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W178.1-14

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Certification of welding inspection organizations
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-10-2019

Language(s)

English, French

Published date

01-01-2014

Preface
1 Scope
2 Reference publications
3 Definitions
4 Administration
5 Requirements for obtaining certification
6 Requirements for maintaining certification
7 Welding inspection personnel
8 Welding inspection methods
9 Welding inspection procedures
10 Equipment maintenance and calibration
11 Records
Annex A (informative) - Standards covering product categories

Preface This is the sixth edition of CSA W178.1, Certification of welding inspection organizations. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2008, 2002, 1996, 1990, and 1973 (as W178-73, Qualification Code for Welding Inspection Organizations). This Standard provides industry and public authorities with a set of requirements to appraise the capability of organizations supplying services in the welding inspection field. It is to be used in conjunction with CSA W178.2, Certification of welding inspectors. The requirements of this Standard are intended to be applied in conjunction with quality management system standards, such as the CAN/CSA ISO 9000 Standards, and with product category standards as listed in Annex A. Scope 1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements for establishing and maintaining the certification of welding inspection organizations. 1.2 This Standard specifies the requirements for the maintenance and calibration of inspection equipment, as well as the requirements for the management of records of its welding inspection personnel and inspection records and other documents. 1.3 This Standard includes specific clauses that integrate the requirements of certification with those of the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) with respect to personnel performing radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and eddy current examinations. 1.4 This Standard does not address safety issues associated with welding. It is the responsibility of the users of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations. Note: CSA W117.2 addresses safety in welding, cutting, and allied processes. 1.5 In this Standard, \"shall\" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; \"should\" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and \"may\" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.

Preface This is the sixth edition of CSA W178.1, Certification of welding inspection organizations. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2008, 2002, 1996, 1990, and 1973 (as W178-73, Qualification Code for Welding Inspection Organizations). This Standard provides industry and public authorities with a set of requirements to appraise the capability of organizations supplying services in the welding inspection field. It is to be used in conjunction with CSA W178.2, Certification of welding inspectors. The requirements of this Standard are intended to be applied in conjunction with quality management system standards, such as the CAN/CSA ISO 9000 Standards, and with product category standards as listed in Annex A. Scope 1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements for establishing and maintaining the certification of welding inspection organizations. 1.2 This Standard specifies the requirements for the maintenance and calibration of inspection equipment, as well as the requirements for the management of records of its welding inspection personnel and inspection records and other documents. 1.3 This Standard includes specific clauses that integrate the requirements of certification with those of the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) with respect to personnel performing radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and eddy current examinations. 1.4 This Standard does not address safety issues associated with welding. It is the responsibility of the users of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations. Note: CSA W117.2 addresses safety in welding, cutting, and allied processes. 1.5 In this Standard, \"shall\" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; \"should\" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and \"may\" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

DevelopmentNote
To be read in conjunction with CSA W178.2. (03/2008) French Edition issued on 01-07-2014. (08/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
23
PublisherName
Canadian Standards Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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CSA S16S1 : 2005 SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO CAN/CSA-S16-01, LIMIT STATES DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
CSA W47.1 : 2009 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA W59.2 : 1991 : R2008 WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
CSA W59.2 : 1991 WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
CSA W55.3:2008 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR RESISTANCE WELDING OF STEEL AND ALUMINUM
CSA W55.3 : 2008 : R2013 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR RESISTANCE WELDING OF STEEL AND ALUMINUM
Z276-18 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) - Production, storage, and handling
BS EN ISO 19902 : 2007 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
CSA W47.1 : 2009 : INC : UPD 3 : 2011 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA W47.2 : 2011 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF ALUMINUM
W59-13 Welded steel construction (metal arc welding)
I.S. EN ISO 19902:2007 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
EN ISO 19902:2007/A1:2013 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES (ISO 19902:2007/AMD 1:2013)
CSA Z98 : 2014 PASSENGER ROPEWAYS AND PASSENGER CONVEYORS
CSA W59.2 : 1991 : R2013 WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
CSA S473 : 2004 STEEL STRUCTURES
CSA W47.1 : 2009 : R2014 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA W47.1 : 2009 : INC : UPD 2 : 2011 : FR CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA W47.1 : 2009 : INC : UPD 4 : 2011 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA S16 : 2014 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
ISO 19902:2007 Petroleum and natural gas industries Fixed steel offshore structures
CSA W47.1 : 2009 : INC : UPD 7 : 2014 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA W47.1 : 2009 : INC : UPD 5 : 2012 CERTIFICATION OF COMPANIES FOR FUSION WELDING OF STEEL
CSA W59.2 : 1991(R2008) WELDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
S157-17/S157.1-17 Strength design in aluminum / Commentary on CSA S157-17, Strength design in aluminum
W55.3-08 (R2018) Certification of companies for resistance welding of steel and aluminum
UNI EN ISO 19902 : 2013 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - FIXED STEEL OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
W178.2-14 Certification of welding inspectors
CSA ISO 9001 : 2016 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - REQUIREMENTS
CGSB 48.9712 : 2014 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING - QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

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