
Authorized Inspection Agency
(AIA) [TÜV Thüringen e.V. represented by CIS GmbH] and sign an
Inspection Service Agreement with this agency.
[N.B.: A signed Inspection Service Agreement is mandatory]
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2. |
Application
to ASME (at least 6 months prior to the requested ASME certification audit)
Option 1: online
via
CA connect
(ASME
preferred method), or
Option 2:
download the
application
form from ASME.org, fill in the required information and send it to ASME by letter post.
[N.B.: The contracted AIA has to be mentioned in the application. Additionally suggestions for the ASME audit (Joint Review) dates (already agreed with the AIA) should be included]
If an additional accreditation as a repair organization is requested ("R", "VR" or "NR"
certification)
in line with
the National Board Inspection Code [NBIC], this needs to be entered in the
application
form. A separate application has to be sent to the "National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors" (NB). This
application
form
is available
on the
National Board
website.
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3. |
Payment of the ASME fees
[N.B.: ASME will only start processing the application once
all
fees have been paid and a signed Service Agreement with an AIA is available.]
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4. |
Purchasing the necessary ASME Code Books and Standards
Option 1:
electronic
version (see ASME
homepage),
and/or
Option 2:
print
version (see ASME
homepage)
[N.B.: The selection of the necessary
ASME Code
Books and
Standards
depends on the requested scope of the certification. The use of copies is not permissible.]
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Audit Preparation: |
5. |
Preparing and implementing a Quality System according to the ASME Code
[N.B.: The AIA can provide valuable guidance here and should be involved in this process.]
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Scheduling the steps that need to be completed to be prepared for the ASME Certification Audit (ASME Joint Review)
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Writing a Quality Control Manual
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Preparation of Work Procedures (pressure test, fabrication inspections, heat treatment, etc.)
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Selecting a representative demonstration item to be presented at the ASME Joint Review
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Preparation of the required design documents (design calculation, drawings, bill of materials, etc.)
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Qualification of procedures (Procedure Qualification Records [PQR] and Welding Procedure Specifications [WPS], Nondestructive Examination Procedures [e.g. for RT, UT, MT, PT, VT] , etc.)
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Qualification of personnel (welders [WPQ/WOPQ], NDE-personnel)
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Demonstration of NDE
procedures witnessed by an Authorized Inspector [AI]
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Preparation of an Inspection and Test Plan [ITP], also known as a Traveller
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Procurement of material
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Fabricating the demonstration item including performing the necessary inspections during fabrication (i.e. material receiving inspection, material test report, material release, traceability of material, dimensional control, welding control, etc.)
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Preparation of a Manufacturer's Data Report [MDR]
[N.B.: The fabrication of the demonstration item does not need to be completed. However, the implementation of the complete Quality Control System has to be demonstrated.]
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6. |
The Pre-Joint Review performed by the AIA (represented by the Authorized Inspector [AI] und Authorized Inspector Supervisor [AIS])
serves to review the Quality Control System and its implementation. It takes place 3 to 4 weeks before the ASME Joint Review, using the demo item.
[N.B.: Experience shows that performing this
Pre-Joint Review is highly beneficial to reveal any potential nonconformities as it allows the applicant to carry out the necessary corrective action.]
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ASME
Joint Review: |
7. |
The
ASME Joint
Review is performed by the Audit Team (consisting of ASME & AIA: ASME Team Leader, Authorized Inspector Supervisor, Authorized Inspector).
[N.B.: The
ASME Joint Review is
a two-day
audit at the
manufacturer's
shop during
which the
audit team
checks the
quality
control
system
and its
implementation
for
compliance
with the ASME
Code. After
the Audit the
ASME Team
Leader
forwards the
audit report
to the ASME
Committee
which finally
decides on
issuing the
certification.
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7.1 |
When National Board Registration is requested for components, the applicant has to complete an "Application for Authorization to Register" (NB-211).
[N.B.: National Board Registration is often required in North America. Thus it is recommended to apply for this National Board Registration (this service is free of charge). The application form can be handed over to the ASME Team Leader during the ASME Joint Review.]
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Issuance of the
Certificate: |
8. |
Following a
successful
ASME Joint
Review, the
applicant
will receive
the
Certificate of Authorization
and the ASME Certification Mark
after about 4
to 6 weeks.
[N.B.: Once the ASME Certificate of Authorization has been issued the manufacturer is entitled to stamp and deliver ASME Code compliant items. The ASME Certificate is valid for a period of maximum three years and needs to be renewed in time to ensure that the ASME Certification is maintained without any interruption.]
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8.1 |
The
National
Board
"Certificate
of
Authorization"
for Repairs
and
the
NB
"R" Stamp,
if
applied for, will also be issued 4 to 6 weeks after a successful ASME Joint Review
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8.2 |
The
National Board "Certificate of Authorization to Register"
and the
"NB" Stamp
will be forwarded 4 to 6 weeks after submitting the copy of the ASME Certificate. |
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Fees: |
ASME |
Joint Review advance deposit
( The
actual
audit
costs
incurred
will
be
debited
from
this
amount
) ( A
review
deposit
to
ASME
is
NOT
required
for
V,
HV,
UV,
UV3,
UD,
TV,
and
TD
certificates
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11,000
USD |
ASME Code Books (Editions published in 2-year intervals)
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ca. 5,000
USD |
ASME certificate fee (except "PRT" and "H" )
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3,685
USD |
certificate fee for "PRT"
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3,685
USD |
certificate fee for "H"
(
valid
for 1
year
)
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1,245
USD |
per ASME Certification Mark
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365
USD |
( + applicable tax and
+ shipping) |
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Application
of
Certificates
at
more
than
one
location
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6,000
USD |
( per location added
to deposit ) |
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Temporary
Location
Authorization
(
valid
for
max.
2
years
) |
2,950
USD |
Company
Name
Change |
275
USD |
Plant
Location
Change |
275
USD |
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National
Board |
National Board fee for the audit
(provided an NB "R" stamp was applied for and the audit takes place together with the ASME audit)
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ca. 500
USD |
National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) - ANSI/NB-23
(print or electronic version)
[combined price for print PLUS electronic version: 435 USD]
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325
USD |
Certificate fee per NB certificate
(for "R", "VR" or "NR" application)
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660
USD |
per
National
Board
stamp
("R",
"VR"
or
"NR"
Symbol
Stamp
)
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75
USD |
National Board "Certificate of Authorization to Register" and "NB" Mark
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free
of
charge |
Change
ownership,
company
name,
plant
location,
and/or
certificate
scopes |
50
USD |
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