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CHAPTER A. General
1 Scope
This document describes minimum general inspection requirements for materials and equipment to
be supplied by VENDOR and inspection coordination procedure among related parties such as
2.5 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP): A COMPANY approved document which identifies the
main quality control activities (inspection, examination or test, etc.) to be performed during fabrication
and manufacturing of equipment and materials. Each activity is designated with Key Code as stated in
followings;
2.5.1 Hold Point (H): A designated point during or following a specific activity at which
inspection or examination shall not proceed unless the designated parties have witnessed the
2.5.2 Witness Point (W): A designated point during or following an important activity at
which inspection or examination is required in accordance with the relative procedure. Work
may proceed through the designated witness point if the inspector is not present for the
2.5.3 Spot Witness Point (SW): A designated point during or following an activity at which
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spot inspection or spot examination is required in accordance with the relative procedure.
Work may proceed through the designated witness point if the inspector is not present for the
2.5.5 Monitoring (M): To carefully watch and check a situation in order to see
how it changes over a period of time. This activity can be carried out without
presence & notification to concerned party / parties, but they reserve the right to
2.6 Inspection Notice: Notification of concerned parties for Hold and Witness
points.
2.7 TPA: A COMPANY approved third party authority assigned by CONTRACTOR for carrying
out independent inspection and certification as per COMPANY approved ITP.
2.8 Pre-Inspection Meeting (PIM): Meetings prior to commencement of inspection activities.
2.9 Vendor Quality Document (VQD): A document set which VENDOR shall prepare
and submit to CONTRACTOR for review and issue of Release Note before shipment.
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3. Referenced Documents
Doc. No. Title Rev.
4. Inspection Policies
4.1 CONTRACTOR, in addition to his representative and/or COMPANY inspector
shall assign a TPA to perform designated inspection activities, as per approved ITP.
Compensation of TPAS services will be borne by CONTRACTOR. However, in case that a
scheduled shop or field test would fail and it must be repeated after the remedy of the failed
material or equipment, the additional TPAS ,CONTRACTORS and COMPANY'S services
shall be born by VENDORS care and cost (traveling and accommodation expenses plus
working time of TPAS and CONTRACTORS inspection)
4.2 VENDOR shall bear any additional costs due to delays that may occur,
attributable to VENDOR, e, g., lack of readiness to perform the test on the proposed date.
4.3 Such inspection shall not release the VENDOR from performing its own
inspection and quality control programs. VENDOR shall incorporate all inspection
certificates and/or compliance certificates in VENDORS final documentation.
4.4 Shop inspection and/or document review shall be carried out by CONTRACTOR
and TPA at both the point of manufacture, plant and where necessary, at the material
supplier shop and source of manufacture sub ordered materials as per ITP that approved by
COMPANY.
CONTRACTOR, TPA and COMPANY shall have free access to the vendor and sub vendor
work shops during the fabrication of any part of project.
4.5 All products incorporated in the project facilities, shall have been conformed to
project requirements and only COMPANY approved correction actions shall be taken to
eliminate causes of actual and identified non conformities.
CONTRACTOR shall prepare appropriate procedures.
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This plan shall be in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standards and the applicable project
specification.
This quality plan shall cover the following topics but not limited to:
1.1.1 Organization
VENDOR shall provide a description of their QA organization, its resources, and how it is
incorporated into his management structure, together with the procedures used to review its
effectiveness.
1.1.4 Procedure
VENDOR shall provide details of processes and standards by which it is proposed to control:
Quality related manufacturing processes, inspections and tests, including sampling
techniques,
The quality of Sub-VENDOR products,
Methods of qualification of work, inspection and test procedures,
The quality and identification of in corning material and equipment,
The calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment,
Packing and shipping of finished products,
Preparation and supply of specified documentation
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1.5 The witnessed inspection and tests being quoted shall be clearly identified in VENDORS
proposal. Final acceptance of shop tests may be made under COMPANY/CONTRACTOR
presence after the complete test sequence has been performed, but shall not constitute a waiver of
the VENDOR obligation to provide complete Manufacturing items which meet all specified
operating conditions.
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1.7 Certification
The equipment shall be provided with Certification Authority Certificate, which certifies that the
equipment is suitable for use and certifies compliance of material and equipment with specified
code, standard and/or specifications (See CHAPTER D).
Accordingly, VENDOR shall provide submission procedure of certificates for approval, and the
procedure will be finalized during pre-inspection meeting.
