About ASME

ASME Certification & Accreditation

Since 1916, ASME has certified companies to provide
products and services that comply with ASME codes
and standards. More than 6,000 companies in 75
countries are currently certified.
To learn more, visit: ASME
www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
ASME helps the global engineering community
Scheduling Process
develop solutions to real world challenges facing
ASME CA Connect
all people and our planet. for ASME Reviews
We actively enable inspired collaboration, knowl-
CA Connect is ASME’s new, online conformity-assess-
ment system, designed to fully process its Product
Certifications and Accreditations. Custom-designed
edge sharing and skill development across all
engineering disciplines, all around the world,
and Surveys
while promoting the vital role of the engineer
in joint venture with Microsoft Corp., CA Connect
in society.
promises superior customer service to its thousands
of certificate holders and recipients worldwide. ASME products and services include our
Key features include:
renowned codes and standards, certification and
accreditation programs, professional publications,
> FAQs
• Streamlined applications technical conferences, risk-management tools,
government/regulatory advisory, continuing edu-
• Speedy responses from ASME
cation and professional development programs.
• Real-time status for all aspects of your application,
These efforts, guided by ASME leadership, and
including reviews, change requests, invoices and
powered by our volunteer networks and staff,
scheduling
help make the world a safer and better place,
• Instant access to your Code Symbol Stamp histories today, and for future generations.
To learn more, visit: CAconnect.asme.org To learn more, visit: www.asme.org

ASME Codes and Standards

ASME is the leading international developer of codes
and standards associated with the art, science, and
practice of mechanical engineering. Starting with the
first issuance of its legendary Boiler & Pressure Vessel
Code in 1914, ASME’s codes and standards have
grown to nearly 600 offerings currently in print.
To learn more, visit: www.asme.org/Codes
To volunteer on an ASME committee, visit:
go.asme.org/ParticipateInStandards

Certification & Accreditation Certification & Accreditation

www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
Prior to the Review/Survey
1. When will our review/survey be scheduled?
ASME Reviews/Surveys are generally scheduled four
months after receipt of the completed application
forms and fees. ASME will make every effort to conduct
an evaluation of an Applicant’s program at the earliest
possible date.
2. We have multiple facilities applying for BPV
(non-nuclear) certification. How do we arrange to
have their reviews scheduled together?
In order for multiple facilities to be scheduled together,
you will need to submit the appropriate fee and com-
pleted application for each facility. Once this is done,
please send your special request for concurrent review
dates to: ca@asme.org. ASME will make every effort to
schedule them concurrently.
3. We also hold a National Board stamp. Can we
have the National Board review conducted at the
same time as the ASME review?
The review of the National Board stamp may be
conducted in conjunction with your scheduled ASME
review, provided the assigned ASME Team Leader is
also authorized by the National Board of Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Inspectors to conduct reviews for
them. If you want to have reviews for your NB and
ASME stamps at the same time, please contact the
National Board Accreditation Department at
+1.614.888.8320 or visit their website:
www.nationalboard.org.
4. How do we accept the proposed review/
survey dates?
The proposed review/survey dates must be accepted
on CA Connect within five business days after your
receipt of our email notification. Please refer to the
steps described in your scheduling email notification
to accept the proposed dates.
5. When are the review/survey details made
available?
Four to six weeks prior to the scheduled review/survey,
your company will be notified to login to CA Connect
to obtain the specific review/survey details.
6. How many sleeping room reservations should
we make for the ASME Review/Survey Team?
Sleeping room reservations are only needed for the
ASME Review/Survey Team identified in CA Connect.
Your Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) will contact
you if they need you to reserve sleeping room
reservations for their representatives.
7. If we have a meeting room in our facility, do we
need to reserve a meeting room in the hotel?
Yes. ASME prefers that the manual review portion of
the review/survey be conducted at a location separate
from your facility.
8. Do we need to attend the manual review meeting
in the hotel?
No. Only the ASME Review/Survey Team, along with
your AIA representative (if applicable), are permitted to
attend the meeting at the hotel.
9. Do we need to send the company manual and the
checklists and other forms to ASME in advance?
No. The number of manuals and the completed forms
(as indicated on CA Connect) should be forwarded to
the attention of the ASME Team Leader at the hotel
prior to his/her arrival. The required forms can be
download at this ASME webpage:
files.asme.org/asmeorg/Codes/CertifAccred/28192.pdf
Certification & Accreditation
www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
CA Connect
CAconnect.asme.org
10. Can we have the flight schedule of the ASME
Review/Survey Team?
The ASME Review/Survey Team will contact you as
soon as they finalize their flight schedules.
11. We need to reschedule or cancel our review/
survey. How do we proceed? What are the
consequences of cancellation?
Significant fees apply for cancellation and/or extension
if a review/survey needs to be rescheduled. Please
contact ca@asme.org immediately to provide the
reason, plus your preferred reschedule dates. Please
refer to the scheduling email notification concerning
the consequences and fees associated with the
cancellation.
12. ASME has already confirmed that they have
cancelled our review/survey dates. Why do we still
see the old dates in CA Connect/My Account page?
The old review/survey dates will be replaced when the
new review/survey dates are assigned.
13. Do we need to pay for the expenses of the ASME
Observers/Team Leader or Team Member
Trainees?
No. None of their expenses will be billed to your
company unless you have made prior arrangements
with a hotel or other establishment.
About ASME

