Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 1382 - Qualified Inspection Service Agency

(a) General. A qualified inspection service agency is any person, firm, corporation, or association which periodically and on a continuous basis, conducts inspections of certified valves to determine if the production line fabrication and workmanship is in accordance with the conditions of certification.

(b) Qualifications. Qualifications for verification as a qualified inspection service agency shall include any person, firm, corporation, or association which conforms to all of the following:

(1) Submits a request to the State Architect for verification as a qualified inspection service agency.

(2) Employs personnel who are qualified for inspection service. Such personnel shall perform or supervise the performance of all inspections and shall so certify on the inspection report required under Section 1382(f). Evidence of such qualifications may include persons who are registered civil, structural, mechanical, or quality control engineers.

(3) Designated as being qualified by the State Architect. It shall be incumbent upon persons, firms, corporations, or associations desiring verification as an inspection service agency to initiate a request and present to the State Architect evidence of the above qualifications which in the judgement of the State Architect is sufficient to grant verification. The applicant shall submit sample copies of typical inspection reports to demonstrate completeness and ability to reflect compliance with requirements of the test standard.

(c) Discontinued Verification. Any inspection service agency which is or has been verified as a qualified inspection service agency either prior to or after the effective date of this section may continue as a verified inspection service agency until verification is rescinded by the State Architect for cause.

(d) Affidavit. The applicant requesting verification pursuant to this section shall submit a notarized affidavit to the effect that:

(1) The applicant inspection service agency has no financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing any portion of the products to be inspected.

(2) The inspection service agency is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing any portion of the products to be inspected.

(e) Frequency of Service. Inspections by a qualified inspection service agency shall be made not less than four times each calendar year of the production run of every valve model in accordance with the provisions of Section 1382(a). Such inspections shall be on an unannounced basis.

EXCEPTION: When written approval is granted by the State Architect, the inspection frequency rate may be amended in specific cases to correspond more appropriately with production schedules.

(f) Reports. Reports shall be made by the inspection service agency of every inspection made, the original of which shall be submitted to the manufacturer and a copy thereof submitted to the State Architect within 30 days of inspection.

(g) Change of Status. Verified inspection service agencies shall notify the State Architect at the Headquarters Office located in Sacramento, California, of any of the following occurrences within 30 days of such events. Notification shall be in writing.

(1) Any change in name or address.

(2) Any change in inspection forms or procedures.

(3) Changes in principal officers or in supervisory and responsible personnel.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 1382

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19180- 19183, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19183, Health and Safety Code.