2. Inspection Levels
2.1 Definition Of Inspection Levels
2.1.1. LEVEL I (Highest)
Inspection Level 1 is defined as a full stage inspection carried out progressively from
commencement of manufacturing to final acceptance. This does not normally mean full-time
witnessed in-line inspection during product manufacturing; however, this may be required on
occasions where work program demands regular attendance. This shall include;
- Review/witnessing of source materials chemical and physical properties including
metallurgical enhancement and traceability to approved certification level.
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2.1.2. LEVEL II
Inspection Level II is defined as specific stage inspection of equipment and final inspection of
equipment prior to shipment. Stages of inspection shall be agreed upon during a pre-inspection
meeting to be held with the VENDORS after purchase award and shall include:
- Scrutinize material test certificates
- Check at random of materials, dimensions, and finishes
- Monitor specific tests and stage inspections
- Auditing of the VENDORS quality control program.
- Witnessing final pressure and workshop performance testing including on and off load
tests as applicable and simulation of automatisms, followed by inspection of disassembled
equipment if required.
- Final visual and dimensional inspection
- Review data book package in accordance with approved index.
- Verification of packing and marking.
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shall include:
- Review all quality control records for conformance.
- Witness final pressure and workshop performance testing including running tests,
following by inspection of disassembled equipment, if required
- Final visual, dimensional and painting inspection.
- Review data book package in accordance with approved index.
- Verify packing and marking identification.
- Issue of Final Release Certificate(s).
The Contractor shall perform as minimum three inspections according to classified criticality
level during manufacturing of The Contractor Items and inform to Company to attend them. In
case of equipment and/or materials delayed progress, The Contractor shall perform further
inspection.
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Level II : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every six weeks.
3.4 Packages
Level I : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every month
Level II : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every six weeks.
3.6 Piping
Level I : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every six weeks.
Level II/III : inspection visits at specific stages only.
General Note: Specific Level I items shall require full time attendance by CONTRACTORS
resident representative(s), as identified in the attached list. Part time /full time attendance by
CLIENT will occur at COMPANYS discretion.
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4.0 EXCHANGERS
4.1 Shell and Tube for service:
- 40 bar.g or greater X
- 1250mm bundle dia. or greater X
- less than 40 bar.g or 1250mm bundle dia. X
- low temperature (less than 0C) X
- alloy or non-ferrous, or cladded X
- SOUR service X
- Cold Box X
4.2 Air coolers
- headers, tube-bundles, fins X
- fans, motors, plenums, etc. X
4.3 Double pipe, plate frame, spiral X
4.4 Plate fin(core) exchangers X
4.5 Cryogenic Exchangers X
4.6 Cold Box X
5.0 ROTATING EQUIPMENT
5.1 Gas turbine driven and power X
generators:
5.2 Electrically driven gas compressors X
5.3 Pumps:
- low and cryogenic temperatures X
- fire water, sea water X
- main but not critical X
- auxiliary pumps X
5.4 Emergency generators X
5.5 Air compressors X
5.6 Miscellaneous
- Boiler blower / Fans X
- Blowers, metering pumps, mixers X
- Manufacturers standard items X
5.7 Diesel Engine Units X
6.0 PIPING AND PIPING MATERIALS
6.1 Piping:
- impact tested carbon and low alloy steel, X
austenitic stainless steel and Inconel
625/Incoloy 825
- other piping X
6.2 Pipe flanges, fitting and valves:
- impact tested carbon steel and low alloy X
steel, austenitic stainless steel and Inconel
625/Incoloy 825
- other flanges, fittings and valves X
6.3 Pipe supports, saddles, etc.
- cryogenic temperatures X
- other services X
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10.4 Motors:
- 150kW and above rating X
- Less than 150kW rating X
- Emergency Generators X
10.6 Cables:
- Power rated voltage 1kV and above X
- less than 1kV rating X
10.7 Control Relay panels X
10.8 Lighting fittings, junction boxes X
lighting and small panel, etc.