ASME Certification & Accreditation

Since 1916, ASME has certified companies to provide
products and services that comply with ASME codes
and standards. More than 6,000 companies in 75
countries are currently certified.
To learn more, visit: ASME
www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
ASME helps the global engineering community
Key Financial Steps
develop solutions to real world challenges facing
ASME CA Connect
all people and our planet. for Successful
We actively enable inspired collaboration, knowl-
CA Connect is ASME’s new, online conformity-assess-
ment system, designed to fully process its Product
Certifications and Accreditations. Custom-designed
edge sharing and skill development across all
engineering disciplines, all around the world,
ASME Certification
while promoting the vital role of the engineer in
in joint venture with Microsoft Corp., CA Connect
society.
promises superior customer service to its thousands
of certificate holders and recipients worldwide. ASME products and services include our
Key features include:
renowned codes and standards, certification and
accreditation programs, professional publications,
> FAQs
• Streamlined applications technical conferences, risk-management tools,
government/regulatory advisory, continuing edu-
• Speedy responses from ASME
cation and professional development programs.
• Real-time status for all aspects of your application,
These efforts, guided by ASME leadership, and
including reviews, change requests, invoices and
powered by our volunteer networks and staff,
scheduling
help make the world a safer and better place,
• Instant access to your Code Symbol Stamp histories today, and for future generations.
To learn more, visit: CAconnect.asme.org To learn more, visit: www.asme.org

ASME Codes and Standards

ASME is the leading international developer of codes
and standards associated with the art, science, and
practice of mechanical engineering. Starting with the
first issuance of its legendary Boiler & Pressure Vessel
Code in 1914, ASME’s codes and standards have
grown to nearly 600 offerings currently in print.
To learn more, visit: www.asme.org/Codes
To volunteer on an ASME committee, visit:
http://go.asme.org/ParticipateInStandards

