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10、NB-23NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE 2017 EDITION DATE OF ISSUE JULY 1, 2017This code was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Stan-dards. The Consensus Committee that approved the code was balanced to ensure that individuals from com-petent and concerne
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18、D OF BOILER Part 2, Inspection; and Part 3, Repairs and Alterations.The NBIC Committees function is to establish rules of safety governing post-construction activities for the installation, inspection, and repair and alteration of pressure-retaining items, and to interpret these rules when questions
19、 arise regarding their intent. In formulating the rules, the NBIC Committee considers the needs and concerns of individuals and organizations involved in the safety of pressure-retaining items. The objective of the rules is to afford reasonably certain protection of life and property, so as to give
20、a reasonably long, safe period of usefulness. Advancements in design and material and the evidence of experience are recognized.The rules established by the NBIC Committee are not to be interpreted as approving, recommending, or en-dorsing any proprietary or specific design, or as limiting in any wa
21、y an organizations freedom to choose any method that conforms to the NBIC rules.The NBIC Committee meets regularly to consider revisions of existing rules, formulation of new rules, and respond to requests for interpretations. Requests for interpretation must be addressed to the NBIC Secretary in wr
22、iting and must give full particulars in order to receive Committee consideration and a written reply. Pro-posed revisions to the code resulting from inquiries will be presented to the NBIC Committee for appropriate action.Proposed revisions to the code approved by the NBIC Committee are submitted to
23、 the American National Standards Institute and published on the National Board web-site to invite comments from all interested per-sons. After the allotted time for public review and final approval, the new edition is published. The Foreword, Introduction, Personnel and Index Sections of the NBIC ar
24、e provided for guidance and informational purposes only and shall not be considered a part of the Code. Theses sections are not approved by the NBIC Commit-tee or submitted to the American National Standards Institute.Organizations or users of pressure-retaining items are cautioned against making us
25、e of revisions that are less restrictive than former requirements without having assurance that they have been accepted by the Jurisdic-tion where the pressure-retaining item is installed.The general philosophy underlying the NBIC is to parallel those provisions of the original code of construc-tion
26、, as they can be applied to post-construction activities. The NBIC does not contain rules to cover all details of post-construction activities. Where complete details are not given, it is intended that individuals or organizations, subject to the acceptance of the Inspector and Jurisdiction when app
27、licable, provide details XVNB-23 2017FOREWARDfor post-construction activities that will be as safe as otherwise provided by the rules in the original code of construction.Activities not conforming to the rules of the original code of construction or the NBIC must receive specific approval from the J
28、urisdiction, who may establish requirements for design, construction, inspection, testing, and documentation.There are instances where the NBIC serves to warn against pitfalls; but the code is not a handbook, and can-not substitute for education, experience, and sound engineering judgment. It is int
29、ended that this edition of the NBIC not be retroactive. Unless the Jurisdiction imposes the use of an earlier edition, the latest effective edition is the governing document.XVINATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE2017PERSONNELPERSONNEL The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Board of T
30、rusteesJ. Burpee ChairmanJ. Amato First Vice ChairmanD. Cook Second Vice ChairmanC. Cantrell Member at LargeE. Creaser Member at LargeA. Oda Member at LargeM. Washington Member at LargeD. Douin Secretary/TreasurerAdvisory CommitteeJ. Pillow Representing welding industriesC. Hopkins Representing Nati
31、onal Board stamp holders H. Richards Representing boiler and pressure vessel usersB. Berquist Representing pressure vessel manufacturersR. Wielgoszinski Representing authorized inspection agencies (insurance companies)P. Molvie Representing boiler manufacturersXVII2017PERSONNELNB-23National Board Me
32、mbersAlabama Marvin ByrumAlaska Kenneth LaneArizona Randall AustinArkansasDennis HannonCalifornia .Donald CookColorado . Steve NelsonDelaware .John EschFlorida . Andrew FrazierGeorgia Benjamin CrawfordHawaii Julius Dacanay Illinois. Michael VogelIndiana . Larry ParkeyKansas.Robert StimsonKentucky .M
33、ark JordanLouisiana .Joseph LeSageMaine . John BurpeeMaryland Karl KraftMassachusetts. Edward KawaMichigan David StenroseMinnesota .Joel AmatoMississippi William AndersonMissouri .Ronald Brockman Nebraska . Christopher B. CantrellNevada . David SandfossNew Hampshire Darrell MalloryNew Jersey . Milto