10.9 Batteries, chargers and distribution X
boards
10.10 Power distribution Control System X
10.11 Emergency Generators X
10.12 Air navigation aid beacons X
10.13 Cable trays/cable ladders X
10.14 Bus bar trunking X
11.0 TELECOMMS
Telecommunication equipment
- PA Systems X
- Telephone PABX X
- Intercommunication system X
- Radio systems, CCTV X
- Others X
12.0 INSTRUMENTATION
12.1 Safety system PLCs (ESD, PSS, FG) X
12.2 Control panels X
12.3 Analyzers X
12.4 Control valves/safety valves X
12.5 Controllers, transmitters, recorders, etc X
12.6 Gauges, pressure switches X
12.7 Audio, visual alarming system X
12.8 Metering and Tank gauging systems X
12.9 Pressure control regulating skids X
12.10Flowmeters,indicators(non- electrical) X
12.11 DCS/Supervisory computers X
12.12 Gas chromatograph, sample X
conditioning systems, prefab. shelters
12.13 Cables-fibre optic cable X
13.0 MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 Equipment, materials or components not X
listed above
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1. CONTRACTOR will appoint the services of COMPANY approved TPA (Third Party
Authorities) from the final company approved vendor list to perform inspection and certification
functions.
2. For the above services, CONTRACTOR shall provide full knowledge of the PROJECT
CONTRACT requirements, specification, shop drawings and purchase order requirements plus
applicable codes to TPA and allow them full access to the work.
3. The TPA services are as follows:
CERTIFICATION
MARINE WARRANTY SURVEYOR
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
CIVIL INSPECTION
Certificates will be issued to document TPA approval or review of individual design and construction
phases or witnessing of essential tests.
The TPA shall issue to COMPANY one copy of all certificates and non conformance reports issued to
CONTRACTOR. All TPA certificates will be incorporated in the FINAL DOCUMENTATION.
CONTRACTOR shall develop and submit for APPROVAL at the time of inviting tenderers the scope
of work of TPA based on the following minimum outline scope of services and function as below.
3.1 Certification TPA
The scope of the Certification TPA shall as a minimum accommodation:
3.1.1 Engineering Documents Approval
CONTRACTOR shall obtain all necessary design approval for
the construction engineering of any heavy lifting or site movements design and
procedures. Any such special operations covered by the Marine Warranty Surveyor, as
described in 3.2 will not be covered by the Certification TPA.
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The review by the TPA will have to be performed, and certificate issued accordingly,
before the material or equipment are released from VENDORS WORKS.
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- Equipment to be lifted
- Lifting accessories
- Foundations or support structure
- Tail crane
- Clearances between cranes and other equipment
- Transportation study inside the plant for the crane and the equipment to be lifted
- Approval by the safety manager and site logistics co-ordinator for all necessary
road closures
- Review of suppliers r4ecommendations concerning Lifting and handling
- Introduction to CONTRACTOR'S rigging supervisor of the Subcontractors
rigging operators
- Soil bearing load calculations
- Marking of drawing North on foundation and equipment to avoid orientation
errors
- Checking of anchor bolts and placing of shimming plates
- During lifting CONTRACTOR'S supervisor will be present to make sure that
lifting is performed as per approved studies. Working in the danger zone will be
prohibited during all the lifting activates.
- The list of heavy and critical lifts will be given to the Subcontractor prior to
subcontract award and details of his lifting organization and equipment will be
checked for consistency with the COMPANY'S requirements.
- During Constructability reviews. the detailed plot plans, foundation and
- structure drawings. Heavy equipment layouts will be checked to guarantee that
- lifting can be performed.
3.1.4 Reporting
Throughout the period of TPA's involvement in the WORK, the TPA will issue
to CONTRACTOR and COMPANY monthly reports which describe:
- Progress
- Outstanding matters
- Problems arising from above
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TPA shall prepare and submit to CONTRACTOR and COMPANY all inspection
reports simultaneously in English language.
i. TPA shall prepare all inspection reports same as daily reports (flash reports),
inspection visit reports (IVR), and monthly reports and submit to CONTRACTOR
(copy to COMPANY) by fax or Email.
ii. When inspection assignment is on a visiting basis, inspection reports shall be
submitted to CONTRACTOR immediately after every inspection through flash report
and inspection visit reports within three (3) working days by internet e-mail, or
facsimile, for every inspection dispatch request and followed by air courier service as
soon as relevant inspection or test witness be performed.
iii. TPA shall prepare monthly report after every month (within the first three (3)
working days of the next month) and submit to CONTRACTOR (copy to
COMPANY) by fax or Email.
iv. TPA shall submit NCR to CONTRACTOR (copy to COMPANY) immediately after
discovery and follow it till close out.