Certification & Accreditation Certification & Accreditation

www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
Prior to the Review/Survey
> APPLICATION STAGE
1. How much does it cost to apply?
ASME does not charge a separate application fee.
However, fees for the certificates and/or a deposit to
cover the cost of the review/survey are required to be
submitted at the same time as the application. These
fees and deposits are shown for each program on our
website at: www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
2. What is the acceptable form of payment?
We accept payments by wire transfer, check or credit
card.
By Wire Transfer:
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Swift: CHASUS33, JPMC ABA: 021000021
CHIPS Participant Number 0002, Account:
6101631700, Beneficiary: (ASME) The American
Society of Mechanical Engineers.
By Check:
Please make checks payable to ASME and forward the
check to: ASME Accreditation/ Certificate Processing
Department, 22 Law Drive, PO Box 2900, Fairfield,
NJ 07007. Application # must be posted on all checks
sent.
By Credit Card:
Please email us at ca@asme.org for a copy of ASME’s
credit card processing form.
3. How do I obtain an invoice?
Invoices are provided upon request. Please email us
at ca@asme.org and reference your application number
on the request.
4. Did you receive my payment?
Please allow five to seven business days for the funds
to appear on your account.
If payment has been made, the following status levels
apply on CA Connect:
“Payment Due” – payment is currently being processed.
Please allow five to seven business days for funds to
appear on the account. No further action is required at
this time.
“To Be Scheduled” – payment has been processed
and your application is at the review/survey stage. No
further financial action is required at this time.
5. How do I ensure that my money is applied to the
right application?
To ensure proper credit, please reference your Invoice/
Application number on your payment. Application
numbers can be found within your account profile on
CA Connect.
6. What happens next after payment has been
received?
Your application status will change to “to be scheduled”
and will proceed to the review/survey stage of the
process. You will be notified by either ASME, the
National Board, or your Jurisdictional Authority with
your review/survey dates. Please allow three to
four months for communication of these dates.
7. I have multiple facilities. How do I receive a
combined invoice?
Send your request with details on each location to
ca@asme.org and reference your Application numbers
on the request.
Certification & Accreditation
www.asme.org/Codes/CertifAccred
CA Connect
CAconnect.asme.org
During and after the
Review/Survey
> REVIEW STAGE
1. How much does an ASME review/survey cost?
The cost, which is reflected in the final invoice, will be
determined by the auditor’s time and expenses; it is
not possible to predict what the final cost will be.
2. Do we pay for hotel in advance or will that
be billed in the final invoice?
Whichever method is most convenient for you.
> CERTIFICATE(S) ISSUANCE STAGE
1. When do I receive my final invoice?
At the completion of the review/survey, a final invoice
will be sent to you indicating review/survey expenses.
If you are entitled to a refund, please provide the
following information on FORM D: Bank Name, ABA
Routing Number, IBAN Number, Bank Account Name,
SWIFT Code, Bank Account Number.
If the Team Leader was an employee of the National
Board or a Jurisdictional Authority, contact them for a
final invoice.
2. When do I receive my Certificate(s)?
Please allow four to six weeks after successfully
completing the review/survey process to receive your
certificate(s).
Please note that if the final invoice reflects a “balance
due,” the amount owed must be paid before we can
issue your certificate(s).
CA Connect Overview
CA Connect is an online application used by ASME to manage the certification and
accreditation process. CA Connect is used by certification applicants, authorized
inspection agencies, the National Board, jurisdictions, team leaders, and ASME staff.

The purpose of CA Connect is to streamline the work associated with the certification
and accreditation process. This includes the submittal of applications, change requests,
processing of payment, scheduling reviews, processing reports, and issuing certificates.
CA Connect also provides access for customers and outside contractors to interact with
the system to view and manage their own information.

Certification applicants will apply for new certificates and renewals online. It also will
allow certification applicants to view the status of their applications. For the outside
contractors which provide inspection services, CA Connect will allow them to easily view
their scheduled reviews, as well as allowing them to upload reports from the reviews
they undertake.

Logging In
To login to CA Connect do the following:

1. Go to http://caconnect.asme.org
2. Enter your e-mail address and click "Next"
3. If it is your first time logging in you will be prompted to enter your e-mail address
and then confirm it. See the Register as a New User article for more details
4. Enter your password. If you have forgotten your password use the "Forgot Your
Password" link
5. Click Submit
6. You will be taken to the Company Selection Screen
Company Selection Screen

Each company entry in CA Connect can only be associated with one program type.
Furthermore, each company entry in CA Connect can only be tied to one plant address.
For this reason, an individual representing multiple locations or branches of their
company will need to select from various company records within CA Connect. To this
end, once you have Logged In you will need to select a company. Simply select the
company from the list given and you will be taken to the My Accounts page.