34、n WashingtonNew York .Matthew SansoneNorth Carolina Clifford DautrichNorth Dakota Trevor SeimeOhio . John SharierOklahoma Thomas GrannemanOregon Mark PerduePennsylvania Nathaniel SmithSouth Carolina Ronald W. SpikerSouth Dakota .Aaron LorimorTennessee Sam ChapmanTexas .Rob TrouttUtah Rick SturmVirgi
35、nia . Edward HiltonWashington . Tony OdaWest Virginia John PorcellaWisconsin Terrence WaldbilligChicago, IL .Michael RyanDetroit, MI Cortney JacksonLos Angeles, CA . Cirilo ReyesMilwaukee, WI Jillian KlugNew York, NY William McGivneySeattle, WA Larry LeetAlberta Michael PoehlmannBritish Columbia .An
36、thony SchollManitoba Ryan DeLuryNew Brunswick Eben CreaserNewfoundland however, in all cases, the Inspector who performs the acceptance inspection shall be an employee of the same organization as the Inspector who authorized the repair or alteration.b) Before signing the appropriate NBIC Report Form
37、, the Inspector shall review the drawings, ensure the repair or alteration was performed in accordance with the accepted code of construction or standard, witness any pressure test or any acceptable alternative test method applied, ensure that the required nondestructive examinations have been perfo
38、rmed satisfactorily, and that the other functions necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this code have been satisfactorily performed.c) The Inspector shall verify the stamping or nameplate is correct and where applicable, the nameplate has been properly attached.1.4 ACCREDITATION a
39、) Organizations performing repairs or alterations to pressure-retaining items shall be accredited as described in this section, as appropriate for the scope of work to be performed. b) Organizations performing repairs outside the scope of the NBIC may be accredited and shall meet any additional requ
40、irements of the Jurisdiction where the work is performed.(17)3NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE2017SECTION 1SECTION 11.4.1 ACCREDITATION PROCESSa) The National Board administers accreditation programs for authorization of organizations performing repairs and alterations to pressure-retaining items in a
41、ccordance with NB-415, Accreditation of “R” Repair Organizations.b) Any organization may apply to the National Board to obtain a Certificate of Authorization for the requested scope of activities. A review shall be conducted to evaluate the organizations quality system. The individual assigned to co
42、nduct the evaluation shall meet the qualification requirements prescribed by the National Board. Upon completion of the evaluation, any deficiencies within the organizations quality system will be documented and a recommendation will be made to the National Board regarding issuance of a Certificate
43、of Authorization.c) As part of the accreditation process, an applicants quality system is subject to a review. National Board pro-cedures provide for the confidential review resulting in recommendations to issue or not issue a Certificate of Authorization.d) The accreditation programs provide requir
44、ements for organizations performing repairs and alterations to pressure-retaining items. e) The organization may perform repairs or alterations in its plants, shops, or in the field, provided such opera-tions are described in the organizations Quality System.f) The Jurisdiction, as defined in Part 3
45、, Section 9, may audit the Quality System and activities of an organi-zation upon a valid request from an owner, user, inspection agency, or the National Board.g) The NBIC Committee may at any time change the rules for the issuance of Certificates of Authorization and use of the “R” Symbol Stamp. Th
46、ese rules shall become binding on all certificate holders.1.4.2 NATIONAL BOARD “R” SYMBOL STAMPa) The “R” Symbol Stamp is furnished on loan by the National Board for a nominal fee. b) Provisions may be made for the issuance of the “R” Symbol Stamp for use at various field locations.c) Additional req
47、uirements shall be met in accordance with NB-415, Accreditation of “R” Repair Organizations.1.5 QUALITY SYSTEMA holder of a National Board Certificate of Authorization shall have and maintain a written Quality System. The System shall satisfactorily meet the requirements of the NBIC and shall be ava
48、ilable for review. The Quality System may be brief or voluminous, depending on the projected scope of work. It shall be treated confiden-tially by the National Board.1.5.1 OUTLINE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A QUALITY SYSTEM FOR QUALIFICATION FOR THE NATIONAL BOARD “R” CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATIONThe follow
49、ing is a guide for required features of a Quality System which shall be included in the organizations Quality System Manual. As a minimum, each organization shall address the required features relative to the scope of work to be performed. Organizations shall explain their intent, capability and applicability for each required feature outlined in this section. Work may be subcontracted provided controls are clearly defined for maintaining full responsibility for code compliance by the National Board repair organization certifying the work.(17)(17)(17)4NB-23 2017SECTION 1SECT
