INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING AN ASME CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION AS AN AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY

The Standard for Qualification for Authorized Inspection, ASME QAI-1, requires that ASME Authorized Inspection Agencies shall obtain a valid ASME Certificate of Accreditation In order to obtain the Certificate of Accreditation, the Applicant must demonstrate their compliance with ASME QAI-1. Compliance will be verified by an ASME Survey Team at location(s) which control the activity. The survey will be scheduled by mutual agreement with the Applicant and will consist of a review of the Applicant's rules for compliance with QAI-1 and its implementation. The Quality Manual and documentation which support understanding of the program must be in English. Any findings noted during the survey, are discussed between the Applicant and the Team, and subsequently the Team Report is submitted to the ASME QAI Subcommittee on Accreditation which either authorizes issuance of the Certificate or requests additional actions by the Applicant. The Survey Team consists of two ASME Consultants experienced in the field of quality assurance. The "Guide for ASME Survey Teams for Accreditation of Authorized Inspection Agencies " provides a checklist of the elements of a Quality Control System. The Applicant is required to indicate the corresponding cross references to the provisions in the Quality Control Manual which address these elements. The completed Guide must be provided by the Applicant to the ASME Survey Team. A fee is charged based on length of time of survey, including travel time, and travel expenses. This could range from $13,000 to $30,000 for North America and $25,000 to $55,000 for International. In addition, there will be a $2,610 three year Certificate fee. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please bear in mind that the fee ranges quoted are based on typical average surveys and that your survey could require more or less time. These estimates are not firm quotations. If your facility requires an extended survey, because of its complexity, the ranges could be exceeded. The Survey Team will make every effort to conclude their visit in a minimum length of time. The Applicant must at the time of the survey present to the Team Leader commission card(s) from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors showing the inspector is employed by the organization whose name the Applicant wishes to appear on their Certificate of Accreditation. ASME will only issue the Certificate of Accreditation to the organization whose name appears on the AI/AIS commission card(s). If the Applicant is delegating part or all of the functions to an agent organization, then both the Applicant and the delegated organization should be represented during the survey. At the conclusion of the survey, ASME will submit an invoice for the balance of the fees and expenses of the ASME Consultants and the ASME administrative expenses. The invoice will include the Certificate fee if accreditation is recommended. The Certificate will be issued upon successful evaluation by the Subcommittee and receipt of your payment. A12.2-4/11(1/2)LH

ASME requires an advance deposit of $9,000 for North America and $14,000 for International applications prior to establishment of survey dates. This deposit will be applied to the cost of the Survey. If the Applicant withdraws their application after the remittance is received by ASME, there is an administrative fee of $260, which will be deducted from the original remittance. This program includes a planned audit program. Accredited Organizations will be required as a condition of continuation of accreditation to accept audits as required by the QAI Subcommittee on Accreditation, including submittal of a deposit and acceptance of all fees involved in the audit. New Certificate Holders will require an audit approximately one year after issuance of their Certificate. Please submit the application through CA Connect. Jurisdictional Applicants must include as part of their application the completed “Supplemental Accreditation Agreement for Jurisdictional AIAs”. All new Applicants must include as part of their application the completed Form “Supplemental Information for New Applicants”. Please return the completed Accreditation/Certification Agreement, fees and required forms to the address shown on Form A9.50E. In addition, it is requested that the Accreditation/Certification Agreement and forms be emailed to ca@asme.org. Cancellation of survey dates is subject to a monetary penalty as shown in the following schedule: $ 1,500 for cancellation after acceptance of the survey dates. $ 3,000 for cancellation within 2 months of the survey dates. $ 5,500 for cancellation within 1 month of the survey dates. In addition to the above, the Applicant will be charged for any committed travel and miscellaneous expenses associated with the scheduled survey. ASME will make every effort to conduct an evaluation of an Applicant's program at the earliest possible date after receipt of application forms and deposit. However, it should be expected that a lead time of four months is usual because of scheduled surveys of other companies. ASME can accept no liability for any consequences to the Applicant which may be the result of the survey or subsequent ASME actions. A renewal survey will be scheduled approximately two to three months prior to the current expiration date to assure continuity of the Certificate. Subscription to ASME QAI-1 is required for accreditation to assure that accredited organizations have the latest applicable rules. Also required is a subscription to all BPV Code Sections that are to be covered in the scope of the Certificate and other ASME Standards required for those sections as shown, in the brochure. Effective with the issuance of the 2007 Edition of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, the electronic version, purchased from a licensed reseller is acceptable, as well as the published version by ASME. The rules published in the Standard and BPV Code Sections are subject to revision periodically and become mandatory six months after the date of publication. Additionally, interpretations of the rules are published in supplements to the Standard and BPV Code Sections. These addenda and supplements are provided to subscribers, as part of their basic subscription, to assure their awareness of the latest rules, revisions and interpretations. Reproduced documents from any source are not accepted for ASME accreditation, as they provide no assurance of completeness or that the user will be made aware of revisions and interpretations of the applicable Standard. If you have any questions, please contact the ASME Conformity Assessment Department via email ca@asme.org. A12.2-4/11(2/2)