If your company is not listed in your account then you will need to use the "Add a New
Company" link. See the article on Adding a New Company.

My Accounts View: User

The My Accounts view should act as a default home page “dashboard.” It gives users
an overview of all their most-recent CA Connect activity. This is a good place to start
your CA Connect session. At a single glance users can see their latest Notifications,
the newest activity scheduled to their Calendar, a list of all their Applications as well
as Change Requests.
My Notifications Section:

 Notifications sent to you that are related to your applications, certificates and
companies will appear in your notifications section

 The 15 latest notifications appear here

 Notifications to include automated as well as messages that are manually

inserted by users

 Clicking on the Subject link will open the notification, where you can view who the
notification was created by, the date it was created, what the notification is
regarding, and the message associated with the notification

 Can View All Notifications by clicking on the Notifications link in the top menu bar

My Calendar Section:

 The 5 most recent Certificate Reviews show up on this list

 The assignments that the user is scheduled for

  Can see the date, schedule type, and team leader

 To see full calendar, click on the View Full Calendar link

 Click on the Cert Review link on the left to go to the application page. Accept the
dates of the Review or Survey on the Scheduling Tab

Applications Section:

 Displays the latest applications, limited to last 5

 Click on application link to go directly to that application, to see full information

 Can page through the applications using the pagination links at the bottom of the
list

Change Requests Section:

 Provides a quick link to recently submitted Change Requests

  Click on application link to go directly to that application, to see full information

 Can page through the list of change requests by using the pagination links at the
bottom of the list

Notifications View

Notifications are automated messages sent to you by CA Connect. They occur as the
result of events that occur during the course of your application for certification.
Notifications will be sent via e-mail to the e-mail address you use as your account
login as well as archived on the CA Connect notifications page.

This view is designed to show users a list of automated notifications. You can use the
page-through capability at the bottom of the list to navigate through your notifications.

Notifications are sent when:

1. Your application is received

2. Payment is due
3. Payment is received
4. A certificate review has been scheduled
5. Follow up actions are required
6. Certificates are up for renewal

7. Viewing an Application

8. Applications are broken up into a series of tabs in order to organize their

information.
 9.

10. Application Form Tab - basic company information

11. Finance Tab - financial details for this application

12. Scheduling Tab - details of upcoming or most recent review or survey

13. Pre-Certification Tab - a list of actions taken prior to certificate issuance

14. Certificates Tab - a list of certificates associated with this application

15. Post-Certification Tab - a list of actions taken after certificate issuance

16. Documents Tab - documents associated with this application

Submitting an Application
Overview

Companies can submit applications through CA Connect to acquire new certificates and
stamps or to renew pre-existing certificates and stamps. The application is the first
step in the conformity assessment process.

How to Submit an Application through CA Connect

1 ) To apply for new certificates use the “Submit New Application” tab available from
any page in CA Connect.

2) To renew existing certificates, use the "Up For Renewal" link next to the old
application at the bottom of the My Accounts page.

Either way, completing an application is a multi-step process; click the link to receive
detailed information about that step:

1. Company Information

2. Certificate Information

a. Type of Application

b. Program
 c. Certificate(s) and/or Stamp(s)

a. Conditional Forms

d. Authorized Inspection Agency

e. Travel Information

3. Review

4. Print & Mail

Submit Change Request

Users will submit change requests on the Subject New Change Requests form. Change
requests are handled separately from applications in that they are included as Post-
Certification actions that appear in the Post-Certification tab of an application for a
certificate. They are also available as references on the actual Certificate details page

Type:

Name Change - A change of the company's name

Address Change - A change of the Plant or Mailing Address

Location Change - The result of a Postal Redesignation

AIA Change - A change of Authorized Inspection Agency

Extension Request - A request to extend the active period of a certificate

Scope Change - A change of scope for an existing certificate

Other - Anything that does not fit in the above categories

Applications:

Displays a list of your company's applications. Choosing an application will associate

your change request with that application.

