1. Scope 1.1
This Standard covers requirements for establishing and maintaining the
certification of welding inspection organizations. These requirements apply to
each welding inspection centre seeking certification. 1.2
This Standard provides for organizations to be certified for the inspection of
one or more product categories and for the use of one or more inspection
methods. 1.3
All welding inspection and testing done by a certified welding inspection
organization shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this
Standard unless otherwise specified or agreed to by the authority having
jurisdiction over the work to be inspected. Such an arrangement shall also
have the agreement of both the purchaser and the welding inspection
organization. 1.4
The Standard specifies minimum requirements for the inspection of weldments. 1.5
This Standard includes specific clauses to integrate the requirements of
certification with those of the Canadian General Standards Board with respect
to personnel performing radiograpic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid
penetrant, and eddy current tests. 1.6
This Standard includes requirements for the maintenance and calibration of
inspection equipment. 1.7
This Standard includes requirements for the management of inspection records.