Criteria for Registration of B&PVs(NB-264)

Criteria for Registration ofBoilers, Pressure Vesselsand Pressure Retaining ItemsApproved by the Board of Trustees: August 4, 2009The National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors1055 Crupper AvenueColumbus, OH 43229-1183Phone: (614)888-8320*Denotes Revised Section(s)NB-264, Revision 8Table of ContentsSubject Page2 Foreword3 Introduction Article 1 Overview Inspection 5Appendix A Authorization to Register 6Appendix B Registration of Pressure Vessels Manufactured to ASMESection VIII, Division 1, and marked with UM Stamp 7Appendix C Registration of Items after Fabrication is Completed 8*FOREW0RDThe National Board does not “approve”, “rate”, or “endorse” any item,construction, proprietary device, or activity.National Board does not take any position with respect to the validity of anypatent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in thisdocument, and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a code ofconstruction against liability for infringement of any applicable Letters Patent, nor assume any such liability. Users of this document are expressly advisedthat determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risk ofinfringement of such rights, is entirely their own responsibility.The above National Board symbols are registered withThe U.S. Patent & Trademark Office“National Board” is the abbreviation for The National Board of Boiler andPressure Vessel Inspectors.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.IntroductionThe purpose of registration is to provide owners, users, and jurisdictionalauthorities charged with public safety with certification by the manufacturers of boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure retaining items that thoseregistered items meet the requirements of a code of construction.In order to register a boiler, pressure vessel or other pressure retaining itemwith the National Board, the following criteria must be met:the boiler, pressure vessel or other pressure retaining item must be manufactured in accordance with the ASME Code or CanadianStandards Association (CSA) B51.The manufacturing organization must implement a quality system.The manufacturing organization must provide for third party inspection as required by the Code of Construction. (Article 1).Registration occurs following manufacturing, testing, inspection, and certification. The manufacturing organization submits the required documentation to the National Board for permanent filing. Documents may be retrieved at any time. An agreement between the manufacturing organization and the National Board is required which is evidenced by a Certificate of Authorization to Register issued by the National Board (Appendix A). The holder of a Certificate of Authorization to Register may then register boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure retaining items with the National Board.Many jurisdictions adopt and enforce laws that regulate the design and construction of boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure retaining items. These laws specify a code of construction that must be met by the manufacturing organization.American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)Accreditation of a manufacturer’s quality program by ASME meets the requirements of this document. Similarly, data reports completed in accordance with Section I, III, IV, VIII, X, or XII of the ASME Code meet the requirements of this document, provided the data report is signed by an Authorized Inspector, when required by the Code.Items such as UM pressure vessel produced to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, are acceptable for registration with the National Board. In such case, the Certificate of Compliance signed by the manufacturing organization is accepted in lieu of the manufacturer’s data report. The requirements for registration are described in Appendix B.Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B51Acceptance of the manufacturer’s quality program as described in CSA B51 meets the requirements of this document.Article 1 Overview InspectionSection 1 PurposeThe purpose of this article is to establish requirements for third partyinspection.Section 2 ScopeThird party inspection is a process by which boilers, pressure vessels and otherpressure retaining items are inspected during fabrication to determine theirconformity with the code of construction.Boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure retaining items registered with theNational Board must be subject to third party inspection, as provided for inthis article, except as permitted in Appendix B.Section 3 RequirementsA third party inspection agreement must be in force for the duration of theAuthorization to Register with the National Board. Inspectors shall hold a valid National Board Commission and appropriate endorsement. Inspectors shall beindependent from the manufacturing organization.The process for commissioning of Inspectors and their duties andresponsibilities are described in the National Board Rules for CommissionedInspectors.The manufacturing organization must:a.provide for the inspection of all boilers, pressure vessels and otherpressure retaining items to be registered with the National Board; andb.provide the Inspector with access to the manufacturing organization’sfacilities.Appendix A Authorization to RegisterSection 1 ComplianceA manufacturing organization that complies