Select Certificates to Change:

This section has a listing of all of your Certificates. Click on the checkbox next to the
certificate you want to submit the change request for. Change requests that affect
company information (e.g. Company Name or Plant Address) will need to affect all
certificates.
Specify Changes:

Free text field. Users are required to fill out this field when submitting a change request.

Reason for Change Request:

Free text field. Users are required to fill out this field when submitting a change request.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am relocating my Shop facility (currently listed on the ASME Certificate of

Authorization) to a new location. Do I need an ASME relocation review at the new
shop facility in order to have my ASME Certificate of Authorization revised to
show the new shop location?

A: Where there is no change in jurisdiction or Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) and

the distance involved is small enough to ensure that there are no changes in upper
management or QC personnel affecting the company’s quality Control Program have
occurred, an ASME review may be replaced by an audit by the Authorized Inspection
Agency of Record if the relocation is within the same jurisdiction. Certificates Holders
who are relocating within the same jurisdiction should contact ASME at ca@asme.org if
they wish to have an AIA audit conducted in place of an ASME review.

Q: For a Change in shop Location how does a Certificate Holder comply with the
requirements in the above Question if they are not required by the Code to use
the services of an AIA?

A: For Certificate Holder's of V, HV, UV, UV3, TV, UD, and TD Certificates of
Authorization, ASME will require the ASME Designated Organization to conduct an
audit of the Certificate Holder to provide written verification of the following; 1. The
address of the new location, its distance from the previous shop location and that the
new shop location is within the same jurisdiction as the current location listed on the
Certificate(s) of Authorization; 2. That there are no changes in upper management or
QC personnel affecting the company’s quality Control Program; 3. That there has been
no change in the scope of manufacturing activities as currently listed in the scope of the
Certificate(s) of Authorization; 4. That there is no major equipment change; 5. A
summary of the audit conducted by the ASME Designated Organization at the new shop
location to ensure that the Certificate Holder is implementing their Quality Control
System, previously accepted at the last ASME review; and 6. That the ASME
Designated Organization has tested two pressure relief devices per test medium
manufactured/assembled at the new shop location and the tested pressure relief
devices have met the applicable requirements of the ASME Boiler Code. The Certificate
Holder will have the option of either having the audit for a revision to their existing
Certificate(s) conducted or a review for early renewal of their Certificate(s).

For H (Cast Iron or Cast Aluminum) a renewal review is required.

Q: I am waiting to be assigned my ASME renewal review dates, or the renewal
review is scheduled to occur less than 6 weeks prior to the expiration date of my
certificate(s). What steps can I take to ensure that I can continue to fabricate and
code stamp components until my new certificate(s) or Authorization are
received?

A: Please review the information contained on the ASME webpage, listed under
"Additional Information" titled "Notice on Request for Extension of Expiration Dates for
Certificate(s)" - In addition, if the renewal review is conducted less than 6 weeks prior
to the certificate expiration date you can request the ASME Team Leader to fax the
Qualification Review Report (QRR) to ASME along with the Team Leader's
recommendation as to whether an extension should be granted by ASME.

Q: Due to a postal redesignation of the address of our current shop, I need to

obtain a revised Certificate Authorization. What procedure do I need to follow?

A: The Certificate Holder needs to inform ASME of the address change due to postal
redesignation of the building number, street name, zip code, etc. ASME will issue a
revised Certificate of Authorization provided the Certificate Holder's AIA of record
provides sufficient documentation to ASME to support the Certificate Holder's request.
Where there is no AIA involved in the Certificate Holder's Code activities,
documentation from the postal authority and/or the jurisdictional authorities where the
shop is located would be needed to support the request. There is no charge to revise
Certificates of Authorization due to postal redesignation.