TPA shall prepare and submit to CONTRACTOR (copy to COMPANY) the
following reports as a results of services performed as a minimum:
i. Meeting Notes: TPA format
ii. Inspection Report: Project CONTRACTOR format
iii. Inspection Release Note: Project CONTRACTOR format
iv. After each witness and review, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) shall be included in
the reports with TPA comments, and compiled and developed by the vendor on the
CONTRACTOR format.
v. Certificate of Conformity: CONTRACTOR format, to be issued by vendor and
attached to the "Inspection Release Note".
vi. Non-Conformance Report if occurred: CONTRACTOR format
vii. Inspection History Summary or Monitoring Report for residential inspection,
when requested.
Viii. Inspection Release Certificate (IRC): TPA format
ix. Others, when required.
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TPA shall issue to CONTRACTOR a close-out report with similar content to that of
the CONTRACTOR's Close-out Report, but covering only Certification TPA's Scope
of Work.
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- design specifications
- drawings
- environmental specifications
- vessel specifications
- equipment specifications
- vessel mooring procedures
- barge ballasting / jacking arrangements and procedures
- load out procedure
- sea-fastening arrangement and design
- towing procedure
- load in procedures
- reports
- analyses and calculations
- manuals.
MWS shall issue all of his standard criteria relevant to the WORK and shall provide
calculations, documentation, drawings and support to CONTRACTOR for any
additions and modifications which in the opinion of MWS should be required to be
incorporated on an ongoing basis and, in liaison with CONTRACTOR, all related
aspects of the load out, transportation and load-ins.
3.2.2 Load-out/Load-in
MWS shall perform design appraisals of the proposed load-outs/load-ins and advise
CONTRACTOR of the suitability of the proposed equipment and structures for the
marine movement of components of the PLANT.
Engineering items requiring approval shall include, but not be limited to :
- available draft
- tidal restrictions
- mooring constraints
- quay/barge bridging arrangements and resistance
- load out/loading path constraints
- load out/loading equipment including structures, skidways, trailer grillage,
trailer arrangements, and the like.
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- strength of barges
- substructures
- voyage protection
- internal sea-fastening
- tug horsepower requirements
- towing spread
- towing arrangements
- navigation aids
- emergency procedures
- weather procedures and forecasting
- environmental criteria
- tow routes.
The above items shall all be subject to review and approval by MWS.
No towing operation shall commence unless the prior written approval of the MWS
has been given.
Internal vessel reinforcement work, if applicable, shall be subject to certification by
the Classification Authority for the vessel.
3.2.4 MWS Responsibility during Design
MWS is required to perform both independent design verification analysis and design
appraisal as part of his scope of services.
Where MWS is required to perform the design verification analysis, he shall perform
all of the engineering work required in section 3.2.1 above necessary in order to
enable him to issue a letter of approval for the respective activity. MWS shall, in
addition, prepare and issue analysis reports.
Where the MWS is required to perform design appraisals, he shall be required to
review documents as listed in section 3.2.1 above, and perform sufficient engineering
to enable him to comment upon same.
MWS is required to respond with comments/approval within the time limits indicated
within one week from receipt documents.
CONTRACTOR shall get COMPANY ' approval for not approved MWS.
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The Electrical Inspection TPA shall review the validity of the register of electrical
equipment for electrical equipment and fittings located in the hazardous areas.
Test for cement chemical analysis, soundness and fineness (sieve analysis) and setting
time shall be carried out for each type of cement, in an APPROVED laboratory.
CONTRACTOR shall appoint a Civil testing laboratory and provide office, a locked
store and facilities at site to be utilized for civil testing as required by the
SPECIFICATIONS.
The Civil Inspection TPA and concrete testing laboratory shall issue their report direct
to COMPANY.
Detailed testing program and QC procedures shall be submitted for APPROVAL prior to
commencing construction activities.
Approved certification TPA shall be choosen from latest revision of company approved
vendor list .
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Certified Copy
A copy of the original certificate which has been verified against the original by either the
Originator, the Certification Authority, an inspector appointed by CONTRACTOR, or an
independent inspector acceptable to COMPANY acting on behalf of the VENDOR, and which
bears their original red stamp and signature.
Independent lifting appliance examiner
A competent person authorized to conduct examination and testing of lifting appliances and
gear acceptable to the Certification Authority.
Material
Raw, manufactured or processed material.
Material Test Certificate
A document which provides and attests to the results of tests on the material actually supplied,
readily identifiable to, and recording the conformity of the material with the requirements of
the code, standard or specifications given in the purchase order.
Original Certificate
The actual certificate which was issued by the source manufacturer of the material and which
bears the original stamps, signatures or endorsements of all relevant parties.