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ASME Application for

Accreditation/Certification Company: ____________________________________________________________ (Company name as it will appear on the Certificate)

Division: ____________________________________________________________ (Division, department, etc., if it is to appear on the Certificate) This application is for the following location: Address: ____________________________________________________________ (Give full address)

____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ City State Country Postal code __ Plant __ New If renewal, complete the following: __ Field Site __ Renewal Current Certificate Number(s): ___________________________________________ Expiration date: ___________________________________________ Check the Certificate(s) and stamps being applied for: *N Nuclear *N3 Transportation/Storage RTP Reinforced Thermoset *NA Nuclear Assembly Containers Plastic Vessels *NPT Nuclear Partials MO Material Organization, QEI Qualification of Elevator

*NV Nuclear Safety Valves AIA Authorized Inspection Inspectors *NS Nuclear Supports Agency *OWN Nuclear Owner * Important: If marked with an * you must complete the following: The Authorized Inspection Agency performing our Code inspection is ___________________________________________________

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Company Abbreviation: Please indicate if the company chooses to use an abbreviation on the nameplate or in the stamping. __ Yes __ No If yes, the abbreviation will consist of ______________________________________ Note: A Certificate Holder may use either the company’s full name or the above abbreviation on the nameplate or in the stamping. The Certificate Holder must list the company’s full name as listed on the ASME Certificate on the ASME Manufacturer’s Data Report.

Accreditation/Certification Agreement

The organization listed on the front of this Application for Accreditation/Certification (the “Applicant”) performs or subcontracts the design, fabrication, production, testing, assembly, construction and/or installation of items at the address given, and makes this application to The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the appropriate Certificate of Accreditation, Certificate of Certification, Certificate of Acceptance, or Certificate of Authorization permitting use of the associated Code Symbol Stamp. The Applicant: (1) Agrees to use the Certificate and/or Stamp in accordance with the applicable ASME Code or Standard

governing this application. (2) Agrees to return the stamp and/or Certificate anytime ASME may so request, at the time the Applicant

discontinues the work covered, or at the time of expiration, if not renewed. (3) Accepts the conduct of announced or unannounced audits as required by the appropriate ASME

accreditation/certification body. Access to the inspection site to conduct audits, reviews or surveys, including travel to and from the site, is the responsibility of the Applicant. If access is blocked or impeded, ASME is not responsible for the Applicant failing to receive, or continue to have accreditation/certification.

(4) Agrees to indemnify and hold harmless ASME and its agents from and against any costs (including legal

fees and expenses) and any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including loss of profits or business opportunity) arising out of any claim or cause of action in any way related to this Agreement or the subject matter hereof, including but not limited to claims based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or breach of warranty (express or implied).

(5) Understands that the Applicant’s use of the ASME mark may be allowed provisionally by ASME in its

discretion until a decision is made on an appeal of an action of an ASME subcommittee, committee or board and accepts the obligation to pay all legal fees and expenses and ASME's cost for recovering the Certificate and stamp if not returned.