Q: I recently changed my AIA of record. Do I need to inform ASME or does the

AIA take care of notifying ASME?

A: It is the Certificate Holder's responsibility to immediately inform ASME as soon as

they make a change in the AIA of record. Also, ASME should receive notification from
the previous AIA of record that they no longer have an inspection agreement with the
Certificate Holder and a letter from the new AIA of record indicating that the new AIA
has a contract to perform inspection services at the facility located at the address listed
on the Certificate Holder's Certificate of Authorization. The Certificate Holder may be
required to provide ASME with sufficient documentation to verify that they had a valid
contract with an AIA at the time that all components were ASME Code Symbol
stamped. This may be required if there a gap between notification of the change of AIA
of record and the date the new inspection contract is signed. ASME copies the
Certificate Holder's AIA of record on most correspondence to the Certificate Holder.
Failure to provide ASME with the name of your current AIA of record may result in the
new AIA not receiving notification of important information, or even loss of certification.

Q: My Company’s name was recently or is going to be changed. How do I go

about getting a Certificate of Authorization with the new name on it?

A: See "Process to Request Name Change on Certificate(s)" Note: Name changes are
available for companies undergoing a reorganization or wishing to change the "brand
name" on their Certificate, where all essential QC personnel and workforce involved in
code activities has essentially remained unchanged and there has been no change in
continuity in their quality program meeting ASME quality control requirements. A name
change is not available to a company that only purchases the physical assets (i.e.,
building, equipment) of a Certificate Holder. Certificate and stamps cannot be
transferred from one corporate entity to another corporate entity. A full ASME review is
required for a different corporate entity to get an ASME Certificate of Authorization and
stamp. When requesting a name change the corporate entity requesting the name
change is required to submit a letter to ASME on the letterhead of the Corporate name
stating that the newly named corporate entity accepts all responsibility for ASME
stamped items produced under the certificate of authorization bearing the "new"
company name but containing the certificate number previously issued under the "old"
company name.

Q: I recently received an ASME U or S Certificate of Authorization. At the time of

the review I did not apply for additional Certification. I would now like to apply for
an A, PP or UM Certificate. Do I need to have another ASME review?

A: A full ASME review is not required for a Holder of an ASME S who applies for an A
or PP Certificate. A full ASME review is not required for a holder of an ASME U or S
Certificate who applies for a UM Certificate. ASME will require written verification from
both the ASME Team Leader who conducted the latest review for U accreditation and
the Certificate Holder's AIA, who participated in the review, that the Certificate Holder's
Quality Control Manual and QC System have been revised to include all additional
Code requirements required to fabricate components for the requested Certificate. Upon
receipt of a favorable recommendation from both the ASME Team Leader and the AIA
and the receipt of applicable fees, ASME will issue the requested Certificate and stamp.

Q: I recently underwent a joint review and received my U Certificate of

Authorization. Now I would like to apply for additional certificates (such as an S
and U2). Do I need another ASME review?
A: The addition of any Certificate of Authorization would require another joint review
with the exception of an S stamp holder applying for an A or PP, or a U or S stamp
holder applying for UM accreditation. The conditions for those applicants are described
elsewhere in other FAQ's. Requests for additional Certificates, without a full ASME
review, made within three months following the date a full ASME review was conducted
can be submitted to ASME for approval by the Committee on BPV Conformity
Assessment.

Q: I do not intend to renew my ASME Certificate of Authorization. However, I have

a job in the shop that I will not be able to complete prior to the expiration date on
my Certificates of Authorization. Can I request an extension from ASME to
complete the work?

