We are not so familiar with ASME
We are not work in the aera design of nuclear power plants.
We are not work in the aera fabrication of nuclear power plant.
My colleagues and I responsible for testing of actuators, valves, cables, connectors, systems and so on for nuclear power plants.
Mostly we test prototypes.
Sometimes we test "components" to check there right function before the supplier will it deliver to nuclear power plants, for example safety valves.
Base of tests are german standards like KTA or american standards like IEEE.
The tests are carry out in our test laboratory.
Our laboratory is accredited on base ISO 17025.
If it necessary that we must have a stamp when we will test on base of ASME ?
Which code is relevant for us ?
In the past we used the NQA-1.
Is this OK ?

Jochen

Jochen,

for testing only, I suggest the valve manufacturer should qualify your lab under NCA-4000 as a supplier of subcontracted services. An audit by the vm would be required.

DK

Hello DK

Thanks for helpful answer.

Jochen

Hi

PRD - Pressure Relief Device Testing Laboratory Accreditation

The ASME PRD Laboratory Accreditation Program covers laboratories that test pressure relief devices which are to be stamped with an ASME Code Symbol Stamp (V, UV, UD, HV, NV, and UV3).



Resources

* PRD Program Application
* Credit Card Processing Form
* PRD Checklist
* Testing Laboratories Holding ASME Certificates of Acceptance for Conducting Tests of Pressure Relief Devices
* Due Process
* Notice on Use of Electronic Version of BPVC by Certificate Holders

REMOVED LINK

Marry100

Basically you are right for all SV test labs,
PRD is for the Safety Valve test labs. Jochen is asking for the function test location, which is a different type of requirement.

I think PRD is not required for the case, but not prohibited either.

DK

Hi,

Good ideal, pls try to keep posting. I like this topic very much and I will digged this one. Tks again.

If you want to get more materials that related to this topic, you can visit: Iso 17025 checklist

Best regards.

Not NCA-4000 but NCA-3800.
Please note NCA-4000 refers to Manufacturers applying for ASME certificate of construction of Class 1,2,3, CS, MC and CC items. NQA-1 is referred by NCA-4000 and doesn't apply to you.
I understand you will not provide material but services. NCA-3800 provides rules for Material Organizations as well, but your QA System shall be audited by your Client, audit shall be commensurate to the scope of service, size and organization of your Company. nothing else.
Read:
NCA-3810 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
The requirements of NCA-3800 provide for various entities
known as Certificate Holders, Material Organizations
(NCA-3820), and approved suppliers (NCA-3855.3).
and
NCA-3855.3 Approval and Control of Suppliers of
Source Material and Services
(a) The Material Organization or Certificate Holder
shall be responsible for the approval of and control of
activities performed by suppliers of source materials and
subcontracted services.

Mauro

Hello DK

Thanks for helpful answer.

Sorry Jochen and DK. at first instance I didn't understand the reference to NCA-4000. Yes, your Client, assumed it is a certificate holder, will audit you within its NCA-4000 QA System.
Mauro