Special Category Steel
All structural components of an Offshore installation, the failure of which would seriously
endanger the safety of the installation, and as per the SPECIFICATIONS.
Purchase Order
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Certificates confirming that the materials supplied conform to the delivery conditions of the
Certification.
Certificates confirming that the materials supplied conform to the delivery conditions of the
Purchase Order and/or in accordance with the official regulation and attested to by the
Reports provided by the VENDOR in accordance with the requirement of the order and/or
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EN 10 204 2.2
Tests Reports issued on basis of non specific inspection and testing carried out on the products
made from the same material and by the same manufacturing method as the product supplied
Certificates of Compliance issued by the VENDOR on the basis of non specific inspection and
testing when tests results are not quoted but which testifies that the product supplied complies
4.1 General
A material certificate shall be provided for each discrete piece or item of material or
equipment. Where a number or pieces have identical batch number, heat/cast number, test
number, and were manufactured at the same process and for the same purchase order item,
For TYPE A and TYPE B applications, the material certificate supplied shall be the
For materials where mechanical properties may have changed as result of subsequent
processing, the certificates issued by the VENDOR shall be in accordance with TYPE B
and shall contain source chemical analysis and manufacturers check analysis. Any
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unacceptable.
c) All certificates shall be free from additions, deletions and corrections. The use
d) All certificates shall be of a clear, well contrasted and legible quality suitable
standards:
- Signature of authority
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-Material/equipment description
-Certificate number
5.1.1 In addition to the certification listed in Para. 5.2, all equipment and materials
5.1.2 Full details of the certification requirements of the Order are to be given in
each Requisition.
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5.2.1 General
or authority proposed.
b) Type test & type approval certificates shall be issued directly to the
c) Type test and type approval certificates, together with any associated
material/equipment to CONTRACTOR.
d) The list of material test, type test, type approval and proof test
COMPANY.
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Structural steel plate, section, tubular and castings for main members of pipe rack
Authority.
These certificates shall state the service, temperature class, gas group and zone
Drawings approved by the relevant certification body shall be made available for
All passive fire protection systems, fire-rated architectural items and fire dampers
which form part of a fire boundary shall be of a type which is fire-tested and
carried out on the item(s) under the witness of the Certification Authority. Or
b) A fire Certificate and supporting fire test report for tests on the item(s)
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a) A clear statement of the class of division for which the item is suitable.
COMPANY.
shall have a type test certificate which demonstrates that the hose and method
of the end connections have together been type tested to the requirements
given in Figure 1.
Type tests shall be performed either in the presence of the Certification Authority
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The type test certification presented shall be applicable to the bore, pressure rating
and materials of construction of the actual hose(s) supplied. Where such certification
covers a range of hose size, pressure ratings and materials, the limits of this range
shall be agreed with the Certification Authority and shall also be in accordance with
All valves which have parts which can degrade or deform in the event of fire (and
especially those having elastomeric seat or seal materials), and which are to be
Fire test certification for valves shall be in accordance with the requirements of
API 6FA, API 607, BS: 6755 or other relevant codes as agreed with the
The fire test certification presented shall be applicable to the bore, pressure rating
certification covers a range of valve size, pressure classes and body materials, the
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limits of this range shall be in accordance with the applicable codes specified.
All individual valves shall be provided with test certificates as required in Project
Specification
All pressure relief devices, including safety valves (PSVS),bursting discs and
relief valves shall be of a type which has been satisfactory type testes to establish
temperatures.
CODE, together with a Certification Authority certificate which certifies that the
- General: All lifting gear and appliances shall be manufactured, tested and
and the Certification Authority. All fixed lifting appliances shall be provided with
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- Loose gear: All loose lifting gear, including hooks, blocks, slings, swivels,
rings, chains, etc., shall have individual proof load test certificates. Wire ropes
and chains shall have individual proof test and material certificates in accordance
- Winches and tuggers: Winches and tuggers shall be supplied with a type
- Pad eyes and lifting lugs: All fixed lifting points forming part of equipment
and package skids, together with any loose lifting gear designed for routine
lift prior to delivery. The satisfactory execution of the trial lift shall be detailed in
a report. All loose lifting gear shall be proof load tested and certified accordingly.
combustible liquids except LPG products shall be either have a certificate of type
service.