A: A Certificate Holder can apply for a "Work-In-Progress" extension. The Certificate

Holder will need to send a letter to ASME at least 30 days prior to the expiration date on
the Certificate of Authorization requesting an extension of the appropriate Certificate to
complete an ongoing job. The request from the Certificate Holder should include the
following information and be accompanied by the applicable fee (shown in renewal
application package): Description of the work to be completed, including work/job
number, the number and type (S, PP, H, U, etc) of Code components involved and the
expected completion date for the work. ASME will contact the Certificate Holder's AIA or
ASME Designee, as appropriate, and request: 1. Written verification of the information
provided by the Certificate Holder; and 2. Verification that an audit of the Certificate
Holder's shop facility has recently been performed and the AIA/Designee is satisfied
that the Certificate Holder's Quality Control program is still in place and that they can
fabricate Code components in compliance with the applicable requirements in the
ASME Code. Upon receipt of a satisfactory report from the AIA/ASME Designee and
payment of the applicable fees ASME will issue a Work-In-Progress Extension for a
period of up to six months or until completion of the specified job, whichever occurs first.
No further extensions will be granted and no additional or new work can be started after
the original expiration date shown on the Certificate(s) of Authorization.

Q: I did not submit my application for renewal of my Certificate of Authorization

to ASME on time. The renewal review was held after the expiration date on my
Certificate of Authorization and I would like to keep my old Certificate number for
advertising purposes. What should I do?

A: It is ASME policy to assign new Certificate numbers under the following situations:
on the issuance of a Certificate of Authorization for the first time; and when a current
Certificate Holder's Certificate of Authorization has expired prior to the date the renewal
review was held and no extension was granted by ASME due to failure by the
Certificate Holder to submit the renewal application and fees to ASME at least 3 months
prior to the expiration date on the Certificate(s). However, the Certificate Holder may
submit a written request to ASME stating the reason they wish to have their expired
Certificate number reinstated, and the reason for the late submittal of their application
for renewal of their Certificate. ASME may grant the request provided: 1. The lapse in
certification from the expiration date on the old Certificate of Authorization to the date of
issuance or the new Certificate of Authorization has not exceeded three months; or 2.
The review was conducted within the three month period but ASME was unable to
process the Review Team recommendation within the three-month period.

Q: Which AIA's work outside of the United States and Canada?

A: There are Authorized Inspection Agencies that operate around the world. Please see
the AIA list on the ASME web site. Some have listed a website where you can find the
locations of their local offices. Otherwise a phone number, fax number and E-mail is
provided where you can ask the AIA directly.

Q: Do Authorized Inspection Agencies help write the manual or just review it?

A: You may contact the Authorized Inspection Agencies regarding the services that they
provide outside the duties required of them by the ASME Code. Many AIAs will assist
the applicant in developing a quality manual.

Q: During the Shop Review required to get an ASME stamp, is it necessary to

have a product in process of fabrication?

A: A demonstration or implementation of the quality control system during the Review

must include the administrative functions to support the QC system and the
manufacturing, fabrication and testing of product necessary to indicate knowledge and
ability to produce the items covered by the scope of the system. For evaluation of the
QC system, the Applicant must demonstrate sufficient administrative and fabrication
functions to show that they have the knowledge and ability to produce the Code items
for the type of certification applied for. Fabrication functions may be demonstrated using
current work, a mock-up to current Code rules, or a combination of the two.

Q: Does ASME provide consulting to help a company obtain a stamp?

A: ASME can provide support through the application process to obtain a stamp. We do
not provide consulting services to develop a quality system that will meet the
requirements of the ASME Code. Providing consulting services to a company to arrange
their quality system, which we would then approve, would pose a conflict of interest.
The Applicant’s contracted Authorized Inspection Agency should be able to provide
assistance in development of an acceptable QC Manual and provide guidance
regarding what will be covered in the ASME review. Additional information regarding
development of a QC Manual can be found in the ASME Applicant’s Checklist which
can be found on the ASME website.

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