ANSI NB-23:2001 pdf download.THE NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
a. This section provides requirements that must be met by organizations in order to obtain a National Board Certificate of Authorizal:ion to use the “R” Symbol Stamp for the repair or alteration of pressure retaining items. Organizations may be authorized to perform repairs only, or repairs and alterations.
b. For further information contact:
Accreditation Department
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
1055 Crupper Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229-1183
Phone: 614.888.8320
Fax: 614.847,1828
c. The issuance of the “R” Stamp is not restricted to organizations whose primary business is to repair and alter pressure retaining items, nor to manufacturers of pressure retaining items. Owners and Users of pressure retaining items and other organizations that qualify in accordance with these rules may also obtain the “R” Stamp.
RA-2120 PREREQUISITES FOR
ISSUING A NATIONAL
BOARD CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORIZATION
Before an organization can obtain a National Board “R” Certificate of Authorization, the organization shall:
a. have and maintain an Inspection Agreement with an Authorized Inspection Agency,
b. have a written Quality System which complies with the requirements of this section and includes the expected scope of activities,
c. have the current edition of the National Board ii ipect ion Code, and
d. have available a copy of the code of construction appropriate to the intended scope of work.
RA-2130 PROCEDURE FOR
OBTAINING OR
RENEWING A NATIONAL
BOARD CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORIZATION
a. Prior to issuance or renewal of a National Board “R” Certificate of Authorization, the organization and its facilities are subject to a review of its Quality System. The implementation of the Quality System shall be satisfactorily demonstrated by the organization. The National Board reserves the absolute right to cancel, refuse to issue, or renew such authorization.
b. Organizations desiring to obtain a National Board Certificate of Authorization shall apply to the National Board using forms obtained from the National Board. Application for renewal shall be made prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Authorization. Applications may he obtained from the National Board.
c. When an organization has plants or shops in more than one location, the organization shall submit separate applications for each plant or shop. The organization may perform repairs or alterations in its plants, shops, or in the field, provided such operations are described in the organization’s Quality System.
d. Upon notification of the review dates from the National Board, it is the responsibility of the organization to make arrangements for the review.ANSI NB-23 pdf download.