Legal Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Signed: ____________________________________________

Signature must be by a Company Officer or Designee Title: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________

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Form G

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Company Name as it will appear on the Certificate)

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(Department, Division, etc.) Please list below the location(s) where the survey is to be conducted and at which there is documented evidence to demonstrate implementation of the program to be accredited.

Office or Field Site Office or Field Site _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

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Telephone: ( )_____________________________ Telephone: ( )_____________________________

Contact Name:_________________________________ Contact Name:________________________________

Title:_________________________________________ Title:________________________________________

Office or Field Site Office or Field Site _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

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Telephone: ( )_____________________________ Telephone: ( )_____________________________

Contact Name:_________________________________ Contact Name:________________________________

Title:_________________________________________ Title:________________________________________

Check Applicable Code Sections: (Note: Use Additional Forms as Needed) I ________ VIII Div. 2 _________

III Div. 1 ________ VIII Div. 3 _________ Signed:______________________________________

III Div. 2 ________ X _________

III Div. 3 ________ XI _________ Title:________________________________________

IV ________ XII _________

VIII Div. 1 _________ Date:________________________________________ A12.1-12/04

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Form D Company: ____________________________________________________________ (Company name as it will appear on the Certificate)

Division: ____________________________________________________________ (Division, department, etc., if it is to appear on the Certificate) Location (provide full address):

Plant________________________________

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Field Site_____________________________

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Corporate/Mailing ______________________________

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Contact name: _______________________________ Fax: _____________________________________ Title: _______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________ Company Website:____________________________________ Jurisdictional Authority (if applicable): _____________________________________________________________________ Authorized Inspection Agency of record (if applicable): _________________________________________________________ Recommended hotel or motel for team (provide name, full address, and telephone numbers):

First choice _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Second choice_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Recommended airport (include city name): _________________________________________________________________ Miles from airport to lodging: _________________________ Miles from lodging to office/plant/site: ___________________ Recommended airport to lodging transfer:

___ Taxi Signed: ______________________________________ ___ Limo ___ Hotel provided limo Title: ______________________________________ ___ Rent car ___ Pickup by company Date: ______________________________________

Please provide the following information if Refund of advanced deposit (if applicable) is to be done electronically:

(*Must be Provided) - *Name of Bank:____________________________ ABA Routing Number:________________

*SWIFT Code:_________________ *Account Number:_______________________

*Account Name:_____________________________________________________

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SCHEDULING INFORMATION – NEW/RENEWAL APPLICANTS

ASME will make every effort to conduct an evaluation of an Applicant's program at the earliest possible date after receipt of the application forms and fees. However, there is an average lead time of four months due to scheduled surveys of other companies. To minimize costs for Applicants, ASME tries to schedule a series of surveys in the same area of the world. Therefore, in order for ASME to schedule your survey, please answer the following two questions. Please note that if you check as soon as possible for Question 1, or a date much earlier than four months, we will in general only be able to schedule at those times, if another company in your area cancels their date. Question 1 What is the earliest date that you are available for a survey?

As soon as possible, or

________________________________________ Question 2 What weeks or dates are not acceptable to you (due to Holidays, plant shutdowns, etc.) between your first available date and eight months from the date of your application? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Company__________________________________________ Signature:__________________________ Date:______________________________ Your survey will be scheduled at the earliest possible date consistent with your responses and in conjunction with other companies in your area. We, therefore, expect you to accept the dates that we assign. Lack of acceptance may result in a long delay until the next series of surveys are scheduled in your area or a substantial increase in your costs if a Team must be sent to do your survey alone. We cannot schedule your survey until the completed application, fees and this completed form are received. ASME Conformity Assessment Department A4.14E2-4/08(1/1)

Supplemental Accreditation Agreement For Jurisdictional AIAs

This Supplemental Accreditation Agreement is required to be competed by Applicants for Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) Accreditation that are Jurisdictions as defined in the ASME QAI–1 Standard. The Jurisdiction applying for accreditation must indicate whether they accept the following principles inherent in QAI–1. Responses marked with an asterisk (*) require an explanation, which must be signed and included with this Supplemental Agreement. 1 Reciprocity – The Enforcement Authority (Jurisdiction) agrees to accept the results of

inspections required by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code which have been performed by an ASME accredited AIA as fulfilling ASME Code requirements for inspection.