6 Certification Matrix
The matrix of material, type test, type approval and proof test requirements which follows is not
exhaustive. It shall be the VENDORS responsibility to be aware of the requirements of the codes,
standards, procedures and SPECIFICATIONS which apply to the Order, and to implement them
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accordingly.
Full details of the certification requirements of the Order are to be given in each Requisition.
All materials and equipment shall be certified in accordance with the requirements of the codes,
standards, specifications and procedures referenced in the Requisition and the Purchase Order.
In addition to the certification listed in the matrix which follows, all equipment and materials
released from VENDORs shall be accompanied by a copy or copies of;
c) The letter of certificate of conformity from the VENDOR (Type D certificate) stating
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Valves; ESD valves and SSIVS A, C, D, E Material test certificate for body and
bonnet TYPE A and trim TYPE C,
hydro-test on body and seat,
Certification Authority Type test or
approval certificate
Valves, Tagged and Bulk A/B, C, D, E Material test certificate for body and
bonnet TYPE B generally, TYPE A
for exotic materials and trim TYPE
C, hydro-test on body and seat
ITEM MATERIAL CERTIFICATION REMARKS AND ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
Pressure Relief Devices; PSVS and A, C, D Material test certificate for body and
Relief Valves Control Valves bonnet TYPE A generally, TYPE A
for exotic materials and trim TYPE
C, hydro-test on body and seat,
calibration certificate
Pressure Relief Devices; Bursting C, D, E Material test certificate TYPE C,
Discs Type test certificate, batch test
certificate
Pressure Vessels B, D, E Certification Authority certificates for
code compliance
Lifting appliances of 10t SWL and A/B, C, D, E Material test certificates for structural
above components in the load path TYPE A
or B, slew rings, TYPE A, and for
other components, TYPE B or C as
appropriate, proof load and
calibration test certificates, Type
approval certificate
Loose Gear C, D, E Material test certificates, proof and
Type test certificates
Man-riding Winches and Tuggers B, D, E Material test certificates, proof test
certificates, Type approval/Type test
certificates
Pad-eyes and lifting lugs on B, D, E Material test certificates, Type test
Equipment certificate, trial lifting report
Level Gauges and Sight Glasses C, D, E Material test certificate, Type
approval/Type test certificate
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1.2 CONTRACTOR will employ TPA approved by COMPANY and inspection agency is
able to perform the shop and field inspection according to approved ITP.
CONTRACTOR shall make available to TPA all needed information and allow full access
to the work.
1.3 VENDOR shall be responsible for providing required quality document during the
purchasing and procurement activities. These documents shall be reviewed/approved by
CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
1.4 VENDOR shall grant CONTRACTOR'S and COMPANYS inspector free access to
VENDORS/SUB-VENDORS shop or plant to verify progress and to witness inspection
& test activities of related equipment/materials.
1.5 VENDOR shall be responsible for inspection/test of the equipment and materials
including parts supplied by sub-vendors, and for submittal of vendor document package of
sub-vendor items.
1.6 VENDOR shall ensure that material/part used by sub-vendor are purchased only from
acceptable sources according to his QA/QC manual and purchase specification. Quality
documents of SUB-VENDORS items shall be reviewed by designated inspector of
COMPANY/CONTRACTOR during visiting VENDORS shop for inspection & test
witness.
1.7 VENDOR shall offer not only inspection & test measuring tool but also assistant
manpower and facility to decrease inspection time.
1.8 All inspection & test measuring tools shall be calibrated with valid calibration
certificate and recorded on control log by VENDOR.
1.9 During visiting VENDORS shop for inspection & test activities, designated
inspectors of COMPANY and CONTRACTOR can carry out spot audits jointly with
VENDORS inspector to assure that all work of VENDOR shall be performed in
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1.10 The language used in all document, data and forms for inspection/test shall be
English, if not specified specially.
1.11 Inspection by CONTRACTOR shall not relieve the VENDOR of its obligation for
quality control activities and guarantee for workmanship or performance of equipment.
beginning date of the related inspection/test and other activities to CONTRACTOR at the
date specified in below table. For the Type 1, after getting COMPANYS intention,
2.2 CONTRACTOR has a right to adjust the proposed inspection date(s) from VENDOR
2.3 VENDOR shall never proceed with inspection & test activities designated by
CONTRACTOR.
date/time, witness inspection & test activities and review all related inspection/test
results performed already by VENDOR according to shop inspection & test plan in
then designated inspector will leave his name/signature on each inspection/test record
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2.5 Witness of any inspection/test activities shall not be construed as acceptance of any
2.6 VENDOR shall provide designated inspector with approved drawing, procedure and
2.7 A pre-inspection meeting will be held between COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, TPA and
2.8 The inspection & test report shall be prepared by VENDOR and co-signed by
2.9 Verbal inspection notice is not acceptable and written inspection notice shall be sent to
2.10 CONTRACTORS inspector will prepare the inspection & surveillance report and
3 Non-Conformance
3.1 When non-conforming items are found at VENDOR'S shop during manufacturing
Follow up and activities for NCR Disposition will be according to ATTACHMENT F7.
responsibility.
