Interpretation Detail

Standard Designation: BPV Section IX

Edition/Addenda: 2013

Para./Fig./Table No: QW-200 and QW-300

Subject Description: SC IX; QW-200 and QW-300 - Use of WPS and PQR by others

Date Issued: 03/03/2016

Record Number: 16-104

Interpretation Number: BPV IX-16-1

Question(s) and Reply(ies): Background: A company has a PQR and WPS that were previously qualified. The
company has stopped fabrication activities, but continues with sales and engineering
activities.

Question (1): Can the company allow the use of their PQR and WPS by another company
if neither company is owned by a common parent company?

Reply (1): No.

Question (2): Can the company allow the use of their PQR and WPS by another company
if both companies are owned by a common parent company?

Reply (2): Yes, provided QG-106.1(c) is met.

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