AWS QC4 : 1989
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
STANDARD FOR ACCREDITATION OF TEST FACILITIES FOR AWS CERTIFIED WELDER PROGRAM
05-05-2023
10-31-1989
Personnel
Foreword
1. Scope
1.1 Requirements
1.2 Procedure
1.3 Safety Precautions
2. Definitions
3. Test Facility Requirements
3.1 General Requirements
3.2 Quality Assurance System
3.3 Personnel
3.4 Welding Equipment
3.5 Measuring & Testing Equipment
3.6 Calibration
3.7 Metals and Materials
3.8 Test Methods and Procedures
3.9 Environment
3.10 Handling of Items to be Tested
3.11 Records and Test Reports
4. Accreditation
4.1 Information
4.2 Application
5. On-Site Assessment
5.1 Agency
5.2 Checklist
5.3 Objectives
5.4 Assessment Report
6. Accreditation Decisions
6.1 Submittal
6.2 Grant
7. Appeals Procedure
8. Reassessments
9. Accreditation Renewal
9.1 Period
9.2 Annual Report
9.3 Expiration
10. Revocation
10.1 Q&C Committee
10.2 Enforcement
11. Reinstatement
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