Or. Admin. R. 918-225-0740 - Quality Control System for Pressure Piping; Oregon "O" Certificate of Authorization
(1)
This rule contains procedures for persons to develop and qualify a quality
control system for welding or brazing on pressure piping other than boiler
external piping.
(2) An application
for approval of a quality control system shall include one copy of a proposed
quality control manual. The manual shall include the elements described by the
Building Codes Division Sample Quality Control Manual provided to the applicant
as a guide. A Quality Control Manual will be reviewed and the applicant billed
at board -established shop inspection rates.
(3) If welding, brazing, mechanical or
chemical assembly will occur on Category M fluid service process piping, the
quality control manual shall include processes and procedures demonstrating
compliance with ASME B31.3. The registered business or owner-user
shall ensure that the process piping inspector provides and updates a list of
persons to whom the inspector has delegated responsibility under OAR
918-225-0562.
(4) After acceptance
of the proposed quality control system, the applicant must demonstrate
practical application of the system and the proficiency of the persons doing
welding or brazing. The applicant shall provide the facilities, equipment and
materials for the demonstration .
(5) The Certificate of Authorization issued
to a successful applicant expires three years from date of issue. The same
procedures for qualifying shall be followed for renewal. Copies of the manual
do not need to be resubmitted if the only change is the effective
date.
Notes
Publications: Publications referenced are
Stat. Auth.: ORS 480.647
Stats. Implemented: ORS 480.647
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