[ ] Accepted [ ] Accepted in principle, not fully implemented* [ ] Not accepted*

2 Integrity – The AIA maintains a commitment to the integrity of the inspection process and of the

ASME Code Symbol Marks, by fulfilling its obligations under the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and by recognizing the role of the third party inspection system.

[ ] Accepted [ ] Accepted in principle, not fully implemented* [ ] Not accepted*

3 Openness – The Enforcement Authority (Jurisdiction) permits ASME Certificate Holders and

Applicants for ASME Certificates of Authorization located within its Jurisdiction to select other ASME accredited AIAs.

[ ] Accepted [ ] Accepted in principle, not fully implemented* [ ] Not accepted*

4 Participation in the process – The AIA agrees to participate in the development of the ASME

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code by becoming a member of the Conference Committee or the International Interest Review Group (IIRG).

[ ] Accepted [ ] Accepted in principle, not fully implemented* [ ] Not accepted*

Signed: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________ (Signature must be by officer or designee of Jurisdiction) Jurisdiction: ____________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ A12.13-9/05

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10016-5990 U.S.A.

Supplemental Information for New Applicants

To be filled out by all Applicants for New Accreditation (not Renewals)

Use additional sheets if necessary

Organization: _______________________________________________________________

Type of Organization QAI References Complete Section:

Jurisdictional Authority 1-1.1.1(a), 2-1.1.1(a), 3-1.1.1(a), 5-1.1.1(a) 1

Insurance Company 1-1.1.1(b), 2-1.1.1(b), 3-1.1.1(b), 5-1.1.1(b) 2

Independent Third-Party Inspection Organization

1-1.1.1(c), 2-1.1.1(c), 3-1.1.1(c), 5-1.1.1(c) 3

1 Jurisdictional Authorities 1.1 What is the designation of the law or regulation which documents that the jurisdiction

accepts and administers one or more construction code sections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code? Attach documentation.

1.2 What section(s) of the Code does the jurisdiction accept and administer? Section I Power Boilers Section IV Heating Boilers Section VIII Pressure Vessels Section X Fiber Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels Section XII Transport Tanks 1.3 Does the jurisdiction delegate administrative authority to one or more organizations to

act on its behalf? Yes – complete 1.4 No

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1.4 How is the delegation of authority duly authorized by the laws of the jurisdiction? Attached documentation.

2 Insurance Companies 2.1 Is the company structured with separate organizations/operations of insurance and

inspection activities? If yes, how is the relationship defined to jointly meet accreditation criteria?

2.2 List at least one state of the United States or province of Canada that the insurance

company is registered by to write boiler and pressure vessel insurance. Attach documentation.

3 Independent Third-Party Inspection Organizations 3.1 By what governmental regulatory body is the organization authorized to perform

inspection and/or design review of boilers and/or pressure vessels? Attach documentation.

3.2 How has the governmental regulatory body identified in 3.1 been given the responsibility

for the enforcement of regulations pertaining to boilers and pressure vessels? Attach documentation.

3.3 How has the applicant’s ability to perform inspections and design reviews for boilers

and/or pressure vessels been recognized by the governmental regulatory body identified in 3.1? Attach documentation.

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TO ALL APPLICANTS

Please return your completed application and fees to the address shown below:

International Funds Transfer Remit payment in U.S. Dollars to: JP Morgan Chase N.A. ABA: 021000021, CHIPS Participant Number 0002 or SWIFT: CHASUS33 Credit: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Account #6101631700 Reference: Invoice # It is recommended that all applications also be emailed to ca@asme.org

Thank you, ASME Conformity Assessment Department

Applications with checks or money orders must be mailed to: ASME Accreditation/Certification Processing Dept. 22 Law Drive P.O. Box 2900 Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900

Applicants submitting electronic funds transfers may send Applications and other related correspondence to: ASME Conformity Assessment Department, M/S 21W1 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990

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