ASME

Inspection Agency

AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY
On September 1st, 2017 C&P obtained the ASME QAI-1 accreditation, counting as one of the first Italian Authorized Agencies.

ASME Certification process

ASME Code is the oldest and most used Construction Code for boilers and pressure vessels.

It includes construction, control, test and certification requirements mandatory in nearly all U.S. States and Canadian Provinces. Over 100 countries accept the ASME BPVC to meet government safety regulations.

In many countries, ASME certification is a means of complying with regulations, while also promoting global commerce.

C&P srl can support the client during the whole “Certificate of Authorization” process, from the Certification Application, to Quality Control Manual submission, including also NDE procedure assessment and welder / welding procedures assessment.

C&P’s high qualified and experienced personnel guarantee the highest standards of competence. Furthermore, C&P can provide an ASME inspection service not limited to the Code requirement satisfaction, but also supporting the client in using and understanding the Code.

How to start a certification application:

Define the scope of the activities to be certified by the ASME. For further details please click on the following link https://www.asme.org/shop/certification-accreditation.
Based on the product type, stamps can be: S, A, PP, E, M, H (except cast iron and aluminum casting), HLW, U, U2, U3, UM, RP and T
Sign a contract with an Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA)
Prepare the Quality Control Manual and Demo Item which will be reviewed by the ASME Team. The purpose of the review/survey is to evaluate the applicant’s quality manual and the implementation of the quality program. This assessment ensures that the applicant’s quality program has been adequately implemented and that it complies with the requirements in the associated ASME standard.

Certification process duration (around 6 months since the submittal of complete application and deposit until the issuance of certificate)

APPLICATION: Organizations seeking ASME accreditation/certification are required to submit the proper application forms and fees prior to receiving a review/survey date
REVIEW FROM THE ASME TEAM of the application and scheduling the della ASME Joint Review/Survey dates (time requested: 40÷45 days)
Once ASME Joint Review/Survey dates have been accepted, JOINT REVIEW on the Demo Item will be performed within 2-3 months. During such audit, the ASME + AIA Team will check the Manual and its implementation
A certificate will be granted by ASME only after the applicant successfully demonstrates the implementation of their quality program to the ASME review/survey team. After ASME reviews the report submitted by the review/survey team, it will either authorize the issuance of the certificate or request additional action by the applicant. (around 2 months).

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