with the requirements of this document is eligible to apply for a Certificate of Authorization to Register with the National Board.Section 2 ValidityThe manufacturing organization’s Certificate of Authorization to Register is valid only while operating under the company name and location listed on the certificate and only until the expiration date listed on the certificate.Section 3 National Board NumberAll boilers, pressure vessels and other pressure retaining items stamped with a National Board number must be registered with the National Board on data reports as described in the Introduction. Improper or unauthorized use of any National Board symbol (or marking) is a violation of the National Board trademark.Section 4 Multiple Codes of ConstructionThe manufacturing organization’s Certificate of Authorization to Register is valid only for the codes of construction identified on the certificate. Additional codes of construction may be added provided the manufacturing organization’s inspection agency reviews the quality system and verifies that the requirements of this document are met. The manufacturing organization shall forward the inspection agency’s verification to the National Board.Appendix B Registration of Pressure Vessels Manufactured to ASMESection VIII, Division 1, and marked with UM StampSection 1 PurposeThe purpose of this Appendix is to establish the requirements for theregistration of pressure vessels manufactured to ASME Section VIII, Division 1,and marked with the UM Stamp (UM vessels).Section 2 ScopeUM vessels are produced by manufacturers in possession of an ASME UMstamp. There is no third party inspection of each vessel, but each vessel is produced in accordance with a quality system that is under the surveillance ofan Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA).Each UM vessel is documented on a certificate of compliance signed by a manufacturer’s representative and a Certified Individual. The National Board number must be recorded in the “Remarks” section of the certificate of compliance for each registered vessel. Nameplates and/or stamping for UM vessels must be in accordance with ASME Code requirements. The NB symbol and the National Board number must be stamped immediately above the required ASME data on each registered vessel.National Board numbers for UM vessels must be assigned by the manufacturer from the same series of numbers used for any other National Board registered items.Section 3 Additional Requirements to be Included in the Manufacturer’sSystemQualityThe following items are required to be included in the manufacturer’s quality system:a. A description of the control and issuance of National Board numbers,including the identity of the individual responsible for the activity.b.A description of the controls for submitting certificates of compliance,including requirements that:1.The certificate is signed by appropriate individual(s).2.An original Certificate of Compliance is submitted to the NationalBoard.3.The time frame in which the document will be submitted to theNational Board is specified.4.The individual responsible for submitting the document to the NationalBoard is identified.Appendix C Registration of Items after Fabrication is CompletedSection 1 PurposeThe purpose of this Appendix is to establish the requirements for theregistration of items after fabrication. Only the original manufacturer mayregister an item after fabrication. The term “original manufacturer” is definedas the original manufacturer or any successor organization that assumes the responsibility on behalf of the original manufacturer and who meets therequirements outlined in Section 3 below. The item may or may not have beenplaced into service.*Section 2 ScopeThe registration of items after fabrication is limited to items built and stampedin accordance with ASME Code or CSA B51 requirements. The preferredmethod of registration is for manufacturers to register items within 60 days of completion of fabrication, while the item is still in the control of the manufacturer. The procedure outlined in this document was created to provide a process for registration of items that were not registered during the original manufacturing process. Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in order to maintain the value and integrity of the registration program.*Section 3 Procedure3.1ASME Code Compliant StampingThe original nameplate or stamping must be sufficiently legible toidentify all required ASME Code markings.3.2Authorization to RegisterThe manufacturer must possess a valid Certificate of Authorization toRegister with the National Board. In the case of an item built andstamped in accordance with ASME Code, the Certificate of Authorization to Register must include the ASME stamp which appears on the item. 3.3Jurisdictional PrecedenceEvery jurisdiction has specific requirements for the acceptance of items installed for operation in that jurisdiction. Where any provision in thisdocument presents a conflict with any jurisdictional regulation, thejurisdictional regulation governs. It is the responsibility of themanufacturer to contact the jurisdiction where the item is located toensure that jurisdiction will allow operation of the item if it is registered with the National Board using this procedure.Criteria for Registration of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Other Pressure Retaining Items Appendix C (Cont.)3.4National Board Markings3.4.1 