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3.4 Depending on the nature of non-conformance, and upon Contractors decision and/or
Company proposal to clear the nonconformance, a quality audit may be performed at
Vendor or sub-vendor to verify compliance of the QA program and to establish reasons for
the nonconformance. Nonconforming items that cannot be closed immediately will be
place a punch-list to ensure that the item(s) are not forgotten.
Flow Chart of NCR Disposition and Closing is provided in Attachment F7.
COMPANY, shall immediately correct the defects and shall repeat the inspection and/or tests until
they show the defects have been put right. In such a case, CONTRACTOR shall bear, with
respect to costs and time schedule, all the consequences of the correction of the defects and
At any time during the performance of the WORK, COMPANY shall have the right to instruct
CONTRACTOR to perform re-examination of any parts of the WORK and CONTRACTOR shall
requirements, and provided CONTRACTOR has given notice prior to inspection and/or cover-up
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that COMPANY is aware at least ten (10) working days in
advance of any WORK to be covered up or put out of view in order that COMPANY may inspect
related WORK. Such operations shall not be made without APPROVAL. In the event COMPANY
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has not provided its APPROVAL or comments within the above period of time such WORK shall
be deemed to have been APPROVED at the expiry of such period.,COMPANY shall bear the
direct resulting expenses incurred and satisfactorily justified by CONTRACTOR (including for
uncovering, dismantling, re-installation, if any) and the below provisions shall apply for any
CONTRACTOR can demonstrate that the COMPLETION DATE(S) will be delayed solely due
to one or more of the following reasons affecting the critical path required to meet the WORK
extension of time to the COMPLETION DATE(S) with the corresponding modification to the
WORK or PLANT and provided CONTRACTOR can evidence that he has fully
complied with the CONTRACT and that neither CONTRACTOR nor any
Should such re-examined parts of the PLANT or WORK be found to be not in conformity
with the CONTRACT requirements, CONTRACTOR shall bear all resulting expenses
and shall immediately replace or repair the defective WORK, it being understood that no
extension of the WORK TIME SCHEDULE shall be allowed as a result thereof.
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7.2 VENDOR shall not ship any items of equipment without taking written notice for
7.3 When VENDOR is permitted to ship on condition to perform the following work at
work site, VENDOR shall bear all cost and expense incurred by such work.
No item shall be shipped until TPA has accepted the response from VENDOR or
8.2 Two (2) copies of Vendor Quality Documents shall be available for review by
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1. SCOPE:
This chapter covers the communications between COMPANY, TPA and CONTRACTOR
related to project inspection.
- Verbal communications shall be confirmed in writing.
- Each communication shall cover only one subject. The subject shall be defined in each
communication.
- The communications shall be dated registered and signed by the authorized persons
and shall be directed to authorized persons only.
- All the TPA communications should be send to COMPANY and CONTRACTOR.
2. GENERAL ITEMS:
The Contractor shall consider that shop inspection should be carried out at both the point of
manufacture and, where necessary, at the source of manufacturers sub-ordered materials.
An inspection coordination meeting with Company shall be provided to establish working
arrangements for the conduct of the inspection activities. Prior to the inspection coordination
meeting, the Contractor shall submit a draft of its plan to Company for review. Inspections
shall comply, but not limited, with "MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
PROCEDURE"
Company has the right to inspect and independently test all of the Equipment in the Vendor's
and Sub-Vendors workshops.
Inspection by Company does not relieve the Contractor and Vendor of its obligation under
the Contract.
The Contractor shall ensure that Vendor shall provide the inspector with free entry to the
location of the inspection and other necessary coordination for the inspections.
In case that PIM is required in Inspection Basis, VENDOR shall request to attend PIM at
VENDORS shop to CONTRACTOR according to Sec. 2 of Chapter E. After receiving
PIM attendance request from VENDOR, CONTRACTOR will give a notice to related
parties including COMPANY, TPA, etc.
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4. INSPECTION NOTIFICATION
According to approved shop inspection & test plan (ITP), Contractor shall invite COMPANY and
TPA to attend to the beginning date of the related inspection/test and other activities to Vendor's
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1. PIM, FAT and COMPANY Witness Point Thirty (30) days in advance
for non-Iranian equipment
2. PIM, FAT and COMPANY Witness Point Fourteen (14) days in advance
for Iranian equipment
3. Others Seven (7) days in advance
5. REPORTS
5.1 Inspection and Test Reports
The Contractor shall issue Inspectors Reports within the three (3) working days
following the end of inspection, and submit to Company for review, prior to
Equipment/Materials Departure from manufacturer's factory. Such report shall
indicate the following contents.
- P.O. No.
- Materials inspected
- Type of inspection and tests performed
- Quantity accepted
- Quantity rejected with reasons
- All information about progress, quality, quantity, aspect
- Related inspection/test certificate(s)
- Inspection release note, if applicable.
Vendor inspection reports will be included in Final QA Record Book and reviewed
by The Contractor and Certifying Authority prior to submitting it to COMPANY.
Contractor shall make available for inspection by Company, its progress
measurement calculations used to determine project progress.
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8. INTERIM CERTIFICATES
Upon completion of a specific phase of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall prepare and COMPANY
shall issue the relevant INTERIM CERTIFICATE which shall be one of the following:
a) READY FOR LOAD OUT CERTIFICATE(S):
b) READY FOR TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATE(S):
c) READY FOR COMMISSIONING CERTIFICATE(S):
d) READY FOR START UP CERTIFICATE(S):
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Attachments
ATTACHMENT F1. Form of Inspection and Test Plan
ATTACHMENT F6. Flow chart of Coordination for Material and Equipment Inspection and Certification
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CHARACTERISTIC
STAGE/ACTIVITY
PARTICIPATION
ACTIVITY NO.
TO BE VERIFIED
INSPECTION
DOCUMENT
VERIFYING
LOCATION
ACCEPTANCE
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE
COMPANY
CONTRAC
VENDOR
CRITERIA
TOR
TPA
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
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CERTIFICATE NO.: COMPANY:
MATERIAL REQUISITION NO.: CONTRACTOR:
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: VENDOR / MANUFACTURER:
DESCRIPTION OF P/O: SUBVENDOR:
SHIPMENT NO.:
We undersigned, hereby certify that the materials supplied and delivered as described above are fully in compliance with
the followings:
The goods have been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the purchase order and
specifications.
All dimensions in approved drawing have been strictly followed in manufacturing the goods.
The goods have been manufactured in accordance with the international practices and technical standards.
There are no known hidden flaws or defects in the plant and equipment due to faulty materials and / or workmanship.
ENCLOSED :
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ATTN. E-MAIL :
FAX NO. :
CC
TEL NO. :
FROM(VENDOR) TEL NO. :
PJT. NO./NAME
INSPECTION INSP. DATE : FROM TO FAX NO. :
DATE & LOCATION : TEL NO. :
LOCATION CONTACT PERSON :
P.O NO. ITEM NAME QTY KIND OF INSPECTION
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
(Shall include review
of prior insp. reports)
DISTRIBUTION :
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We Hereby Confirm that as the result of our finding as the time and place of inspection material/goods can be
released for: Packing & Marking Shipment Loading Other
Attachments:
PREPARED BY :
NOTES : VENDOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO SHIP
ANY GOODS WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPMENT
CONFIRMED BY : FROM PURCHASER.
FOR GOODS CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED VENDOR
TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT CONDITIONS ARE
TPA Approval: MET PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
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INSPECTION Date:
MR.NO: ITP No: REV No:
TYPE OF NONCONFORMITY:
INSPECTIONS RESULTS:
CONDITIONALY ACCEPTED HOLD FOR TIME BEING REJECTED RE
-INSPECTION: REQ'D NOT REQ'D
SPECIFIED REQUIRMENTS: (Reference Code, Drawing, Spec, Procedure... and associated acceptance criteria)
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CONTRACTOR DISPOSITION
COMPANY COMMENTS
RE-INSPECTION RESULT
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NOTE)Severity
1; Finding Item, Insufficient Readiness, No Delivery Impact 3; Major NCR(Needed Coordination with Design, Project)
2; Minor NCR, Fabrication Schedule Impact(within 2 days) 4; Coordination Mistake(Holding)
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