The “NB” stamp and registration number must be added to theoriginal nameplate or stamping, or to a replacement nameplateshowing the original information.3.4.2 The “NB” stamp or a replacement nameplate may be transportedfrom the manufacturers location listed on the “Certificate ofAuthorization to Register” to the location of the item, provided thestamp or nameplate is continuously in the custody of arepresentative of the manufacturer.3.5Approval RequiredA request to “NB” stamp and register the item after fabrication must besubmitted by the manufacturer on form NB-406 (current effectiverevision) and approved by the Executive Director. The Executive Director may require additional supporting documentation in order to evaluatethe request.The request for approval must include NB-406 with Part 1 completed anda copy of the manufacturer’s data report (MDR). The NB-406 mayaddress multiple items if the associated MDR covers multiple items.Otherwise, there shall be a separate NB-406 for each item.If approved,the National Board will return a signed copy of NB-406 to the requester.Following the application of the “NB” stamp and registration number,Part 2 of NB-406 must be completed and submitted to the NationalBoard for registration, along with the “corrected copy” of the original orlegible copy of the MDR.3.6Authorized Inspector’s ResponsibilitiesThe Authorized Inspector (AI) who signed the original MDR for the itemmust accompany the manufacturer’s representative to the location of the item in order to verify the existing stamping with the MDR. The AI must witness application of the “NB” stamp and registration number or areplacement nameplate. If this AI is no longer employed by theAuthorized Inspection Agency (AIA), another AI employed by the sameAIA may perform this function. In the case of an ASME stamped itemwhere the original AIA is a jurisdiction, the application of the “NB” stamp and registration number or a replacement nameplate may be witnessedby an AI employed by the jurisdiction at the location of installation only if that jurisdiction is an ASME accredited AIA.3.7Registration FeeThe National Board will charge a fee for registration after fabrication.Criteria for Registration of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Other Pressure Retaining Items NB-264, Revision 8 10*Figure -1(a)Stamping RequirementsBoiler or Pressure Vessel Nameplate for ASME and CSA B511 The National Board registration symbol shall be stamped.Notes: 1) Minimum height of lettering and numbering shall be 5/32”.2) The National Board registration symbol (or marking) and National Board number shall appear only on boilers, pressure vessels or other pressure retaining items registered with the National Board. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stamping in this area must comply with the requirements of the appropriate ASME Code Section or CSA B51, as applicable100000000Form NB-406 Registration after FabricationPart 1 Request (To be completed by Manufacturer)1. Manufactured by ______________________________________________________________________________(name and address)2. Location of installation _________________________________________________________________________(address)3. Item identification (copy of Manufacturer’s Data Report must be attached to this form)Type ____________________________________________ Dimensions __________________________ Mfgr’s serial no. ___________________________________________ Year built _____________________Code stamp ___________ CRN __________________ MAWP ______________________________(if applicable)4. Requested by ____________________________________________________ Date _________________(Quality Manager or other authorized manufacturer’s representative)Stop here and submit to the National Board for approval._________________________________________________________________________________Approved by ________________________________________________________ Date _________________ (National Board Executive Director)_________________________________________________________________________________Part 2 Conclusion (To be completed by Manufacturer and Authorized Inspector)1. National Board Number assigned and stamped on item ___________________2. Attach a photograph, copy or facsimile of the revised nameplate or stamping to this form.I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements in this report are correct, and that the information, data, and identification numbers are correct. Attached is a photograph, copy, or facsimile of the revised nameplate or stamping.Name of Manufacturer ____________________________________________________________________________Signature __________________________________________________________ Date _________________National Board Certificate of Authorization to Register expiration date ______________________________________Witnessed by ___________________________________________________________________________________ (name of Authorized Inspector)Employed by ____________________________________________________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________________ Date _________________ NB Commission No. _______________________________________________ Endorsement __________________ When Part 2 is completed, submit this form with the “corrected copy” of the MDR, the facsimile of the revised nameplate or stamping, and any necessary attachments to the National Board for registration.NB-406 Rev. 1。